R&B

Atlanta-based singer-songwriter Résa makes a bold entrance onto the music scene with her debut single “Blame,” which unapologetically takes a stand on dating men with character flaws. The inspiration behind the track comes from Résa’s personal experience with her former partner, and the song serves as a call-to-action for women dealing with men who have

R&B lovers have been graced with so much new music in the past few weeks and even more was dropped this past weekend, with more music on the way. Here are some new R&B releases you may have missed. Ruben Studdard inks a new record deal with SRG/ILS Group, working on a new album. Former

Tyrese has a growing hit on his hands. “Don’t Think You Ever Loved Me,” his current single, posts at No. 8 on Billboard’s Adult R&B Airplay chart this week. It concurrently enters No. 9 at R&B radio. This accomplishment on the Adult R&B list gives Tyrese his first top 10 hit since “Waiting on You”

Table of Contents Van Morrison is a Northern Irish singer, songwriter, and musician who has been active in the music industry since the early 1960s. He is regarded as one of the greatest songwriters of his generation, and his music has been hugely influential across genres including rock, soul, and folk. Morrison’s music often incorporates

Emerging R&B gent Cedric Brazle steps up to the mic on …What I Know Now, an extension of his 2020 EP, If I Knew Then… The six-track effort begins with a male emcee at a seemingly popular establishment beckoning a talkative crowd to take their seats because the star, Brazle, is taking the stage soon;

Table of Contents Bob Marley is widely considered one of the most iconic figures in music history, known for his powerful voice, socially-conscious lyrics, and commitment to peace and social justice. Born in Jamaica in 1945, Marley rose to prominence in the 1970s as the frontman of the reggae band The Wailers, with hits including

Summer Walker has announced her new EP CLEAR 2: Soft Life will arrive May 19 via LVRN/Interscope Records. Walker shared the news toward the end of her set at Dreamville Festival in Raleigh, North Carolina, on Sunday night.  CLEAR 2 is the sequel to Walker’s 2019 EP, CLEAR. The featureless, four-track project consisted of all acoustic

Table of Contents Steve Perry is an American singer, songwriter, and musician best known as the lead vocalist of the rock band Journey. He joined the band in 1977 and helped to take them to new heights of success with hits like “Don’t Stop Believin’,” “Open Arms,” and “Separate Ways (Worlds Apart).” Perry’s soaring tenor

Reggie Becton released his new song “Life” earlier this month, and now, he’s back with its official music video. Directed by Chris Felix, the visual finds Becton and a woman showing off choreographed moves on a winding deck. Becton tells Rated R&B his video for “Life” is his “debut into the world of dance.” He

Table of Contents Barry White was an American singer, songwriter, composer, and record producer who rose to fame in the 1970s for his distinctive deep bass voice and sensual style of soul and R&B music. Born on September 12, 1944, in Galveston, Texas, White started his music career as a session musician and producer for

“Grammy-award winning vocalist, Podcaster, and Entrepreneur Brennen opens up about his life’s mission to help others get to the best version of themselves through Music, Inspiration, and life journey conversations on the YouTube series “Brennen’s Room Show”  For Brennen, life took on a new meaning when he almost lost it in a senseless drinking and

Rising singer Q has announced his debut album, Soul, PRESENT, arrives May 5 via Columbia Records. The album will contain 10 tracks, three of which were released ahead of the announcement. “Stereo Driver,” which Q self-produced, was issued as the lead single in September 2022. Q followed with “Today,” an enjoyable song that he performed

Table of Contents Jennifer Lopez, also known as JLo, has been a force in the entertainment industry for decades. With hit songs, chart-topping albums, and successful acting and dancing careers, Lopez has established herself as one of the most iconic and influential artists of our time. From her early beginnings in the 1990s to her

Since his triumphant return to music in 2019, T-Pain has shredded the auto-tune stigma and doing whatever he wants as a creator, businessman, and musician.  As announced in February, the Grammy-winner singer/songwriter/producer released his new album, On Top of The Covers, on Nappy Boy Entertainment/EMPIRE, a concept album in which he sings his version of

Two years ago, fans and critics were fixated on the solo push of Chloe Bailey, now simply known as Chlöe. “Have Mercy,” the first planned lead single from her then-untitled debut album, was synchronized with a solo appearance at the 2021 MTV Video Music Awards. It was where she first performed the chart-topping single, which

[embedded content] Stream/download: https://li.sten.to/kqf9mj5p Morgan James, a renowned vocalist, Broadway performer, and Juilliard School alumna, has just released the first track from her upcoming album, Nobody’s Fool. The song is a cover of the iconic artist Jeff Buckley’s “Everybody Here Wants You,” and James has been praised as a “phenomenal talent” by The New York

ThisIsRnB had the distinguished pleasure of sitting down with GRAMMY award-winning Bassist/producer Ben Williams and Broadway’s Nala and our dear friend Syndee Winters for a vibrant entertaining exclusive conversation. The charismatic duo touch on a variety of topics ranging from navigating the entertainment industry as independent artists, joining forces to create and perform as the new

Durand Bernarr reenacts Bobby Proud, the local entertainer of The Proud Family, in his debut appearance on NPR’s Tiny Desk series.  Supported by an all-male band, with backing vocalists styled as Proud Family characters, Bernarr delivers a phenomenal 22-minute set that delves into his discography from the beginning to now. Bernarr does a fantastic job

Table of Contents Rihanna is a Barbadian singer, songwriter, and actress who has established herself as one of the most influential and successful artists in contemporary pop music. Since her debut in 2005, she has released numerous chart-topping albums and singles, showcasing her versatility as a performer and her ability to push boundaries and experiment

In advance of the release of her highly anticipated 14th studio album, “Music For Your Soul,”  Global superstar, Jazz singer/songwriter Maysa sits down with ThisIsRnB host Qyiana for an exclusive interview, and a one-of-a-kind experience.  With alluring mezzo-soprano honey-toned vocals, Maysa is a phenomenal artist whose songs permeate as they evoke and stir the mind,