Two of R&B’s independent forces have united. Dawn Richard has teamed with Durand Bernarr for her new single “Baby, Can We?” Produced by Katalyst Collective, “Baby, Can We?” flips Aretha Franklin‘s 1972 classic “Day Dreaming” into a gumbo of R&B, ...
After being dropped by her label, the vocalist became a courier to make ends meet. Now she’s back – with millions of fans of her pheromone-rich songwriting Kwn has never been one to turn her nose up at a job. ...
Tiana Major9 is going on tour this fall. The British-Jamaican singer has revealed the dates for her headlining November Scorpio Tour. The 10-city outing will launch in Europe, where Major9 will play in Amsterdam, Paris and London, from Oct. 6 ...
Lifetime has announced that He Couldn’t Let Go, starring Christina Milian, will make its television debut this summer. The thriller, also starring Steven Strait (The Expanse, Sky High), is set to premiere July 11 at 8 p.m. ET on the ...
Luke James is returning to Broadway this fall. The singer/actor has been cast as Elijah in the new musical, Wanted. He joins the previously announced cast members Ledisi as Tallulah Clarke, Solea Pfeiffer as Mary Clarke and Liisi LaFontaine as ...
Arin Ray is stepping into a new era with the release of his captivating new single, “Sweet Thang.” The Cincinnati-bred singer-songwriter delivers a smooth and infectious record that showcases the signature blend of soulful vocals, honest storytelling, and undeniable charisma ...
Eric Bellinger is shining a light on one of life’s most meaningful roles with his latest single, “Fatherhood,” with accompanying powerful video. “Fatherhood’ is available now via of Rodney “Darkchild” Jerkins’ EVOLVE Music in partnership with TAMLA/Motown. While the release ...
The 2026 ESSENCE Festival of Culture® presented by Coca-Cola® is set to deliver one of its most memorable moments yet, paying tribute to the incomparable Aaliyah during a special celebration taking place Sunday, July 5, inside the Caesars Superdome in ...
Today, the music industry lost a giant. Clive Davis, the legendary record executive whose vision helped shape generations of artists and music lovers, has passed away at the age of 94. While many knew him as a powerful executive, those ...
Rated R&B is bringing you the most essential releases this week. From the traditional R&B that purists love to the boundary-pushing sounds of the alt-R&B scene, this new music roundup keeps its pulse on the essence of R&B. Dive into ...