Longtime collaborators Kendrick Lamar and SZA have notched a new hit on Billboard. Their smooth jam “Luther” has reached No. 1 on the Hot 100. It tallies Lamar’s sixth chart-topper and SZA’s third. Of Lamar’s No. 1s, four were earned within the last year following his beef with fellow rap star Drake, including his Grammy-winning diss
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K. Michelle has earned another certification from the Recording Industry Association of America (RIAA). Her 2019 single “The Rain” has been certified gold with over 500,000 equivalent units sold in the U.S. The Jazze Pha and Cory Mo-produced track, which samples New Edition‘s “Can You Stand the Rain,” is lifted from K. Michelle’s 2020 album, All
PARTYNEXTDOOR and Drake‘s joint album, Some Sexy Songs 4 U (stylized as $ome $exy $ongs 4 U) is off to a strong start on Billboard. The collaborative album opens at No. 1 on the Billboard 200 chart, with 246,000 equivalent units sold in the first week. It marks PARTYNEXTDOOR’s first chart-topper on this list and Drake’s
Chris Brown’s “Residuals” is a bonafide hit that keeps growing. The downcast ballad has achieved a new milestone on Billboard’s Adult R&B Airplay, rising from No. 13 to No. 8 on the chart, as R&B girl group Psiryn’s “Sober” holds the top spot for a second week. It earns Brown his eighth top 10 on
Grammy-winning singer, songwriter and producer Leon Thomas visited NPR’s headquarters in Washington, D.C., to perform a soulful Tiny Desk Concert. Thomas, with his guitar, four-man band, and background singers, opened with “Vibes Don’t Lie,” the smooth number from his lauded sophomore album, MUTT. Keeping the vibes going, Thomas performed a couple more songs from his
Coco Jones has released her new single “Taste.” The sultry track, which samples Britney Spears’ 2003 hit “Toxic,” was produced by Stargate, Jasper Harris, and Aaron Shadrow. Over a silky production, Jones finds herself spellbound by her partner’s bedroom skills. “Got me where I’d never be / Way you kiss my lips and leave a
Grammy-nominated artist Leven Kali has returned with his new single “Are U Still,” his first release under Def Jam Recordings. He co-wrote and co-produced the track with his longtime collaborator Sol Was. On “Are U Still,” Kali reaches out to a lover to see where things stand between them after a conflict. The funky song
R&B’s future star Chxrry22 has returned with her new single “Just Like Me” via XO Records/Republic Records. The song’s production, helmed by Believve, evokes early 2000s R&B-pop flavor with its Neptunes-esque bounce. Lyrically, “Just Like Me” is bold, flirty and brims with confidence as Chxrry22 shows she can play the same games men try to
Frigid winter temperatures can’t stop Durand Bernarr from flourishing on his new album BLOOM. The Grammy-nominated singer’s third album, out via Create Music Group, is rooted in the process of growth. The project includes collaborations with T-Pain and R&B duo GAWD. Regarding his new album, Bernarr shares, “BLOOM is me in full color—raw, sentimental, and
Ethiopian-American singer Mereba has returned with her sophomore album, The Breeze Grew a Fire, via Secretly Canadian. She wrote every song on the album, as well as produced alongside Sam Hoffman and Kibrom Birhane. Across 13 gentle tracks, Mereba embarks on a soul-replenishing journey through the lens of motherhood. Heartwarming songs like “Out of the
Valentine’s Day just got even more naughty with kwn’s remix of her blazing track “Worst Behaviour” featuring Kehlani. The bedroom banger, produced by kwn, includes a lip-biting verse from Kehlani where they fervently sing: “Imma turn into a slip and slide / I’ll make sure you’re satisfied.” Throughout the rest of the track, kwn and
R&B duo THEY. has released their fourth album LOVE.JONES via drink sum wtr. The featureless project, which merges the last names of members Drew Love and Dante Jones, was also inspired by the 1997 cult classic Love Jones. “I just keep movies on while we’re working and Love Jones kind of sparked something and had
J. Valentine wants to divide and conquer in the bedroom with his new song “Separate Ways.” On the passionate track, produced by Shawn Holmes, Valentine sings, “You know what to do I ain’t gotta say / Girl I wanna see those legs go their separate ways / Lay back and watch you put a show on.”
Muni Long is feeling romantic in her new song “Slow Grind.” Released ahead of Valentine’s Day (Feb. 13), the bedroom jam finds Long craving a night full of passion with her partner. “One time, I wanna slow grind, baby / All night, I wanna slow grind, baby,” she sings in the chorus. Speaking on “Slow
Jagged Edge will celebrate the 25th anniversary of their second album, J.E. Heartbreak, with a commemorative tour. The legendary R&B group has announced the dates for An Evening With Jagged Edge: 25 Years of J.E. Heartbreak. Promoted by Live Nation Urban, the U.S. tour kicks off March 26 in Dallas. From there, the quartet will visit major cities,
Erykah Badu was among the list of winners at the 2025 Grammy Awards. The neo-soul legend won Best Melodic Rap Performance for her feature on Rapsody’s “3:AM.” It marks the rapper’s first-ever Grammy win. “So much to feel,” Rapsody wrote in an Instagram post. “So many loved ones to thank. Not enough words to articulate it
Leon Thomas makes his first appearance on the Billboard Hot 100 this week as an artist. The singer, songwriter, and producer’s rising hit “Mutt” debuts at No. 100 on the Hot 100 chart (dated Feb. 8), led by Travis Scott’s “4×4.” As of this writing, “Mutt” has garnered more than 51.5 million streams on Spotify
Longtime collaborators Jacquees and DeJ Loaf have unveiled their co-headlining F#*k a Friendzone Tour dates. The U.S. tour, powered by Live Nation Urban, kicks off April 5 at The Dome in Wallingford, Connecticut. From there, it will visit Chicago, Detroit, New Orleans, Atlanta, and more. The tour wraps up May 11 at The Fillmore in
Abel Tesfaye, also known as The Weeknd, has revealed the official trailer for his new feature film Hurry Up Tomorrow. The psychological thriller, which hits theaters May 16, co-stars Tesfaye (as Abel), Jenna Ortega (as Amina) and Barry Keoghan (as Lee). According to the film’s official logline, “A musician plagued by insomnia is pulled into an
As we enter the middle of winter, festival season will be here before we know it. For R&B enthusiasts looking for musical festivals to attend this year in the U.S. — and beyond — Rated R&B has you covered. These festivals will showcase R&B talent, from legends and icons to rising newcomers on the brink
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