R&B

Vocalist Avery Wilson’s recently-released single “Kiss The Sky” makes its debut on Billboard’s Adult R&B Airplay chart this week. The independently-released track opens at No. 28 on the Billboard Adult R&B Airplay chart, which is currently led by J. Brown’s “My Whole Heart.” “Kiss The Sky” is the only new entry this week. It also

Mary J. Blige is set to release her new single “Still Believe In Love” featuring her artist and emerging rapper Vado, this Friday, Oct. 27. The Queen of Hip-Hop Soul announced the forthcoming track by sharing the official artwork. In the cover art, Blige is seen wearing big chains and a sexy bathing suit. “Still

Genre-bending sibling group Infinity Song has returned with their new EP, Metamorphosis, via Roc Nation Records. The seven-track offering includes the single, “Hater’s Anthem,” which has surpassed 1.3 million streams on Spotify. All songs, with the exception of their cover of Fleetwood Mac’s “Dream,” were written by Infinity Song. “Slow Burn” is among the EP’s highlights.

Usher is on the grind. After topping another radio chart, the R&B mainstay visited BBC Radio 1 Live Lounge and delivered a beautiful rendition of “Best Part” by H.E.R. and Daniel Caesar. Usher’s silky vocals, backed by an incredible band and UK vocalists Serena Prince and Teni Tinks, create an irresistible urge for him to

Usher stakes his claim atop another radio chart. His single “Good Good,” featuring Summer Walker and 21 Savage, slides from No. 2 to No. 1 on rhythmic radio. The Mel & Mus-produced track is Usher’s first time topping this format since 2016 when he was featured on Chris Brown’s hit “Party” with Gucci Mane. That

Primary Wave Music and the Luther Vandross Estate have announced a new project, Luther Vandross Classic Christmas. It will release Nov. 3. The three-track EP will feature the soulful numbers “At Christmas Time” and “May Christmas Bring You Happiness.” It will also include a special bonus a cappella mix of “At Christmas Time.” The two songs,

Arin Ray is turning over a new leaf. “I don’t want to be stressed about too much of anything. What I can’t control, I can’t control. I’m in a place where I’m trying not to be so caught up in self and wound up on what I gotta do all the time,” Ray tells Rated

Omarion has released an official video for his viral hit “Serious.” In the video, Omarion plays an inmate who behaves well in prison to be released and reunites with his significant other. It wouldn’t be an Omarion video without some choreography. In this one, he begins a dance battle in the chow hall and breaks

Grammy winner Daniel Caesar was the musical guest on CBS’ The Late Show With Stephen Colbert on Wednesday night (Oct. 18). On a dimly lit stage, Caesar performed “Always,” his latest single from his third album Never Enough. Caesar’s late-night spot comes on the heels of him announcing leg three of his Superpowers World Tour,

Ethiopian-American artist Berhana has returned with his sophomore album, Amén: የዘላን ህልም (The Nomad’s Dream), via EGT Recordings. The 12-track project includes the previously shared songs “Gone (Abebe Bikila),” “Like a Habit” and “Break Bread.” The first two of the trio were accompanied by accompanying visuals. Berhana commented on the latter track in a previous

Emerging R&B singer-songwriter Jai’Len Josey dials out on her new project, Conversations From A Payphone. The two-track release, released on Hillman Grad Records/Def Jam Recordings, arrives ahead of her forthcoming tour. With a clear and self-explanatory title, “Mixed Signals” featuring lyricist Matt McGhee, depicts Josey’s struggles with a man who is indecisive and plays with

“I think the success of the first album opened the door to where the label almost didn’t even want to be involved in the second album,” Kenny Lattimore reflects over a video call with Rated R&B. “I think that they felt like the team that I had created had some kind of magic and had

Chris Brown has unveiled the official video for his new single, “Sensational,” featuring Davido and Lojay.  The video was directed by Child. and features Brown showing off his slick dance moves.  Produced by DJ Hardwerk, “Sensational” is the second single from Brown’s upcoming 11th album, 11:11. The project is slated to drop Nov. 11 on Chris

R&B icon Brandy has officially announced that her first-ever holiday album, Christmas With Brandy, will release Nov. 10 via Motown Records. It will mark her first full-length project since signing with the label in the summer of 2022. “For all my beautiful fans, my new album Christmas With Brandy comes out November 10. I feel so

Victoria Monét is living out a dream. The singer-songwriter made her debut on The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon on Thursday (Oct. 19) and performed her hit song “On My Mama.” Monét’s energetic performance, complete with a band and background dancers, brings 2000s nostalgia to life and is sure to boost listens for the track

Promising soul singer Devon Gilfillian has released an official music video for his buzzing single, “Love You Anyway.” The video, directed by $ECK, was filmed in a warehouse. It starts with several participants of various ethnicities and gender identities sitting in a portrait setting. They are asked the question, “What changes would you like to

Usher is gearing up for an eventual 2024.  The R&B icon will headline Apple Music’s Super Bowl LVIII Halftime Show on Feb. 11, 2024, at Allegiant Stadium in Las Vegas, Nevada. “It’s an honor of a lifetime to finally check a Super Bowl performance off my bucket list. I can’t wait to bring the world

BJ The Chicago Kid has released a lovey-dovey video for his Coco Jones-assisted track “Spend The Night.”  In the video, directed by Tajana Tokyo (Beyoncé, Janelle Monáe), BJ The Chicago Kid arrives at the diner for work. Still, his attention is diverted when a coworker informs him that his love interest is sitting in a

Legendary singer and songwriter Smokey Robinson teamed up with NPR for a special performance for its Tiny Desk Concert series. Accompanied by a full band and background singers, Robinson opened his performance with “Being With You.” The song, named after his 1981 album, was his first single to be certified by the RIAA. It also

Genre-bending act Masego is returning to the road with his Where We Goin? Tour. The U.K. and Europe leg will span 20 dates, kicking off Jan. 24, 2024, at Sentrum Scene in Oslo, Norway. From there, Masgeo will perform concerts in various cities across the U.K. and Europe, such as Stockholm, Berlin, Milan, Paris, Amsterdam,