Mary J. Blige, Ella Mai and Queen Naija make all-too-relatable songs. They go through similar joy and pain tied to love, selflessly extending deep levels of vulnerability that resonate with their devoted audiences. That simple formula may be why the ...

After two years of anticipation, Durand Bernarr is back with a new album. Wanderlust is the latest record from the emerging singer and songwriter. It follows his 2020 LP Dur&, which was among Rated R&B’s 30 Best R&B Albums of ...

SiR embraces settling down on his new song, “Nothing Even Matters,” produced by SamTRax. It samples D’Angelo’s “Send It On” from his Grammy-winning sophomore album, Voodoo. With the neo-soul sample as its backbone, the deeply focused love song pushes the ...

Inayah has released her new EP Insecure via EMPIRE. It’s the follow-up to her 2021 EP Side A. Insecure was preceded by “Always Something,” a relatable tune that arrived with a music video. The song, co-written by Dixson and Omari ...

Emerging R&B group FLO has returned with a new single titled “Not My Job.” Produced by MNEK and Tré Jean-Marie, “Not My Job” is an anthem that reinforces the importance of setting boundaries, especially in relationships. In some instances, it ...