R&B

Alt-R&B sensation Khamari has returned with his new single “Head in a Jar” via Encore Recordings. Over an acoustic backdrop, which he produced with Trackside, Khamari grapples with a faded relationship worn down by distance. “Cause you keep my head in a jar / Here on your night stand I’ll spend my life left,” he croons. 
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R&B sensation Mariah The Scientist has returned with her new single “Burning Blue,” her first release in nearly two years. On the smoldering track, produced by Nineteen85 and Jetski Purp, Mariah sings of a lover who ignites her heart — and world — with his glowing presence.  She sings in the chorus: “I can feel
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Progressive R&B singer-songwriter Leven Kali sees love in his future on his new single “Crystal Ball.” He co-produced the track with his close collaborators Daniel Memmi and Sol Was. Production-wise, “Crystal Ball” is driven by the force of rock-leaning guitars and percussion, yet still maintains the essence of emotion rooted in R&B. Lyrically, the song
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Soul vocalist Leela James has returned with her new single “Right On Time.”  Produced by frequent collaborator Rex Rideout, “Right On Time” finds James singing about a love that sweeps her off her feet at the perfect moment. It speaks to the constant nature of love, always finding us even when we least expect it.
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Emerging R&B group Psiryn has released their second single “The Softest” via Kandi Burruss’ Kandi Koated Entertainment.  The pillowy slow jam reimagines Xscape‘s 1998 classic “Softest Place On Earth,” written and produced by Joe Thomas. The trio stays true to the original song’s seductive energy and chorus, while adding modern flavor in the verses.  “We
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Jae Stephens has so many hoes — at least according to her new song “SMH,” out now via Raedio/Def Jam.   The summer-ready anthem, produced by Rykeyz, is driven by ’80s synths built to break a sweat on the dancefloor. Lyrically, Stephens boasts about a list of men in her rotation with no strings attached.  “I
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Grammy-nominated singer and songwriter Asiahn has returned with her new single “Wassup Wit It.”  Produced by her fiancée, Jay Shalé, “Wassup Wit It” bounces with pure flirt and confidence. “I act but ain’t acting baby / ‘Cause you is my favorite lady / Really I’m the one / Realer than they come,” she sings with
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Rising R&B sensation Jai’Len Josey has returned with “New Girl,” her first taste of new music in two years, via Hillman Grad Records/Def Jam. On the bouncy track, which she co-produced with HeroThaProducer, Madness and Michael Barney, Josey sings of the thrill that comes with a budding romance.  “Don’t be afraid of my loving, boy
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R&B newcomer Aqyila has unveiled her debut album, Falling Into Place, via Columbia Records. Released March 28, the 11-track offering was preceded by the viral track “Bloom,” “Unbothered,” “Most Wanted,” “Limbo,” “Focus” and “Wolf.” Regarding the latter single, Aqyila explained, “My earlier releases from this album were all about feeling confident, knowing who I am, and
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Grammy-nominated singer-songwriter Nija has returned with “32nd Floor,” her first song of 2025.  The syrupy jam, produced by Mike Hector and eliasodt, finds Nija spending intimate time with a special person — tucked away from the world. The metaphoric title speaks to the desire and thrill to have privacy in this social media age of
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Lifetime has announced its new original movie Fame: A Temptations Story starring Keri Hilson and Keshia Chanté. The film, premiering April 26 at 8 p.m. ET, is part of the network’s new Temptations movie franchise, executive produced by Derrick Williams and Adriane Hopper Williams for DNA Media Group. Fame follows the Jordan sisters — Cherish (Hilson) and Roxy (Chanté) —
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