Rock the Park DC WKNDR returns this weekend October 21 -22 to Franklin Park during Howard University’s Homecoming! Get ready for an autumn weekend of incredible dance music in the District’s largest downtown green space: Franklin Park. The popular Rock the ...

This Fresh Finds Fridays column curated by Flisadam Pointer features releases from Jesse Boykins III, Arin Ray, Naomi Sharon, Terrace Martin, Alex Isley, sahn, Chris Brown, Kyle Dion, Asiahn, Elmiene, Ego Ella May. Check out this week’s roundup and forget to let ...

Grammy award-winning Global Icon Brandy announced today, October 20th, that a new holiday album is on the way. Brandy will be releasing her first holiday album titled “Christmas With Brandy” due out on November 1oth. The album will feature a ...

Multi-talented rising RnB singer and songwriter Brandy Haze releases an official video for the single “Say Something.” Directed by Haze and cinematographed by Dana Rice, the video explores the journey of self-discovery and self-love encouraging viewers to find love within themselves. ...

“I think the success of the first album opened the door to where the label almost didn’t even want to be involved in the second album,” Kenny Lattimore reflects over a video call with Rated R&B. “I think that they ...

Ethiopian-American artist Berhana has returned with his sophomore album, Amén: የዘላን ህልም (The Nomad’s Dream), via EGT Recordings. The 12-track project includes the previously shared songs “Gone (Abebe Bikila),” “Like a Habit” and “Break Bread.” The first two of the ...

Emerging R&B singer-songwriter Jai’Len Josey dials out on her new project, Conversations From A Payphone. The two-track release, released on Hillman Grad Records/Def Jam Recordings, arrives ahead of her forthcoming tour. With a clear and self-explanatory title, “Mixed Signals” featuring ...

Grammy winner Daniel Caesar was the musical guest on CBS’ The Late Show With Stephen Colbert on Wednesday night (Oct. 18). On a dimly lit stage, Caesar performed “Always,” his latest single from his third album Never Enough. Caesar’s late-night ...

Arin Ray is turning over a new leaf. “I don’t want to be stressed about too much of anything. What I can’t control, I can’t control. I’m in a place where I’m trying not to be so caught up in ...

Chris Brown has unveiled the official video for his new single, “Sensational,” featuring Davido and Lojay.  The video was directed by Child. and features Brown and his troupe showing off slick choreography in different settings. Davido and Lojay also appear ...