R&B

Ciara has released Goodies (20th Anniversary), a special deluxe edition of her iconic debut album.  The expanded set, available on vinyl and digitally, includes all the songs from the original album (excluding “Next To You”) plus three bonus tracks. The extra songs are the rarities “Crazy” and “Represent Me,” and a dance remix of “Goodies” by

Emerging R&B singer LAVI$H is spellbound by his better half on his new single, “Twin,” featuring Mr. Talkbox. Produced by Tone Mason (Fantasia, Drake), “Twin” hears LAVI$H flexing his velvety vocals over a languorous bassline that’s accented by light percussion and digitized handclaps. “The way you walk and talk, baby / It’s like someone taught

After much anticipation, The Weeknd and Playboi Carti have released their new collaboration, “Timeless.”  The trunk-rattling bop was produced by Pharrell Williams, with additional contributions from Ojivolta, Mike Dean, and Twisco.  “Ever since I was jit, I been legit / You should let her go, she wanna be it / Double-O tatted on her body,

As promised, Victoria Monét is set to release a deluxe edition of her Grammy-winning album Jaguar II.  The singer-songwriter has announced Jaguar II (Deluxe) will release Oct. 4 via RCA Records. The expanded set will include all 11 songs from the original album plus 10 new tracks. The 21-track offering will include the recently shared “SOS (Sex

Leon Thomas and Ty Dolla $ign have reunited for a new track, “Far Fetched.” On the track, which Thomas produced with Oshi, he laments about a lopsided relationship that doesn’t seem likely to have a happily ever after. “She got dreams of love and marriage / But that’s far-fetched, far-fetched / ‘Cause if we don’t

Grammy-nominated singer Jordin Sparks has returned with her new album, No Restrictions.  The 15-track set was preceded by the lead single “Call My Name” and the Michael Jackson-sampled “Remember.” The album includes guest appearances from T-Pain, Shawn Stockman of Boyz II Men, and Stonebwoy. On No Restrictions, Sparks doesn’t hold back as she explores different genres,

Tito Jackson, a founding member of the iconic band The Jackson 5, has reportedly died at age 70. His three sons, Taj, Taryll, and TJ, known together as the R&B-pop group 3T, confirmed the news in a joint statement shared on social media.  “It’s with heavy hearts that we announce that our beloved father, Rock

Chris Brown’s hit single “Sensational” featuring Davido and Lojay remains No. 1 for a fifth consecutive week on Billboard’s Adult R&B Airplay chart. The DJ Hardwerk-produced track is the second longest-running song atop the airplay chart in 2024. Mary J. Blige’s 2023 single “Still Believe in Love,” featuring Vado, held the top spot for eight

Tyrese’s soulful remake of “Wildflower” has hit a new peak on Billboard’s Adult R&B Airplay chart, dated Sept. 21. The song, a tribute to his late mother, Priscilla Murray Gibson, rises from No. 11 to No. 8 in its fourth week. It becomes the singer/actor’s ninth top 10 entry in his 25-year chart history. Tyrese

When Elmiene is in love, it’s not a hassle to show it, as indicated in his new song “Light Work.” Over a bright and airy production helmed by Ozmoses ArKetex, the Oxford, U.K., native sings about the ease of being with someone who is on the same page as him. Specifically, the song captures those

Olivia Longott, mononymously known as Olivia, has returned with her first album in 23 years, You Are.  The seven-song set includes the title track, which is a heartfelt ode to Olivia’s late mother, who passed away in 2018 from Parkinson’s disease. “You are everywhere / Although you’re not here / You are, you are / There’s

Muni Long is all about maintaining her peace above seeking vengeance, even when she feels wronged by others. “I’m going through a lot in my personal life, relationship-wise, [and] career-wise. There are a lot of people that I would be justified in being angry with [in] how they handled me,” Long tells Rated R&B over

Queen Naija is feeling the blues on her new single “Good Girls Finish Last.” Over a production that sounds inspired by Tamia‘s “Officially Missing You,” Naija laments about the bittersweet feeling of leaving a relationship that no longer serves her.  “There’s nothing I could do to save us / And I’m starting to feel like

Jennifer Hudson has signed a new deal with Interscope Records, a subsidiary of Universal Music Group, via JHUD Productions. The EGOT (Emmy, Grammy, Oscar, Tony) winner joins a dynamic roster that includes Ari Lennox, Billie Eilish, Ella Mai, GloRilla, Lady Gaga, Marsha Ambrosius, and more. “It’s official!!! So excited to be joining the @interscope family!

Emerging R&B duo GAWD has released Cathedral City Supreme, a deluxe edition of their 2023 debut EP, via Raedio. The expanded set features six new tracks, including the previously shared “High Class.” “Cathedral City Supreme is our love letter to those navigating the shifting tides of change,” GAWD tells Rated R&B. “It’s a reminder to dance

Usher’s second show of his Past Present Future Tour at Capital One Arena in Washington, D.C., was full of surprises.  During his two-hour set, the R&B icon showed love to the nation’s capital by inviting a few special guests on stage with him. Fellow R&B crooner and D.C. native Raheem DeVaughn appeared on stage to delight

Genre-bending artist Isaia Huron has released his new EP, I’ll Finish The Lyrics Later, via Slang Music.  The project includes the previously shared “Circle.” Speaking on the song’s creation, he told Rated R&B, “It’s just funny that a song I made three years ago in the baptism room of my dad’s church in Greenville, now having

Robin Thicke has returned with his new single “I Know What to Do.”  On the self-produced, laid-back groove, Thicke confidently assures his lover of immense pleasure in the bedroom.  “Imma stroke it hard like Tiafoe / Imma eat it all like it’s Nobu / Imma have you begging for more, begging for more / Harder

Eric Benét has returned with his new project, Duets, via his label JBR Creative Group. The EP features five duets with women in R&B, including Chanté Moore, Corinne Bailey Rae, LaTocha, Ledisi and Tamar Braxton. Duets opens with “So Distracted” with Moore. The sweet-sounding track is about being so enthralled by a lover that it’s hard to

Chxrry22 doesn’t let a failed relationship get the best of her on her new song, “Poppin Out (Mistakes).” On the fiery track, produced by Believve and DaHeala, Chxrry22 declares: “Cryin’ over n****s ain’t allowed / Being a heart broke b***h is outta style.”  Instead, she keeps her head high and hits the town with some