R&B

Alicia Keys has returned with her new song “Kaleidoscope,” which will appear in her Hell’s Kitchen musical. On the feel-good song, Keys sings, “Don’t wait for the end, let’s start a beginning / Better to be alive than just to be living.” “Kaleidoscope” includes supporting vocals from Maleah Joi Moon, who stars as Ali in Hell’s

Legendary singer Charlie Wilson has a new top 10 hit on Billboard. His latest triumphant single “Superman” moves from No. 12 to No. 10 on the Adult R&B Airplay chart in its 14th week.  The Stereotypes-produced track is Wilson’s 16th top 10 hit out of 28 entries. Nine of Wilson’s 16 top 10s went on

Chris Brown’s fans, affectionately known as Team Breezy, have more music to anticipate this year. After releasing his 11th album, 11:11, last year, the Grammy winner is gearing up to release 11:11 (Deluxe). The standard version of 11:11 was released Nov. 10, 2023, via Chris Brown Entertainment/RCA Records. It was the follow-up to 2022’s Breezy,

Tank’s new single “Before We Get Started” has landed on Billboard’s Adult R&B Airplay chart this week. The Fabolous-assisted track opens at No. 26 on the chart presently led by Victoria Monét‘s “On My Mama.” “Before We Get Started” isn’t Tank’s only appearance on the Adult R&B Airplay chart this week. Jon B.’s “Waiting On

Muni Long’s latest single “Made For Me” is a hit. The endearing tune climbs from No. 3 to No. 1 this week on Billboard’s R&B/Hip-Hop Airplay chart. It’s Long’s first leader on this chart, in which she has four entries. Her Grammy-winning single “Hrs & Hrs” came close to the top spot at No. 2

After announcing the release of his self-titled album, Bryson Tiller has shared his headlining tour dates. The Bryson Tiller Tour begins May 11 in Portland, Oregon, at Alaska Airlines’ Theater of the Clouds. From there, Tiller will play in North American cities, including Vancouver, San Diego, Chicago, New York City, Washington, D.C., and Houston. The

Maeta’s single “Through The Night’ featuring Free Nationals has reached No. 1 at R&B radio. It’s the emerging singer’s first chart-topper on any airplay format.   “Through The Night” moved two spots this week from No. 3 to No. 1, with a gain of 148 spins, tallying 2,048 for an audience impression of six million. The

Chris Brown has a new hit at rhythmic radio. His “Sensational” single featuring Davido and Lojay rises to No. 1 this week, knocking Jack Harlow’s “Lovin On Me” to No. 2 The Afrobeats/R&B banger jumped three spots with 5,711 spins (726 increase) for an audience impression of 14.2 million, according to Mediabase. “Sensational” is Brown’s

Emerging alt-R&B singer Rhyan Douglas has released his debut EP, Circles, executive produced by Wondagurl and Eli Brown. The nine-track set includes the previously shared songs “Last Page,” “Young & Reckless,” “Conversations” and “Spin The Block.”  The EP opens with the latter track, where the Canadian artist sings about hoping to make a relationship work out

Elijah Blake has returned with his new single “Ghostbuster” via MNRK Music Group.  In the somber ballad, Blake croons about being down on love. “Can’t get you out of my head / Out of my brain / Chasing after love that I know has been dead / You’re just a ghost of my past /

Justin Timberlake visited NPR’s headquarters in Washington, D.C., to perform for its Tiny Desk Concert Series. The music star was joined by a full band and background singers, including Kenyon Dixon and RaVaughn. Timberlake kicked off his mesmerizing 25-minute set with his 2003 single “Señorita,” then transitioned to “Rock Your Body,” both of which are

PARTYNEXTDOOR has returned with his new single “Real Woman” via OVO Sound. Over a slow-burning backdrop — produced by Prep Bijan, Eli Brown and Noah “40” Shebib — PARTYNEXTDOOR praises a love interest who is “the type of girl I’d make my wifey.” He sings in the chorus, “I spent mills on her / And

The NAACP has announced that R&B icon Usher will be honored with the President’s Award at the 55th NAACP Image Awards. The ceremony airs live Saturday, March 16, at 8 p.m. ET on BET and CBS. The President’s Award recognizes individuals with a special achievement and distinguished public service. Usher will join previous recipients, including

Tamar Braxton surprises her fans with a new song, “Notice Me.” She co-wrote it with Amber Dion Smith, Donald Sales and Nyerere Davidson.  On the somber track, Braxton sings about her longing to be acknowledged by a love interest.  “I give you love when you don’t deserve it / Put up with your sh*t when

Rising R&B group FLO has released the video for their blazing new single “Walk Like This.”  The Sahra Zadat-directed video shows the British trio strutting through a parking lot filled with Lotus Espirits, showing off their slick dance moves and vibing out with a group of friends.  “The ‘Walk Like This’ music video reflects us

Maeta and Kaytranada’s joint project is coming. The rising R&B singer, signed to Roc Nation, went to X (formerly Twitter) to share an update with her followers. “MAETRANADA on the way,” Maeta wrote on X, with a 14-second video of her posing in a bikini as a snippet of an unreleased song plays. “Don’t mind,

Luke James has landed a new acting role. The Grammy-nominated singer and actor will star in the Prime Video original series THEM: The Scare. The second installment of the horror anthology, consisting of eight episodes, premieres Thursday, April 25; it will consist of eight episodes. James will star as Edmund Gaines, alongside Deborah Ayorinde as Detective

R&B newcomer Lekan has returned with his new single “614” via Human Re Sources. The soulful track was produced by his frequent collaborator Bongo ByTheWay (Mary J. Blige, Jazmine Sullivan).   Titled after the area code of Lekan’s hometown, Columbus, Ohio, “614” is the Nigerian-American’s testimony to the pursuit of his dreams. “Saw the tears from

Beyoncé has revealed her upcoming country album is titled Act II: Cowboy Carter. The global star shared the news via an Instagram bio update.  Cowboy Carter will be released on March 29 via Parkwood Entertainment/Columbia Records. Eight limited editions of the album are available for pre-order on Beyoncé’s official website: two CD box sets (black and red),

The NAACP announced the first slate of winners in the non-televised categories for the 55th NAACP Image Awards on Monday night (March 11). Actor Khleo Thomas hosted the virtual ceremony, which was streamed on the Image Awards’ official website.  Victoria Monét and Chris Brown both won two trophies in the recording category. Monét won Outstanding