R&B

R&B veteran Kem has returned with his new single “Give My Love” via his independent label Kemistry Records. The balmy track, helmed by Kem and Rex Rideout, is a delightful mix of neo-soul and amapiano. Passion radiates through every lyric as he sings of devoting his heart fully to his woman. Kem’s smooth vocals float

Maxwell still hasn’t watched his Tiny Desk concert, which debuted last August. “I am notorious for not watching things [because] I sometimes don’t like to watch myself,” he tells Rated R&B on a blazing summer afternoon. During his 30-minute set, which has nearly six million views, the “Lifetime” singer confessed that he was nervous about

Genre-defying artist Jane Handcock has unveiled her second album, It’s Me, Not You, via Death Row/gamma. The 15-track project was preceded by the singles “Stingy,” “Can’t Let Go” and “Stare at Me” with Anderson .Paak. OnIt’s Me, Not You, Handcock candidly unpacks her strengths and vulnerabilities in love and life. Opening with “Use Me,” Handcock

Singer, songwriter and producer Amber Mark has released her new single “Sweet Serotonin” via PMR/Interscope Records. Anchored by a warm, deep bassline with percussive kicks, “Sweet Serotonin” hears Mark yearning for a mood-boosting moment with a love interest. “You talking sweet, you talking sly now / You giving me that sugar high now / Alright,

Mariah The Scientist‘s fans won’t have to wait much longer for a new album. The rising R&B star has announced her fourth album,Hearts Sold Separately, will release Aug. 22 via Epic Records. She took to Instagram to unveil the official cover art, which shows a plastic army figure in salute against a pink backdrop. “HEARTS

As Craig David gears up to release his new albumCommitment,the U.K. R&B singer unveils his latest track, “In It With You,” featuring JoJo. Produced by David’s frequent collaborator, Mike Brainchild, “In It With You” is a heartfelt anthem about loving a partner through the ups, downs and in-betweens.“I’ll always be right by your side /

Legendary R&B singer Charlie Wilson makes a smooth return with his new single “Keep Me In Love” via P Music Group. On the heartwarming anthem, Wilson radiates like the summer sun about a love that has his heart on lock. It’s the type of romantic bliss that feels unreal, like a sweet dream. “Ever since

You can always count on Mariah Carey to properly remix her work. The Songbird Supreme has released a remix pack for her new single “Type Dangerous.” The four-track EP includes two hip-hop-flavored renditions — ‘The Remix of the Gods’ featuring Busta Rhymes, Redman, and Method Man, and ‘The Sean Don Remix’ with Big Sean —

After a three-year hiatus, Syd has returned with her new single “Die For This.” It’s her first release since signing to Free Lunch Records/Warner Records. Written and produced by Syd, “Die For This” is a devotional driven by hyperbolic lyrics about a love worth risking it all for — especially after time lost. “I just

Grammy-winning singer Macy Gray has announced her new album, Love Songs for Big Hearts and Robots. Set to release this fall, the album features a collection of reimagined love songs injected with Gray’s signature raspy vocals. Regarding her upcoming project, Gray notes, “In these really uncomfortable times, music is the one thing that everybody can

Acclaimed singer, songwriter and musician Jon Batiste has announced his ninth album, BIG MONEY, will release Aug. 22 via Verve/Interscope Records. “This album is a statement regarding humanity, capitalism, Americana, the inner child and the irony of faith,” says Batiste. “Written and recorded mostly live in single takes over two weeks, the album captures the

Grammy-winning R&B singer Coco Jones and NBA player Donovan are now engaged. The couple announced the news in a joint Instagram post of a sun-lit photo of them wrapped in arms, a ring on Jones’ finger,” soundtracked by her song “You.” Ciara and her husband, Russell Williams, sent them their love after seemingly having a

It’s a May afternoon, just a couple of hours since the flower moon’s peak illumination. Durand Jones & The Indications — the progressive soul band consisting of Durand Jones, Aaron Frazer and Blake Rhein — are all present on our video call, checking in from New Orleans (Jones), Los Angeles (Frazer) and Chicago (Rhein). Our

LaTocha Scott, mononymously known as LaTocha, has returned with her new single “Love Changes.” Produced by Tyler Jasper and Travis Jasper, “Love Changes” finds LaTocha grappling with a time of uncertainty in a relationship. “Just like the seasons, we never say the same / Looking for reasons, reasons to say I’ll stay / I’m going

R&B veteran Kem has departed from Motown Records, his label home for more than 20 years. The “Love Calls” singer is returning to his independent roots with the relaunch of Kemistry Records, which initially released his debut album, Kemistry, before reissuing it on Motown. “For more than 20 years, the Motown Records label has been

Grammy-nominated R&B singer Raheem DeVaughn celebrates the 20th anniversary of his debut album, The Love Experience, with a commemorative mixtape. The special set, hosted by DJ Lil Mac, incorporates remixes and exclusive commentary that brings back that classic mixtape feel. Speaking on The Love Experience (20th Anniversary Mixtape), DeVaughn shares, “This mixtape is a love

Rising R&B singer-songwriter Sasha Keable has released her new single “Feel Something.” On the hip-hop soul-flavored track, produced by Taylor Hill, the British-Colombian singer expresses desire for a tangible love. “I just wanna feel something, something,” she sings in the choir-backed chorus. Regarding the song’s inspiration, Keable candidly states, “I needed to say what I

This is not a drill. R&B greats Brandy and Monica have joined forces to announce their co-headlining The Boy Is Mine Tour. Produced by Black Promoters Collective, the joint tour, named after their groundbreaking duet, kicks off Oct. 16 in Cincinnati. From there, they will visit Milwaukee, Chicago, Memphis, Atlanta, Baltimore, Los Angeles, Brooklyn, Washington,

Grammy-nominated singer Halle has released her new track “Braveface,” which she co-wrote with RAYE. Produced by Bongo ByTheWay, Ervin Garcia and Johan Lenox, “Braveface” is a diaristic ballad where Halle narrates how she holds her head high amid challenging times. While it’s not always easy — and she confesses to feeling so “tired” at times

Progressive soul singer Lady Wray, formerly known as Nicole Wray, has unveiled her new albumCover Girlwill release Sept. 26 via Big Crown Records. She worked alongside longtime collaborator Leon Michels to craft “a joyful, revitalized vision” of her evolving sound: ‘60s and ’70s-inspired soul and disco, ‘90s hip-hop and R&B, and gospel. Regarding Cover Girl,