R&B

Tinashe is hosting an after-party in her bedroom and is offering one ticket to a fortunate guy on her new track, “Needs.” The catchy bop highlights how Tinashe’s rump-shaking moves have caught the attention of a man who wants to leave with her at the end of the night. Without hesitation, she readily gives him

Snoh Aalegra declares to avoid hasty romantic relationships in her latest song, “Wait A Little Longer,” produced by Sensei Bueno and Mellodust. On the track, Aalegra reflects on a breakup and acknowledges the time it takes to heal. She remains optimistic about finding love in the future, taking it one day at a time. “I

Louis York, the duo composed of Claude Kelly and Chuck Harmony, has joined forces with Anthony Hamilton for their new single “Alone Alot.” The sentimental ballad captures the essence of being down on love, to the point of giving up on it, until a special person walks into your life. The stirring lyrics, beautifully sung

Elhae and Xavier Omär have reunited for a new song titled “Favourite.” TAVE and Agajon produced it. On the wonderfully romantic track, the two men reassure their partners about their importance in their lives, comparing them to no one else. “Favourite” is the first collaboration between Elhae and Omär since “Sick of Playing,” which was

Jamila Woods will release her third album, Water Made Us, on Oct. 13 via Jajaguwar. It follows LEGACY! LEGACY!, released in May 2019. Water Made Us is executive produced by Woods and LA-based producer McClenney. The album will feature contributions from Saba, Peter CottonTale and duendita, plus the previously released track “Tiny Garden.” With the

Emerging singer Samaria is coming to her senses about a poisonous love on her new track “tight rope.” On the self-help track, Samaria decides to end a painful relationship for her own peace. “Keep me hostage just for your comfort / Taking one hundred percent of me / Got to leave you where you at

Dylan Sinclair is enamored with a “Fly Girl” who inspired his latest single’s title and lyrics. On the swaggering jam, the Canadian singer is super geeked that he could bag one of such a dashing woman and can’t help put her on exhibit for other men to drool over. He catches himself wiping his bottom

Mýa is back. The Grammy-winning singer has teamed with dancehall reggae artists Bounty Killer for her new single “Whine.” The flirty, party-ready groove includes a writing credit from Theron Thomas (Ciara, Rihanna). “No one should stand in the way / We should get a little closer now / I’m drunk off your energy eh /

Nominees for the 2023 MTV Video Music Awards have been revealed. Among R&B artists, SZA has six nods, putting her in the lead. The Grammy winner receives nominations for Video of the Year and Song of the Year for “Kill Bill.” This marks SZA’s second nomination for Video of the Year, having been nominated in

Chris Brown has revealed details about his upcoming 11th studio album. The R&B mainstay went to Instagram to share that his next album is titled 11:11 and is tentatively set to release on Nov. 11.  He also shared that the album will contain 11 songs, a direct response to some fans who have critiqued the length of

Berhana’s new single, “Like a Habit,” co-produced by Danny McKinnon and Mike Irish, highlights the toxicity of his partner’s love. On the low-key track, Berhana finds himself going through the motions with an unstable interest whom he believes might benefit from keeping things strictly platonic. “You try to break me like a habit / Now

R&B newcomer Khamari has released the official video for his single “Right My Wrongs.”  Directed by Izzy Nguyen-Rael, the dramatic clip finds Khamari roaming in a home he once shared with a significant other. Vignettes of the final moments of his strained relationship are shown throughout the video. In the end, we see Khamari in

The AIDS Healthcare Foundation (AHF) has announced that Ashanti and Mýa will headline the 2023 AIDS Walk Atlanta. The 32nd annual fundraising event is Saturday, Sept. 23, at Piedmont Park in Atlanta, Georgia. AHF hosts the event to benefit 11 Atlanta-based HIV/AIDS service organizations. This year’s benefiting organizations are: AID Atlanta AIDS Healthcare Foundation A

Maxwell is set to headline the Hollywood Bowl’s annual Fireworks Finale from Sept. 8 until Sept. 10 in Los Angeles, California.  The R&B legend is not on the bill alone. Rising singers Pink Sweat$, SiR, and Raveena are each slated to open for Maxwell on a select night. Sweat$ will support his newly-released project, Volume

Ciara’s new single “How We Roll” featuring Chris Brown has made a debut on multiple Billboard charts this week. The smooth groove opens at No. 3 on Billboard’s R&B Digital Song Sales chart, behind Halle’s “Angel” (No. 2) and Usher’s “Good Good” with Summer Walker and 21 Savage (No. 1). It marks Ciara’s ninth top

Usher has another No. 1 hit on his hands. The R&B superstar’s newly-released single “Good Good” featuring Summer Walker and 21 Savage opens atop Billboard’s R&B Digital Song Sales chart. “Good Good” is Usher’s second No. 1 single on this chart and his first to debut at the top. His Juicy J-assisted “I Don’t Mind”

Victoria Monét has unveiled the official video for her latest single, “On My Mama.” Directed by Child (Lucky Daye, Chris Brown) and choreographed by Sean Bankhead, the nostalgic video will resonate with anyone who grew up in the 2000s, especially in the Black South. It’s filled with many Easter eggs such as From wearing Girbaud

Normani has hired new managers, Brandon Creed and Lydia Asrat, after parting ways with Brandon Silverstein of S10 Entertainment, according to Rolling Stone. Of the announcement, Normani’s rep told Rolling Stone, “With new music on the horizon, and Asrat and Creed now at the helm of her musical career, she and the rest of her

Aaliyah has achieved two new certifications from the Recording Association of America (RIAA). Her iconic 1996 single “One in a Million,” the title track to her sophomore album, has been certified gold for selling more than 500,000 equivalent units.  The Timbaland-produced classic spent six weeks at No. 1 on Billboard’s R&B/Hip-Hop Airplay chart. It’s the second

Miguel has teamed with genre-bending rapper Lil Yachty for his new single “Number 9.”  On the track, which Miguel co-produced with Brook D’leau, Miguel sings about ridding the old to make room for the new. Regarding his new track, Miguel explains it’s “about end the old, starting new, and the cylindrical nature of change.” Miguel