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Kem is back on top of Billboard. The R&B crooner’s latest single “Rock With Me” rises from No. 4 to No. 1 on the Adult R&B Airplay chart dated Nov. 1.  “Grateful beyond words!” the singer wrote in a celebratory Instagram post.  It marks Kem’s ninth chart-topper, breaking his tie with Maxwell. Kem now has […] The post Kem’s ‘Rock With Me’ Goes No. 1 on Billboard’s Adult R&B Airplay […]

Miguel has returned with CAOS, his first album in eight years, via ByStorm Entertainment/RCA Records. Released on his 40th birthday (Oct. 23), the project (previously titled Viscera) is a raw, unrefined collection of songs that probes deep into the process of personal transformation. It doesn’t attempt to be clean-cut or placid. Instead, the album is an intentional mess […] The post Miguel’s ‘CAOS’ Is an Intentional Mess: Album Review appeared first on Rated […]

Leon Thomas likes to make music for the road. His breakout album, MUTT, was released a month before his first headlining tour. “A lot of these records were after I had started doing shows. I was like, ‘I need songs that make a crowd feel like this. I need more dynamic moments for the middle […] The post Leon Thomas Brings a Psychedelic Edge to His ‘PHOLKS’ EP: Review appeared […]

After much anticipation, Kehlani has delivered her Folded Homage Pack, a collection of remixes of her hit single “Folded” featuring some of the biggest names in R&B. The EP includes guest appearances from Toni Braxton, Brandy, Ne-Yo, Mario, Tank and JoJo.  Each remix of “Folded” beautifully highlights the signature qualities that made fans fall in love […] The post Kehlani Taps Brandy, Toni Braxton, Ne-Yo and More for ‘Folded Homage Pack’ […]

Ari Lennox has revealed her third album, Vacancy, will release Jan. 22, 2026, via Interscope Records.  The D.C. native took to Instagram to share the news. “My new album Vacancy will be yours on Jan 23 and my new single Under The Moon is out now,” Lennox wrote in a joint post with Vacancy Motel, […] The post Ari Lennox Announces Third Album ‘Vacancy,’ Shares New Song ‘Under the Moon’ […]

Adi Oasis is ready to move on from a lover in her new track “Separate Ways,” out via Unity Records. The French-Caribbean singer’s first breakup song is less about confrontation and more about self-love. Set against a soulful backdrop, Oasis sings of the grace she extended to her estranged lover, who still “couldn’t figure it […] The post Adi Oasis Shares First Breakup Song ‘Separate Ways’ appeared first on Rated […]

Following fan demand, Chlöe has officially released her new track “Keep Watching” via Parkwood Entertainment/Columbia Records. Written, composed and produced by Chlöe, “Keep Watching” struts with a confidence even naysayers would admire. Her quick-fire vocal delivery evokes an urgency best addressed on a dance floor. Lyrically, the booty-shaking banger alternates between self-affirming boasts (“I got […] The post Chlöe Drops New Song ‘Keep Watching’ appeared first on Rated R&B.

Grammy-nominated singer Eric Benét has unwrapped his first holiday album, It’s Christmas.  The 11-track project features a collection of Benét’s take on festive standards, including “Give Love On Christmas Day” and “Oh Holy Night,” and originals such as “Merry Christmas, Babe” and “It’s Christmas.” He co-wrote the latter two with Randy Emata, who also co-produced the […] The post Eric Benét Releases Holiday Album ‘It’s Christmas’ appeared first on Rated R&B.

Grammy-nominated singer Amber Mark has unveiled the dates for her 2026 Pretty Idea Tour. The North American leg kicks off Feb. 25, 2026, in Nashville at Brooklyn Bowl Nashville. From there, Mark will visit Atlanta, Philadelphia, Boston, Toronto, Denver and more, before wrapping up March 20 in Los Angeles at The Fonda Theatre. On April […] The post Amber Mark Announces 2026 ‘Pretty Idea Tour’ Dates appeared first on Rated […]

Progressive R&B singer Jordan Ward has revealed his sophomore album, BACKWARD, will release Jan. 30, 2026, via ARTium Recordings/Interscope Records. In a recent interview with Rolling Stone, Ward shared that his new album is lyrically inspired by songwriting greats like Donny Hathaway, Joni Mitchell and Roberta Flack, among others. “They wrote really good, simple songs,” […] The post Jordan Ward Announces Second Album ‘Backward,’ Shares ‘Smokin Potna’ appeared first on […]