R&B

Leon Thomas continues to cement his place as one of R&B’s brightest new stars. The singer and musician is the most-nominated R&B artist at the 2026 Grammy Awards, earning six nominations — the most of any R&B act this year. He’s tied with Bad Bunny, Sabrina Carpenter and Serban Ghenea for third-most nods overall, behind

The Recording Academy revealed the nominations for the 68th Grammy Awards on Friday morning (Nov. 7). Music’s Biggest Night will take place Sunday, Feb. 1, 2026, at Crypto.com Arena in Los Angeles. It will broadcast live on CBS and stream live and on demand via Paramount+. In the R&B Field, which consists of five categories,

Tamar Braxton is back. The Grammy-nominated singer has released her new EP, Heartbreak Retrograde, via Platform Sounds. Titled after Braxton’s self-released movie, Heartbreak Retrograde includes the lead single “You On You,” which peaked at No. 3 on Billboard’s Adult R&B Airplay chart. Produced by Tricky Stewart, the six-track offering takes listeners through the highs and

Kehlani is deep in her 2000s R&B bag. As her breakout hit “Folded” continues to climb the charts, the singer has shared her new single, “Out the Window.” Produced by Antonio Dixon and Khris Riddick-Tynes, “Out the Window” finds Kehlani begging an ex for a second chance: “Baby, I want you / I’m focused, it’s

Grammy-winning alt R&B star Miguel is set to disrupt the 2026 R&B tour slate with his headlining CAOS Tour. The North American leg launches Feb. 10, 2026, at the Coca-Cola Roxy in Atlanta. From there, he will, along with special guest Jean Dawson, visit Nashville, Boston, Washington, D.C., Toronto, New York, Chicago and more before

Following fan demand, Chlöe has officially released her new track “Keep Watching” via Parkwood Entertainment/Columbia Records. Written, composed and produced by Chlöe, “Keep Watching” struts with a confidence even naysayers would admire. Her quick-fire vocal delivery evokes an urgency best addressed on a dance floor. Lyrically, the booty-shaking banger alternates between self-affirming boasts (“I got

Adi Oasis is ready to move on from a lover in her new track “Separate Ways,” out via Unity Records. The French-Caribbean singer’s first breakup song is less about confrontation and more about self-love. Set against a soulful backdrop, Oasis sings of the grace she extended to her estranged lover, who still “couldn’t figure it

Ari Lennox has revealed her third album, Vacancy, will release Jan. 22, 2026, via Interscope Records. The D.C. native took to Instagram to share the news. “My new album Vacancy will be yours on Jan 23 and my new single Under The Moon is out now,” Lennox wrote in a joint post with Vacancy Motel,

Brent Faiyaz relaunches his ICON era with his new single “have to.,” out via his label ISO Supremacy. He worked on the track with longtime collaborators Jonah Roy, Dpat, Tommy Richman and Andrew Kim. “have to.” captures Faiyaz on a mission of maneuvering his demanding career with his longing to be in the presence of

After much anticipation, Kehlani has delivered herFolded Homage Pack, a collection of remixes of her hit single “Folded” featuring some of the biggest names in R&B. The EP includes guest appearances from Toni Braxton, Brandy, Ne-Yo, Mario, Tank and JoJo. Each remix of “Folded” beautifully highlights the signature qualities that made fans fall in love

Leon Thomas likes to make music for the road. His breakout album, MUTT, was released a month before his first headlining tour. “A lot of these records were after I had started doing shows. I was like, ‘I need songs that make a crowd feel like this. I need more dynamic moments for the middle

Another legendary R&B tour is coming. New Edition has announced The New Edition Way Tour with Boyz II Men and Toni Braxton. The 30-city tour, powered by the Black Promoters Collective, kicks off Jan. 20, 2026, in Oakland, California, at Oakland Arena. From there, the iconic R&B acts will visit Las Vegas, Los Angeles, Chicago,

Muni Long has returned with her new single “Delulu” via Def Jam Recordings.She co-wrote the ’80s-inspired ballad withThe DreamandTricky Stewart, who co-produced it with Ben Parris. Over a breathy backdrop that ripples with airy synths and gated drums, Long wrestles with personal expectations in a relationship and the sobering reality. “Delulu” unpacks how love can

After a five-year hiatus, British singer-songwriter Lianne La Havas returns with her new single “Disarray.” Grounded by Matt Hales’ somber guitar plucks, the pensive ballad is a meditation on accepting the fate of a deteriorated relationship. Through her vivid, diaristic lyrics and strong yet measured vocal performance, La Havas channels her conflicting emotions into a

There’s a trace of liberation present in chaos. Sometimes, being thrown into it helps us see ourselves more clearly — how we fit within it, and how we learn to move through it. Masego‘s new single “Unhinged” captures this feeling as he navigates through heartbreak after the demise of a relationship. Anchored by brassy horns

Progressive R&B singer Jordan Ward has revealed his sophomore album, BACKWARD, will release Jan. 30, 2026, via ARTium Recordings/Interscope Records. In a recent interview with Rolling Stone, Ward shared that his new album is lyrically inspired by songwriting greats like Donny Hathaway, Joni Mitchell and Roberta Flack, among others. “They wrote really good, simple songs,”

Grammy-nominated singer Amber Mark has unveiled the dates for her 2026 Pretty Idea Tour. The North American leg kicks off Feb. 25, 2026, in Nashville at Brooklyn Bowl Nashville. From there, Mark will visit Atlanta, Philadelphia, Boston, Toronto, Denver and more, before wrapping up March 20 in Los Angeles at The Fonda Theatre. On April

Grammy-nominated singer Eric Benét has unwrapped his first holiday album,It’s Christmas. The 11-track project features a collection of Benét’s take on festive standards, including “Give Love On Christmas Day” and “Oh Holy Night,” and originals such as “Merry Christmas, Babe” and “It’s Christmas.” He co-wrote the latter two with Randy Emata, who also co-produced the

The Queen of Hip-Hop Soul, Mary J. Blige, has announced her first concert film,Mary J. Blige: For My Fans, Live From Madison Square Garden, will play exclusively in theaters globally on Nov. 5 and Nov. 8. The upcoming concert movie, produced by VEEPS Studio and Blige’s Blue Butterfly Productions, will be distributed in partnership with

Mariah Carey‘s 16th album, Here For It All, has debuted atop multiple Billboard charts. The 11-track set opens at No. 1 on Top R&B Albums, with 47,000 equivalent units sold in the first week, according to Billboard. It marks Carey’s fourth leader since the chart launched in 2012. Here For It All, released independently via