R&B

Eric Benét is back on top of the charts. His Chanté Moore-assisted duet, “So Distracted,” rises from No. 5 to No. 1 on the Billboard Adult R&B Airplay chart dated June 28. It tallies Benét’s fifth visit to the top of the summit. He previously reached No. 1 in November 2024 with “Something We Can

Lady Wray has shared the dates for her 2025 North American tour. The 26-city outing begins Sept. 28 at Tubby’s in Kingston, New York. From there, the singer formerly known as Nicole Wray will play in Washington, D.C., Philadelphia, Brooklyn, Montreal, Toronto, Chicago and more. The tour wraps up Nov. 22 at Scoot Inn in

Genre-defying artists Jane Handcock and Anderson .Paak have joined forces for “Stare at Me.” Over a disco-funk groove, helmed by N.W.I. (.Paak, Jairus Mozee and J. LBS), Handcock and .Paak portray love interests whose hearts ignite through each other’s gaze. The dance floor-filling track captures that sensational feeling of eye contact and the passion it

Emerging R&B singer JayDon has unveiled the video for “Lullaby,” which features Paradise. Directed by Maseo Refuerzo, the sleek video features the 17-year-old showing off his freestyle dance skills against an azure blue backdrop. Meanwhile, Paradise, accompanied by his leading lady, performs his verse against a black background. “Lullaby,” written byFelisha King(formerly of R&B group

Psiryn — the emerging R&B trio consisting of Anaya Chayenne, Jada Denise and Victoria McQueen — has delivered their debut EP,In the Key of Us. The six-track offering, available via Kandi Burruss‘ Kandi Koated Entertainment, includes their No. 1 radio hit “Sober” and the Xscape-inspired “The Softest,” a reimagined version of the legendary group’s “Softest

Genre-defying singer and songwriter India Shawn has released her new single “Kill Switch” via VANTA Music/Hollywood Records. On the ethereal, acoustic-driven track, produced by longtime collaborator D’Mile, Livvy Bennett and Michael B. Hunter, Shawn pumps the brakes on a friendship drifting toward romance. Rather than giving in to temptation, she is intent on preserving their

Mariah Carey‘s new era is off to a spectacular start. The iconic singer and songwriter’s fresh single “Type Dangerous” opens at No. 1 on Billboard’s R&B Digital Song Sales chart. It tallies Carey’s third No. 1 on this chart, which launched in November 2012. She earned her first chart-topper with 2013’s “#Beautiful” with Miguel, which

Grammy-nominated singer Ro James has released his new single “On Me,” produced by Joe Craze and Casa Maya. On the heartfelt track, which he co-wrote with Andrew Diaz, James laments over a fleeting love: “Look me in my eyes when you say cheese / That’s how I want you in my memory / Keep your

Grammy-nominated singer Alex Isley has achieved her first award from the Recording Industry Association of America (RIAA). Her 2020 hit “Good & Plenty,” with singer/musician Masego and producer Jack Dine, is now certified gold. The sultry jam has sold over 500,000 equivalent units in the U.S. Not only is “Good & Plenty” Isley’s first RIAA

Love has Nija swept off her feet in her new single “Heaven.” Produced by Jack Rochon, “Heaven” is steeped in slow-burning intimacy as she sings, “Ooh, give me a glimpse of heaven baby / Let me breathe you in.” Nija tells Rated R&B, “‘Heaven’ is about that feeling when love hits you so deep it

Chris Brown has officially kicked off a new era with his song “Holy Blindfold.” It was co-produced by The Monsters & Strangerz, Jonathan Bellion, and Tenroc. On the breezy track, Brown sings about the euphoric rush of being lost in love. “Let the sky fall / If I’m lookin’ at you, then my lens is

Grammy-nominated alt-R&B singer Gallant has joined forces with Wooyoung, from the K-pop band ATEEZ, for his new song “underpressure!” The synth-laced groove, co-written by Gallant, Maddox, and Eden (이든), captures a couple whose love is put to the test. Rather than calling it quits, Gallant is committed to easing their tension. “The bad days hit

Grammy-winning singer and songwriter Corinne Bailey Rae has announced her first children’s picture book,Put Your Records On. Titled after her 2006 hit, the book is scheduled to publish March 3, 2026, via Rocky Pond Books, an imprint of Penguin Young Readers. Put Your Records On, illustrated by Gillian Eilidh O’Mara, depicts a beautiful story of

Rising R&B-pop sensation Josh Levi has unveiled his debut album, HYDRAULIC, will release July 25 via Issa Rae’s Raedio/Atlantic Records. Speaking on his new album, Levi shares, “Love, like hydraulics, is a system that lifts, dips, and demands care and maintenance. It reflects the ups and downs in life. Love can also be seen as

Mýa takes it back to the ’80s with her new single “Give It to You,” which she co-produced with LaMar Edwards, Michael Cox and John Groover. “Give It to You” is a slick groove that drips with nostalgic synths and a funky bassline. On the dance-ready track, Mýa can’t help but express her devotion to

BET has announced the honorees of its Ultimate Icon Award, which will be presented at the 2025 BET Awards on Monday, June 9. Mariah Carey, Jamie Foxx, Kirk Franklin and Snoop Dogg will be recognized for “their decades of groundbreaking contributions to music, entertainment, advocacy, and community impact.” The iconic entertainers join previous recipients Janet

Mariah Carey celebrates the 20th anniversary of her groundbreaking albumThe Emancipationof Mimiwith a commemorative rerelease. The Emancipiation of Mimi (20th Anniversary Edition)features all the album’s original tracks, including No. 1 hits “We Belong Together,” “Shake It Off” and “Don’t Forget About Us,” plus previously unreleased tracks, special remixes, instrumentals and acapellas. Some of the new

Leon Thomas has unleashed MUTT Deluxe: HEEL,an expanded version of his second album,MUTT,via EZMNY Records/Motown Records. “MUTT has always been about embracing complexity in sound, in identity, in experience,” says Thomas. “HEEL is me leaning even deeper into that chaos, and finding beauty in it.” HEELincludes all the original album’s 14 tracks, including the No.

R&B singer Justine Skye has inked a deal with Warner Records. She joins a roster that includes Alex Isley, Benson Boone, Dua Lipa, Gary Clark Jr., Teddy Swims and many more. Along with her label announcement, Skye has released her first single in two years, “Oh Lala.” Produced by Kaytranada, “Oh Lala” is an insistent

Leon Thomas has achieved his first award from the Recording Industry Association of America (RIAA). The Grammy winner’s hit single “Mutt” is now certified platinum, with over one million equivalent units sold in the U.S. The D. Phelps and Freaky Rob-produced track was released Aug. 9, 2024, as the lead single and title track to