R&B

Global star Ciara has teamed with the Queen of Bounce Big Freedia on her new song “$100 Bill.” Over a New Orleans bounce beat, punctuated by warm guitar riffs, Ciara and Freedia celebrate their whole self — unapologetically, reminding listeners to do the same.  The twerk-friendly anthem’s lyrics are dotted with affirming messages about self-confidence

Legendary singer and songwriter Smokey Robinson has unleashed his new album, Gasms.  The nine-track album, released independently, includes the lead single “If We Don’t Have Each Other” and its follow-up “How You Make Me Feel.” “I chose this song as the first single of my new album because it’s different musically and has a slide dance feeling

Miguel has returned with “Give It To Me,” his first proper solo single since 2021, via ByStorm Entertainment/RCA Records. Produced by Scoop DeVille, “Give It To Me” is a breezy yet sensual track that echoes Miguel’s desire to take things to the bedroom. “Your body on inferno, inferno/ Your mind on my, my, my /

Toni Braxton continues to expand her empire. The R&B icon has signed an all-inclusive deal with Lifetime and A&E Networks, in partnership with her production company, Braxtoni Productions, to oversee and executive produce multiple projects for the network. “Lifetime has been home to my film and TV projects for the past decade. My team and

Tamar Braxton’s new single “Changed” debuts No. 24 on Billboard’s Adult R&B Airplay chart this week. It’s her first appearance on this chart in three years. According to Billboard, the chart represents “the week’s most popular songs, ranked by radio airplay detections as compiled by Luminate.” Braxton’s previous song, “Crazy Kind Of Love,” which interpolates

Syleena Johnson is heading back on the road. The Grammy-nominated singer has announced her Acoustic Soul Summer Nights Tour.  The 10-date tour kicks off June 8 in Atlanta, Georgia. Johnson will make stops at City Winery locations in other major U.S. cities, including Nashville, Boston and New York City. On June 10, Johnson will make a

Halle Bailey, eponymously known as Halle, has shared a stunning updated version of “Part of Your World” for Disney’s live-action reimagination The Little Mermaid, in which she stars as Ariel. Alan Menken and Mike Higham produced the track. The former Oscar winner helmed the original version, recorded by Jodi Benson, who voiced Ariel in the

Rising R&B trio FLO stopped by The Tonight Show with Jimmy Fallon, where they performed their current single, “Fly Girl.” Each member, styled in sassy outfits, FLO shook their rumps and brought stunning vocals and nostalgia to the in-studio audience and at-home viewers. FLO released “Fly Girl,” which features Missy Elliott, in March. The bop

6LACK has unveiled the dates for his headlining Since I Have A Lover World Tour.  The North American leg kicks off Oct. 1 in Portland, Oregon. From there, 6LACK will play in major U.S. and Canadian cities, including Vancouver, Los Angeles, Dallas, Houston, Chicago, Detroit, Washington, D.C. and Philadelphia. The first leg concludes Nov. 24

SZA takes command of the urban radio chart with her single “Kill Bill.” The vengeful hit moves to No. 1 this week, unseating rising rap act Lola Brooke’s viral track “Don’t Play With It.”  It marks SZA’s third No. 1 single on this radio format. Earlier this year, “Shirt” claimed SZA’s second chart-topper on the urban radio

DRAM has returned with What Had Happened Was…(Deluxe Edition), an expanded version of his third album. What Had Happened Was… (Deluxe Edition) features six new tracks, including “I Need a Light” with Snoop Dogg and “Brandy Joint” featuring Daniel Hex. DRAM also includes his Virginia-based collective, The Bakery Boys, for three tracks. Meanwhile, he includes

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