R&B

Complacency is not an option for Phabo’s music. In fact, with his latest album, Don’t Get Too Cozy, which is out now, Phabo gets pleasure from pervading momentary suspense throughout to keep the listener on their toes. “It’s purposely peaks and valleys placed throughout the project so that you don’t get too comfortable in any

Kiana Ledé has unveiled the dates for her headlining Grudges Tour.  The upcoming trek kicks off Sept. 5 at Cervantes Masterpiece Ballroom in Denver, Colorado. From there, Ledé will play across the U.S. and Canada, hitting cities such as Vancouver, Los Angeles, Houston, Toronto, Baltimore and Nashville.  The tour will conclude Oct. 12 at Park West

R&B superstar Usher has scored his seventh No. 1 on Billboard’s Adult R&B Airplay chart, as “GLU” overtakes the top slot during the week of June 24. It’s Usher’s third consecutive chart leader following “Don’t Waste My Time” featuring Ella Mai and “Bad Habits” in 2020. “GLU,” co-produced by Lil Jon, Sean Garrett and The

Fledgling soul singer Devon Gilfillian has shared “All I Really Wanna Do (Sunset Mix),” the second alternate version of his bubbling hit “All I Really Wanna Do.” Camper (Coco Jones, Brandy) produced the updated edit that drifts over an undulating arrangement, wistful keys and fluctuating bass. Gilfillian’s expression of pure joy when spending time with

Usher has secured another No. 1 on R&B radio, as “GLU” becomes the most played song on the format this week. This marks his first time topping this list since it was renamed from urban adult contemporary radio (urban AC) and his first time at the top since “Bad Habits” in 2020. “GLU” arrived earlier

Oscar and Grammy-nominated singer/songwriter DIXSON is bringing renewed attention to his 004DAISY EP with a video for “Only-1.” In collaboration with Khairi Christopher, DIXSON co-directed this monochrome video featuring interpretive dancing by four talented dancers. Juel D. Lane provided directorial assistance, as well as choreographing the visual. Although DIXSON doesn’t appear in the video, the

Singer Normani has teased the release of her new single “Candy Paint,” partnering with Bose, a premium audio solutions company, to promote it. Normani discussed her creative process in a one-minute ad, emphasizing her pursuit of perfection in all aspects of her work, including music and choreography for the accompanying visuals. Throughout the ad, she

Singer Kevin Ross has become a fixture on radio making history as an independent musician. On his latest EP ‘Midnight Microdoses, Vol. 1,’ the musician has unlocked the secrets to a long career, ensuring R&B isn’t dead, and setting history in the R&B space.  His single “Look My Way” entered the top 10 on Billboard’s

Maeta has unveiled the music video for “Questions,” the Kaytranada-produced track from her latest project When I Hear Your Name. The Child-directed visual finds Maeta enjoying a comfortable life with her partner at an RV park. She can be seen spinning around with her walkman near their travel trailer and also giving her man a

Emerging R&B artist Chloe Belle releases a sensual single today titled “Taste.” The Berklee California singer/songwriter has been releasing music since 2021 and has amassed over 2M likes and 16k followers on Tik Tok and 22k followers on Instagram. Recently partnering with MajorStage marketing and distribution, Belle is poised to make her mark on the

Shay Lia has another tune for her fans to enjoy. The Djiboutian-French singer dropped her second song of the year, “SOLO.” In the reggae-inspired track, Lia asserts her independence after being mistreated by an uncaring partner who did not appreciate her value. She has no intention of reconciling and is focused on moving forward without

Kiana Ledé Tells Apple Music About Sophomore Album ‘Grudges’, Embracing Growth, And Healing. Kiana Ledé joins Nadeska Alexis on R&B Now Radio for an intimate conversation about her highly anticipated sophomore studio album, “Grudges.”  In the interview, Kiana opens up about her transformative journey during the pandemic, focusing on her mental health and personal development.

Grammy winner Ella Mai has added five new RIAA certifications to her stacked collection. “Not Another Love Song,” the lead single from her sophomore album, Heart On My Sleeve, has sold more than one million equivalent units and is now certified platinum. It first went gold in June 2021. Mai’s song “DFMU” has hit the

For its 12th year, the Governors Ball Music Festival returned in a big way on June 9th- 11th, 2023. Taking over Flushing Meadows Corona Park in Queens, the Founders Entertainment-backed festival had plenty to offer all music lovers with a variety of Pop, Rap, R&B, Alternative, and Dance acts to choose from. While the looming

Ambré is back with her latest project, who’s loving you? on Roc Nation Records. The EP arrives just a day before the one-year anniversary of her 3000° EP. Who’s loving you? is a compact album that consists of five tracks. Rising singer Mack Keane appears on “Elevate,” a narcotic jam where the two sing about

Asiahn bubbles back to the New Music Friday surface with “Do Bad,” her first song release in nearly two years. It was produced by Supah Mario, who has worked with artists such as Tink and Josh Levi. “Do Bad” is an anthem of self-reliance, reminding those who have had people come and go in their

Strength of a Woman is a comeback album from Mary J. Blige, who had proven herself indestructible after taking a few devastating blows to her unbreakable armor, from financial struggles and the ill-advised Burger King commercial to an insufferable marriage. “I was already in a place where I was growing strong, but I was not

The revival of the popular 1975 Broadway production, The Wiz, has attracted new stars to join the cast. R&B veteran Deborah Cox has been announced to play the role of Glinda, the Good Witch of the South. The original production of The Wiz featured Dee Dee Bridgewater, while Lena Horne played the same role in

The Recording Academy is expanding the general field for the 66th Grammy Awards and beyond. Producer Of The Year, Non-Classical, and Songwriter Of The Year, Non-Classical, have been added to the general field, which includes Album Of The Year, Song Of The Year, Record Of The Year, and Best New Artist. This marks the first