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Welcome to Chart Brief, Rated R&B’s weekly column tracking the latest movements across R&B charts. Every week, we’ll break down and analyze the R&B artists impacting the Billboard and Mediabase charts. This edition covers the charts dated Aug. 1, 2026. Billboard Charts Adult R&B Airplay Tracks the week’s top Adult R&B hits via 24/7 airplay […] The post Chart Brief: Chris Brown’s ‘Fallin” Hits No. 1 on Adult R&B Airplay, […]

The Internet has a new album on the way. During an interview on The New York Times’ Popcast podcast, members Syd, Steve Lacy and Matt Martians confirmed they have been working on a follow-up to 2018’s Hive Mind. “We’ve been working on it, on and off, for four or five years,” Martians told hosts Jon […] The post The Internet Says New Album Is Coming in 2027 appeared first on […]

Steve Lacy’s third album Oh yeah? begins with blaring synths that pull you in like a first-watch movie trailer. The opening title track sounds as if he’s trekking through desolate dunes, where he cycles through “tragedies and wins” with memories of home in the rearview, pleading, “I don’t wanna lose again.” Arriving four years after […] The post Steve Lacy’s Love Quest Continues on ‘Oh Yeah?’ appeared first on Rated […]

We may not be able to control every outcome life throws at us, but we can choose how we react under given circumstances. Masego was overseas when his house burned down during the Los Angeles wildfires in January 2025. Being thousands of miles away from home, he had to quickly decide what he wanted his […] The post Masego Picks Himself Up on ‘Fix Your Face’ appeared first on Rated […]

Rated R&B is bringing you the most essential releases this week. From the traditional R&B that purists love to the boundary-pushing sounds of the alt-R&B scene, this new music roundup keeps its pulse on what’s happening in the genre. Dive into it below. Kenyon Dixon, Ego Ruins Everything Kenyon Dixon does some self-work on Ego […] The post 9 New R&B Releases You Need To Hear: Kenyon Dixon, Felix Ames, […]

Nivea revealed she has been diagnosed with leukemia. The R&B veteran discussed her private health battle during a recent appearance on Cadillac Chronicles, where she performed hits such as “Don’t Mess With My Man” and “Complicated.” When asked about something she’s thankful for, Nivea responded, “I was diagnosed with leukemia earlier this year, and I’m […] The post Nivea Opens Up About Leukemia Diagnosis appeared first on Rated R&B.

A new Victoria Monét album is officially on the way. The Grammy-winning singer and songwriter has revealed her sophomore LP, Frequency Of Love, is set to be released this fall. In a social media post, she confirmed her next project will arrive Oct. 2 via Lovett Music/RCA Records. “Frequency Of Love 10.2.26,” Monét wrote on […] The post Victoria Monét Announces New Album ‘Frequency of Love,’ Shares ‘Reach Out’ appeared […]

Welcome to Chart Brief, Rated R&B’s weekly column tracking the latest movements across R&B charts. Each week, we’ll break down and analyze the R&B artists making waves on the Billboard, radio, and streaming charts. This edition covers the charts dated July 25, 2026. Billboard Charts Adult R&B Airplay Tracks the week’s top Adult R&B hits […] The post Chart Brief: Michael Jackson’s ‘Thriller’ Hits New Milestone on Billboard R&B Albums, […]

Syd is no longer in the Broken Hearts Club. After processing a painful breakup on her 2022 sophomore album, the Internet‘s frontwoman is back feeling better than ever on her third solo LP, Beard, out now via Free Lunch/Warner Records. A sense of growth is ever-present on Beard, which finds the singer, who recently revealed […] The post Syd Embraces New Growth on ‘Beard’ appeared first on Rated R&B.

Leon Bridges is bringing joy to the world with new music. The progressive R&B singer will release a new album, Happiness Anytime, Sept. 25 via Columbia Records. The Fort Worth, Texas, native joined forces with J Lloyd-Watson and Lydia Kitto of British trio Jungle to produce the 12-track collection. Even though the album won’t be […] The post Leon Bridges Announces Fifth Album ‘Happiness Anytime,’ Shares Four New Songs appeared […]