R&B

Durand Bernarr will release his third album, BLOOM, Tuesday, Feb. 18, via Create Music Group. The Grammy-nominated singer announced the news in a promotional trailer, which co-stars Kid Fury of The Read podcast. The two-minute clip shows Bernarr in a therapy session with Fury, who plays his therapist. During the session, Fury advises Bernarr to

Rising R&B sensation TA Thomas has released his new single “Preach.”  The divine track, written by Lucky Daye, finds TA enraptured by his love interest’s allure while confessing his willingness to surrender to temptation.  “How’d you get that body to preach? / Let it speak to me, baby / Like it does in my dreams

R&B veteran Craig David has released his new single “SOS” via Believe UK.  On the pop-leaning track, produced by Tré Jean-Marie, David expresses a desire to take a chance on love with a potential partner. “I feel love and now I realize / I’m sendin’ out an SOS, an SOS / And I hope that

Alt-R&B singer Bryant Barnes navigates the painful side of love on his new single “Why Can’t You.” In the melancholic ballad, Barnes contemplates reality of unrequited love and the glimmer of hope that his partner will stay to make it work. “Here I am again, love / I hope you don’t mind, hope you don’t

Rising singer Fana Hues has revealed the dates for her headlining Matters of the Heart Tour with special guest Pamé. The 14-city North American tour begins March 14 at Lincoln Hall in Chicago. From there, Hues will visit Toronto, New York, Atlanta, Phoenix and more before concluding April 8 at The Echo in Los Angeles.  Artist

Progressive soul singer and songwriter Yola isn’t holding back on her new EP, My Way.  The five-track project, which includes the singles “Future Enemies” and “Symphony,” is a fusion of genres that have informed Yola’s artistry. She explores R&B, including both ’90s and alternative influences, soul, rock, pop soul, and broken beat.  “My Way is not

Tamar Braxton and her mother, Evelyn “Ms. E” Braxton, have announced their new cooking show, Cooking Sessions with Tamar & Ms. E.  The mother-daughter duo’s culinary show premieres Wednesday, March 26, at 9 p.m. ET on CLEO TV.  Per the logline, “From the soulful recipes to the heartfelt conversations, Tamar and Ms. E keep it

Legendary songwriter and producer Rodney Jerkins, a.k.a Darkchild, will be inducted into the 2025 Songwriters Hall of Fame. The induction ceremony takes place June 12 at the Marriott Marquis Hotel in New York City. Jerkins joins a class that includes George Clinton, The Doobie Brothers (Tom Johnston, Michael McDonald and Patrick Simmons), Ashley Gorley, Mike

Summer Walker‘s new single “Heart of a Woman” has landed on Billboard’s Adult R&B Airplay chart. The soul-baring ballad opens at No. 28 on the chart, currently led by Mary J. Blige‘s “You Ain’t The Only One.”   “Heart of a Woman” now tallies Walker’s eighth entry on the chart. She made her first appearance

Soul singer and songwriter Charlie Bereal has released his new single, “Hope.”  On the uplifting anthem, which Bereal co-produced with Josef Liemberg, he offers spiritual words of encouragement for anyone experiencing hardship.  “It may get hard sometimes while I’m running this race / I’d rather be struggling before I get out His grace,” Bereal sings

R&B veteran Q Parker, formerly of 112, has unveiled the official music video for his single “BEG.”  The video opens with Q calling his real-life wife, Sharlinda Parker, on her way home from work. After she reveals she’s had a bad day, he assures her, “No stress. Just come on home. I got something planned

Global icon Janet Jackson has announced an extension of her Janet Jackson: Las Vegas residency at Resorts World Theatre. The six additional shows, promoted by AEG Presents Las Vegas, are scheduled to take place in May.  Jackson launched the first leg of her residency in late December 2024 with two sold-out performances at the 5,000-seat theater.

Legendary R&B group Jagged Edge has returned with “Just Might Get It,” the first single from their new album All Original Parts, Vol. 1. On the candid track, written and produced by members Brandon Casey and Brian Casey, they warn their respective lovers to be prepared for what they ask for, as it may come to

Indie R&B crooners JeRonelle and Dende have joined forces for a new song “Right One, Wrong Time.”  On the emotive track, co-produced by Mike Hector and Billy Blunt, JeRonelle and Dende sing about the bittersweet feeling of encountering a potential partner at an inopportune time.   “You go your way while I’m going mine / Perfect

Brandy is ready to share her story in her own words.  The R&B icon and actress has announced her first memoir, currently untitled, will release Oct. 7 via Hanover Square Press. Brandy’s memoir will chronicle her early days growing up in McComb, Mississippi, to landing her first record deal at just 14. It will further

Emerging soul balladeer Otis Kane ushers in the new year with his sophomore album, Violet, via Nettwerk Music Group.  The soulful set is preceded by the singles “Morning Sun,” “Dance With You,” “Honey” with Sugar Joans, “Genius,” “Scorpio,” and the latest offering, “Tomorrow.”  Regarding the lead offering, “Morning Sun,” he shared, “My studio is bathed

R&B artists spoiled fans in 2024 with plentiful album releases. R&B icon Usher returned with Coming Home, his first album in eight years, released days ahead of his record-breaking Super Bowl LVII halftime show. The Queen of Hip-Hop Soul and Rock & Roll Hall of Famer Mary J. Blige expressed Gratitude with her 15th studio

Alt-R&B artist serpentwithfeet is launching the new year with a new project. The singer has announced GRIP SEQUEL, a deluxe edition of his 2024 album GRIP, will release Feb. 28 via Secretly Canadian.  GRIP SEQUEL will feature nine additional tracks, including six new compositions and three alternative versions of songs from GRIP. Among the added tracks are the

SZA loves the idea of recording a joint album with her longtime collaborator Kendrick Lamar. The alt-R&B superstar stopped by the SHERRI show on Wednesday (Jan. 8) to promote her upcoming film, One of Them Days, which also stars singer and actress Keke Palmer. During the interview, host Sherri Shepherd highlighted some of SZA and K.