Multi-platinum singer, songwriter, actress, and New York Times bestselling author JoJo has officially announced The High Road Tour: 20 Years Unplugged. The special seven-city anniversary run will celebrate two decades of her career-defining 2006 sophomore album, The High Road. Originally ...
Acclaimed R&B vocalist Syleena Johnson has officially returned with brand-new music, stepping into a vibrant and energetic new sonic lane. The powerhouse singer has teamed up with renowned UK producer DJ Shy Cookie to release an official house and garage ...
Longtime creative partners and music icons Terrence “Pusha T” Thornton and Pharrell Williams have officially announced the launch of their new coffee brand, Grindin Coffee. Powered by a strategic partnership with the historic Italian roaster Lavazza, the new venture is ...
Jhené Aiko’s new era is off to a great start. Her fourth album, Westside Whimsy, opens at No. 1 on the Billboard 200 chart dated Sept. 26. According to Billboard, Westside Whimsy sold 74,000 equivalent units in the first week. ...
British R&B group No Guidnce has disbanded. The quartet confirmed the news in a joint statement shared on Instagram. “After an unforgettable and eventful five years together, we have made the difficult decision to officially bring No Guidnce the band ...
British singer Daley is back with Strange Nature, his first album in nine years, via Texx7 Records/SRG-ILS. The album includes the previously shared tracks “Lavender,” “Slide” and “Headlights,” a duet with his “Alone Together” collaborator Marsha Ambrosius. Across 10 tracks, ...
Every Friday, Rated R&B brings you the most essential releases of the week. In this week’s edition, Daley returns with his first album in nearly a decade, while Brandy joins Josh Levi on a remix from his deluxe album. Plus, ...
Chart Brief is Rated R&B’s weekly column tracking the latest trends across R&B charts. Each week, we’ll break down and analyze the R&B artists making moves on the Billboard, radio, and streaming charts. This edition covers the charts dated Sept. ...
Bruno Mars has achieved a new milestone on Billboard. The global star’s hit single “I Just Might” is No. 1 for a 35th week on the Hot R&B Songs chart. With its latest tally, the D’Mile-produced track breaks its tie ...
Beyoncé’s sophomore album, B’Day, is still reaching new heights two decades after its release. The project has debuted at No. 1 on Billboard’s Top R&B Albums chart, dethroning Michael Jackson’s Thriller from the top spot. It’s worth noting that the ...