A Grammy nom at 17, a US No 1 … then silence. With new album Oh Yeah? finally out after four years away, the genre-hopping artist explains the trauma and heartbreak that informed it Since Steve Lacy became a Grammy-winning ...
Genre-defying singer Meshell Ndegeocello has revealed her new covers album Synonym will release Oct. 2 via Blue Note Records. For her third project under the label, the Washington, D.C., native recruited a multigenerational lineup of duet partners to reimagine classics. ...
Kelela has been keeping her fans fully fed in the 2020s. Three years after dropping her sophomore album — and a year after releasing a live album — the Washington, D.C. native is back with her third outing, new avatar ...
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 ...
Coco Jones is passionate about claiming her freedom of artistic expression. Her new single “Body So Tea” is not only a confidence-boosting earworm but also another stride away from the box many want her to remain in. Lyrically, the Stargate, ...
Tank may not be a gymnast, but he has a knack for flipping classics. The singer is back with “Yes,” his first proper single of the year, which interpolates Floetry’s 2003 hit “Say Yes.” Over a warm piano bed with ...
Acclaimed production duo The Colleagues have officially released their highly anticipated producer-driven album, Sincerely Yours: Songs in the Key of Love. Available now across all major digital streaming platforms, the 11-track project serves as a masterclass in contemporary soul, deliberately ...
Rising UK R&B artist Jaz Karis has officially released her new six-track EP, Twenty Something. Released via MNRK Music Group and arriving fittingly on the artist’s birthday, the project marks a full-circle moment for Karis as she returns to the ...
Grammy Award-winning R&B powerhouse Chrisette Michele has officially returned to the music scene with her latest single, “Flower Mamma.” The track marks a vibrant new chapter for the singer, showcasing an elevated, self-assured perspective on personal growth, peace, and emotional ...
Mario hit the Coca-Cola Main Stage at the ESSENCE Festival of Culture on July 5, 2026, gliding through favorites like “Just a Friend,” “Crying Out for Me,” and “Let Me Love You,” with his lush vocals and signature sensuality. The ...