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Chxrry knows exactly who she is. “I am a confident person, and it actualizes in my music,” she tells Rated R&B over Zoom. “I write my music and people really f**k with that.” At the time of our conversation, Chxrry is on the move as she prepares to deliver her aptly titled debut album, U, […] The post ‘F**k a Pop Star’: Chxrry Is R&B’s Unapologetic ‘Blockstar’ appeared first on […]

Tone Stith is more prepared than he’s ever been. He’s no longer allowing imposter syndrome to steer him away from what’s meant for him. “This is my leap of faith,” the singer tells Rated R&B, about his debut album, The Edge. Released May 15 via MRNK Records, the album carries a liberating spirit — one […] The post Life Pushed Tone Stith to ‘The Edge,’ Now He’s Ready to Fly […]

FLO does not play about their homegirls.  Their latest single, “Don’t Break Her Heart,” warns their bestie’s potential lover not to mistreat them, or he will have to deal with them. “If you break her heart / I will make you pay / I’ll post up on your block, blow your spot / Send the […] The post FLO Releases Sisterhood Anthem ‘Don’t Break Her Heart’ appeared first on Rated […]

Steve Lacy has announced a release date for his highly anticipated third album, Oh yeah?  His new LP is scheduled to arrive July 17 via RCA Records. The 10-track set is said to be Lacy’s most personal body of work to date. A press release notes that it’s “the culmination of a four-year journey, whereupon […] The post Steve Lacy Sets Release Date for New Album ‘Oh yeah?,’ Shares ‘The […]

Tinashe has officially entered a new era with “Too Easy,” her first single in nearly two years. She enlisted producers Kimj and Zack Sekoff to create an electronic dance track that bounces and rolls as seamlessly as she navigates fame. “I feel like a celebrity / If you’re mad, then go to therapy / But […] The post Tinashe Doesn’t Break a Sweat on ‘Too Easy’ appeared first on Rated […]

Syd has revealed her third solo album, Beard, will release July 17 via Free Lunch/Warner Records.  The 12-track LP, co-produced by Syd, features contributions from Rodney Jerkins, Raphael Saadiq, James Fauntleroy, Big Sean, Van Hunt and Jordan Ward. The project is described as a “coming-of-age album” that chronicles her artistic and personal evolution.  Speaking on […] The post Syd Announces New Album ‘Beard,’ Shares ‘Callin’ appeared first on Rated R&B.

Durand Bernarr can’t recall the last time he had eight hours of sleep. “I feel like there was one or two nights within the past 30 days where I got some serious rest, but it is so far in between. But eight hours? That’s that Mariah Carey slumber,” Bernarr quips over Zoom from his Los […] The post Durand Bernarr on Why ‘Bernarr’ Is His Magnum Opus appeared first on […]

Peabo Bryson has died at age 75. Per TMZ, the Grammy-winning R&B singer passed away on Tuesday evening after suffering a stroke.  The family issued the following statement to TMZ: “With broken hearts and profound sadness, the family of two-time Grammy Award-winning singer, songwriter, and balladeer, Peabo Bryson, announces his passing.” It was reported that Bryson, […] The post Peabo Bryson Dead at 75 appeared first on Rated R&B.

Bryson Tiller is heading on the road. The alt-R&B star has revealed the dates for his headlining Neo Trapsoul Tour. The massive 61-date trek kicks off Aug. 27 in West Valley City, Utah, at Utah First Credit Union Amphitheatre. The North American leg will make additional stops in Dallas, Atlanta, Baltimore, Toronto, Memphis, Louisville and more, […] The post Bryson Tiller Announces ‘The Neo Trapsoul Tour’ Dates appeared first on Rated […]

The BMI Foundation announces the inaugural BMI Babyface Award . It’s an award for songwriters and composers of R&B, Hip-Hop, Soul and to her music of the African Diaspora. The BMI Foundation is honored to be partnering with one of the most celebrated creative forces in music history, 13-time Grammy Award-winning recording recording artist, siner-songwriter, and producer Babyface to launch this new competitive program. According to official release, The Babyface […]