Chloë and Timbaland have teamed up for their joint mixtape, Resurrection, out via Parkwood Entertainment/Columbia Records. The 13-track set pairs Chloë’s exquisite vocals and razor-sharp pen with Timbaland’s signature production that smirks, knocks and grooves. The scene-setting opener, “Talking Dirty,” sets the mood in a hazy bedroom where Chlöe leaves the door open for someone
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Grammy-nominated R&B vet Mario has released his new EPMood Swings via New Citizen/EMPIRE. The eight-track offering, executive produced by Dre Moon (Beyoncé, Chris Brown, The Weeknd), includes the singles “Nobody But Us” and “Home.” It also features a collaboration with Ty Dolla $ign, who appeared on his 2023 track “Used To Me.” InMood Swings, Mario
Live Nation Urban and Student Freedom Initiative (SFI) have announced the lineup for the inaugural HBCU AWAREFEST. The HBCU fundraising event, focused on the student loan debt crisis, is set for March 26, 2026, at State Farm Arena. Jill Scott, John Legend and Earth, Wind & Fire are at the top of the bill. The
This post contains affiliate links. We may earn a commission if you purchase tickets through them — at no extra cost to you. As we step into 2026, more R&B artists are gearing up for tours and concerts. Before we dive into the upcoming shows, let’s look back at some of the highlights of 2025,
Ari Lennox is set to hit the road this spring. The Grammy-nominated singer has revealed the dates for herVacancy Tour. The 31-city North American tour kicks off April 12 at WAMU Theater in Seattle. From there, Lennox will visit San Francisco, Los Angeles, Houston, Atlanta, Philadelphia and more before concluding June 6 in Charlotte. Citi
Welcome to Chart Brief, Rated R&B’s weekly column tracking the latest movements across R&B charts. Each week, we’ll break down and analyze the R&B artists making waves on the Billboard, radio, and streaming charts. This edition covers the charts dated Feb. 21, 2026. Billboard Charts Adult R&B Airplay Tracks the week’s top Adult R&B hits
India Shawn will release her first project in four years this spring. The singer-songwriter announced her new EP,Subject to Change, will arrive May 1 via Vanta Music. Executive produced by D’Mile, who co-owns the label with engineer John Kercy,Subject to Changewill include the lead single, “Rain On Me,” available now. The hazy production, helmed by
Rated R&B is bringing you the most essential releases this week. From the traditional R&B that purists love to the boundary-pushing sounds of the alt-R&B scene, this new music roundup keeps its pulse on the essence of R&B. Dive into it below. Kehlani – Kehlani [album] After much anticipation, Kehlani has delivered her self-titled fifth
Kehlani has the No. 1 R&B album in the U.S. this week. Her self-titled fifth LP opens at No. 1 on Billboard’s Top R&B Albums chart. It’s her fourth visit to the top and her seventh top 10 overall. Here’s an overview of Kehlani’s top 10s on Billboard’s R&B Albums chart, ranked by peak: SweetSexySavage,
Johnny Gill is back with another smooth jam for the yearners. His new single, “A Dance, A Kiss,” is as romantic as the title suggests, with luxe horns and percussion that sways. The Snoop Dogg and Soopafly production sets the mood for a candlelit night of slow dancing and passionate gazes. Gill’s resonant vocals heighten
To know Inayah is to know she doesn’t really hold back when pouring her truth into music. The singer’s new album,Therapy Wasn’t Enough, out via EMPIRE, gives a raw look at the emotional homework done outside of the session room. The 11-track offering starts with the wreckage of a relationship and chronicles the onerous journey
Ama is done hiding behind her art. The London-raised singer, formerly known as Ama Lou, is stepping into a new light with her self-titled sophomore album, out via Brent Faiyaz’s ISO Supremacy. “I feel like in my career, I’ve done the opposite, whereas most people come out as themselves and then they make characters, rebrand
Los Angeles-based singer Sophia Galaté steps into the spotlight with her debut album, For My Own Entertainment. Released Oct. 24, the 35-minute set brims with lush instrumentation that draws from R&B, soul and funk. Across the album’s 12 tracks, Galaté gives herself permission to prioritize and explore her full self without feeling the need to
Legendary R&B group Blackstreet has signed a new deal with XOXO Entertainment, the label and management company owned by producer Adam H. Hurstfield. The quartet (Chauncey “Black” Hannibal, Levi Little, Mark Middleton and Eric Williams) joins a roster that includes pop&b band 98 Degrees. “We are beyond excited to partner with Blackstreet. As some of
Kehlani‘s hit single “Folded” swept its two nominations at the 68th Grammy Awards on Sunday (Feb. 1). The nostalgic track won Best R&B Performance and Best R&B Song. It’s Kehlani’s first pair of Grammys out of seven career nominations. Best R&B Performance is awarded for new vocal or instrumental R&B recordings. “Folded” prevailed over Justin
Dave Hollister is back. The R&B veteran has released “Thought You Knew,” his first single in a decade, via Death Row Records/gamma. Produced by Soopafly and Snoop Dogg, “Thought You Knew” is a sweet reminder to a partner that the love hasn’t gone anywhere and remains intact. “I thought you knew / How I love
Rising R&B sensation Kwn is ready to set the summer ablaze with new music. The East London native has announced her new EP And All Pride Asidewill release June 26 via RCA Records. The project is a continuation of her breakout EP, With All Due Respect. “Thank you for being patient,” Kwn wrote on Instagram.
Kem is back on top of Billboard. The R&B crooner’s latest single “Rock With Me” rises from No. 4 to No. 1 on the Adult R&B Airplay chart dated Nov. 1. “Grateful beyond words!” the singer wrote in a celebratory Instagram post. It marks Kem’s ninth chart-topper, breaking his tie with Maxwell. Kem now has
After much anticipation, Summer Walker has delivered her third album,Finally Over It, via LVRN/Interscope Records. The two-part album is the concluding installment of the trilogy that began with Over It (2019) and continued withStill Over It(2021). Disc One (For Better), which includes the lead single “Heart of a Woman,” features collaborations with Chris Brown, Anderson
Grammy-winning singer and musician PJ Morton has signed a partnership deal with SRG-ILS Group via his label Morton Records. SRG-ILS, which is globally distributed by Virgin Music Group, is also home to artists such as Lalah Hathaway, Johnny Gill and Keke Palmer. “I am excited about this new partnership,” says Morton. “When Walter Millsap initially