R&B

Atlanta-based singer and songwriter Saint Smith has released his debut album, Yours, Saintly. The 11-track effort was led by “Round and Round,” released in April 2021. Produced by Jay Abe, Smith described it as a “coming of age” record in a statement to Rated R&B. “I’ve been making music for some time and I feel

The Foreign Exchange’s  Nicolay releases a new single “No More Waiting” today May 26.  The Foreign Exchange Music (+FE Music) is a label founded by Grammy-nominated duo, Phonte and Nicolay. “No More Waiting” is by Dutch producer Nicolay of the Grammy-nominated Soul Music outfit The Foreign Exchange and features vocals and co-production from North Carolina singer, producer, and visual

Podcaster Rory has released his debut album, I Thought It’d Be Different, via Avant Garden, I Thought It’d Be Different is an exceptional 13-track project that showcases the remarkable talents of Rory and some of the most renowned R&B and hip-hop artists in the industry. In July 2022, Rory began working on his first album by

Rising R&B artist Vincena has released her single, “Love is Gone,” which is infused with Neo Soul, Gypsy Jazz, R&B, and Funk. Vincena describes her music as “Gypsy Funk” which she says has many layers and colors to it. Her sound is influenced by classic R&B heavy hitters such as Mavin Gaye, Stevie Wonder, and

Grammy-winning producer has released a new track titled “Whatever You Say” to celebrate his 33rd birthday (May 25). On the libidinous slow jam, Camper writes toward R&B stereotypes, describing a disrobing scene with a sweetie who’s got his nose open wide. Elsewhere, Camper shows vulnerability, as evidenced in the line: “Baby don’t play with my

The Gordon Parks Foundation hosted its annual Awards Dinner and Auction celebrating Gordon Parks’s legacy and those continuing his commitment to advancing social justice on May 23rd at Cipriani 42nd Street in New York. The New York Art World came out to celebrate Gordon Parks at its star-studded annual Awards Dinner and Auction event with

After months of anticipation, singer Kevin Ross has finally released Midnight Microdose, Vol. 1, through Art Society Music Group/EMPIRE. The project is the first installment of a three-part series that will be released throughout the year. Midnight Microdose, Vol. 1 boasts two singles: “Show & Prove” and “Look My Way.” The latter is currently making

Summer Walker enters her ‘soft life’ era via her new EP ‘Clear 2,’ Queen Naija is practicing her “Words Of Affirmation,” Kevin Ross discovers his ‘Midnight Microdose,’ and Thuy argues ‘Girl’s Like Me Don’t Cry’ on her deluxe album. American Idol made history by crowning their first native Hawaiian winner in singer Iam Tongi. Before

Jade Novah has named it and claimed it on her new single “Like That.” The core of “Like That” is blissful and merely hints at what Novah has seen in her union with her husband, Devin Johnson, who co-wrote and produced the twinkling and candy-coated track. Novah confidently states that she has found someone who

Khamari doesn’t like to force anything that doesn’t come naturally. The bio section of his Spotify page is a testament to this. “Been staring at this shit for 30 min,” it reads. He may come back and update it one day, but that’s what we get for now. It’s a similar approach that the singer,

Rising singer Jastin Martin is keeping her name in conversation with the release of “Why Not?” her fourth song of the year. With a mix of nature sounds, glimmering guitar strums and melodic vocals, Martin sings about wanting to steal away in either love or lust with her particular interest. She just hopes this tender

Rising singer Maeta has revealed the official tracklist and credits for her forthcoming project, When I Hear Your Name, out June 9 via Roc Nation Records. When I Hear Your Name will contain 13 tracks, including the previously shared “S(EX)” and Lucky Daye-penned “Through The Night” featuring Free Nationals. Regarding the latter track, Maeta said,

Usher will now take the main stage as co-headliner at the annual Roots Picnic, set to take place June 3 and June 4 at the Mann in Fairmount Park in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. The R&B icon replaces Sean “Diddy” Combs, who was initially announced in February as co-headliner alongside Ms. Lauryn Hill. Combs is no longer

Singer, songwriter and multi-instrumentalist Cautious Clay has signed to Blue Note Records, a division of Capitol Music Group/Capitol (CMG) and Universal Music Group. It’s Clay’s first signing to a label imprint, as he’s been independent since his debut EP, Resonance, released in 2018. He joins a roster that includes Meshell Ndegeocello, Gregory Porter, Norah Jones,

John Legend is bringing his An Evening With John Legend show to the east coast. The EGOT singer has announced three special engagement shows in New York. Two of the shows will be hosted at Beacon Theatre on Nov. 7 and Nov. 8. Both shows begin at 8 p.m.  Then, on Nov. 11, Legend will play at

Bryson Tiller has added more dates to his sold-out Back and I’m Better Tour. The Grammy-nominated singer/songwriter has announced eight additional dates for his U.S. tour, with extra stops in Los Angeles, Kansas City, Toronto and Pittsburgh. Live Nation’s presale begins Wednesday, May 24. Tickets go on sale to the general public on Thursday, May 25,