R&B

Timothy Bloom, two-time GRAMMY award winning producer and songwriter recently premiered the music video for his latest single, “Loosing My Mind.” As Bloom flourishes in his music, he creates a whole world of healing and therapy with his journey of experiencing the world and making music. After graduating high school, he set off to Germany

Ashanti has received some exciting news this Black Music Month. The Grammy winner is part of the Hollywood Walk of Fame’s class of 2022, set to receive a star for her contributions to the music industry, after more than two decades of timeless hits and classics.  Ashanti shared her excitement about the star announcement in

Khalid and Tate McRae admit their relationship isn’t “Working” out on their new joint track.  The song covers the confusing dynamic of longing for one another when apart but eager to call it quits when you’re reunited in person.  “You say all we need is time (All we need is time, we aight) / I

Ant Clemons is the latest artist to perform for The Recording Academy’s ReImagined at Home series. The singer-songwriter recorded his take on the late Bill Withers’ 1971 classic “Ain’t No Sunshine.”  Clemons, stationed in a recording booth, put down a woefully impressive performance of the melancholy track, showcasing his appreciation for the past.  If you

Black pride is everything. Period. In line with the Juneteenth 2021, Apple Music drafted the finest Black artists in today’s music to curate a celebratory playlist of 20 original songs and covers.  H.E.R. and Chloe x Halle represented team R&B on Juneteenth 2021: Freedom Songs. The Grammy and Oscar-winning artist redid Marvin Gaye’s “Inner City Blues

Ruff Endz are the captains of the boat in their video for “Hopeless.”  The video (directed by David “Davinch” Chance of the group) follows the R&B vets, styled in clean summer attire, out at sea with a couple of fly chicks.  When they aren’t on the boat, Ruff Endz is seen enjoying the sand and

As the anticipation builds for the release of H.E.R.’s debut album, Back of My Mind, the official has been revealed.  According to the track list on Apple Music, Back of My Mind will include appearances from Chris Brown, Ty Dolla $ign, KAYTRANADA, Thundercat, Lil Baby, and more.  The 21-track album is preceded by singles “Slide,” “Hold On,” “Damage”

When you find that special someone, hold onto them. R&B newcomer Sonta knows this best on single “Selfish,” her first single in two years. “At first, I was tripping on you / But I’ve been sipping on you / And I’m drunk off one cup / I might get addicted to you / I’ll be

Renowned singer/songwriter Sevyn Streeter, is back better than ever as she drops the tantalizing visuals for her star-studded single, “Guilty.” When Streeter dropped the Chris Brown and A$AP Ferg assisted official audio for “Guilty” a couple of months back, we knew it was an instant banger. Now, she’s breathing new life into the song with

Ledisi may have an album out titled The Wild Card, but she will be playing with a full deck when she hits the road this fall.  The 22-date tour will kick off at the Paramount Theatre in Austin, Texas, on October 13. From there, the Grammy winner will stop off in Houston, New Orleans, Cincinnati,

Award-winning singer/songwriter Leela James, drops new song and visuals for “Put it On Me,” off of her forthcoming album “See Me.”Accountability in a relationship means admitting the impact that your actions had on your partner and their contribution towards a downward spiral. On the other hand, sometimes enough is enough and you just don’t care

Titus Makin Jr. — better known as Butterfly Ali — has released his debut EP Preacher’s Kid. This genre-jumping effort contains five tracks fitted for his animated voice and choice of fluid and towering funk sounds; some of those songs include the lead single “Pray For ‘Em” and “Truth Is.” On the track, named after

Amber Mark is competing with no one but herself on her new song “Competition.”  Gelling her unique voice with a synth-heavy production, Mark delves into lyrics highlighting the need for unity, insisting she is not a threat to the next person. It’s enough room for everyone to win, according to the rising singer.  Mark co-directed the

With the release of her new album ALPHA nearby, Charlotte Day Wilson extracts another track from its zipped folder.  At the beginning of “Keep Moving,” the Toronto singer’s latest track apes the somber tone and redeemer lyrics of her May release “If I Could.” Everything from the song’s tempo to her dedication to a romance shift, suddenly

Syleena Johnson is at peace and has therapy credit. “I’m feeling a lot better inside my mind and my heart,” she tells Rated R&B. Her journey to this pleasurable moment of solace hasn’t come easy, but she realized those tears during sessions indicated a breakthrough. “You’re facing trauma, and you’re healing from it. You’re dealing

Just like Dogecoin, Kittycoin is a fun meme-based cryptocurrency that recently came into play in the cryptocurrency market. While its main aim is to promote fast, cheap, and reliable yet safe online transactions, Kittycoin also contributes a great deal to philanthropy. The Kittycoin website has a range of crypto wallet applications alongside their set-up tutorials.

ROE shows off her nostalgic style in the video for “Baby.”  The Rae Blackman-directed video features ROE in setups that alternate between retro and modern. For most of the visual, she is performing in front of a shaggy pink wall dressed in a tie-dye romper. She’s also seen having her cake — and eating it, too.  Speaking

Eric Bellinger is never one to keep his fans waiting for music for too long. The singer-songwriter flexes his consistency muscles again with a new song titled “Shine On The World.” It’s the first offering from his forthcoming LP arriving later this summer. With the new uplifting song, Bellinger gives doubtful listeners batteries to charge