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Team Breezy won’t have to wait much longer for a new Chris Brown album. The R&B superstar has announced his 12th LP, BROWN, will release May 8, three days after his 37th birthday.  He confirmed the news in an Instagram post at the stroke of midnight on Friday. “It’s OBVIOUS I’m tryna start the summer […] The post Chris Brown Announces ‘BROWN’ Album Release Date, Shares ‘Obvious’ appeared first on […]

Grammy-winning singer-songwriter Eric Bellinger is stepping boldly into a new chapter of his career, and it’s already sounding like something special. With a fresh deal under Tamla Records in partnership with Motown Records, he returns with his latest single, “Cry in Front of You”—and it hits on every level. A respected pen behind hits for heavyweights like Chris Brown, Usher, Wale, and Justin Bieber, Bellinger has long proven his songwriting […]

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 March 11, 2026. Billboard Charts Adult R&B Airplay Tracks the week’s top Adult R&B hits […] The post Chart Brief: Olivia Dean’s ‘Man I Need’ Hits No. 1 at R&B […]

Rated R&B is bringing you the most essential releases this week. From the traditional R&B that purists love to the boundary-pushing sounds of the alt-R&B scene, this new music roundup keeps its pulse on the essence of R&B. Dive into it below. Mary J. Blige — “Want Love” Mary J. Blige knows exactly what she […] The post 11 New R&B Releases: Mary J. Blige, Lekan, rjtheweirdo and More appeared […]

Chxrry (formerly Chxrry22) is gearing up for a landmark year. The rising R&B-pop force has announced her debut album, U, Me & My Ego, will arrive in the coming months via XO Records/Republic Records.  “U ME & MY EGO the album pre-save now,” she captioned on Instagram, with a video teaser featuring the album’s title […] The post Chxrry Announces Debut Album ‘U, Me & My Ego,’ Shares ‘Hall of […]

India Shawn will release her first project in four years this spring. The singer-songwriter announced her new EP, Subject to Change, will arrive May 1 via Vanta Music.  Executive produced by D’Mile, who co-owns the label with engineer John Kercy, Subject to Change will include the lead single, “Rain On Me,” available now.  The hazy production, helmed by […] The post India Shawn Announces New EP ‘Subject to Change,’ Shares ‘Rain on Me’ […]

The Queen of Hip-Hop Soul, Mary J. Blige returns with a smooth, emotionally grounded groove in her latest single “Want Love.” Produced by Camper and Blige the track is  wrapped in warm production and understated rhythm, the track leans into everything fans have always loved about Blige—honesty, vulnerability, and vocals that feel lived-in. From the very first verse, she makes her intentions crystal clear. This isn’t about fleeting moments or […]

Dave Hollister is back. The R&B veteran has released “Thought You Knew,” his first single in a decade, via Death Row Records/gamma. Produced by Soopafly and Snoop Dogg, “Thought You Knew” is a sweet reminder to a partner that the love hasn’t gone anywhere and remains intact. “I thought you knew / How I love […] The post Dave Hollister Returns With ‘Thought You Knew’ appeared first on Rated R&B.

We’re turning the spotlight all the way up with this one. In our exclusive sit-down with a founding member Leo of the harmonic titans group  Sentury. The energy is undeniable and the conversation is nothing short of electric. From start to finish, our host Q keeps the momentum flowing, locked in and fully engaged, delivering an interview that feels as authentic as it is unforgettable. Fresh off the release of their […]

Since her 1992 debut, Mary J. Blige has remained an open book about romance and what she desires. Her new single “Want Love,” out via Beautiful Life Productions, continues that conversation. Over Camper‘s warm, soft-knock production, “Want Love” follows Blige on a quest for the missing piece to her heart. She sings in the chorus: […] The post Mary J. Blige Is Tired of Heartbreak on ‘Want Love’ appeared first […]