After creating a buzz with new visuals “Back & Forth” and “Better,” rising Houston singer Keith Jacobs releases anticipated new EP, Too Much. “Too Much” is a smooth, seductive, heavily southern influenced six-pack, inspired by Texas 90s R&B roots. The ...

Named by Bob Dylan as a contemporary great, the versatile songwriter straddles folk, R&B, bluegrass, soul and more – and her creative freedom has been hard-fought “I love the way you say that. Girl, I’m about to write that down,” ...

As expected, Jazmine Sullivan’s current radio hit “Pick Up Your Feelings” has crossed the finish line to the number-one mark on the Billboard Adult R&B Songs chart. The kiss-off record lands the seasoned powerhouse’s first-ever chart leader on this chart.  ...

Recording Academy history was made at the 2021 Grammy Awards last night when Kaytranada won the Grammy for Best Dance/Electronic Album for Bubba. The historic feat earned him the deserving title as the first Black artist to win this award ...

The nominations for the 93rd Academy Awards, widely known as the Oscars, were revealed Monday morning.  With a historic Golden Globe win to her credit, Andra Day will compete in the Best Actress category in Leading Role for her outstanding portrayal ...

While questions rightly remain over its shadowy nominations process, Grammy voters should be praised for honouring a large number of women and people of colour The Grammys always attract a degree of controversy. This year, there was singer Teyana Taylor ...

Hours before the 63rd Annual Grammy Awards, winners were announced at the pre-telecast ceremony hosted by Jhené Aiko. Rated R&B shared their predictions, now here’s who took home the gold. Best Traditional R&B Performance For new vocal or instrumental traditional ...

Exactly one year ago today, Tiana Major9 was celebrating her first top 10 R&B single on the Billboard Adult R&B Songs chart for “Collide” featuring EARTHGANG.  This evening at the 63rd Annual Grammy Awards, the Benny Cassette-produced track is in ...

Front + Center is Rated R&B’s artist discovery series, putting new and emerging R&B singers at the center of your attention. It’s a mid-afternoon in Atlanta and Dixson is maneuvering comfortably in his family’s basement. Decorated with wood paneling and ...

Many people remember the first time they heard Givēon sing his now certified-gold single “Like I Want You,” especially LosHendrix. He contributed production to it.  While he’s grateful for the opportunity to have adorned the song from Take Time, one ...