R&B

Jam & Lewis have claimed their second top 10 single as lead artist on the Billboard Adult R&B Airplay. “Somewhat Loved (There You Go Breakin’ Heart)” featuring Mariah Carey has moved up two slots to No. 10. The news comes hours after the slow-burning tune made similar headlines on R&B Radio.  In February, the celebrated duo

In June, H.E.R. released her debut album, Back of My Mind. Now, the Grammy and Oscar-winning singer/songwriter will support the number-one album with a national tour. H.E.R.’s Back of My Mind Tour, which includes support from her RCA Records labelmate Tone Stith, will kick off on October 10, at FirstBank Amphitheater in Franklin, Tennessee. From there, she

Snoh Aalegra breaks into the top 10 on R&B radio with her current single “Lost You,” reaching an audience of more than 4.7 million listeners. She last achieved this feat with her breakthrough hit “I Want You Around,” taken from 2019’s – Ugh, Those Feels Again.  The NO I.D. and Maneesh-produced song, surpassing over 6.3 million streams

On September 17, look out for SASSY, the sophomore album from Kyle Dion. The album’s title is permission for Dion to be filter-free lyrically and sonically. He also shared the album’s artwork.  Joining Dion on the 17-track album are Channel Tres, Duckwrth, Kari Faux, and Ja Rule. The latter two collaborators appear on his previously

If there’s one newcomer in R&B whose warmth and intimacy bleeds through vocally and sonically on the frequency of Earth, Wind & Fire, it’s probably Lucky Daye. The New Orleans singer-songwriter gets an opportunity to represent his new age style alongside the celebrated band with “You Want My Love,” a redo of their classic “Can’t

Eric Bellinger’s love language is gift-giving, and he generously illustrates it on his new song “Go Get It.”  Working behind the studio boards on the pampering tune are Jazze Pha and Dre Butterz, who collectively lace Bellinger with a melodious production. When he isn’t making his lady tap out with his unending love strokes, he

Aaliyah fans won today. Now that her sophomore album One in a Million is available across streaming services for the first time, six official music videos from the era have now been uploaded to YouTube.  Album tracks with visuals include “If Your Girl Only Knew,” “Got to Give it Up” featuring Slick Rick, “The One I Gave

After 7 has Unfinished Business to tend to on their new album. It’s the group’s first album since 2016’s Timeless and a tribute to founding member Melvin Edmonds, who died in 2019.  The group’s current roster — Kevon Edmonds, Keith Mitchell, and Danny ‘SkyHigh’ McClain — rework familial soundbites from Melvin and break them up

This year’s fall music schedule includes JoJo and her forthcoming capsule project titled Trying Not To Think About It. It’s out October 1. It marks her first music collection since last year’s December Baby and good to know.  Inspired by ending 2020 with a sense of “feeling sooooo lost, scared, and confused,” JoJo wants to be

The Isley Brothers are the latest musical guests to share their talents on NPR’s Tiny Desk (Home) Concert.  The legendary group, composed of Ronald Isley and Ernie Isley, filmed their performance at their home studio in St. Louis, Mo. Backed by R&B duo JS (Kandy Isley and Kimberly Johnson), The Isley Brothers kicked off their four-song

KIRBY has released “Break Her Heart for Me,” the first track to officially launch her new era.  In the new song, KIRBY has not yet let go of the hurt caused by an unexpected split with an ex. She hopes he does her a favor and calls it off with his new bae before she gets

Robin Thicke makes reaching the pole position “Look Easy” with his recent single from On Earth, and in Heaven. The beautiful song moves from 3-1 on the Billboard Adult R&B Airplay chart, making it his sixth overall.  The last time Thicke reigned atop this chart was in July 2019, when “That’s What Love Can Do” dethroned

Like its title, H.E.R.’s current single “Come Through” featuring Chris Brown enters the top 10 on urban radio this week, courtesy of more than 10.5 million audience impressions. She is the only female R&B artist holding court within this ranking and the second R&B artist overall.  The Oscar and Grammy winner’s prior urban radio smash

In April 2001, a then-new artist named Alicia Keys released her debut single “Fallin’” as the lead track from her debut album, Songs In A Minor.  During the week of August 18, 2001, “Fallin’” reached No. 1 on the Billboard Hot 100, bumping Destiny’s Child’s chart-topper “Bootylicious” to No. 5.  “Fallin’,” which was written and produced

Ari Lennox continues to build anticipation for her sophomore album. The Washington, D.C. native was recently spotted in the studio with legendary singer/songwriter/producer Babyface.  On Monday, Lennox shared a few photos from her session with Babyface on Twitter. She didn’t reveal many details about her session. “Babyface 🎼,” she tweeted. Babyface 🎼 pic.twitter.com/TqyYjPpPnA — Ari

Mariah Carey is entering the alcohol beverage business. The iconic singer-songwriter has announced her new liqueur brand called Black Irish, which is in stores now. The name was inspired by Carey’s heritage. Her mother is Irish American and her father was half Black and half Venezuelan.  Carey shared the announcement on Twitter on Monday afternoon.

Nao is coming strong in preparation for her upcoming album. The UK songbird has released her fifth song off the LP, “Wait.” The ballad gives way to tender piano keys and weeping strings as Nao going through the ups and downs of life but still sticking it out to make it through. She sings in

Twenty years ago, Maxwell released his third studio album Now via Columbia Records. To celebrate this milestone, the R&B legend has released a digital remaster of the LP, as well as two EPs: Get to Know Ya and Lifetime. Both EPs include a variety of rare mixes for listening pleasure.  “Thank you to the many who came to this album and

Jennifer Hudson gives us something we can feel on the soundtrack for Respect, the Aretha Franklin biopic in which she stars. For nearly an hour, Hudson belts out some of Franklin’s most classic tunes such as the Ottis Redding-penned smash “Respect,” “Chain of Fools,” “Ain’t No Way,” “I Never Loved a Man (The Way I Love

Salaam Remi has teamed up with former City High group member Claudette Ortiz for his latest track titled “All I Need Is You.” With a pulsating drum pattern to balance the soothing production, Ortiz vocalizes on taking a chance in finding love and how amazing it feels once she has it. When discussing the collaboration, Remi shared