R&B

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,

Jessica Nwokike, formerly of R&B duo VanJess, is now known as AMAKA. The new solo act has released her debut single “Cruisin.” The party-ready groove was produced by KAYTRANADA, who AMAKA has worked with before as part of VanJess (“Dysfunctional,” “Taste“).  AMAKA shared the inspiration behind “Cruisin” to Rated R&B. “‘Cruisin’ was the first song that

Table of Contents Ray Price was one of the most significant voices in the country music genre, known for his smooth, silky crooning style and his innovative blend of honky-tonk, western swing, and pop sounds. With a career that spanned more than six decades, Price charted over 100 hits, won two Grammy Awards, and left

Ahead of her debut solo album” Pieces” singer/songwriter and actress  “Chlöe  Bailey ” sat down with Latto’s 777 Radio on Apple  Music 1  to talk about sisterhood, influences, and being health-conscious with a busy schedule. Chlöe sets the record straight on what’s been happening in her life lately including being compared to Halle, relationships, VMA’s

R&B veteran LaTocha has released the new song “Afraid.” Parts of this track venture outside gospel into a bumping, radio-ready sound. Still, LaTocha’s message is heartfelt as she reflects on being let down by those close and, most importantly, herself. LaTocha firmly leans on the man above for self-healing while she works to recapture a

Table of Contents The Sisters of Mercy is a British rock band that rose to fame in the 1980s and continues to be influential in the alternative music scene today. Known for their distinctive sound that blends gothic, post-punk, and rock elements, The Sisters of Mercy have produced a catalog of timeless classics that have

Essence Fest 2023 – presented once again by Coca-Cola – announced this year’s official lineup for their 29th annual four-day festival held in New Orleans, Louisiana, on Wednesday, March 29. Via an official press release scheduled headlining performances which include R&B stars Monica, Coco Jones, and Ms. Lauryn Hill, who will perform a very special

Emerging singer LAVI$H proves he’s no quitter in love on his new song “We Make Sense.” Driven by a moment of introspection, LAVI$H pairs his open-journal verses with a hypnotizing production for a bittersweet tune about drifting aimlessly through life without a certain someone. While his one-time lover has blithely moved on, he plans to

Table of Contents The Box Tops were an American rock band that emerged during the 1960s. The band’s sound was a unique blend of soul, pop, and rock influences that made them stand out from other bands of the era. The group was known for their signature hit “The Letter,” which topped the charts in

R&B songstress Shae Nycole recently released her new single and video, “No Strings” and the song is about exactly what the title says- lovemaking without the “strings” or “commitments” that come along with a relationship. The song has a classic R&B feel but also has a contemporary feel to it with an upbeat tempo and

TV One’s Uncensored is returning in April with new episodes. Grammy-nominated singer Tevin Campbell kicks off the upcoming season of the autobiographical series on Sunday, April 2, at 10 p.m. ET. In the hour-long season premiere, Campbell, who had enormous success with his first two albums (T.E.V.I.N., I’m Ready), one of which had the cult

Table of Contents Mary Wells was one of the most important artists of the Motown era, with a string of hits that helped establish the legendary label as a force in the music industry. Her powerful voice and soulful delivery made her one of the most beloved singers of her time, and her songs continue

Today (March 7), multi-award-winning superstar, actress, and talk-show host, Mary J. Blige revealed the first copy of her debut children’s book “Mary Can!” The multi-talented Blige is having a banner year with all she has going on; being a talented actress, host of her own talk show ‘The Wine Down,”  and kicking off her 2nd

Usher’s freshly-released single “GLU” is already sticking to multiple Billboard charts. The steamy bedroom banger debuts at No. 2 this week on the Billboard R&B Digital Song Sales chart. The late Bobby Caldwell’s signature hit “What You Won’t Do For Love” reigns at No. 1.  Elsewhere, “GLU” opens at No. 20 on Hot R&B Songs,

Table of Contents Henry Mancini was an American composer, arranger, and conductor, known for his iconic film scores and theme songs. Born on April 16, 1924, in Cleveland, Ohio, Mancini began playing the piano at an early age and went on to study music at the Juilliard School in New York City. He began his

Announced today (March 28) The Gordon Parks Foundation will host its annual Awards Dinner and Auction celebrating Gordon Parks’s legacy and those continuing his commitment to advancing social justice on Tuesday, May 23rd at Cipriani 42nd St. According to the press release, this year’s gala will honor scholar and activist Angela Y. Davis, artist Amy

Tamar Braxton’s new single “Changed” has secured a spot on Billboard’s R&B Digital Song Sales chart in its opening week.  The song, which interpolates SWV’s hit “Rain,” debuts at No. 15 on the R&B Digital Song Sales list. According to Billboard, the chart reflects “the week’s most popular downloaded songs, ranked by sales data as