R&B

Summer Walker‘s new single “Heart of a Woman” has landed on Billboard’s Adult R&B Airplay chart. The soul-baring ballad opens at No. 28 on the chart, currently led by Mary J. Blige‘s “You Ain’t The Only One.”   “Heart of a Woman” now tallies Walker’s eighth entry on the chart. She made her first appearance

Soul singer and songwriter Charlie Bereal has released his new single, “Hope.”  On the uplifting anthem, which Bereal co-produced with Josef Liemberg, he offers spiritual words of encouragement for anyone experiencing hardship.  “It may get hard sometimes while I’m running this race / I’d rather be struggling before I get out His grace,” Bereal sings

R&B veteran Q Parker, formerly of 112, has unveiled the official music video for his single “BEG.”  The video opens with Q calling his real-life wife, Sharlinda Parker, on her way home from work. After she reveals she’s had a bad day, he assures her, “No stress. Just come on home. I got something planned

Global icon Janet Jackson has announced an extension of her Janet Jackson: Las Vegas residency at Resorts World Theatre. The six additional shows, promoted by AEG Presents Las Vegas, are scheduled to take place in May.  Jackson launched the first leg of her residency in late December 2024 with two sold-out performances at the 5,000-seat theater.

Legendary R&B group Jagged Edge has returned with “Just Might Get It,” the first single from their new album All Original Parts, Vol. 1. On the candid track, written and produced by members Brandon Casey and Brian Casey, they warn their respective lovers to be prepared for what they ask for, as it may come to

Indie R&B crooners JeRonelle and Dende have joined forces for a new song “Right One, Wrong Time.”  On the emotive track, co-produced by Mike Hector and Billy Blunt, JeRonelle and Dende sing about the bittersweet feeling of encountering a potential partner at an inopportune time.   “You go your way while I’m going mine / Perfect

Brandy is ready to share her story in her own words.  The R&B icon and actress has announced her first memoir, currently untitled, will release Oct. 7 via Hanover Square Press. Brandy’s memoir will chronicle her early days growing up in McComb, Mississippi, to landing her first record deal at just 14. It will further

Emerging soul balladeer Otis Kane ushers in the new year with his sophomore album, Violet, via Nettwerk Music Group.  The soulful set is preceded by the singles “Morning Sun,” “Dance With You,” “Honey” with Sugar Joans, “Genius,” “Scorpio,” and the latest offering, “Tomorrow.”  Regarding the lead offering, “Morning Sun,” he shared, “My studio is bathed

R&B artists spoiled fans in 2024 with plentiful album releases. R&B icon Usher returned with Coming Home, his first album in eight years, released days ahead of his record-breaking Super Bowl LVII halftime show. The Queen of Hip-Hop Soul and Rock & Roll Hall of Famer Mary J. Blige expressed Gratitude with her 15th studio

Alt-R&B artist serpentwithfeet is launching the new year with a new project. The singer has announced GRIP SEQUEL, a deluxe edition of his 2024 album GRIP, will release Feb. 28 via Secretly Canadian.  GRIP SEQUEL will feature nine additional tracks, including six new compositions and three alternative versions of songs from GRIP. Among the added tracks are the

SZA loves the idea of recording a joint album with her longtime collaborator Kendrick Lamar. The alt-R&B superstar stopped by the SHERRI show on Wednesday (Jan. 8) to promote her upcoming film, One of Them Days, which also stars singer and actress Keke Palmer. During the interview, host Sherri Shepherd highlighted some of SZA and K.

Pop-soul singer Teddy Swims has teamed with R&B sensation GIVĒON for his new single “Are You Even Real.”  The dreamy ballad hears the crooners singing about a love that’s so magical that they wonder if it’s all in their imagination. “Are you even real / Or did I make you up? / How could someone

The year 2024 offered a fantastic musical experience with the epic returns of Usher and Marsha Ambrosius, along with attention-worthy releases from indie artists like Durand Bernarr and Avery*Sunshine. Outside of the R&B genre, Beyoncé shook the music industry with the release of Cowboy Carter, which was denounced as a country album and simply a

Coco Jones‘ single “Here We Go (Uh Oh)” is No. 1 for a third consecutive week on Billboard’s Adult R&B Airplay chart. The Lenny Williams-sampling song is the first song released by a woman in 2024 to top this airplay chart for at least three weeks. The last woman at No. 1 was Muni Long

The stars finally aligned for R&B crooner Mario and songwriter-producer James Fauntleroy to collaborate. Over a year ago, on Tank and J. Valentine’s R&B Money Podcast, Fauntleroy included Mario as part of his R&B Voltron, a segment of the show where guests assemble their perfect R&B artist by borrowing elements from existing artists. Fauntleroy selected

Chase Shakur is looking for attention from a love interest on his new song, “Focus On Me.” Over a mellow backdrop, produced by Isaiah Kaleo, Elkan, and Kavin Smith, sings: “Focus on me / You’re the only girl that I wanna see / I wanna be / Spend some time with you is all I need

“I’m not the queen of Crunk&B, never been that, never wanna be that,” Ciara told Rolling Stone in 2008 as she described the concept of her third album, Fantasy Ride. Ironically, the publication crowned the singer, born Ciara Harris, as the “Princess of Crunk” in October 2004. The intent wasn’t entirely wrong. Earlier that year,

Coco Jones‘ latest hit, “Here We Go (Uh Oh),” remains unmoved at No. 1 on Billboard‘s Adult R&B Airplay chart. The Lenny Williams-sampled track dominates the chart for a fourth consecutive week. It continues its reign as the longest-running No. 1 for a song released in 2024 by a woman. “Here We Go,” Jones’ first

R&B newcomer Jack Freeman has enlisted R&B vets RL (of Next) and Q Parker (formerly of 112) for his “Feels Like Christmas (Remix),” produced by Bryan-Michael Cox.  “When legends are gracious enough to lend their pen and voices to my music, I’m always highly appreciative. I believe R&B music thrives when artists collaborate and create