R&B

Roy Woods is back. The OVO-signed artist has returned with “Young Boy Problems,” his second song release of the year. On the hypnotizing track, Woods offers a glimpse into a culture of distracted men who are fixated on seducing women and having their heads in the clouds. He is not concerned with moving away from

Three legendary R&B groups are hitting the road this summer. Live Nation has announced the tour dates for Summer Block Party Presents: Jodeci, SWV & Dru Hill. Jodeci is headlining the tour with SWV and Dru Hill joining as special guests.  The North American tour kicks off July 28 in Charlotte, North Carolina, at PNC Music

SZA continues to reach new milestones in her blossoming music career. The Grammy-winning singer’s song “Kill Bill” has hit No. 1 on the Billboard Hot 100 chart, scooting controversial country singer Morgan Wallen‘s “Last Night” to No. 2. It’s SZA’s first chart-topper on the Hot 100. SZA’s new chart accomplishment follows her Doja Cat-assisted “Kill

Lendryx has returned with a new song, “Just My Turn,” produced by Dionso and Vianey OJ. On the aching weeper, Lendryx wistfully reminisces about a romance that has seemingly advanced from its honeymoon phase but is already heading for terrible trouble. He implores this person, detailing where his heart is and how he doesn’t want

When Tina Turner growls, “Oh, I’m a soul survivor,” midway through “I Might Have Been Queen,” the opener from 1984’s Private Dancer, her distinctive voice confirms she had been to hell and back. Just three years earlier, in the fall of 1981, she had sat down with Carl Arrington, the then-music editor of People Magazine,

Angie Stone has reunited with Musiq Soulchild for her new single “The Gym.” The dreamy kiss-off finds Stone and Soulchild playing on fitness jargon to shed from a deadweight relationship. Stone sings, “You out of line, ain’t no forgiving this / Can’t work this out, I’m declining your membership / I’m too fit for you

The Weeknd has teamed up with The Future for a new song, “Double Fantasy.” The Weeknd co-produced the track alongside Mike Dean and Metro Boomin. Fueled by his default, radio-friendly sound, The Weeknd boasts about bringing a certain sexual freedom out of a romantic interest who doesn’t normally explore any of it during her other

Miguel is gearing up for a new era. The Grammy-winning singer and songwriter has announced that his new single “Give It To Me” will arrive on Friday, April 28. Miguel shared the announcement in a social media post where he thanked his foundational audience for their patience. “Give It To Me” will mark Miguel’s first

This year’s Juneteenth will be celebrated in a major way. Funk Fest Tour has announced the lineup for Louisville Funk Fest 2023. The two-day concert is set for Saturday, June 16, and Sunday, June 17, at Waterfront Park in Louisville, Kentucky. Night one is dedicated to the 50th anniversary of hip-hop. Performers include rap acts

Kiana Ledé is a compliment queen. The South Phoenix, Arizona, native begins our interview on Wednesday afternoon with kind words about my facial appearance. “It’s the skin for me,” Ledé flatters over a Zoom call, donning a braid updo in a decorative cream living area. Ledé pauses momentarily when her Out West Salad from Calif

Tamika Scott of Xscape has enlisted rapper/actor Method Man for her new solo single “Tonight,” which samples Nas’ “One Night.” The liberating tune hears Scott dismissing any drama that comes her way as she unapologetically celebrates life. “It’s the weekend and I’m in my zone / Tonight I’m not trying to be home alone /

Jon Vinyl is ready to let go of a relationship on his new song “No Feelings,” produced by Axthentic, The 25th Hr and Evan Miles. Vinyl’s honeyed voice glides over the smooth instrumentation as he tells off a no-good lover. “I’m not here to love you / I hope that you get the message /

Dinner Party, the supergroup composed of Robert Glasper, Terrace Martin and Kamasi Washington, made their late-night television show debut on Jimmy Kimmel Live! They delivered their first televised performance of “Insane” with Ant Clemons. Filmed in a living room stage design, Dinner Party assumed their positions with their respective instruments while Clemons, wearing his signature

The weather is heating up and so is festival season. For fans searching for R&B-centric festivals to attend this year, Rated R&B has you covered. From coast to coast, these R&B music festivals will showcase R&B talent, ranging from chart-topping headliners to emerging artists on the brink of stardom. Here’s a roundup of 2023 R&B

The Black Music Honors is returning for its eighth edition, with several notables being recognized. Iconic R&B group SWV is among the honorees, as are Missy Elliott, Evelyn “Champagne” King, Jeffrey Osborne, and The Hawkins Family. Don Jackson, Black Music Honors founder and executive producer, stated, “Black music is the heartbeat of our culture, and

Usher will be presented with an honorary degree from Berklee College of Music. The R&B legend will receive an honorary Doctor of Music degree at Berklee’s 2023 commencement ceremony on Saturday, May 13, at 10 a.m. at Boston University’s Agganis Arena.  Usher will be joined by iconic singer Roberta Flack and kora player Sona Jorbarteh,

Daniel Caesar’s third album, Never Enough, has landed on the charts. His first album for Republic Records opens at No. 2 on Billboard’s Top R&B Albums chart. Never Enough marks Caesar’s highest debut of all his albums on this chart, following 2019’s CASE STUDY 01 and 2017’s Freudian, which opened at No. 3 and No.

Ciara has teamed with Jackson Wang for his new sultry new single “Slow.” It was co-produced by DVLP, Luyo and Tristan Hoogland.  On the track, Ciara and Wang sing about taking their time in the bedroom with their respective partners. “Slow the pace, ain’t a race, woah / I’m here all night for love, that’s