Mýa is back with Retrospect, her 10th studio album and first in eight years, via Planet 9/Virgin Music Group. The 16-track set is packed with the previously shared “Anytime,” “Face to Face,” “Give It to You,” “ASAP” and “Just a Little ...
2x GRAMMY Award-nominated singer, songwriter, and producer Eric Bellinger delivers something truly special with “Just Like You,” a heartfelt Mother’s Day tribute on (5/8) that feels deeply personal while touching anyone that listens. Dedicated to his own much beloved – ...
BET has announced via official press release the return of its annual Black + Iconic Soirée, taking place Saturday, May 23, 2026, at MGM National Harbor in Maryland. The event continues its mission of celebrating the intersection of the Black ...
New music is rolling in heavy—from introspective slow jams to winter-ready anthems that wrap you in warmth. This week’s releases capture everything R&B does best: emotion, groove, and genuine connection. From chart favorites to rising voices making noise, this week’s ...
Eric Bellinger pays tribute to his late mother on his new single “Just Like You.” On the heartfelt track, produced by Troy Oliver and Troy Taylor, Bellinger sings about carrying on her legacy through all he’s learned. “Everything I am ...
(OVO/Republic)It’s possible that the world’s biggest rapper is using this epic content drop to get out of his record deal, but aside from some bright spots on Iceman, should the public really be subjected to it? It is easy to ...
Grammy Award-winning R&B icon Mýa has officially released her highly anticipated tenth studio album, Retrospect, available today, May 15, across all major digital platforms. Released independently via her own Planet 9 imprint with distribution through Virgin Music Group, the project ...
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 ...
The 2026 ESSENCE Festival of Culture® presented by Coca-Cola® is headed back to New Orleans July 3–5, 2026 at the Caesars Superdome with an all-star lineup celebrating hip-hop, R&B, soul, and funk across three unforgettable nights. Friday, July 3 kicks ...
Isaia Huron is a supertasker. When he joins our Zoom call, he’s mid-match on Call of Duty, where he’ll remain for the entirety of our conversation. “I’m not a serious gamer or anything like that, but I usually play during ...