R&B

Things are about to heat up on the West Coast. Summer Walker has partnered with Live Nation Urban to curate a unique live experience dubbed A Hot Summer Night in LA. The one-night event will take place on June 24 at the Crypto.com Arena in Los Angeles, California. Named Billboard Women in Music’s 2022 Chartbreaker recipient,

Masego has earned his second award from the Recording Industry Association of America (RIAA). His Don Toliver-assisted single “Mystery Lady” has been certified gold by the RIAA, selling more than 500,000 equivalent units.  “Mystery Lady” is lifted from Masego’s Grammy-nominated project, Studying Abroad: Extended Stay, a deluxe edition of 2020’s Studying Abroad. Co-produced by Kojo, Sam Gellaitry

Teyana Taylor is still moving forward with her music retirement plans. The platinum-selling superstar has unveiled dates for the second leg of her The Last Rose Petal Tour.  The 18-date trek, powered by Live Nation and Femme It Forward, kicks off Aug. 3 at Hollywood Palladium in Los Angeles, California. She’ll perform in other major

The third time’s the charm for Siergio. That’s not to discredit his first two albums — This Will Hurt and Songs for the Jeep. But on Before It’s Too Late, the rising singer delivers something extra that’s missing from progressive R&B.  Having no frills on an LP spanning 13 songs and running 45 minutes is

Tink is all for pampering her man. “Cater,” a tender track produced by Hitmaka and features 2 Chainz, shows off how much she revels in waiting on her boo hand and foot. “You been on ya grind and the way you shine I’m falling in love / Swallow my pride no one alive is gonna

It’s album release week for Ella Mai, and she’s already off to a great start. On Billboard’s Adult R&B Airplay chart, “DFMU” posts at No. 10 in its tenth week, giving the Grammy winner her sixth top 10 single on this chart. Mai’s newest chart action is something to run home and talk about. All six of her

For many, married life isn’t perfect. Not everything that’s shown on the outside of a couple’s so-called picturesque life is always an accurate portrait of what’s going on behind closed doors. PJ Morton’s new album, Watch the Sun, is well-represented by how his complicated love story with his wife, Kortni, remained alive. Morton opened himself to

It seems like Cedric Brazle is in need of someone real. On his new single, “Product of Love,” the emerging singer is opening his heart again to make a deeper connection with an interest who can understand his complex life. Haven’t loved right in a long a time, Brazle dreams of this person unlocking a

Singer-songwriter Eric Bellinger has released his New Light: The Remixes EP. The project features remixes of six songs from his Grammy-nominated album New Light, released in September 2021. All of which have Bellinger paired with new and seasoned artists in the R&B and hip-hop game, from Tone Stith on “Go Get It” to Phabo, The Game, and Dom Kennedy on “Truly

R&B is at the heart of this year’s Billboard Music Awards. Silk Sonic and Maxwell have been revealed as performing artists at the ceremony’s 29th edition. Anderson .Paak and Bruno Mars, together known as Silk Sonic, could take the stage to perform their remake of Con Funk Shun’s 1982 classic “Love’s Train.”  Their rendition recently shot to number one on Billboard’s

Tamar Braxton is getting out in front of the crowd again with a series of show dates. On April 30 and May 1, the Grammy-nominated singer/songwriter will play back-to-back shows at Bethesda Blues and Jazz in Bethesda, Maryland.  Braxton will then perform additional dates in May and June, most of which will be festivals and

It’s 2003 again, and Mahalia is responsible for flipping the switch on the time machine. The rising singer has released the new song, “In The Club,” which will instantly put you in the mind of 50 Cent’s major crossover hit “In Da Club.” Mahalia’s latest isn’t as boisterous as the hip-hop mogul’s breakout single. Instead,

Mary J. Blige continues to stay on top. The R&B legend will be presented with the Legend Award at the 2022 Clio Music Awards.  According to Clio Music, this honorary statuette is given to an artist who has had a seismic impact on popular culture and the advancement of the music industry and its emerging

Sometimes the truth hurts, and a lie feels comforting. The latter seems to be the case for Givēon in his new song “Lie Again.” Over a bluesy production, which he co-created with Don Mills, Givēon begs his lover to fill his head with sweet lies in order to avoid accepting the bitter truth of their

CeeLo Green will honor the Godfather of Soul, James Brown, with a special tribute tour, Soul Brotha #100.  Green will celebrate Brown with a 75-minute set of 27 songs from his extensive catalog. He also curated an elaborate wardrobe that reflects Brown’s signature style. “I’ve always felt deeply connected to James Brown on a musical level

R&B superstar Chris Brown and rap sensation Lil Baby have announced their co-headlining One of Them Ones Tour, presented by Rolling Loud. The 27-city tour kicks off on July 15 in Raleigh, North Carolina. From there, Breezy and Lil Baby will hit major cities across North America, including Philadelphia, Washington, D.C., New York City, Toronto, Atlanta, and Los Angeles,

Falling in love can be scary, especially if you’ve experienced heartbreak in the past. In any case, one must give themselves permission to be vulnerable and open their heart. Jade Novah sings about the rewarding feeling of letting love rule on her new single “Lost in You,” which she co-wrote with her husband Devin Johnson. 

If the love doesn’t feel like ’90s R&B, then Teedra Moses doesn’t want it. The singer/songwriter has teamed up with production duo The Colleagues for a new song titled “90s Kinda Love.” Over a warm, nostalgic production, Moses shares her desire to find a partner who will be with her through thick and thin.  “I wonder

Jazmine Sullivan’s comeback has been pretty much unstoppable. The Grammy-winning singer/songwriter has gained seven new certifications from the Recording Industry Association of America (RIAA). Her 2008 debut album, Fearless, is now certified platinum with more than one million equivalent units sold. It marks Sullivan’s first platinum-selling album to date. Fearless, nominated for Best Contemporary R&B Album at the

There isn’t a direct path to breaking into the music industry. In some cases, it’s a matter of being in the right place at the right time and connecting with someone who can get you through the door. Then there are cases such as LAYA’s where you have to build your door to walk through.