Ella Mai continues to collect plaques for her self-titled debut album, which was released in 2018. This month, Ella Mai became 2x multi-platinum by the Recording Industry Association of America (RIAA), selling more than two million equivalent units. “Three amazing years. forever indebted to you. Thank you for listening! Time flies when you’re having fun … It’s
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BJ the Chicago Kid is back with an all-new edition of BJ Wednesdays. This time, the Grammy-nominated singer/songwriter has released the new song “6 Months.” On the Social House-produced track, pillowed with a gentle harp and tender backing vocals, BJ and his current lover have just gotten their relationship off the ground. Not a stranger
JoJo is out for world domination in 2022. The beloved singer-songwriter is going back out on the road for a massive tour supporting her most recent project, Trying Not to Think About It, as well as 2020’s good to know. She will begin the first leg in North America at Midway on February 19, 2022, in Edmonton, Alberta,
R&B crooner Bobby V has released his cover of The Beatles’ 1969 classic “I Want You,” lifted from their album, Abbey Road. The cover arrives in two versions, including a seven-minute extended mix, which is runs nearly the same length as The Beatles’ original version. Bobby V’s cover will appear on the forthcoming Beatles Soul EP, which drops
A new Pink Sweat$ project is on the way. The singer-songwriter has announced that he is dropping Pink Moon in early 2022. It’s the follow-up to his debut album, Pink Planet, which was released in February via Atlantic Records. In tandem with his Pink Moon announcement, Sweat$ shared the first single “Nothing Feels Better.” Co-produced by Dante Bowden,
Following her first top ten single on R&B radio, Ari Lennox adds another chart victory to her scorecard. “Pressure,” the official first single from her forthcoming sophomore album, has placed No. 10 on the Adult R&B Airplay chart this week. Out of her three appearances on this airplay-driven chart, this track marks her first to achieve
Mariah Carey has brought back her #MC30 campaign, releasing a new EP dedicated to her astonishing rendition of “Joy To The World.” The seven-track release contains assorted mixes, including a Flava and Celebration mix, to the holiday staple she belted out on her multi-platinum 1994 album Merry Christmas. Earlier this year, the iconic singer/songwriter issued
Monica is a living legend. Poised as a confident and tough-minded artist straight out the gate, the Grammy winner comfortably established herself as a name to remember among the greats to debut in the ‘90s. In the summer of 1995, Monica released her now classic debut album, Miss Thang. At only 14 years old, Monica
Diana Ross has shared “All Is Well,” the optimistic third single from her upcoming album, Thank You. Produced by Troy Miller, the rosy tune functions as a universal sense of relief to anyone looking at the chaos in the world and needing a reminder of what’s still wonderful about life. “There’s beauty all around you /
Back in August, Rotimi released his debut album All or Nothing. The singer/actor has revamped the set to include five additional tracks, featuring new appearances from Ludacris, Busta Rhymes, and Eliad. Aided by Luda, “Love In The Sky” is a sensual tune fraught with sexual innuendos and beautiful production. “X2” is another seductive addition with
Ari Lennox has applied enough “Pressure” on R&B radio audiences to hit No. 10. It’s her first top ten entry on this format since she first received airplay in 2019, for her now platinum single “Shea Butter Baby” featuring J. Cole. Co-written and produced by Bryan-Michael Cox, Jermaine Dupri, and Elite, “Pressure” has reached more
Eric Roberson has recruited an all-star cast of male R&B vocalists for the official remix to his new single “Lessons.” Anthony Hamilton, Raheem DeVaughn, and Kevin Ross each have a turn at soulful prowess, conveying the challenges they broke through to find real love in their respective interests. Roberson naturally gravitated towards these three R&B
Singer-songwriter Muni Long has enlisted Ann Marie for her new track “No R&B.” For the song’s lyricism, the genre’s two emerging voices choose violence over a serene mid-tempo production. Long sings about how she’ll beat up whoever decides to go after her unavailable man. Marie effortlessly matches this energy, fighting for respect, signaling groupies not to send checks
Kenny Lattimore has issued his new single, “Lose You,” a satisfying tune that quiet storm lovers can appreciate. Lattimore turns in a reassuring number that confirms his allegiance to his love interest, who’s been through heartbreak before. He lets her know that he considers her feelings in his choices, reaffirming, “Why would I do something to
Blues music has always held a special place in Tito Jackson’s heart. Before his stint in Jackson 5 and The Jacksons, a young Tito found himself fascinated by his father Joe’s guitar. On Saturdays, he would watch Joe and his brother Luther play blues music. On days his father worked, Tito would sneak into his
Lifetime has ordered a new film titled Single Black Female, directed by Shari Carpenter. Actress/singer Amber Riley will star in the thriller opposite Raven Goodwin (The Clark Sisters: First Ladies of Gospel), with a special appearance from K. Michelle. Single Black Female, which will premiere in winter 2022, follows Monica (played by Goodwin) who is determined to move
After much teasing and anticipation, R&B duo Bathe (composed of Devin Hobdy and Corey Smith-West)has released their new EP Bicoastal. Across a nine-track set, the Brooklyn, New York duo takes us safely into the fall season with relaxed moods and romantic sounds. Songs like “Sundress” and “Pull Up” play into the modern-day vibes of courting, while
A sense of community is necessary to get through life. One can do things on their own but being surrounded by any level of support makes the journey much more gratifying. Jazmine Sullivan is no stranger to fostering transcendent connections. Hundreds of thousands of fans have flocked to her direct experiences since 2008. Yet, her
Emerging singer Grace Weber has released a new song titled “Touching the Sun.” It’s the first release of a set of tracks that will be featured on the deluxe edition of her debut album, A Beautiful Space. On the sultry tune, Weber describes the feeling of a relationship reaching new heights. “Here with you is so warm
As the temperature outside begins to drop, Lady Wray brings the heat with her new single “Under the Sun.” It arrives with a fun-filled video, directed by Daniel Oramas. Watch the premiered on Rated R&B above. The gleaming tune finds Wray feeling liberated and joyful as she soaks up the sun. “I feel like loving