R&B

Like some hot food, Dawn Richard’s new single “Jacuzzi” needs to be blown a bit before stepping in.  The third offering from her forthcoming Second Line album describes an intimate interaction amongst lovers that she hopes prompts an exotic overload of steam and bubbles.  With lustful lyrics like “hit it like a snare” and “pull
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R&B newcomer Canjelae has shared a visual for her TK Kravitz-assisted single, “Wordplay.” The video finds the Bermudian singer rocking several stylish looks at home, as she enjoys Kravtiz’s company. “I’m so excited for the world to see the visual for ‘Wordplay,’ my new single featuring TK Kravitz! I’m usually pretty chill and laid back
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A classic never goes out of style, especially when beautiful voices are singing it. In collaboration with ESPN, Chloe x Halle put their enchanting harmonic language to work on a remake of Ray Charles’ timeless tune “Georgia on My Mind.”  It’s once again the soundtrack for their Masters Tournament, which is now in its 85th edition,
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After headlining his Trapsoul Series livestream concert on Thursday night, Bryson Tiller joins Ty Dolla $ign for the remix of his single “By Yourself.” On the updated track, which includes the originally featured acts Jhené Aiko Mustard, Tiller comes in on the second verse to celebrate independent women. “Yes, you did it by yourself, by yourself /
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Grammy-nominated singer/songwriter Ant Clemons has released a new track and video titled “Story of My Life.”  In the video, directed by JAMES, Clemons pursues his dreams of becoming a singer. However, it causes some turmoil between him and his love interest (played by Tanrelle), as they find themselves struggling financially. The video captures the couple
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Jvck James, Rated R&B’s Front + Center artist, has finished his nearly two-year Detour and has released his new EP, Joyride.  On a pleasure trip for 17 minutes long, the emerging star globe-trots to different progressive soundscapes to showcase his in-demand artistry.  The opening track, “What You Want,” contains computerized melodies, highlighting his sense of innocence
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There are no days off for H.E.R. Following her Grammy two wins last Sunday, including Song of the Year for “I Can’t Breathe,” the California native linked with legendary producers/songwriters Jermaine Dupri and Bryan-Michael Cox at a studio in Los Angeles. Although there aren’t many details available about their studio session, Dupri hinted that they
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THISISRNB EXCLUSIVE PREMIERE:  Multi-Award Winning R&B-Soul Duo RUFF ENDZ Releases New Single, “CONGRATULATIONS” from their upcoming fifth studio album titled “REBIRTH.” David “Davinch” Chance and Dante “Chi” Jordan known as the r&b soul & hip-hop duo Ruff Endz. Formed in Baltimore in the mid-’90s, named after the “Ruff” parts of the city, and originally as
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If there is one stage to gain visibility, it’s NPR’s Tiny Desk concert series. Xavier Omär makes his formal debut on the latest episode of the show’s cycle to generate more buzz for his new album, if You Feel.  Housed at Rosella Coffee and Wine in San Antonio, Omär and his small unit of mellifluous vocalists and band members
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As Gallant gears up to take his fans on a trip to Neptune, he announces more details about the project.  On Wednesday, the Columbia, Maryland native announced that Neptune will release on March 26. The eight-track offering will feature guest appearances from The Vocal Bible Brandy, R&B duo VanJess and heartthrob Arin Ray. He also shared the official
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Following a trio of singles released last year, Jacob Banks has silently returned and shared a new EP titled For My Friends. It is the first outfit from the mighty bluesman since 2018’s Village, an album that made Rated R&B’s 25 best R&B albums of list. Featuring powerful songs like the grueling post-breakup record “Stranger”
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H.E.R. has released a video for her now Oscar-nominated powerful anthem “Fight For You,” which is lifted from the Judas And The Black Messiah soundtrack. Set in 1971, the video speaks of social injustice, police brutality, and alters between the film and H.E.R. as an added character. On Monday morning, just hours after H.E.R. won
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After creating a buzz with new visuals “Back & Forth” and “Better,” rising Houston singer Keith Jacobs releases anticipated new EP, Too Much. “Too Much” is a smooth, seductive, heavily southern influenced six-pack, inspired by Texas 90s R&B roots. The era that  gave us legendary groups, like Hi-Five, H-Town and Jamie Foxx. The music on
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The nominations for the 93rd Academy Awards, widely known as the Oscars, were revealed Monday morning.  With a historic Golden Globe win to her credit, Andra Day will compete in the Best Actress category in Leading Role for her outstanding portrayal of Billie Holiday in The United States vs. Billie Holiday.  H.E.R. is nominated for Best Original
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Recording Academy history was made at the 2021 Grammy Awards last night when Kaytranada won the Grammy for Best Dance/Electronic Album for Bubba. The historic feat earned him the deserving title as the first Black artist to win this award in its 16-year history of existence.  That’s not all. The prolific DJ and record producer
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