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Discover the most essential R&B releases this week (June 12). The post 12 New R&B Releases: The-Dream, Jacquees, Debbie, Mai Anna and More appeared first on Rated R&B.

Eric Benét isn’t shy about using his platform to challenge the political system. Check his Instagram or TikTok, and you’re bound to see him calling out everything from the Trump administration’s corruption to the lack of transparency surrounding the Jeffrey Epstein files.  In his powerful new single “Who’s Gonna Save Us?” produced by Camper, Benét […] The post Eric Benét Seeks Answers on Protest Song ‘Who’s Gonna Save Us?’ appeared […]

Love has Dave Hollister on lock in his new single “Voodoo Magic,” out via Death Row Records/gamma. Produced by Snoop Dogg and Soopafly, “Voodoo Magic” captures love’s powerful magnetic pull and how it sometimes keeps us coming back even when we want to break away. He sings: “Every time I wanna leave, your love pulls […] The post Dave Hollister Is Spellbound by ‘Voodoo Magic’ appeared first on Rated R&B.

The-Dream has teamed up with Usher for “Tampa,” the second offering from his new album Love/Hate II.  On the Pharrell Williams production, The-Dream and Usher trade lines about giving a woman the lavish treatment she deserves, while reminding her of where her estranged lover is falling short. “Givenchy’s in the air / Man, this sh*t […] The post The-Dream and Usher Link Up for ‘Tampa’ appeared first on Rated R&B.

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 June 13, 2026. Billboard Charts Adult R&B Airplay Tracks the week’s top Adult R&B hits […] The post Chart Brief: Chris Brown Tops Rhythmic Radio, Raheem DeVaughn Leads R&B Radio […]

Naomi Sharon is extending her time on the road. The rising R&B-pop star, currently supporting Doja Cat on tour, has announced dates for her headlining No Sleep in Paradise Tour.  The 19-date outing kicks off Sept. 10 at Castro Theatre in San Francisco. From there, Sharon will visit other North American cities, including Los Angeles, Houston, Atlanta, […] The post Naomi Sharon Announces ‘No Sleep in Paradise Tour’ Dates appeared first on […]

Raheem DeVaughn is back on top of Billboard. The singer’s latest single, “You (20th Anniversary Edition),” rises two spots to No. 1 on the Adult R&B Airplay chart dated June 13. The reimagined version of his 2005 classic debuted on the chart at No. 29 during the week of Feb. 14. It made its way […] The post Raheem DeVaughn Earns First No. 1 on Billboard’s Adult R&B Airplay in […]

Masego is hitting the road this summer. The Grammy-nominated artist has revealed the dates for his headlining Fix Your Face Tour.  Produced by Live Nation, the 40-date trek launches Aug. 4 at South Side Ballroom in Dallas. Maseo will play across North America, hitting New Orleans, Miami, Atlanta, Washington, D.C., Toronto and Chicago, before closing out […] The post Masego Announces ‘Fix Your Face Tour’ Dates appeared first on Rated R&B.

To know Inayah is to know she doesn’t really hold back when pouring her truth into music. The singer’s new album, Therapy Wasn’t Enough, out via EMPIRE, gives a raw look at the emotional homework done outside of the session room.  The 11-track offering starts with the wreckage of a relationship and chronicles the onerous journey […] The post Inayah Puts in the Work on New Album ‘Therapy Wasn’t Enough’ appeared […]

Naomi Sharon has revealed details about her sophomore album. The singer has announced No Sleep In Paradise will release June 26 via OVO Sound.  “No Sleep In Paradise, Album 26th of June, Pre Save now! +++,” Sharon wrote in an Instagram caption for the cover art reveal. The image shows her lying on a glass table under […] The post Naomi Sharon Announces Second Album ‘No Sleep in Paradise,’ Shares ‘Weak’ appeared […]