R&B

Tinashe visited Vevo Studio in Los Angeles to perform “Tightrope.” Back by a two-man band and a duo of background singers, Tinashe delivered an exceptional rendition of the BB/ANG3L closing track. Tinashe’s performance for Vevo follows her 20-minute BB/ANG3L Experience, which she “conceptualized, choreographed, and executed in 10 days.” Tinashe. (Photo Credit: Raven B Varona) As indicated

As SiR gears up to release his fourth album, Heavy, on March 22 via Top Dawg Entertainment, the R&B heartthrob has unveiled the official cover art and tracklist.  The minimalistic cover, photographed by Ro.Lexx, shows the Inglewood, California, native standing shirtless against a blue-gray backdrop. The artwork is somewhat reminiscent of 2015’s Seven Sundays, except this is

With winter slowly fading away, festival season is on the horizon. For R&B fans looking for music festivals to attend this year in the U.S., Rated R&B has you covered. From coast to coast, these festivals will showcase R&B talent, ranging from chart-topping headliners to budding artists on the cusp of stardom — and everything

Jade Novah has returned with her third album, Where Have I Been?  In the hour-long set, Novah invites listeners into her introspective world, where she embarks on a soul-searching voyage. The 24-track album is threaded with dramatized interludes that help add nuance to the overarching story. “It’s a concept album that feels like a storytelling podcast

Emerging alt-R&B artist 4Batz has released his new single “act iii: on god? (she like),” produced by SSEVABEATS. On the somber track, the Dallas native faces the harsh reality of a love interest who doesn’t see herself aligned with him.  4Batz sings in the chorus: “She like, ‘Boy, go find someone, find someone you love’

Chlöe is back. The Grammy-nominated singer has released her new single “FYS” via Parkwood Entertainment and Columbia Records. On the sultry jam, Chlöe tells a love interest she isn’t concerned about his material possessions; instead, she’s enamored by who he is as a person. “F**k your, your status, it don’t matter / Money, cars and

Kenyon Dixon has released his EP, The R&B Love: Soul of the ’70s. It’s the first of multiple installments of the deluxe version of his latest album, The R&B You Love.  “These installments of the deluxe are super intentional,” Dixon tells Rated R&B. “I’m such a fan of the music that got us here. I always

After much anticipation, Eric Bellinger has released his new album The Rebirth 3: The Party & The Bedroom.  The two-disc set consists of 24 tracks, including the previously shared “All For Me,” “La Perla,” “Find Someone” and “Gang Slide” featuring Mozzy. The album includes additional features from Ne-Yo, Ty Dolla $ign, Sevyn Streeter, Queen Naija, Tone

Toronto native Shantel May has teamed with New York rapper Lola Brooke for her new single “Love It Here.” It’s May’s first release since signing with MNRK Music Group.  “Love It Here,” produced by SK and K-Major, samples The Isley Brothers‘ classic “Footsteps in the Dark.” On the smooth track, May sings about a love

Charlotte Day Wilson has revealed the dates for her headlining Cyan Blue Tour.  The 13-city North American trek begins May 15 at Neumos in Seattle, Washington. From there, Wilson will make stops in Vancouver, Los Angeles, Houston, Washington, D.C., Boston and more. The tour will conclude at History in Toronto, Ontario.  Tickets go on sale Friday,

Emerging R&B singer Dende has returned with his new EP, Wish You Were Here.  The three-track project was inspired by his recent trip to the UK, where he longed for his love interest back home. All three songs were produced by Billy Blunt, with additional contributions from Dan Diggas and Henry Was. The EP opens with

Chlöe Bailey has announced her new song, “FYS,” will release this Friday (March 1) via Parkwood Entertainment/Columbia Records.  The announcement comes just a day after teasing a snippet on social media. “FYS. what do you think it means? guess right and i’ll drop,” Chlöe wrote an Instagram caption on Tuesday.  “FYS,” which stands for “f**k

Rhyan Douglas isn’t ready to give up on love in his new song “Spin the Block.” It was produced by Othxello, Eli Brown, MattySpatty and Tarron Crayton.  On the acoustic-laden tune, Douglas takes accountability for his shortcomings in a relationship and asks for a second chance.  “Would you spin the block / If all I

Singer-songwriter Charlotte Day Wilson will release her sophomore album, Cyan Blue, on May 3 via Stone Woman Music/XL Recordings.  Cyan Blue is said to be a more introspective body of work. “I want to look through the unjaded eyes of my younger self again,” Wilson shares about making the album. “Before there wasn’t as much

Beyoncé’s new country single “Texas Hold ‘Em” rises atop the Billboard Hot 100 chart this week. It’s her ninth solo No. 1 and 13th overall, including hits from Destiny’s Child.  Released Sunday, Feb. 11, “Texas Hold ‘Em” debuted at No. 2 on the Hot 100 with only four days of tracking compared to the standard

Monét X Change has released her new single “Body,” produced by Cannon Mapp, Alx Stefano and Eritza Laues. On the heartfelt track, Monét grows tired of empty connections that don’t go beyond the bedroom and, instead, yearns for substantive love. “Don’t wanna catch myself another body / Don’t wanna wake up to just anybody /

Justin Timberlake is feeling down on love on his new single, “Drown.” He co-wrote the track with Kenyon Dixon, Amy Allen, and the song’s co-producers Louis Bell and Cirkut.  On the somber tune, a crestfallen Timberlake laments the betrayal of unrequited love. He’s disappointed not only in his partner but also in himself for ignoring

SZA is ready to escape Earth and settle on “Saturn” in her new single. It was produced by Carter Lang, Rob Bisel, Solomonophonic and Monsune. On the euphoric track, SZA is feeling “stuck in this paradigm” and yearns to break free and start anew. It’s a similar sentiment expressed in her optimistic tune “Good Days,”

Five-time Grammy winner PJ Morton is back with his new single “Please Be Good.”  The Afrobeats-tinged track, which Morton produced with P.Priime, finds him wanting to escape the stress of daily life for relaxation. “I’ve been on the go, working so hard / I think I need a break / Every now and then, it

Arin Ray has unveiled the official video for his track “Good Evening.”  The serene visual shows Ray spending quality time with his partner, surrounded by verdant trees.  “It’s always good to see the music come to life visually. Being this is a video I co-directed, it’s much more rewarding,” Ray tells Rated R&B. “Good Evening”