R&B

Emerging R&B singer Chxrry22 is back with her new single “Worlds Away.” Produced by Camper, “Worlds Away” explores the heartwrenching feeling of a long-distance relationship slowly fading away. The production features mellow instrumentation accentuated by fast-paced drum kicks. The juxtaposition between the production and the lyrics effectively conveys the bittersweet feeling of a fading connection, while

Rising singer Otis Kane remains an ambassador of love and his new single “Pieces” is further proof.  On the moving groove, Kane embraces an enduring relationship with a partner who simply makes his life complete. “The rhythm of my heart gets to drumming / Every time I feel you beside me, baby / I know

Jorja Smith has shared a new song, “Little Things,” produced by P2J and New Machine, via her independent label FAMM. “Little Things” is more uptempo than her previous 2023 release, “Try Me“, with floor-shaking jazz that is so good you won’t want to leave the dance floor — except with an interest of your choosing.

R&B lovers have been graced with so much new music the past few weeks, and beyond. Here are some R&B releases and music news you may have missed. Legends Roberta Flack and Usher receive honorary doctorates from Berklee College of Music Roberta Flack is one of the most celebrated singer-songwriters of our time, known for

Grammy and Oscar-winning singer, songwriter, and producer H.E.R. has announced her new song “The Journey” releases Thursday, May 18, via RCA Records. In an Instagram post, H.E.R. previews the motivating anthem in a 30-second clip. “All the times they thought they could hold you back / But you’ve always known there was no chance of

R&B singer and songwriter Will Gittens is protecting his energy on his new song “DND.” Short for “do not disturb,” the bouncy track hears Gittens unapologetically asserting boundaries to prioritize self-care. “D-n-d, D-n-d / Don’t mess with my vibe / Don’t mess with my peace / D-n-d, D-n-d / I ain’t got no time for

Emerging R&B singer Layton Greene has returned with her new song “Spin Again,” her first official single in over two years.  Produced by G Styles On The Track and La’Chaz Holloway, “Spin Again” is about being addicted to a lover who knows how to put it down in the bedroom.  “I’m d*ckmatized and I can’t even say

Xavier Omär has released his new song “MAGIC!” his first offering of the year.  The devotional tune, co-produced by Sango and Kaelin Ellis, hears Omär singing about the beauty of an authentic and enduring love.  “I won’t make you disappear / You won’t cut me into two / What we got baby, it’s not magic /

Kierra Sheard-Kelly the 2x Grammy, Dove, and Stellar award-winning artist and author released her second book yesterday (5/9) titled “The Vibes You Feel.” “The Vibes You Feel” is an inspiring book for teens and young women that explores what it means to listen to God’s voice, better understand the “vibes” and intuition the Spirit uses

Usher received an honorary Doctor of Music degree at Berklee College of Music‘s 2023 commencement ceremony. It was held Saturday (May 13) at the Agganis Arena in Boston, Massachusetts.  Berklee Provost and Executive Vice President for Academic Affairs David Bogen presented Usher with the honorary doctorate. The R&B megastar was awarded with the degree for

Grammy-nominated R&B singer and musician TA Thomas is bringing something different to R&B with his newly released single, “June 15th,” the first track from his upcoming debut EP. The interesting and standout feature of this track is the fact that Thomas’ voice and background ad-libs contribute to the instrumentation of the track, acting as an

Bootsy Collins is back. The legendary funk legend has shared a new single “Funk Not Fight” featuring Fantaazma and Baby Triggy. The invigorating track is tried-and-true to Collins’ psychedelic template, yet designed as a worldwide stage to make logical arguments that positively push back on violence. Collins accompanies “Funk Not Fight” with a supporting visual.

“I really value being a songwriter – It’s one of those connections to music that’s indescribable. You could have the worst day in the world but the moment that pen touches the paper and your voice touches the mic, it’s like every word just disappears.”-Khalid This past Tuesday, BMI hosted its 2023 POP Awards Show

Rising R&B singer Josh Levi has returned with Disc Two (Scratched Up), an expanded version of his 2022 EP, via Raedio/Atlantic Records. Disc Two (Scratched Up) features four additional songs, including the previously shared “EGO” and a sped-up version of his popular track “All Over Again.” Among the new tracks is “See Low,” where Levi tries to

Another week has passed, and Beyoncé hasn’t released the visual for her Grammy Award-winning album Renaissance. However, thanks to a few avid fans attending the opening night of the singer’s world tour, we know that despite the album’s heavy dance influence, she’s not wholly down with R&B music yet.  As for musicians that have dropped

Singer and actor Ray Lavender has released his new single “Steppin’ With My Baby.” On the captivating midtempo groove, Lavender sings about dancing the night away with his lover. Regarding his new single, Lavender exclusively tells Rated R&B. “I’ve been a fan of the steppers community for a long time now. I was introduced to

From our vault: ThisIsRnB sat down for an exclusive interview with the legends ‘Soul For Real’. As one of the most influential and talented impactful groups of the ’90s, the legends ‘Soul For Real’s’  music has stood the test of time and is still a very relevant and vital component of the R&B genre. Hailing