Every Friday, Rated R&B brings you the week’s essential releases. This week, Mariah Carey gets #JusticeForGlitter, Snoh Aalegra offers another preview of her upcoming album Legendary Love, and Leela James serves up her latest single. Plus, Sleepy Brown and Big ...
Mahalia is entering a new chapter as an independent artist. To kick off her new era, she shared the deeply personal track “The 5 Stages of Heartbreak.” In just three minutes, the British singer cycles through the Kübler-Ross model — ...
Primary Wave Music has partnered with Mary J. Blige for her iconic catalog compositions and recordings. Under the partnership, Blige and her team will have access to the company’s marketing and publishing infrastructure, including branding, digital and sync opportunities. The ...
BET has announced music icon Chaka Khan and breakout star Durand Bernarr will be honored at the 2026 Soul Train Awards in Chicago. Khan will receive the Classic Soul Honor, which celebrates a legacy artist whose influence has shaped the ...
John Legend is, by now, a high-end brand. The name guarantees a standard: the dapper suit, the grand piano and the earnest ballad. As safe as it may be to stay faithful to a proven concept, Legend has spent his ...
Boyz II Men is gearing up for a comeback. The legendary R&B group — Nathan Morris, Wanyá Morris and Shawn Stockman — has signed a deal with Warner Records Nashville. According to a press release, the trio will release a ...
A year after releasing her debut album, love?… or something like it, Halle has reemerged with a deluxe edition. The expanded set features five additional tracks, including the Lucky Daye-assisted title track. “I’m so excited to finally share these five ...
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 ...
EGOT-winning singer-songwriter John Legend has officially released his latest studio album, Muse, via Republic Records. The project marks a major collaborative milestone, as it was co-written and produced entirely by 14-time Grammy-winning musician and Louis Vuitton Men’s Creative Director Pharrell ...
Grammy Award-winning singer, songwriter, and producer Lucky Daye is officially taking his latest studio album on the road. The contemporary R&B trailblazer has announced his biggest North American headline tour to date, bringing his acclaimed new project, ALOUD!, to 24 ...