British singers Jaz Karis and Mahalia have teamed up for a new song, “Nice Girls,” out now via MNRK Records. The mellow, piano-laden tune the two vocalists lament about a love lost. “Nice girls, they lose / I can’t get caught up / Falling for you / When you tore my heart up / I’m […] The post Jaz Karis Shares New Song ‘Nice Girls’ Featuring Mahalia appeared first on Rated R&B ..read more

Music legends Ashanti and Nelly have announced that they are engaged and are expecting their first child together. Ashanti confirmed the news with Essence. “This new year of my life is such a blessing full of love, hope, and anticipation,” Ashanti told the publication. “Motherhood is something that I have looked forward to, and sharing […] The post Ashanti and Nelly Are Engaged, Expecting First Child Together appeared first on Rated R&B ..read more

SZA will be honored at the 53rd Annual Songwriters Hall of Fame Induction and Awards Dinner, which takes place Thursday, June 13, at the Marriott Marquis Hotel in New York City. SZA will be presented with the Hal David Starlight Award, which recognizes “gifted young songwriters who are making a significant impact in the music […] The post SZA to Receive Hal David Starlight Award at 2024 Songwriters Hall of Fame Gala appeared first on Rated R&B ..read more

Bryson Tiller’s self-titled album has debuted on multiple Billboard charts this week. Released April 5 on RCA Records, Bryson Tiller opens at No. 2 on the Top R&B Albums chart. According to HitsDailyDouble, the album sold 39,044 equivalent units. It marks Tiller’s fourth non-holiday album to debut inside the top 5. Here’s a look at […] The post Bryson Tiller’s Self-Titled Album Lands Top 5 Debut on Billboard appeared first on Rated R&B ..read more

Alicia Keys has unveiled the video for “Kaleidoscope,” the joyous tune from her Hell’s Kitchen musical, featuring singer and actress Maleah Joi Moon. The Kajal-directed video was filmed entirely at Manhattan Plaza in New York City. “This video is so special to me, it captures the spirit of Hell’s Kitchen, the place I grew up, and […] The post Alicia Keys and Maleah Joi Moon Share ‘Kaleidoscope’ Video appeared first on Rated R&B ..read more

Andra Day’s new album is coming this spring. The Grammy-winning singer has announced her third LP, Cassandra (cherith), will release May 10 via Warner Records.  The album contains 16 tracks, including the previously shared “Where Do We Go,” “Probably,” and the latest single, “Chasing.”  The latter track tells a heartwarming story about finding unexpected love. Day’s […] The post Andra Day Announces ‘Cassandra (cherith)’ Album Release Date, Shares New Song ‘Chasing’ appeared first on Rated R&B ..read more

Genre-defying artist Jean Deaux has unveiled her new EP, nowhere, fast, via Guin Records. The eight-track, introspective project includes the previously shared “Dreamin” and “Roll With Me.”  Speaking on nowhere, fast, Deaux reveals, “It’s about coming to the end of your 20-somethings and feeling everything has been such a blur, from childhood to young adulthood, to […] The post Jean Deaux Shares New EP ‘Nowhere, Fast’ appeared first on Rated R&B ..read more

Sekou has unveiled his new single “Let Go of Me Slowly,” produced by Yakob. The piano ballad is gut-wrenching at its core, as Sekou comes to terms with the end of a relationship.  “Can you promise / Say you remember my name / Say you remember the way it felt to hold me / Even […] The post Sekou Releases New Song ‘Let Go of Me Slowly’ appeared first on Rated R&B ..read more

Genre-bending artist DRAM is back with his new album, DRAM&B, released independently on his label Waver Records. The 10-track set was preceded by the singles “When She Call” featuring Ellis Quinn and “Marry Me.”  DRAM&B is doused with endearing songs that are warm and radiant like a golden summer day. “This album was made with the intention […] The post DRAM Releases New Album ‘DRAM&B’: Stream appeared first on Rated R&B ..read more

After sharing “One Last Dance” in March, soul vocalist Baby Rose and Canadian band BADBADNOTGOOD have released their new EP, Slow Burn. The 23-minute set takes listeners on a genre-defying trip through the underbelly of Americana, psychedelic rock, blues, country and beyond.  Slow Burn includes a feature from Mereba, who appears on the centerpiece track “Caroline.” […] The post Baby Rose and BADBADNOTGOOD Share New Project ‘Slow Burn’ appeared first on Rated R&B ..read more