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.
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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 July 25, 2026. Billboard Charts Adult R&B Airplay Tracks the week’s top Adult R&B hits
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
PJ Morton is hitting the road this summer. The Grammy-winning singer and musician has revealed the dates for hisSaturday Night, Sunday Morning Tour. The 30-day trek kicks off July 19 in St. Louis at the MATI Festival. From there, Morton will play across North America, visiting Memphis, Philadelphia, Boston, Washington, D.C., Toronto, and Houston. The
FLO is getting ready to bring summer heat. The British R&B-pop trio has announced their second album, Therapy at the Club, will release July 24 via Republic Records. “We’re incredibly proud to finally share Therapy at the Club, our sophomore album, with the world. It’s a body of work that feels super personal to us,
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 June 13, 2026. Billboard Charts Adult R&B Airplay Tracks the week’s top Adult R&B hits
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. Chlöe & Timbaland – Resurrection [mixtape] Chlöe and Timbaland’s joint project, Resurrection, may
Miguel has returned withCAOS,his first album in eight years, via ByStorm Entertainment/RCA Records. Released on his 40th birthday (Oct. 23), the project (previously titledViscera) is a raw, unrefined collection of songs that probes deep into the process of personal transformation. It doesn’t attempt to be clean-cut or placid. Instead, the album is an intentional mess
It looks like Jaymin has found what he was looking for. After yearning for “Something Real,” the rising R&B artist is falling madly in love in his new single “HELP!” Over a moody backdrop that recalls a ’90s Timbaland production, the Seattle native is so deeply infatuated by his lover that it’s overbearing in the
Lifetime has announced the premiere date for Toni Braxton’s Breathe Again. The film, starring Toni Braxton, Cree Summer (A Different World) and Essence Atkins (Half & Half), airs Jan. 24 at 8 p.m. ET on Lifetime. Breathe Again, inspired by and titled after Braxton’s 1993 classic, followsToni Braxton’s He Wasn’t Man Enough, which premiered in
Ama has joined forces with her label head, Brent Faiyaz, for her new single “Need It Bad,” out via ISO Supremacy / Pulse Records. The Mannyvelli and Spizledoe production captures the carnal desire to be within touch of a romantic partner. Faiyaz steers the first half of the song with longing lyrics such as, “Can
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 April 4, 2026. Billboard Charts Adult R&B Airplay Tracks the week’s top Adult R&B hits
The cost of today’s concert tickets can be very steep, depending on who is on the bill. Live Nation has announced its Summer of Live promotion (formerly Concert Week), with discounted tickets to over 4,000 shows across the U.S. and Canada. From April 29 through May 5, fans can get $30 tickets to see their
British R&B singer Daley is back with his new single “Lavender” via TEXX7 Records/SRG-ILS Group. On the self-penned and produced track, Daley strolls through love’s botanical garden, where he yearns for a partner who matches his desire. It’s the kind of romance that feels effortless and easy to get lost in, like a floral haze
Teyana Taylor continues to collect her flowers. The award-winning singer and actress will be honored with the Icon of the Year Award at the 2026 BET Awards. According to BET, the Icon of the Year Award “celebrates the artist who is defining this moment. This distinction belongs to the creative force whose work, presence, and
Luke James is returning to Broadway this fall. The singer/actor has been cast as Elijah in the new musical, Wanted. He joins the previously announced cast members Ledisi as Tallulah Clarke, Solea Pfeiffer as Mary Clarke and Liisi LaFontaine as Martha Clarke. The musical is inspired by the mostly true story of Mary and Martha
We may not be able to control every outcome life throws at us, but we can choose how we react under given circumstances. Masego was overseas when his house burned down during the Los Angeles wildfires in January 2025. Being thousands of miles away from home, he had to quickly decide what he wanted his
Kiana Ledé isn’t done letting go of what no longer serves her just yet. The Phoenix native has released Cut Ties (Deluxe Version), an extended version of her 2024 album, via BMG. The reissue features four bonus tracks, including three remixes with Chlöe (“Weakness”), Queen Naija (“U Can’t Remember”) and BJ The Chicago Kid (“Outta