A lot comes with being in a serious relationship with Brent Faiyaz. It’s not all glitz and glamour just because of his well-to-do status. On his year-end track, “Mercedes,” the DMV hero explains what it takes for a lady to roll ...

True to form, Mary J. Blige steps back out strong in the fourth quarter and releases two brand new singles: “Good Morning Gorgeous” and “Amazing” featuring DJ Khaled.  “Good Morning Gorgeous,” a downtempo composition that greets herself in appreciation for ...

TV One has announced a new original docuseries about Syleena Johnson called One Stage to the Next. Johnson previously teased the show in an interview with Rated R&B in June.  “It’s a docuseries that shows my entire journey from when ...

BJ the Chicago Kid is cold to the touch on his new song “Snowflakes” featuring Susan Carol.  On the track, produced by Jairus Mozee and Charlie Bereal, BJ deals with the chilling effects of loneliness after his past lover walks out. Carol ...

Musicians from Nile Rodgers to Johnny Marr, Moor Mother and Booker T Jones discuss Sly and the Family Stone’s drug-fuelled landmark in US social commentary Sly and the Family Stone emerged in mid-60s San Francisco with a lineup that was ...