Teyana Taylor has returned with her fourth album, Escape Room, via Def Jam Recordings. The cinematic project features an all-star cast of narrators, including Taraji P. Henson, Sarah Paulson, La La, Niecey Nash, Tash Smith, Jodie Turner-Smith, Issa Rae, Kerry Washington, and Regina King. There are also collaborations with Jill Scott, Tyla, Lucky Daye and
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Mariah The Scientist is back with her new album Hearts Sold Separately via Epic Records. Executive produced by Nineteen85 of dvsn, the project includes her breakout hit “Burning Blue” and the Kali Uchis-assisted “Is It a Crime.” With ’80s R&B sensibilities running through the 10-track set, Mariah The Scientist wields her pen with precision as
Leela James has released her new EP2BHONESTvia SheSangz Music/BMG. The six-track offering, produced by Rex Rideout, was preceded by the singles “Right On Time” and “Honest.” “This project is about freedom — the freedom to feel, to break down, to rebuild, and most importantly, to be honest with yourself,” says James. “We live in a
R&B balladeer Kem keeps the romance burning in his new single “Rock With Me,” out now. “We live in a strange world till the darkness falls forever / Baby, let’s be the dawn / When it feels like it’s taking over me / You’re making me stronger,” he sings on the Rex Rideout production. Speaking
As Daniel Caesar prepares to releaseSon of Spergythis fall, the Grammy winner has unveiled his new track “Call On Me.” It was co-produced by Caesar, Jordan Evans, Matthew Burnett and Rami Dawod, who all co-wrote it along with Isaac Sterling. On the track, the distorted guitar is smoothened with a reggae-tinged rhythm, while Caesar sings
Leela James keeps it all the way real on her new single “Honest.” Over a velvety bassline, produced by Rex Rideout, James revels in her significant other’s love and can never get enough of it. “Ooh, if I’m being honest / You could never love me too much / Too much just ain’t enough,” she
British R&B veteran Craig David has returned with his ninth album, Commitment, via Believe UK. The 13-track album was preceded by the singles “In Your Hands,” “SOS,” “Commitment” featuring Tiwa Savage, “Wake Up,” “In It With You” featuring JoJo and “Rain.” The latter track, released Aug. 4, was co-written by David, Talay Riley and its
Leon Thomas celebrates the one-year anniversary of his breakout hit “Mutt” with the release of “Mutt (Live From NPR’s Tiny Desk).” He performed the live rendition during his nearly 20-minute Tiny Desk set, which premiered in February. The Grammy-winning artist took to Instagram to reflect on his journey and the song’s success within the past
Mariah Carey‘s single “Type Dangerous” ascends from No. 2 to No. 1 on the Billboard Adult R&B Airplay chart dated Aug. 16. The Anderson .Paak-produced track sends Kevin Ross‘ “Love in the Middle” down to No. 4 after commanding the chart for three nonconsecutive weeks. It tallies Carey’s third No. 1 on the Adult R&B
Tori Kelly has new music on the way. The expectant mother announced her new single, “Make a Baby” featuring Lucky Daye, will release Aug. 22. The singer announced the news on Monday (Aug. 11) in a social media post. “This song perfectly captures the joy I’ve been feeling throughout my pregnancy and it’s already been
R&B vocalists Fantasia and Anthony Hamilton have unveiled additional dates for their co-headlining tour. Powered by North American Entertainment Group, the 15-city arena tour kicks off Jan. 23, 2026, at Spectrum Center in Charlotte. From there, the North Carolina natives will visit Houston, Tampa, Baltimore, New Orleans and more before wrapping up May 2 in
Brent Faiyaz is back with a new seasonal track. The DMV native has released “Full Moon (Fall in Tokyo)” via his label ISO Supremacy/UnitedMasters. On the scenic track, Faiyaz sings about the rush of a romantic moment that he wishes he could linger in longer. “Just like I been looking for you all year long
Bryson Tiller has released The Vices, the first installment of his double album,Solace & The Vices. The 12-track project showcases Slum Tiller’s rap side with features from Plies, T-Pain, Rick Ross, BossMan Dlow and more. For production, he worked with Charlie Heat, Teddy Walton, Hitmaka, and Gravez, among others. Among the standouts onThe Vicesis “No
British-Colombian singer Sasha Keable has released her highly awaited EP Act Right via The Flight Club Records. “This project comes from a place of betrayal and heartbreak,” says Keable. “I felt like if I didn’t make this music I might lose my mind. I made this project for myself, it’s exactly what I needed.” Opening
Genre-bending artist Kaash Paige has released her new project KAASHMYCHECKSvia Rostrum Records. The six-track set, preceded by “2BADBITCHES,” is packed with confident trunk-rattling bangers that let Kaash get some melodic raps off her chest. “My alter ego loves the thrill — lust, attention, desire, all of it. But deep down, I know too much indulgence
Alternative R&B singer-songwriter Jenevieve has delivered her sophomore album,CRYSALIS, via Interscope Records. After previewing it with “Haiku,” “Head Over Heels” and the title track, Jenevieve welcomes listeners to fully immerse in the world she crafted over the last few years with producer Elijah Gabor. Together, they created an immaculate body of work built on a
TA Thomas is a country boy at heart. On his new single, “Outside Man,” produced by Ray Keys, the Mississippi-born singer celebrates the simple pleasures of drinking good whiskey, hanging out at down-home spots and keeping his eye out for a prospective lover. “I’m just an outside man / Lookin for an inside woman /
Ciara is celebrating Atlanta’s Ciara Day (July 28) with brand new music. The R&B-pop star has reunited with her longtime collaborator Jazze Pha to produce her latest single “This Right Here” featuring rapper Latto. The party-ready anthem channels the spirit of early Ciara bops like “Get Up” and her Field Mob collaboration “So What.” “This
As Khamari prepares to release his sophomore album, the rising alt-R&B sensation has delivered his latest track “Lonely in the Jungle.” The sunny guitar work is met with a downpour of emotion as Khamari wrestles with faith during a season of abandonment. “Clock’s broken, I lose count / But still I’m holding out, can’t help
Grammy-winning singer Lalah Hathaway has reimagined her eighth album, Vantablack, with her Vantablack: Expansion Pack. The remix album features alternate versions of the original album’s tracks plus two new songs, including the latest single “Poison + The Cure.” She co-wrote and co-produced the latter song with Ariza. “Reimagining music has always been at the core