Without a proper album last year, Tamar Braxton stormed the Billboard Adult R&B Songs chart and nearly claimed her second number-one single with “Crazy Kind of Love.” The R&B superstar is destined to get closer to securing more hits when she releases not one but two new albums soon. Braxton spilled the beans about follow-ups
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Marc E. Bassy is focused on his new music being a part of this year’s summer soundtrack. His third offering of 2021, “Trouble,” is no exception, insinuating he is Mr. Wrong and his love interest should look elsewhere. “Lover, you so fine / Ain’t the one for you though, why you tryin’? /I’m sicko, don’t
It’s no coincidence that Cautious Clay debuted another new song from his upcoming debut album Deadpan Love. The new Saba-featured track “Strange Love” is a seamless addition to Clay’s thought-provoking lyricism, discussing “the push and pull of identity in late capitalism.” Regarding more about the song, Clay said, “I love fashion and clothes and putting
If there is one album in Mary J. Blige‘s storied book career that holds a special place in her heart, it’s My Life, her 1994 landmark sophomore album. On June 25 via Amazon Prime, the celebrated LP will be the focus of a documentary aptly titled Mary J. Blige’s My Life, People reports. The film,
Asiahn is on the move, en route to even more greatness in her budding career. On her dream-chasing new song, “OMW,” the South Carolina native keeps her eyes set on making a better life for herself and her family. Amid making progress in her journey, Asiahn knows that she must keep a watchful eye on opportunists
Front + Center is Rated R&B’s artist discovery series, putting new and emerging R&B singers at the center of your attention. It’s not every day that a rising singer can say they’ve shared a stage with international acts like Alicia Keys, Demi Lovato, John Legend, Mariah Carey, Nicki Minaj, and Rihanna. For Norelle, who has
Tiana Major9‘s name and voice are linked to the Small Axe soundtrack, music inspired by the five-film anthology series that dives deep into the Black Caribbean experience in Britain. The Grammy-nominated singer hooks up with self-proclaimed creative connoisseur PRGRSHN, who laced her with the production for her cover of Janet Kay’s 1979 classic “Silly Games.”
In April, rap legend DMX made his untimely transition, leaving behind adored loved ones and an anticipated comeback album titled Exodus. Today, the LP arrives posthumously with an all-star lineup of collaborators, from U2’s Bono and JAY-Z to Nas to Lil Wayne. Alicia Keys is another big name on Exodus, featured on “Hold Me Down,”
Truthfully, we all can fall from grace, but it doesn’t mean we’re less human in the eyes of others. According to Joy Denalane and her starring new track, it simply means we were a part of “The Show.” The traditional soul number joins Denalane’s seasoned voice with the production of her frequent collaborator Roberto Di
Justine Skye’s flattering melanin skin is hard to keep your eyes off of in the official video for “Twisted Fantasy” featuring Rema. Directed by Alex Nazari, the video starts with Skye strutting through an uninhabited wilderness. She eventually ends her fleeting trek and enters a portal that takes her to a dimension where braids connect
India Carney, a former top-five contestant on cycle eight of The Voice, takes center stage in the video for her debut single “Human.” Amid the racial unrest last year and stunned by the lack of rightness from people, Carney felt compelled to write this piano-driven tune. She said in a press release, “I wrote this
Natasha Mosley has two things on her mind: her man and her money. In her latest single, “Closer,” the Mosley underscores why both are near and dear to her heart. Described to Rated R&B as “really a vibe,” the melodic song pairs Mosley once again with producer Tranell “Trabeats” Sims. The lyrics are concise and
Tone Stith has a trend of cranking out banger after banger. His new song “Like The First Time,” co-written by Grammy and Oscar-winning singer-songwriter Tiara Thomas, is no exception. The lyrics of this super chill track find Stith calling out his female friend, who is capping on her timeline about what he brings to the
Singer-songwriter and producer Josh X has teamed up with fellow Haitian rapper Baky for his new track “Eskize Mwen.” Speaking on his new single, Josh X explained, “‘Eskize Mwen’ is a kickoff to the summer. As we prepare for post-COVID life, this record looks to fuse together the Brooklyn “Drill” sound with Koompa to create a
Whichever direction a relationship takes, you have to know that you’ll be fine, no matter how painful it might be. LOONY is facing this harsh reality in her new song “either side.” It’s the third song from her upcoming album, Soft Thing, due June 17. The serene track finds LOONY’s airy harmonies against brash drums,
Many within the Black community are still left searching for answers in the wrongful deaths of unarmed Black individuals; Butterfly Ali is one of them and expresses it in his new song called “Truth Is.” Ali shared in a press statement he used his affecting voice for this song to “open up more conversations” about
Expect to be blown away anytime Doja Cat takes the stage of any awards show. The fusion artist stormed last night’s Billboard Music Awards alongside SZA to perform their “Kiss Me More” collaboration for the first time. From the striking looks to the bomb choreography, the two entertainers sold the bouncy tune as if their
Alicia Keys was a girl on fire at the 2021 Billboard Music Awards. The R&B legend lit the Microsoft Theater stage in Los Angeles ablaze when she performed a five-song medley to honor the 20th anniversary of her classic debut album, Songs in A Minor. Rocking a white fedora and styled in a bleach-dyed pants
Front + Center is Rated R&B’s artist discovery series, putting new and emerging R&B singers at the center of your attention. Being ready and fully prepared can be an excuse for people to hold themselves back from going after their dreams. We tend to hear that waiting for the right time to go after what
Masego has booked a few more nights at his relaxing villa, releasing the deluxe edition of last year’s Studying Abroad. The Extended Stay version is a suitcase of all six songs from the resorting EP, including the D’Mile-produced “Passport” and the taunting “Bye Felicia.” The sensual shapeshifter orders five new songs from room service. One