R&B

Leon Thomas III contemplated whether or not to put “My Will” on his debut album, Electric Dusk, out now on Ty Dolla $ign’s EZMNY Records/Motown Records. The “really deep record,” as Thomas describes to Rated R&B, is a melancholy confessional where he languishes in a state of desolation. He sings about feeling defeated and shares

Robin Thicke will no longer join Ne-Yo on his Champagne and Roses Tour, which kicks off next month. Pleasure P will be stepping in as a special guest.  Thicke announced Tuesday morning (Aug. 22) that he will not be able to appear on the tour due to another scheduling logistics. “Due to scheduling conflicts with

Jessie Reyez is back. The Grammy-nominated singer has enlisted Miguel for her new single “Jeans.” It was produced by Jeff “Gitty” Gitelman and The Monsters & Strangers. Reyez and Miguel paint a vivid bedroom scene on the racy track where their bodies hug tighter than their favorite jeans. In Reyez’s verse, she implies that she

Jacquees is hitting the road this fall with his Sincerely For You Tour, presented by True Colors Entertainment. The North American trek kicks off Sept. 29 at Republic NOLA in New Orleans, Louisiana, and will make stops in Atlanta, Philadelphia, Chicago, San Diego, and more. The tour will end on Nov. 22 at Ace of

EGOT winner John Legend is rolling out a special 10th anniversary limited-edition vinyl of his fourth album, Love in the Future. The new version will be pressed on 2LP apple red vinyl and available Aug. 25 exclusively through Walmart. It costs $33.97 when purchased online. Love in the Future is now available on 2LP black

Jozzy has more to say. The rising singer/songwriter has released a deluxe edition of her debut EP, Songs for Women, Free Game for N****s. The expanded edition features two bonus tracks, plus a new mix of “Commotion” by Siobhan Bell and a sped-up version of “Favorite Shirt.”  On “Like Me,” produced by Deputy, Jozzy encourages a

Rising singer TA Thomas is torn on his new song “Pros and Cons.” Produced by Camper, “Pros and Cons” hears Thomas contemplating whether a relationship is worth salvaging. “Maybe it’s best if we let it go / Baby, I know you heard that before / When it’s all said and done / Who falls in

R&B singer-songwriter SiR has achieved a new certification from the Recording Industry Association of America (RIAA). His 2018 single “D’Evils” has been certified gold for selling 500,000 equivalent units. The laidback groove, which has over 98 million streams on Spotify, is lifted from his debut album, November, released on Top Dawg Entertainment. “D’Evils,” produced by D.K.

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