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R&B’s rising stars Leon Thomas and Durand Bernarr received a significant streaming boost following their wins at the 2026 Grammy Awards, according to Spotify. Thomas’ “Mutt (Live From NPR’s Tiny Desk)” saw a staggering 1,630% increase on the platform. The song was nominated for Best R&B Performance, which was awarded to Kehlani’s “Folded.” Still, that […] The post Leon Thomas, Durand Bernarr Spotify Streams Surge 1,600% and 1,100% After Grammy […]

Bruno Mars scores another No. 1, while Tank collects a top 10. The post Chart Brief: Brent Faiyaz Leads Billboard Adult R&B Airplay, Tank’s ‘Control’ Hits Top 10 appeared first on Rated R&B.

It will arrive just ahead of Valentine's Day. The post Brent Faiyaz Reveals ‘Icon’ Album Release Date and Tracklist appeared first on Rated R&B.

The British soul singer on his resilient sophomore album, "It Could Be Worse" The post Samm Henshaw Is Keeping Hope Alive appeared first on Rated R&B.

Ari Lennox is set to hit the road this spring. The Grammy-nominated singer has revealed the dates for her Vacancy Tour. The 31-city North American tour kicks off April 12 at WAMU Theater in Seattle. From there, Lennox will visit San Francisco, Los Angeles, Houston, Atlanta, Philadelphia and more before concluding June 6 in Charlotte. Citi […] The post Ari Lennox Announces ‘Vacancy Tour’ Dates appeared first on Rated R&B.

Kehlani‘s hit single “Folded” swept its two nominations at the 68th Grammy Awards on Sunday (Feb. 1).  The nostalgic track won Best R&B Performance and Best R&B Song. It’s Kehlani’s first pair of Grammys out of seven career nominations.  Best R&B Performance is awarded for new vocal or instrumental R&B recordings. “Folded” prevailed over Justin […] The post Kehlani Sweeps the 2026 Grammy Awards With ‘Folded’ appeared first on Rated […]

A new Mýa album is on the way. The Grammy-winning singer has announced Retrospect, her first full-length project in eight years. The album is set to arrive this spring via her independent label Planet 9, in partnership with Virgin Music.  Regarding her 10th album, Mýa said, “Music wasn’t just a part of my life; it was […] The post Mýa Announces 10th Album ‘Retrospect’ appeared first on Rated R&B.

Leon Thomas scored two wins at the 68th Grammy Awards on Sunday (Feb. 1).  At the Premiere Ceremony, held ahead of the main telecast, Thomas won Best Traditional R&B Performance for “Vibes Don’t Lie.” The category also included Durand Bernarr‘s “Here We Are,” Lalah Hathaway‘s “Uptown,” Ledisi‘s “Love You Too” and SZA’s “Crybaby.” Thomas, the […] The post Leon Thomas Makes History: ‘Mutt’ Wins Best R&B Album at Grammys 2026 […]

Discover the most essential R&B releases this week (Jan. 23). The post 13 New R&B Releases: Cleo Sol, Ari Lennox, Phabo, Devin Morrison and More appeared first on Rated R&B.

It's her first single in four years. The post Joyce Wrice Demands Pleasure on ‘Break Me In’ appeared first on Rated R&B.