R&B

Mary J. Blige has released 14 albums over her illustrious career, which launched with 1992’s What’s the 411? The Queen of Hip-Hop Soul’s upcoming 15th LP may be her final. In a recent interview with People, Blige revealed she is working on new music. “I’m actually in the studio right now recording more music, and

R&B sister duo The Amours and TA Thomas have joined forces for a new song, “Pick Me Up.”  “Down on my luck / God must’ve sent you to come pick me up / Won’t hold it against you if / You’re somewhere stuck, still thinking of us / When you’ve had enough, you an come

Lucky Daye has shared his new single “Hericane,” produced by his longtime collaborator D’Mile. Speaking on the track, Daye says “This song is about being grounded in a chaotic relationship. It’s important for people to be reminded that it’s a good time to be yourself and shine. Just be grounded and fierce in who you

British singers Jaz Karis and Mahalia have teamed up for a new song, “Nice Girls,” out now via MNRK Records. The mellow, piano-laden tune the two vocalists lament about a love lost. “Nice girls, they lose / I can’t get caught up / Falling for you / When you tore my heart up / I’m

Bryson Tiller’s self-titled album has debuted on multiple Billboard charts this week. Released April 5 on RCA Records, Bryson Tiller opens at No. 2 on the Top R&B Albums chart. According to HitsDailyDouble, the album sold 39,044 equivalent units. It marks Tiller’s fourth non-holiday album to debut inside the top 5. Here’s a look at

Beyoncé’s new album, Cowboy Carter, is ground tied at No. 1 for a second week on the Billboard 200 chart. According to Billboard, Cowboy Carter sold 128,000 equivalent units in week two, a 69% drop from its first-week sales. The album debuted atop the chart with 407,000 equivalent units.  With Cowboy Carter at No. 1 for a second week,

SZA will be honored at the 53rd Annual Songwriters Hall of Fame Induction and Awards Dinner, which takes place Thursday, June 13, at the Marriott Marquis Hotel in New York City. SZA will be presented with the Hal David Starlight Award, which recognizes “gifted young songwriters who are making a significant impact in the music

Alicia Keys has unveiled the video for “Kaleidoscope,” the joyous tune from her Hell’s Kitchen musical, featuring singer and actress Maleah Joi Moon. The Kajal-directed video was filmed entirely at Manhattan Plaza in New York City. “This video is so special to me, it captures the spirit of Hell’s Kitchen, the place I grew up, and

Music duo Louis York (Claude Kelly and Chuck Harmony) has joined forces with PJ Morton for their new single “Puppet Strings.” In the retro-soul tune, Kelly sings about a love so entwined that he feels like a marionette handled by his partner. In essence, the song speaks to how we can’t help who captures our

After sharing “One Last Dance” in March, soul vocalist Baby Rose and Canadian band BADBADNOTGOOD have released their new EP, Slow Burn. The 23-minute set takes listeners on a genre-defying trip through the underbelly of Americana, psychedelic rock, blues, country and beyond.  Slow Burn includes a feature from Mereba, who appears on the centerpiece track “Caroline.”

Sekou has unveiled his new single “Let Go of Me Slowly,” produced by Yakob. The piano ballad is gut-wrenching at its core, as Sekou comes to terms with the end of a relationship.  “Can you promise / Say you remember my name / Say you remember the way it felt to hold me / Even

Genre-defying artist Jean Deaux has unveiled her new EP, nowhere, fast, via Guin Records. The eight-track, introspective project includes the previously shared “Dreamin” and “Roll With Me.”  Speaking on nowhere, fast, Deaux reveals, “It’s about coming to the end of your 20-somethings and feeling everything has been such a blur, from childhood to young adulthood, to

Andra Day’s new album is coming this spring. The Grammy-winning singer has announced her third LP, Cassandra (cherith), will release May 10 via Warner Records.  The album contains 16 tracks, including the previously shared “Where Do We Go,” “Probably,” and the latest single, “Chasing.”  The latter track tells a heartwarming story about finding unexpected love. Day’s

Genre-bending artist DRAM is back with his new album, DRAM&B, released independently on his label Waver Records. The 10-track set was preceded by the singles “When She Call” featuring Ellis Quinn and “Marry Me.”  DRAM&B is doused with endearing songs that are warm and radiant like a golden summer day. “This album was made with the intention

Chlöe has shared her new single “Boy Bye,” her second release of the year.  On the saucy kiss-off, Chlöe says adios to a lover who fails to meet her halfway in their relationship. In the first verse, she sings about overextending herself while he doesn’t even try to make an effort. “I was always loyal,

R&B veteran and actor Marques Houston has released a visual for his latest single “Admit It.”  In the video, Houston shows off his slick dance moves to the Afrobeats-tinged track. Speaking on the video, Houston tells Rated R&B, “I’ve been enjoying the fusion of sounds and culture lately. I’ve been in the mix with the

Chris Brown is back with his 11:11 (Deluxe) album, five months after releasing the standard version. The expanded set includes 13 new tracks, totaling the project to 35 tracks. The new batch of songs includes features from past collaborators Mario, Bryson Tiller, Davido, Joyner Lucas, Lil Wayne, and Tee Grizzley. Opening with “Bruce Lee,” produced by YX,

The I Love RnB Music Festival 2024 lineup has been unveiled. The festival will return Saturday, Sept. 7, at Grand Park in Los Angeles, California.  R&B veteran Omarion and rap legend Bow Wow will headline. Since the longtime collaborators will be at the same event, perhaps they will treat festivalgoers to music from their 2007

Tamia and Joe Thomas have extended their co-headlining tour into the fall.  The R&B veterans have announced four new shows, with more dates to be unveiled soon. The fall leg kicks off Sept. 13 at Landers Center in Memphis, Tennessee, and will include stops in South Carolina, Florida, and Texas. Presale tickets will be available