R&B

Usher’s new duet with H.E.R., “Risk It All,” has made a splash on a new Billboard chart the week dated Dec. 23. The heartfelt duet, co-written and produced by H.E.R., starts at No. 21. This marks Usher’s 37th entry on this chart, which he currently leads for a fifth non-consecutive week with “Good Good” featuring

Kenny Lattimore has achieved a new top 10 single on Billboard. His latest single, “Never Knew,” rises from No. 12 to No. 10 in its 18th week on the Adult R&B Airplay chart. It’s the eighth time the R&B veteran has landed in the top 10 of this chart and his second time this year.

Usher continues to ride high on Billboard’s Adult R&B Airplay chart. His single “Good Good,” featuring Summer Walker and 21 Savage, remains at No. 1 for a fifth week, extending its reign as his second-longest stand atop this chart. The Mel & Mus-produced track is two weeks away from tying with “Here I Stand,” which

Charlie Wilson’s new single “Superman” has landed a spot on Billboard’s Adult R&B Airplay chart. The Stereotypes-produced track opens at No. 27, marking Wilson’s 28th entry on this airplay chart. Out of his 28 entries, he has achieved 15 top 10 hits and nine No. 1s. Wilson holds the record for the most No. 1s

R&B newcomer Byron Juane is shooting straight from the hip on his new song “Take It Personal,” which he co-wrote and co-produced. Juane sings to his inappreciative lover above a sparse guitar, addressing why their relationship had frayed. He opens, “I never said you had to be perfect / I said I wanted trust /

Rising singer Maeta has released When I Hear Your Name (Live), a seven-track compilation of live versions of songs from her project, released earlier this year.  When I Hear Your Name (Live) features songs she performed on tour across North America, the U.K., and Europe. Among the live versions of project cuts are “Clarity” and

John Legend has returned with “Don’t Need to Sleep,” his first solo song of 2023. The uplifting anthem encourages listeners to continue pursuing their dreams, even in the midst of uncertainty. In essence, our dreams are more than fleeting scenes from our slumber. “Bent but not broken / Down but not hopeless / Eyes are

The official soundtrack to the upcoming musical adaptation of The Color Purple has been released via Warner Bros. Pictures, WaterTower Music and gamma. The set includes the previously shared songs “Lifeline” by Alicia Keys and “Risk It All,” a duet featuring Usher and H.E.R. The former, written and co-produced by Keys, rests at No. 37

Ryan Leslie makes his return to the musical spotlight with “Run It Back,” his first single in four years. “Run It Back,” built on retro beeps and blips, hears Leslie’s pleas to make it through the not-so-good times in a relationship.  “Baby, I never meant to do you like that / Maybe we should run

Usher has confirmed further details about his ninth album, Coming Home, including the new tracks and its availability on numerous formats. The R&B superstar has now added “Risk It All” featuring H.E.R. and K-Pop artist Jung Kook’s “Standing Next to You” remix to his upcoming album, along with hit single “Good Good” with Summer Walker

R&B stars Monica and Keyshia Cole have teamed with rap icon Nicki Minaj on her new song “Love Me Enough.” The Murda Beatz-produced tune appears on the extended version of Minaj’s fifth album, Pink Friday 2 (Gag City Deluxe). The song was first made available exclusively on the Pink Friday 2 (D2C Version 2) edition on

Leela James is heading on tour in 2024. The soul singer has announced the dates for her headlining Thought U Knew Tour.  The tour kicks off Jan. 13 in Grand Prairie, Texas, at Texas Trust CU Theatre. James will make stops in Tampa, Detroit, Oakland, New York and Baltimore, before concluding on March 29 in Milwaukee. James’

The Black Promoters Collective (BPC) has announced The Love Hard Tour featuring Keyshia Cole, K. Michelle, Trey Songz and Jahiem. The 24-date run begins Feb. 22, 2024, at Macon Coliseum in Macon, Georgia. From there, the four R&B/soul acts will play in major U.S. cities, including Atlanta, St. Louis, Baltimore, Houston, Las Vegas and New

Usher’s single “Good Good,” featuring Summer Walker and 21 Savage, logs a fourth week at No. 1 on Billboard’s Adult R&B Airplay chart this week. The track produced by Mel & Mus slid to No. 2 last week (Dec. 9), while October London’s “Back To Your Place” returned to the top spot for a 10th

Brent Faiyaz has unveiled the official video for his song “Upset” featuring Tommy Richman & FELIX! The LONEWOLF-directed video shows Faiyaz, Tommy Richman, and FELIX in custody at the ISO County Sheriff’s Office, named after Faiyaz’s creative agency. Vignettes of activities before and after detainment, such as playing pool, police photo lineups, and lie detector

Beyoncé’s freshly-released track “My House” is already impacting multiple Billboard charts. The song, which Bey co-wrote and co-produced with The-Dream, has debuted at No. 57 on the Billboard Hot 100 chart. It’s Beyoncé’s 83rd entry on the popular singles chart, currently dominated by holiday songs.  Elsewhere on Billboard, “My House” opens at No. 5 on

Jodeci is coming to Sin City in 2024. The legendary R&B group has announced their residency at House of Blues Las Vegas at Mandalay Bay Resort and Casino. Jodeci – The Show, The After Party, The Las Vegas Residency launches Friday, March 15, 2024. They will perform five shows through March 25, before returning in the

Before 2023 ends, Layton Greene treats her fans to a new song titled “Cinderella Story,” produced by G Styles on the Track. On the piano-driven track, Greene divulges what she seeks from a future lover.  She sings in the first verse: “I ain’t lookin’ for the perfect dude / I don’t need you to know everything, it’s way

SZA will appear on Apple Music Live as the musical guest on Wednesday, Dec. 13, at 10 p.m. ET on Apple Music and Apple TV+. The concert will feature performances captured over two nights in October at Barclays Center in Brooklyn, New York. The shows were part of her SOS Tour‘s extended leg. As part

Ciara and her husband Russell Wilson have announced the birth of their new baby. The couple shared the news in a joint post on Instagram. “Amora Princess Wilson. 9lbs 1oz. We Love You so much!” they wrote in a caption for a photo of their new bundle of joy. Ciara’s last public appearance before giving