R&B newcomer Ajae has returned with his new EP titled Chi.  On Chi, Ajae takes listeners on a passionate voyage that centers around creative and sexual liberation — with an emphasis on the latter. Sensual songs like “Way You Move” and “Midnight ...

Front + Center is Rated R&B’s artist discovery series, putting new and emerging R&B singers at the center of your attention. Devin Tracy has already checked off a generous number of goals off his career bucket list: performing sold-out shows, ...

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Eric Bellinger has shared the second new track from his upcoming album. It’s called “Only Fan” and was produced by Roark Bailey (Summer Walker, Kiana Ledé).  In this seductive, mid-tempo, Bellinger declares that his lady is worth more than the ...

Joy Denalane has spent 2021 issuing tracks here and there to satisfy traditional R&B fans. Her latest track, “Forever,” is even more intentional, serving as an offering from the deluxe edition of last year’s Let Yourself Be Loved. It arrives ...

Wrestling with a theme of George the Poet’s new podcast series, the writer and cultural producer asks if the dreams of romance R&B sold us were really a lie Alicia Keys, I have a bone to pick with you. For ...

You may not be familiar with Phabo yet, but you’re definitely familiar with his words. Lending his pen to the likes of Kehlani and Kyle Dion, the LA-based singer/songwriter is ready for the world to hear his talents on his debut ...

Tink has no problem admitting that she’s not into sharing on her new single “Selfish” featuring Yung Bleu. Produced by Hitmaka (Omarion, Tinashe) and OG Parker (Chris Brown, Summer Walker), the Chicago singer-songwriter flexes both her singing and rapping skills ...

Ledisi has been working on a Nina Simone tribute project, and gives us a taste of that with her remake of the song “Feeling Good”. With her rendition of the song, Ledisi manages to keep the original vibe while also ...

Adrian Marcel returns with the brand new single called “I Gotchu (End of the Day)”. The new banger is all about letting his woman know he’s got her back regardless. Marcel had plans for a new album, which he talked ...