R&B

Ty Dolla $ign is adding more steam behind his latest single “Motion.” The genre-bending singer/songwriter has enlisted Chris Brown for his “Motion (Remix).” Brown comes in the second, singing, “Startin’ me up with a touch / Takin’ over mе and I can’t get enough / Love that energy you bring, girl, who’s your plug? /Give

Kiana Ledé recently stopped by Vevo Studios to perform her current “Deeper,” from her sophomore album, Grudges. The rising R&B singer rocked a blonde wolf cut and wore an oversized chocolate-colored blazer with shoulder pads. She paired it with a matching colored-lace bra and accessorized with gold jewelry. As Ledé and her band became more

Rising R&B singer-songwriter Idman has released their debut EP, Risk, via Arista Records. It was executive produced by their longtime collaborator Khris Riddick-Tynes, one-half of the production duo The Rascals (Ariana Grande, Toni Braxton, Kehlani). The seven-track offering begins with Idman trying to come to terms with a breakup (“Hate“). They resent their ex for moving

R&B vocalist Leela James has returned with her new single “Right Back In It,” which she co-wrote with Franci Richard. Produced by Rex Rideout, “Right Back In It” is a blissful tune that highlights the power of love and its ability to prevail even in the midst of hard times. James sings in verse two:

Mahalia has finally released her sophomore album, IRL, via Atlantic Records.  The 13-track album includes the previously shared tracks “Terms and Conditions,” “Cheat” featuring JoJo and “Ready.” In addition to JoJo, the album features Joyce Wrice (“In My Head”), Destin Conrad (“Wassup”), Stormzy (“November”) and Kojey Radical (“Wassup”).  “This is a real reflection of the journeys

Rising singer ASTN is seeking answers on his new EP Where Do We Go From Here? out now on Warner Records. The eight-track project includes the previously shared tunes “Be So Cruel,” “How Soon” and “On Schedule.”  On Where Do We Go From Here? the Los Angeles-based singer/songwriter invites listeners into his world as navigates the aftermath

Emerging R&B singer J. Brown has shared “123 Fourplay,” the first taste of his sophomore album, The Art of Making Love. The intimate track was produced by Grammy winner Carvin Haggins (Jill Scott, Musiq Soulchild) and Maylon “Fuss” Jones. On “123 Fourplay,” Brown sets a romantic atmosphere for his partner before dimming the lights and

Coco Jones has teamed with fellow Tennessee native Justin Timberlake for an official remix of her hit single “ICU,” produced by Camper.  Timberlake comes in for verse two of the updated tune, which keeps the song’s original production. Here, he shares his perspective of two lovers drifting apart.  “Since you’ve been gone, everything been a

R&B singer Mack Keane has unveiled “Chances,” a song he wrote and co-produced with Aabo (Kyle Dion, Brandon Banks).  Melting vulnerable and a delicate congo pattern into a slow, warming R&B burner, Keane speaks honestly about getting his heart crushed and masking it by being a bachelor. Realizing his playboy mentality did more harm than

Black queer nightlife will be the subject of serpentwithfeet’s new theatrical production, Heart of Brick. It will get its international world premiere Aug. 10 through Aug. 13 at the Kampnagel Festival in Hamburg, Germany.  According to press materials, Heart of Brick is a touching love story of two men who meet each other in a

Tink is taking a stand against toxic relationships and puts the men (and the world) on notice in her video for “Fake Love.”  The video is one of resistance, as Tink and some other women recognize their self-value and reject lame suitors. A particularly impactful scene involves Tink leading a group of women as they

Chlöe is going back on the road in support of her debut album, In Pieces. The second North American leg starts with her Sol Blume appearance Aug. 20 in Sacramento, California.  From there, the Grammy-nominated singer/songwriter will play in major cities such as Phoenix, Minneapolis, Toronto and more. The tour concludes Sept. 10 at Revolution

Sammie is headed back out on the road. The R&B veteran has announced his headlining Love Always Wins Tour.  The tour begins Sept. 21 in Atlanta, Georgia, at Buckhead Theatre. From there, Sammie will play in Boston, Chicago, Seattle, Los Angeles, Dallas, and New Orleans, before concluding Nov. 6 at Basement East in Nashville, Tennessee. 

Award-winning actress/writer/producer Issa Rae has inked a multi-year deal with Def Jam Recordings for her label imprint, Raedio. Under the agreement, Raedio will be granted access to the resources of Def Jam Recordings for the purpose of signing, promoting, and distributing their newly-signed artists. The newly-minted deal also covers artists being able to utilize Raedio’s

ONE Musicfest has teamed with Rated R&B to announce its 2023 lineup. The two-day festival, powered by Live Nation Urban, is set for Saturday, Oct. 28, and Sunday, Oct. 29, at Piedmont Park in Atlanta, Georgia.  Music icon Janet Jackson, who recently concluded her Together Again Tour, and rap heavyweight Kendrick Lamar will co-headline this

Emerging R&B singer Grace Weber has released her new song “Intimate,” her second track of 2023.  Produced by Akeel Henry, “Intimate” is Weber’s invitation to a love interest to spend quality time together. While the velvety tune sets a romantic ambiance for the bedroom, it extends beyond the sheets.  “‘Intimate’ is about wanting to get

SZA is continuing her chart domination. Her current single “Snooze” advances to No. 1 this week on Billboard’s Rhythmic Airplay chart and Mediabase’s rhythmic radio chart. “Snooze” scoots Lil Durk and J. Cole’s “All My Life” to No. 2 after leading last week. It’s the same circumstance at rhythmic radio, with “Snooze” replacing “All My

Monica’s freshly-released single “Letters” makes its debut on Billboard’s R&B Digital Song Sales chart dated for the week of July 15, 2023. The independently-released track opens at No. 11 on the R&B Digital Song Sales chart, which highlights the “most popular downloaded songs, ranked by sales data as compiled by Luminate,” according to Billboard. “Letters”

Victoria Monét is hitting the road. The Grammy-nominated singer/songwriter has announced her headlining The Jaguar Tour.  The tour kicks off Sept. 6 in Detroit, Michigan. From there, Monét will play in major cities such as Toronto, New York, Washington, D.C., Atlanta, Dallas, Los Angeles, and Chicago. Monét will conclude her tour on Nov. 15 in London,