R&B

At the 2012 MTV Video Music Awards, Alicia Keys made her big return to music after nearly a three-year break and debuted “Girl on Fire,” one of her most recognizable hits.  Classified as the lead single and title track of her fifth album, “Girl on Fire,” co-produced by Salaam Remi and Jeff Bhasker, has drawn

Daniel Caesar had fans from all parts of the world eating out of his hand when he released his independently-issued debut album, Freudian, in 2017.  Now, after glowing reviews and recognition from the press and the Recording Academy, the treasured set has added one million equivalent units to its sales, taking it to platinum status. Freudian boasted co-stars, including

The Hip Hop Caucus recently selected the gold-selling artist Eric Bellinger to perform their 2022 Respect My Vote! midterm campaign theme song.  The aptly-titled song, “Speak Up,” is Bellinger encouraging individuals to go vote, supporting the Hip Hop Caucus’ campaign to drive positive change through the power of using your voice.  Speaking on the collaboration with

Lion Babe (Jillian Hervey and Lucas Goodman) beam throughout the video for their song “Radiant Child.”  Collaborating with Charlotte Sclapari on the video’s direction, the duo are found in a bamboo forest, beginning with an emotional Hervey crying and aiming her tears into the camera lens. Goodman explores the forest, only sitting down and being stoic

Of late, Gemaine has been silent with his new material. The emerging singer removes his quiet sign and jointly releases a new song called “No Questions” with Charlie Heat, who also produced it. There’s a subtle guitar that assumes the lead of this devoted groove where Gemaine makes no bones about being everything and more to his

Mary J. Blige is ready to shine with her forthcoming album Good Morning Gorgeous, which is due out Feb. 11, via her imprint Mary J. Blige Productions and 300 Entertainment.  The R&B legend points this out on the album’s artwork and official tracklisting that features new and familiar collaborators.  Good Morning Gorgeous spans 13 tracks

Discounting last year’s one-off track “I Miss U,” Siergio inserts himself back into the R&B conversation with his new song titled “Take You Out.”  The emerging crooner gets his hands on a smooth, uptempo backbeat produced by DJ Cool and sings about asking a love interest on a night out on the town. Not only does Siergio

Mary J. Blige has once again collaborated with Harlem rapper Dave East. However, this time it’s for her own single titled “Rent Money,” co-written and produced by D’Mile.  Easily a standout amongst the other two tracks already released from Good Morning Gorgeous, “Rent Money” finds Blige scratching off a winning interpolation of a classic (“F**k You Tonight”)

The road to Chlöe’s solo debut album has just turned to gold. “Have Mercy,” the smash debut single from the 23-year-old musician, has been certified gold by the RIAA for more than 500,000 equivalent units sold. This recent certification is Chlöe’s first pat on the back as a soloist, as well as her second gold

Tiana Major9 may gain a new set of eyes and ears soon. As a special guest, the London native, whose song “Collide” featuring EARTHGANG gained 2021 Grammy acknowledgment, has been added to Jazmine Sullivan’s Heaux Tales Tour.  Major9’s commitment for Sullivan’s headlining itinerary begins on Feb. 14, in Vancouver, British Columbia, and continues until March

Kaytranada and H.E.R. were the musical guests on The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon on Tuesday. The RCA labelmates performed their melodic track “Intimidated.”  The performance opens with H.E.R., wearing her signature shades, behind a piano and Kaytranada at his station. It’s only a matter of time before H.E.R. steps away from her instrument to groove to the

Warner Records has announced its signing of emerging singer Raveena. Wasting no time to share new music, the Indian-American has released her latest single titled “Rush.” The melodic tune arrives with an accompanying video that Raveena co-directed with Munachi Osegbu. Speaking on her new single, Raveena shared in a statement, “I wrote ‘Rush’ a couple years

The Recording Academy has rescheduled the 64th Grammy Awards. It will now broadcast live from the MGM Grand Garden Arena in Las Vegas on Sunday, April 3, at 8 p.m. EST on CBS. The awards were originally set to air later this month in Los Angeles. However, due to the surge in cases from the Omicron

Silk Sonic (Bruno Mars and Anderson .Paak) lead the charge at R&B radio as “Smokin Out The Window” gives the duo another No. 1 single from their critically-acclaimed debut effort, An Evening With Silk Sonic.  Produced jointly by D’Mile and Mars, the pair’s most recent single and fan favorite gained 84 new spins since last

Mariah the Scientist has wed Young Thug in the official video for their joint track “Walked In.”  The self-directed visual begins with the two joined at a decorative dinner table alongside their wedding party, as rapper Gunna toasts to their future.  It follows the narrative of the lyrics, tracing from meeting one night at the

R&B teen sensation Keedron Bryant has returned with his new EP, Keedron, via Warner Records. The six-track project, executive produced by Dem Jointz, finds the 14-year-old singer exploring topics around young love. It includes the previously released flirtatious tracks “Hello” and “Stubborn.” Rated R&B premiered the visual for the latter tune last November.  “Passing Thru” is the most

Kicking off the new year with brand new music is Cautious Clay. He shared “Rapture in Blue,” a new song from the forthcoming deluxe edition of Deadpan Love.  On the new self-produced track, loaded with well-crafted musical moments, Clay is at peace with the bed he’s made, lying in it comfortably as his complicated lover makes chancy

“I think it’s my response to where the world has been at in recent times,” FKA twigs said of her new mixtape Caprisongs, which is out now. The 2020 quarantine inspired the 17-track set.   Taking simple, intimate interactions from her friends and even complete strangers, twigs found herself surged with writing angles for her latest

J. Holiday’s first album in eight years is on its way. Time, the R&B veteran’s follow-up to 2014’s Guilty Conscience, arrives on Feb. 7, via HMG/MilknSizz Music.  Four of the 11 tracks from the forthcoming album have already been released, one of which hit streaming platforms this week: “Zero to Sixty.” Nodding to his slow and

A week away from releasing his debut album Circmvnt, Elujay summons the sounds of simple easy-listening with his latest single, “Pandemia.”  Flavoring smooth instruments, such as a flute and fluid keys, the tune, co-produced by Benny Bock, finds Elujay looking behind what his partner can do for him physically, digging deeper to discover what’s on the inside.  In