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The mics were on when The R&B Invitation Tour hit Detroit  Saturday, May 3, at the Fox Theatre. Eric Benét’s mellifluous vocals opened the night of nostalgia with his dynamic range of tenor and falsetto. Accompanied by a female vocalist, the four-time Grammy-nominated singer, songwriter sang fan faves such as “I Wanna Be Loved,” “Georgie Porgy,”  “Spend My Life,” and “Sometimes I Cry.” Known as a jokester, the “Chocolate  Legs” […]

Grammy-winning singer Coco Jones' debut album "Why Not More?" has landed a top 10 debut on Billboard's Top R&B Albums chart. The post Coco Jones’ ‘Why Not More?’ Debuts in Top 10 on Billboard’s R&B Albums Chart appeared first on Rated R&B.

Grammy-winning singer Leon Thomas' breakout hit "Mutt" claims the top spot on the Billboard Adult R&B Airplay chart dated May 10. The post Leon Thomas’ ‘Mutt’ Tops Billboard’s Adult R&B Airplay Chart appeared first on Rated R&B.

Chris Brown received a special birthday gift (May 5) from the Recording Industry Association of America (RIAA).  His 2011 single “Look At Me Now,” featuring Lil’ Wayne and Busta Rhymes, has been certified diamond. The Diplo and AFROJACK-produced banger has sold over 10 million units in the U.S.   “Look At Me Now” was the second […] The post Chris Brown’s ‘Look at Me Now’ Gets RIAA Diamond Certification appeared first […]

Louis York, the genre-transcending duo consisting of hitmakers Claude Kelly and Chuck Harmony, has returned with their new single "Starlight."  The post Louis York Finds Solace in ‘Starlight’ on New Song: Listen appeared first on Rated R&B.

Soul vocalist Leela James has returned with her new single “Right On Time.”  Produced by frequent collaborator Rex Rideout, “Right On Time” finds James singing about a love that sweeps her off her feet at the perfect moment. It speaks to the constant nature of love, always finding us even when we least expect it. […] The post Leela James Shares New Song ‘Right on Time’ appeared first on Rated […]

Roy Woods is an open book on his new EP, Dark Nights, out via OVO Sound.  The moody project was preceded by the soul-baring single “Stay With Me.”  “I’ve been through some real sh*t lately,” Woods says of Dark Nights. “This is the first time I’m letting it all out — not just for me, but […] The post Roy Woods Gets Introspective on New EP ‘Dark Nights’: Stream appeared first […]

R&B sensation Mariah The Scientist has returned with her new single "Burning Blue," produced by Nineteen85 and Jetski Purp. The post Mariah the Scientist Releases New Song ‘Burning Blue’ appeared first on Rated R&B.

Alt-R&B sensation Khamari has returned with his new single "Head in a Jar" via Encore Recordings. The post Khamari Releases New Song ‘Head in a Jar’ appeared first on Rated R&B.

For Summer Walker, love does cost a thing — at least on her new single “Spend It.”  On her self-penned track, produced by Rami Dawod, Slimwav and Dos Dias, Walker boldly tells a love interest that she’s no longer auctioning off her heart for free.  “Keep those sweet nothings from mе / They don’t mean […] The post Summer Walker Wants Diamonds and Pearls on ‘Spend It’: Listen appeared first […]