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Elijah Blake isn’t willing to let his relationship deteriorate before his eyes. On his new self-penned single “Glass House,” Blake seeks clarity from his partner amid a rough patch. Part of him wants to find a solution to keep their union afloat, while deep down, he wonders if there’s a future between them. “Maybe I could […] The post Elijah Blake Releases Heart-Wrenching Song ‘Glass House’ appeared first on Rated R&B.

RSVP, the supergroup consisting of Ray J, Sammie, Bobby V and Pleasure P, has returned with their new single “Lay You Down.” On the seductive jam, produced by 88Fingaz and Deezle, the R&B gents vividly spell out their intentions in the bedroom with their respective partners. “Girl, I wanna lay you down / We ain’t […] The post RSVP Releases New Song ‘Lay You Down’ appeared first on Rated R&B.

Summer Walker closes her album trilogy with a victorious finish on the Billboard charts.  Finally Over It, the concluding installment of her trio of LPs, debuts at No. 1 on Billboard’s Top R&B Albums chart. According to the publication, it sold 77,000 equivalent units in the first week, marking the highest opening number for an R&B […] The post Summer Walker’s ‘Finally Over It’ Debuts at No. 1 on Billboard R&B […]

Kehlani has unveiled the official music video for her latest single “Out The Window.” The Gabe Phoenix and Travis Colbert-directed clip revisits the flair of music videos from the late ’90s and early 2000s. It’s packed with nuggets that make you appreciate visuals from the golden era of R&B even more. From mini-world sets and […] The post Kehlani Releases Nostalgic Video for ‘Out the Window’ appeared first on Rated […]

Ne-Yo knows the champagne life all too well. His new single, “Simple Things,” eschews flashiness in favor of everyday pleasures.  On the country-tinged track, produced by Dave Cohen and Young Lan, Ne-Yo sings, “It’s the long talks and the quiet drives / And the slow alks,  that’s when you realize / It’s always the simple […] The post Ne-Yo Releases Country-Inspired Song ‘Simple Things’ appeared first on Rated R&B.

Rising Afro-R&B artist Odeal has released his new EP, The Fall That Saved Us, via OVMBR/LVRN Records.   The nine-track set, which follows July’s The Summer That Saved Me, includes collaborations with Afrobeats star Wizkid (“Nights In The Sun”) and multi-instrumentalist Elijah Fox (“Reason”).  Whereas The Summer That Saved Me captured the rush of freedom and self-discovery, The Fall That Saved Us is […] The post Odeal Releases New EP ‘The Fall That Saved Us’ appeared first on […]

Live Nation Urban and Student Freedom Initiative (SFI) have announced the lineup for the inaugural HBCU AWAREFEST.   The HBCU fundraising event, focused on the student loan debt crisis, is set for March 26, 2026, at State Farm Arena.  Jill Scott, John Legend and Earth, Wind & Fire are at the top of the bill. The […] The post Jill Scott, John Legend, Earth, Wind & Fire and More to Perform […]

Kiana Ledé isn’t done letting go of what no longer serves her just yet. The Phoenix native has released Cut Ties (Deluxe Version), an extended version of her 2024 album, via BMG.  The reissue features four bonus tracks, including three remixes with Chlöe (“Weakness”), Queen Naija (“U Can’t Remember”) and BJ The Chicago Kid (“Outta […] The post Kiana Ledé Releases ‘Cuts Ties (Deluxe Version)’ appeared first on Rated R&B.

Rising soul sensation Sekou has released his new mixtape, In A World We Don’t Belong (Pt. 1), via EMI/Republic Records. Anchored by the singles “Catching Bodies” and “Never Gunna Give You Up,” the five-track set captures Sekou’s pursuit of love. On the former, the 21-year-old places commitment over casual flings, while the Barry White-inspired “Never […] The post Sekou Releases New Mixtape ‘In a World We Don’t Belong (Pt. 1)’ […]

R&B General Tank has returned with his new song “Control” via R&B Money/BMG. It was produced by Bizness Boi, Abi, Crater, Oh Gosh Leotus and Dylan Hyde.  On the silken ballad, which interpolates Janet Jackson‘s 1986 classic of the same name, Tank takes command in the bedroom to deliver a pleasurable experience to his lover. […] The post Tank Commands ‘Control’ in New Song appeared first on Rated R&B.