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In celebration of Women’s History Month, the ESSENCE Festival of Culture presented by Coca-Cola has unveiled the first wave of performers for its 2026 Evening Concert Series, leading with an all-star lineup of powerhouse women. Welcoming icons and chart-toppers including Patti LaBelle, Brandy, Monica, Kehlani, Cardi B, Latto, and more, the festival will light up the Caesars Superdome from July 3–5 in New Orleans. Returning to the Essence Festival stage […]

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 March 14, 2026. Billboard Charts Adult R&B Airplay Tracks the week’s top Adult R&B hits […] The post Chart Brief: Bruno Mars Rules Billboard 200, Jill Scott Tops Adult R&B […]

After topping R&B radio last week, Jill Scott’s single “Pressha” rises to No. 1 on the Billboard Adult R&B Airplay chart dated March 14. According to Billboard, “Pressha” moved from No. 2 to No. 1 in its eighth week on the chart, bumping Kehlani’s “Folded” from its two-week reign. “Pressha” is Scott’s first chart-topper on […] The post Jill Scott’s ‘Pressha’ Hits No. 1 on Billboard Adult R&B Airplay appeared […]

Essence has announced its 2026 Essence Festival of Culture will return to New Orleans from July 3 through July 5 at the Caesars Superdome. In celebration of Women’s History Month, the company has also revealed the first wave of performers. R&B queens Brandy and Monica, who wrapped up their The Boy Is Mine Tour last […] The post Essence Festival 2026 Lineup Announced: Brandy, Monica, Kehlani and More appeared first […]

Jill Scott is hitting the road this summer. The soul singer has revealed the dates for her To Whom This May Concern World Tour. Scott will play 36 dates across the U.S., Europe, the U.K. and South Africa. The tour kicks off June 4 with a two-night stay at Ryman Auditorium in Nashville. From there, […] The post Jill Scott Announces ‘To Whom This May Concern World Tour’ Dates appeared […]

Ama has joined forces with her label head, Brent Faiyaz, for her new single “Need It Bad,” out via ISO Supremacy / Pulse Records.  The Mannyvelli and Spizledoe production captures the carnal desire to be within touch of a romantic partner. Faiyaz steers the first half of the song with longing lyrics such as, “Can […] The post Ama Taps Brent Faiyaz for ‘Need It Bad’ appeared first on Rated […]

Isaiah Falls is looking to bring bedroom dreams to reality on his new song “Taboo.”  The caramel-smooth production sets an intimate mood for Falls to cater to his partner’s carnal desires without hesitation. “What’s your fantasy? / I’ll take you there / No time to spare,” he sings. Falls co-wrote and co-produced “Taboo” alongside his […] The post Isaiah Falls Releases New Slow Jam ‘Taboo’ appeared first on Rated R&B.

Ty Dolla $ign has returned with his new project Girl Music Vol. 1 via Atlantic Records.  Preceded by the Leon Thomas-assisted “Miss U 2,” the six-track set hears Dolla $ign returning to his R&B-centric roots. The raspy-voiced artist said the project’s concept was born from a dinner conversation in New York City.  “The DJ at the […] The post Ty Dolla $ign Releases New EP ‘Girl Music Vol. 1’ appeared first […]

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 March 7, 2026. Billboard Charts Adult R&B Airplay Tracks the week’s top Adult R&B hits […] The post Chart Brief: Jill Scott Leads R&B Radio, Elmiene Debuts on Adult R&B […]

In Quentin Tarantino’s iconic 2003 film Kill Bill: Vol. 1, Gogo Yubari (Chiaki Kuriyama) is introduced as a timid schoolgirl. However, it’s quickly revealed that it’s all an act and she’s actually a cold-blooded assassin. Although she only appears for less than 10 minutes in the nearly two-hour film, the character garnered a massive cult […] The post GoGo Morrow on New EP ‘SET’ appeared first on Rated R&B.