R&B

In Mack Wilds’ video for “Simple Things,” a romantic dinner between him and his lady was almost ruined. Directed by Greg Cally and inspired by an episode of Netflix’s Black Mirror, the sees Wilds wrapping up the check at the table of a quaint restaurant. The waitress is less interested in getting a tip and

“Now keep in my mind I’m an artist, and I’m sensitive about my shit,” Erykah Badu once said on the outro of “Next Lifetime (Interlude)” from her lone Live album. Although Ella Mai had just turned three when Badu first made this utterance, it is indicative of her thought process for Heart On My Sleeve, her new album

Inglewood, California, native SiR is back with his new single “Satisfaction.” The mellow ballad, produced by Rascal, is punctuated by delicate acoustic guitar plucks courtesy of Steve Octave. SiR soulfully croons about a complicated relationship that certainly isn’t easy, like Sunday morning.  “As much as I hope one day things could still work / We

Brooklyn recording artist Kota the Friend rises high above hate, as evidenced by rousing new single, Up, which is an ode for everyone who is on their way up. The newest drop from forthcoming album Memo, Up speaks directly to Kota’s priorities as a father, friend, family man and entrepreneur. Vivid lyricism reinforces the importance

On her new single, “I’ll Cut Them Off For You,” rising newcomer and entrepreneur Luck holds an everything must go sale on her boy toys to focus on just one man. According to Luck, the man of her dreams is honored to be the option she is most interested in pursuing long-term. She further inflates

After amassing a large following for herself with a series of beautiful covers, emerging recording artist Alexis Marie has shared new visual for her lead single “Mind Control,” streaming now. The Memphis-raised singer-songwriter-composer, who takes her creativity to new heights by gaining inspiration from numerous genres in order to stay well-rounded, is capitalizing on her

Singer-songwriter Kenyon Dixon has quite an impressive musical resumé. For starters, he has a Grammy nomination for “Bring It on Home to Me,” a Sam Cooke tribute, he recorded with PJ Morton, BJ the Chicago Kid and Charlie Bereal. He has written for artists like Mary J. Blige, Justin Timberlake and Tyrese. He has toured

Atlantic Records R&B platinum-selling sultry songstress Sabrina Claudio releases her much anticipated new album titled “Based On A Feeling.” The critically acclaimed singer taps into her inner spirit to venture deep into her soul extending far beyond her boundaries on the album. She embodies her sensuality and reaches out with her voice, delving deep within

[embedded content] The Florida native, Cedric Brazle is a rising, independent R&B artist released his latest single, “Product of Love” on April 27th working in partnership with Emperium Entertainment. The official music video was released on YouTube on May 4th. Brazle is a hybrid, multi-talented entertainer and songwriter. He feels his music is an expression

As the world slowly emerges from the isolation of the pandemic, we are ecstatic to be back outside at events like the Dymally International Jazz & Arts Festival held on Saturday, April 30, 2022, at California State University, Dominguez Hills (CSUDH). In partnership with Rainbow Promotions, the festival featured an iconic lineup including Poncho Sanchez,

MRC and NBC today announced that 14-year-old activist Mari Copeny, also known as Little Miss Flint, will be honored as the third annual Billboard Music Awards Changemaker at the “2022 Billboard Music Awards” (BBMAs) hosted by icon and superstar Sean “DIDDY” Combs.   The show honors the year’s top-performing artists on the Billboard Charts in 62 categories across

Sacramento’s largest festival dedicated to R&B and soul music successfully kicked off the third Sol Blume at Discovery Park this past weekend while welcoming 40,000 total attendees from across the globe. The Sol Blume festival once again emphasized positivity, diversity, and inclusivity bringing together local residents and travelers alike to gather together and enjoy incredible

Summer Walker and Live Nation Urban announce the first-ever ‘A Hot Summer Night In LA’ concert at the Crypto.com Arena in Los Angeles, CA on June 24, 2022. The concert will take place during the BET Awards weekend. Regarding the concert, Live Nation Urban, commented, “Summer Walker is one of the most exciting artists in

It was an amazing night of celebration at the Grammy Awards this year for one of the most deserved men in music, Dernst “D’Mile” Emile II, winning huge with several Grammys. D’Mile won big in major categories for his production and songwriting on Silk Sonic’s “Leave the Door Open.” The timeless classic won Record of

[embedded content] On April 29, R&B artist Tink released her new single “Cater” featuring 2Chainz. “Cater” is the first single to be released from her upcoming project which will see Tink dive even deeper into her cultivated R&B finesse. Tink’s sultry lyrics and smooth harmonies perfectly complement the sensual video that accompanies the single, paving

Anime is a complex and exciting world of stories, not just a form of animation. A futuremetropolis where people struggle with titans, a youthful wizard’s exploits, anime might imply action, fantasy, supernatural, humor, or romance, but it’s considerably more nuanced than cartoon shows. Anime viewers are aware that music plays a significant part in increasing

[embedded content] The up and coming singer/songwriter, Rio released his latest single “Make It Real” on Spotify on April 8, 2022 which has amassed over 6,000 streams since release. “Make It Real” is Rio’s fifth single to be released. His earlier releases include: “I’m Gone (Shake That Remix)” (2022) “I’m Gone” (2021) “Go On” (2020)

“Everything always starts from a voice note for me,” Alex Vaughn tells Rated R&B about her songwriting approach that only calls for a piano and a cell phone with a voice recorder. It’s a cathartic experience for Vaughn that doesn’t always have much intent behind it except to allow her to pour her emotions and

About a year ago, Ogi, a rising vocalist of Nigerian descent, was at a crossroads, or what she describes to Rated R&B as an “existential crisis.” For as long as she can remember, she had a goal to enroll in law school after attaining her undergraduate degree. But, Ogi didn’t pursue that trajectory after graduating

Things are about to heat up on the West Coast. Summer Walker has partnered with Live Nation Urban to curate a unique live experience dubbed A Hot Summer Night in LA. The one-night event will take place on June 24 at the Crypto.com Arena in Los Angeles, California. Named Billboard Women in Music’s 2022 Chartbreaker recipient,