R&B

Grammy winner Janelle Monáe has a new hit on Billboard’s Adult R&B Airplay chart with “Lipstick Lover.” The Nate “Rocket” Wonder-produced track has seized the No. 1 spot this week, unseating Babyface’s five-week run with “As a Matter of Fact.” “Lipstick Lover” is Monáe’s second No. 1 hit and the first from her most recent

Emerging R&B singer and songwriter RAAHiiM has returned with his new album, BUT IF iiM HONEST, the follow-up to his 2020 debut, ii KNEW BETTER.  In addition to RAAHiiM, the album includes production by dvsn’s Ninenteen85 (Drake, Nicki Minaj), Vinylz (Chris Brown, Jamie Foxx), Yogi (Victoria Monét, Diddy), Luca (Mariah Carey, Bryson Tiller), and more.  Sprawling over

The cover photograph for K. Michelle’s debut album, Rebellious Soul, suggests a disappointing evening with another suitor. Long-stem roses, assumed to be a gift, are scattered on the floor of a dimmed room of melting cherry candles. Elsewhere, K. Michelle, with crimson-colored hair, clutches two roses tightly in her right hand as if she’s desperately

Tone Stith keeps the heat coming. The rising singer and songwriter has shared a new song, “I Need You,” which was produced by Kenneth “KP” Paige. On the track, Stith realizes his faults in a ended relationship. He can’t stop thinking about his ex and wants to win back their heart, even considering showing up

Kelly Price had an epiphany in 1996 while on Mariah Carey’s Daydream World Tour as a background vocalist. The revelation came while Carey was performing her encouraging ballad “Hero,” and it was a feeling that Price could no longer ignore. It was time for Price to answer her calling to be a recording artist. “I

Rising singer/songwriter LAYA is set to release her sophomore EP, Bet That, Sept. 1 on Warner Records. It will follow her 2022 EP, Um, Hello, also released on the label. As part of the announcement, LAYA shares the official artwork. She is depicted as rebellious, with her mouth open and one knee on a motorcycle

Rising singer Josh Levi has linked up with producer ESTA for a new remix of his single “Ego.” Levi says on the updated version, “I wanted to give ‘Ego’ a bounce and a new energy with this remix. It’s hotter than it’s ever been in the world and ESTA helped me bring the song into

UMI is back. The rising singer and songwriter has unveiled her brand new single “happy im,” which she co-wrote alongside V-Ron. This soothing track by UMI showcases her practice of allowing in romance, letting go of control and going with the flow to create something meaningful with someone special. UMI says she wrote her new

People often pregame before heading to a live concert. I was part of this bunch as I blissfully pranced in the bathroom mirror, paging nostalgically through Beyoncé’s discography on Apple Music ahead of her RENAISSANCE WORLD TOUR stop at the Bank of America Stadium in Charlotte, North Carolina.  “Survivor,” the title track from Destiny’s Child’s

Sammie is back. The R&B veteran has returned with his new album, L.A.W. (Love Always Wins), which includes the lead single “Touch Yourself.” Opening with “Sex Interview,” Sammie seeks to learn about his partner’s sexual desires through conversation. The passionate record underscores the power of communication in enhancing mutual pleasure and connection between the sheets.

After a three-year hiatus, Artscape, a free arts festival, will return to Baltimore, Maryland, from Sept. 22 through Sept. 24.  Kelly Rowland has been announced as the headlining act. The legendary singer will grace the main stage on Friday night. Additional performers over the weekend include Nile Rodgers & CHIC (Saturday afternoon), Angelo Moore of

Janelle Monáe has extended her Age of Pleasure Tour with an additional four dates in North America. The newly announced shows will include performances in Indianapolis, Columbus, Ohio, and New Orleans. Additionally, Monáe will play a second night in Washington, D.C. That extra stop and its first night at The Anthem won’t be powered by

Eric Benét is teasing something new. The Grammy-nominated singer and songwriter announced that he is working on a duet project, with one of their collaborators being vocalist Chanté Moore. “And another one! @JBRcreativegroup got the ‘duets project’ of a life in the works!! This time with @iamChanteMoore,” Benét wrote in a caption for a series

LOONY is back. The rising singer and songwriter has returned with “Old Friends,” her first musical release of 2023. She wrote the soulful track herself and had Akeel Henry, Dan Farber, and Aaron Paris produce it. In “Old Friends,” LOONY reflects on a past lover who seems to be ignoring her attempts to reconnect, despite

Ciara and her husband Russell Wilson have announced they are expecting their third child together.  The R&B mainstay posted a video on social, which showed a silhouette of her standing near a pool showcasing her baby bump.  “You look at me like that again, we make another kid… You my heart I’m your rib,” Ciara

Babyface remains on a lucky streak. His latest single “As a Matter of Fact” has entered its fifth week atop Billboard’s Adult R&B Airplay chart. This is the longest run any of his songs, whether as a lead or featured artist, has held the No. 1 position on this chart. “As a Matter of Fact”

Halle Bailey, aptly known as Halle, has released her solo debut single, “Angel,” via Parkwood Entertainment/Columbia Records. On the stunning piano ballad, produced by TheRon “Neff-U” Feemster, Halle sings about resilience and perseverance in the face of challenging times. “Angels make a way somehow / And if we fall, we fall on clouds,” she divinely

Alt-R&B newcomer Jordan Ward has teamed with 6LACK for his new song “Mustard,” produced by Louie Lastic.  “Held it down for ten summers like Mustard, baby,” Ward sings in the chorus. It’s likely the song’s title takes inspiration from Mustard (formerly known as DJ Mustard), the acclaimed producer and founder of 10 Summers Records, the

Jorja Smith has returned with “GO GO GO,” the third single from her upcoming album, Falling or Flying.  On this alt-leaning track, infused with potent pop-rock influences and produced by DAMEDAME*, Smith candidly expresses her desire to maintain privacy in her personal affairs. “You like to kiss and tell about it all / I don’t know

Teyana Taylor has achieved her third award from the Recording Industry Association of America (RIAA) this year. Her 2020 track “Wake Up Love,” featuring her husband and former basketball player Iman Shumpert, has been certified gold after selling over 500,000 equivalent units. Taylor’s new certification comes less than a month after being presented with a