R&B

Chicago native “G.Mitch” for short  releases sultry music video ” Turn It Up.” G. Mitch, singer and songwriter who vocally mixes trap-soul and r&b, is heavily influenced by r&b and rap artists Trey Songz, R.Kelly, Drake and J.Cole. “Turn It Up”  is sure to gain attention and traction in the music industry. It is the

Nina Simone aficionados are in for a jazzy treat. Ledisi has released Ledisi Sings Nina, a beloved collection of songs made famous by the High Priestess of Soul.  With oversight from frequent studio companion Rex Rideout, this seven-track tribute project features production from Metropole Orkest with Jules Buckley as conductor and the New Orleans Jazz Orchestra headed by

Songstress Mya has showcased a different side with her alter ego Mya Lan$ky on her latest single, “Worth It.” The singer even opens the sultry song by showcasing her rap skills. With the single, Mya hopes listeners gain courage and strength to leave any situation that does not serve or enhance their lives. She wants fans to

Honestly, I was looking forward to Moses Mosima’s new offering and Cul De Sac didn’t disappoint. Mosima, who is of Cameroonian and Filipino descent, is known for laid-back and catchy RnB tunes so this album delivered on all those expectations and then some. The song is the perfect soundtrack to summer especially for those times

A new era for Kevin Ross has begun with the new song “Looking For Love” leading the charge. The self-produced track marks the singer-songwriter’s first new song this year.  The song’s mood is akin to the modern soul of Lucky Daye, hitting a hard pause on a potential romance that doesn’t have the full participation of a

[embedded content] If you are looking for a different vibe in modern R&B music, then the artiste featured in this edition of R&B Music Review is right up your alley (and ours, if we are being honest). Keep reading. Anise is no newcomer to the music scene considering it has been a decade since her

It seemed like only yesterday that Louis York, the duo composed of Claude Kelly and Chuck Harmony, released their debut album American Griots, which was among Rated R&B’s Best R&B Albums of 2019 list.  The frontiersman of the self-termed New American Soul sound will embark on new land soon with their sophomore album, Healing Feeling. The lead

August has Tinashe’s name on it. The singer-songwriter has announced her new album 333 will arrive on August 6 via her own Tinashe Music imprint. She also shared the tracklisting and cover art for the follow-up to 2019’s Songs For You.  333 includes Tinashe’s latest singles, “Bouncin” and “Pasadena” featuring Buddy. The album’s other guests include

Khalid has put his Free Spirit days behind him and is on to album three, aptly titled Everything Is Changing.  The forthcoming album is set to arrive this fall. Described as his “favorite album” recorded to date, Khalid shared in a statement that the album consists of songs “centering around trying to find a purpose

With more than 25 years of dedicated R&B tunes and musical openness under his belt, Usher is one of the most influential acts of modern time. As a studio savant of Michael Jackson, Usher has seen and continues to see his pivotal impact in songs and vocal types and dance culture in established and emerging

Jamie Jones of All-4-One continues his solo path with the release of “Sunny,” a reimagined take on Bobby Hebb’s ’60s classic. Co-produced by frequent collaborators Lamont Neuble and Tim Stewart, this remake’s instrumentation can’t hide Jones’ love for classic neo-soul. His smoothly appealing voice glides across this magnificent mix of blissed-out organ keys and guitar

Malachiae has a new name now: Chiae. The Motown signee also has a new single titled “Cash Out,” and it arrives with a lavish music video directed by Spike Ree.  With T-Minus (Drake, Tinashe, Queen Naija) on the meticulous production, Chiae sings about how he is dedicated to running up a check. Though his focus

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 Blue” were most definitely made for the bedroom, while “Luxus” could be played on a

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, being sampled, and landing major network television placements, to name a few. Whether you’ve heard

Normani is back. The R&B-pop sensation has teamed up with Cardi B for her new single “Wild Side” — and it arrives with an accompanying video, of course.  Over an intoxicating production, which interpolates Aaliyah’s “One in a Million,” Normani sings about her desires to spice things up in the bedroom. “We can’t just keep

After a brief hiatus, Adrian Marcel makes his return to music with the new song “I Gotchu (End of the Day)” his first single since last year’s “NoWhere.”  With this relaxed, reassuring midtempo, the Oakland, Calif. native tells his lady how he will do all the necessary things to make her feel loved and protected.  Speaking

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 with a music video.  Discussing the new track, Denalane said, “The song was quite a

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 gratification given on the popular site of a similar name. Although, however, he does not

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 album Soulquarius.  Presented by Soulection records, the 16-track premier boasts on capturing the spirit of