R&B

Anderson .Paak has partnered with Lexus and Amazon Music for a new campaign, “Destination .Paak – The Lexus GX Remix.” The campaign, launched on World Music Day (June 21), aims to empower fans to get outside and celebrate what life has to offer.  As part of the initiative, .Paak has released a euphoric visual in

BET has unveiled the lineup of performers for the 2024 BET Awards. The ceremony, hosted by actress Taraji P. Henson, airs Sunday, June 30, at 8 p.m. ET. As previously reported, Grammy-winning R&B artists Victoria Monét and Muni Long are set to take the stage. This isn’t either artist’s first rodeo with the BET Awards.

Soul icon Bill Withers has achieved new certifications from the RIAA for “Ain’t No Sunshine” and “Lovely Day.”  The late singer-songwriter’s iconic debut single, “Ain’t No Sunshine,” is now certified 4x platinum. The 1971 classic has sold over four million equivalent units, making it Wither’s best-selling single to date.  The self-penned track from his debut

Emerging R&B singer Ebony Riley has released her new single “Mirror.”  On the reflective track, co-written and produced by Jermaine Dupri and Bryan-Michael Cox, Riley embraces self-love and contemplates the love she truly deserves. “I’m holding on for the better I need something special / I gotta love all of me / I gotta love

Rising soul singer Fana Hues is back with her third album, Moth, via Bright Antenna Records. The 13-track set was preceded by the heartfelt lead single “Paper Tigers” and the flirtatious “Rental.”  Regarding the former track, Hues explained, “Paper tigers are all bluster and no muster. I’m the opposite. I’m big on displaying love, yes,

Mariah Carey has landed a new award from the Recording Industry Association of America (RIAA).  Her 1999 single “Heartbreaker,” featuring Jay-Z, has been certified 2x platinum with over two million equivalent units sold.  The smash hit, produced by Carey, DJ Clue, and Ken “Duro” Ifill, was first certified gold in October 1999, before the release

Syleena Johnson has achieved her first entry on Billboard’s Adult R&B Airplay Chart in a decade.  Her single “Black Balloon,” featuring her late father, Syl Johnson, debuts at No. 30 on this week’s chart. The resilient anthem is Syleena’s seventh entry on the Adult R&B Airplay chart and Syl’s first. Johnson’s last appearance on this

The 2024 Atlanta Funk Fest lineup has been revealed. The two-day festival returns to Wolf Creek Amphitheater in Atlanta, Georgia, on Saturday, Aug. 18, and Sunday, Aug. 19. This year’s festival will be headlined by The Isley Brothers and Erykah Badu. The legendary R&B group is at the top of Saturday’s bill, with additional performances by

Eric Benét is gearing up for a new era of music. The R&B veteran has tapped Tamar Braxton for a new duet, “Something We Can Make Love To.”  The passionate track, produced by Laney Stewart, will release June 28 via Benét’s JBR Creative Group. “Something We Can Make Love To” is the first offering from

As fans await Lucky Daye’s third album, Algorithm, the Grammy winner unveils the official tracklist. The 14-track album is preceded by the singles “That’s You,” “HERicane,” and “Soft.”  “Soft’ is about how love can come over a person and make them feel vulnerable, and whilst it’s unexpected, it’s also okay to embrace it,” explained Daye. He

Rising R&B singer Tanerélle has landed a deal with Republic Records. The Atlanta native joins a roster that includes Ariana Grande, Daniel Caesar, Drake, John Legend, Stevie Wonder, The Weeknd, and more. “After 8 years of being an independent artist, I finally found a safe space to continue evolving & spreading love through my art,

Joanna “JoJo” Levesque is a singer, songwriter, actress, and now an author. The multi-hyphenate talent has announced her new book, Over the Influence: A Memoir, out Sept. 17 via Hachette Books. The memoir, penned solely by JoJo, takes readers on a tumultuous journey through her personal and professional life — from being raised by parents

Durand Bernarr has officially released his new EP En Route, which was first made available on EVEN, a direct-to-fan music platform. For 25 minutes, Bernarr takes the wheel, inviting listeners to join him on a joyous musical escapade. En Route is best enjoyed simply by allowing the project to cruise without skipping around tracks. The eight-track EP

Tank’s latest single, “Before We Get Started,” is No. 1 on Billboard’s Adult R&B Airplay chart for a second consecutive week. The Fabolous-assisted track is Tank’s ninth chart-topper on the Adult R&B Airplay. He ties with Usher for the male artist with the second-most No. 1s on the chart. (Charlie Wilson leads among men with

Chris Brown has released a video for his Davido-assisted track “Hmmm.” Directed by Travis Colbert, the black-and-white visual opens with an aerial shot of Brown and Davido’s motorcade of SUVs. They reach a warehouse, where they are greeted by a group of fans. It isn’t long before Brown is showing off his intricate moves with

After previewing the collaboration earlier this month, Muni Long and Mariah Carey have officially released their “Made For Me (Remix).”  The updated version includes extra background vocals from Carey, plus a new verse.  Speaking on the collaboration, Carey says, “When I got the call from JD to work on the ‘Made For Me’ remix, I

T-Pain has released his new single “On This Hill,” which he produced with Lil Rod.  The self-penned track “is really about refusing to be gaslit anymore,” T-Pain notes. “It’s about coming to a realization that I have to stand up for myself. Over the years, that has just been something I’ve had to open my eyes

KAYTRANADA has revealed his third album, Timeless, will release June 7 on RCA Records.  The highly awaited album includes collaborations with Dawn Richard, Tinashe, Childish Gambino, Anderson .Paak, SiR, Durand Bernarr, Ravyn Lenae, PinkPantheress, Rochelle Jordan, and more. Jordan is featured on the previously shared “Lover/Friend,” which has been reissued with an updated version that

Muni Long has achieved a new award from the Recording Industry Association of America (RIAA). The Grammy winner’s current single, “Made For Me,” has been certified platinum, and over one million equivalent units have been sold. It marks Long’s second platinum RIAA award, following her 2021 smash “Hrs & Hrs.”  “Made For Me” was released

Let’s face it: there are so many R&B albums and projects released throughout the year; it can be overwhelming to stay on top of it all. But have no fear, Rated R&B is here to keep you updated on upcoming R&B album releases for 2024. Below, you will find release dates for R&B albums and