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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.

Q Parker knows a thing or two about romance. As a founding member of the legendary group 112, Parker has voiced some of R&B’s finest romantic songs. From the pleading “Cupid” to the steamy “U Already Know,” Parker has become a subject-matter expert over the last three decades.  “Romance is all the things that make […] The post Q Parker Is the Romance Dealer on a Mission appeared first on […]

Few voices can pull you into the holiday spirit the way Kevin Ross does. His new single, “This Winter,” is the kind of song that warms you from the inside out—a smooth, soulful track that reminds us what we truly need during this season: love. And honestly, we’re loving it. Ross leans into everything that makes him special—rich tone, emotional clarity, and vocals that land with strength and sincerity. He […]

Kevin Ross doesn’t need much for Christmas. The singer-songwriter’s new song “This Winter” unwraps what the holidays truly mean for him. “All I need is love, for Christmas / And that will be enough, for Christmas,” he sings in the chorus. Speaking on “This Winter,” Ross notes, “This song is really about love being the […] The post Kevin Ross Releases New Holiday Song ‘This Winter’ appeared first on Rated […]

R&B newcomer Gabriel Jacoby has released his debut EP, Gutta Child, via Pulse Records.  The eight-track set is a collection of sounds and influences genetically coded in the Tampa native’s musical DNA. He channels the R&B, funk, hip-hop, and pop of the 2000s into a sound that feels familiar but with a fresh spark. “For my […] The post Gabriel Jacoby Releases Debut EP ‘Gutta Child’ appeared first on Rated R&B.

Abel “The Weeknd” Tesfaye has donated $350,000 in support of the World Food Programme’s (WFP) emergency response in the wake of the devastating Hurricane Melissa. The donation, made through the global star’s XO Humanitarian Fund, will help WFP as it aims to reach 200,000 Jamaicans recovering from the Category 5 storm.  “We are grateful to […] The post The Weeknd Donates $350,000 for Hurricane Melissa Relief in Jamaica appeared first […]

Femme It Forward, the women-powered music and entertainment company, has announced the honorees for its 4th annual Give Her FlowHERS Awards Gala. The star-studded ceremony is set for Nov. 21 at The Beverly Hilton in Beverly Hills. Launched in 2022, the gala honors “the brilliance, resilience, and creativity of women whose voices and vision shape […] The post Ciara, Kehlani, Normani and More to Be Honored at Femme It Forward’s […]