R&B

Teyana Taylor is ready for her return to music. The multi-hyphenate talent has announced her new album, Escape Room,which will release in August via Def Jam. The album will be accompanied by a short film of the same name that Taylor wrote, directed and produced under her production company, The Aunties. Described as a “post-apocalyptic/futuristic,

Durand Jones & The Indications — Durand Jones, Aaron Frazer and Blake Rhein — have released their new single “Lovers’ Holiday.” It’s the third single from the progressive soul band’s upcoming album, Flowers, out June 27 via Dead Oceans. “Lovers’ Holiday” is as delightful as the title suggests. Over a smooth-sailing production, fused with sun-kissed

Dvsn has found a new label home. The R&B duo, consisting of vocalist Daniel Daley and producer Nineteen85, has signed a multi-album deal with Jermaine Dupri‘s So So Def Recordings under its new worldwide distribution partnership with HYBE AMERICA. Dvsn is the first act to sign to So So Def since relaunching under a new

Mariah Carey is gearing up to release new music — and soon. The global superstar took to social media on Monday (June 2) to post a teaser video hinting at her next era. The clip opens with Carey revving up her sports car with her 2005 hit “It’s Like That” playing in the background. Moments

Rap phenomenon Drake and alt-R&B sensation PARTYNEXTDOOR are taking their joint album on the road. The pair has announced the dates for their $ome $pecial $hows 4 UK EU Tour. Powered by Live Nation, the run of shows kicks off July 20 at Utilita Arena in Birmingham, U.K. From there, Drizzy and PND will perform

Teyana Taylor has officially kicked off a new musical era with “Long Time,” the lead single from her upcoming album, On the moody dance track produced by Rico Love and The Runners, Taylor contemplates a past relationship, recognizing that she stayed longer than she should have. “I kept you inspired / I lent you my

Lionel Richie will tell his story in his own words in his new memoir, Truly.The music icon’s new book, titled after his 1982 solo debut single, will release Sept. 30 via HarperOne, an imprint of HarperCollins. According to the synopsis, the “intimate” memoir chronicles Richie’s “lessons learned during his unlikely story of remarkable success—his dramatic

Global, generational superstar Janet Jackson will be honored with the ICON Award at the 2025 American Music Awards (AMAs). The prestigious award, which tallies Jackson’s 12th AMA, honors “an artist whose music has had undeniable cultural and global influence over the music industry.” Not only will Jackson accept the award, but she will also perform.

Eric Benét will release his new album,The Co-Star, on June 6 via JBR Creative Group. The 13-track duets project includes the No. 1 hit “Something We Can Make Love To” with Tamar Braxton, which topped Billboard’s Adult R&B Airplay chart, plus the other singles “So Distracted” with Chanté Moore, “Can’t Wait” with Keri Hilson and

Canadian singer-songwriter Savannah Ré has released her new album,Formed, via Matrimony Records. It’s her first independent project. The 11-track offering includes the previously shared singles “Sex With My Ex,” “Glory” and “Nine Lives.” “Formed was initially going to be the Part II to my last EP, No Weapons, then my life completely changed in so

Givēon is putting his heart back on the line with his new single “Rather Be.” The aching ballad — produced by Matthew Burnett, Sevn Thomas, Jahaan Sweet, Maneesh Bidaye and Jeff “Gitty” Gitelman — hears Givēon grappling with the desire to reignite an old flame rather than starting anew. The vintage soul track carries the

Rise and shine, Cautious Clay has delivered his new album, The Hours: Morning, via Concord Records. The eight-track project takes place between the hours of 5 a.m. and noon, with Clay taking listeners on a genre-spanning journey full of reflections. “Every hour of the day has a distinct feeling to me. With this eight-song project,

For Summer Walker, love does cost a thing — at least on her new single “Spend It.”  On her self-penned track, produced by Rami Dawod, Slimwav and Dos Dias, Walker boldly tells a love interest that she’s no longer auctioning off her heart for free.  “Keep those sweet nothings from mе / They don’t mean

Alt-R&B sensation Khamari has returned with his new single “Head in a Jar” via Encore Recordings. Over an acoustic backdrop, which he produced with Trackside, Khamari grapples with a faded relationship worn down by distance. “Cause you keep my head in a jar / Here on your night stand I’ll spend my life left,” he croons. 

R&B sensation Mariah The Scientist has returned with her new single “Burning Blue,” her first release in nearly two years. On the smoldering track, produced by Nineteen85 and Jetski Purp, Mariah sings of a lover who ignites her heart — and world — with his glowing presence.  She sings in the chorus: “I can feel

Progressive R&B singer-songwriter Leven Kali sees love in his future on his new single “Crystal Ball.” He co-produced the track with his close collaborators Daniel Memmi and Sol Was. Production-wise, “Crystal Ball” is driven by the force of rock-leaning guitars and percussion, yet still maintains the essence of emotion rooted in R&B. Lyrically, the song

Roy Woods is an open book on his new EP, Dark Nights, out via OVO Sound.  The moody project was preceded by the soul-baring single “Stay With Me.”  “I’ve been through some real sh*t lately,” Woods says of Dark Nights. “This is the first time I’m letting it all out — not just for me, but

Soul vocalist Leela James has returned with her new single “Right On Time.”  Produced by frequent collaborator Rex Rideout, “Right On Time” finds James singing about a love that sweeps her off her feet at the perfect moment. It speaks to the constant nature of love, always finding us even when we least expect it.

Leon Thomas has joined forces with Halle for his new song “Rather Be Alone,” which he co-produced with Freaky Rob and D. Phelps.  The progressive soul track, anchored by a bluesy guitar, marching drums, and fleeting strings, hears Thomas contemplating walking away from a relationship that no longer serves him. “Rather be alone / Than

Naomi Sharon is entering a new era. The majestic vocalist has unveiled her new EP The Only Love We Know will release May 9 via OVO Sound.  The six-track EP, executive produced by Jordan Ullman of Majid Jordan, will include “Can We Do This Over” and the freshly released title track.  On “The Only Love We Know,”