R&B veteran Glenn Lewis has released “Past Tense,” his first single in over a decade. On the Seige Monstracity-produced track, Lewis makes his pitch to a love interest stuck in a loop with someone who lacks commitment. “I think it’s ...
It’s New Music Friday, which means Rated R&B is bringing you the most essential releases. From the traditional R&B that purists love to the boundary-pushing sounds of the alt-R&B scene, this week’s roundup keeps its pulse on the essence of ...
On Kuzi Cee’s TikTok profile, there’s a pinned video of him vibing to a demo of his song “Rather Be.” He and a few others in a room with him are seen intensely snapping and nodding along to the Swizz ...
Grammy-nominated R&B vocalist Glenn Lewis has officially returned to the musical landscape, marking a significant pivot in his career. The Toronto native released his new single, “Past Tense,” today, March 13, 2026, signaling his first solo output in over ten ...
3x Grammy Award winner and Philadelphia’s very own Jill Scott is officially stepping back into the spotlight, and we could not be more excited. The beloved powerhouse—affectionately known to fans everywhere as “Jilly from Philly”—has announced her highly anticipated 2026 ...
In celebration of Women’s History Month, the ESSENCE Festival of Culture presented by Coca-Cola has unveiled the first wave of performers for its 2026 Evening Concert Series, leading with an all-star lineup of powerhouse women. Welcoming icons and chart-toppers including ...
Welcome to Chart Brief, Rated R&B’s weekly column tracking the latest movements across R&B charts. Each week, we’ll break down and analyze the R&B artists making waves on the Billboard, radio, and streaming charts. This edition covers the charts dated ...
After topping R&B radio last week, Jill Scott’s single “Pressha” rises to No. 1 on the Billboard Adult R&B Airplay chart dated March 14. According to Billboard, “Pressha” moved from No. 2 to No. 1 in its eighth week on ...
Essence has announced its 2026 Essence Festival of Culture will return to New Orleans from July 3 through July 5 at the Caesars Superdome. In celebration of Women’s History Month, the company has also revealed the first wave of performers. ...
From jazz in Rotterdam and hip-hop in Paris to brass bands on the beach in Blackpool, the Guardian’s music editor chooses the best European festivals that can be reached by rail Paris has some great festivals, such as Cercle (22-24 ...