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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 April 4, 2026. Billboard Charts Adult R&B Airplay Tracks the week’s top Adult R&B hits […] The post Chart Brief: Tank Remains in ‘Control’ on Billboard, Tone Stith Lands Top […]

Daniel Caesar will embark on his first headline arena tour this year. The Canadian singer has revealed the dates for his Son of Spergy Tour. The 30-date outing kicks off May 16 in Singapore. Caesar will perform across Asia, including Seoul, Hong Kong and Tokyo, before wrapping up the first leg on June 9 in Bangkok. […] The post Daniel Caesar Announces ‘Son of Spergy Tour’ Dates appeared first on Rated […]

IRated 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. Ne-Yo — “Up, Out & Gone” Ne-Yo’s country-inspired track “Up, Out & Gone” […] The post 17 New R&B Releases: Ne-Yo, Elmiene, Victory Boyd, Rum.Gold and More appeared […]

Eric Bellinger has inked a deal with the newly-relaunched Tamla Records, in partnership with Motown. The iconic record label, founded by Berry Gordy, was relaunched in 2025 under Capitol Music Group, with hitmaker Rodney “Darkchild” Jerkins as a partner.  The Grammy-nominated singer and songwriter joins a growing roster that includes Adam Blackstone, Lee Vasi and […] The post Eric Bellinger Signs to Tamla/Motown Records, Shares ‘Cry in Front of You’ […]

Pop singer and producer Charlie Puth has teamed with Coco Jones for his new song “Sideways.” It’s lifted from his fourth album, Whatever’s Clever! out today (March 27) via Atlantic Records. Produced by Puth, alongside BloodPop®, “Sideways” tells a love story worth saving. Puth and Jones’ voices meet over lush instrumentation, where they sing of a […] The post Coco Jones Joins Charlie Puth on ‘Sideways’ appeared first on Rated R&B.

Singer and reality star Candiace has joined forces with Tamar Braxton for her “If Only…(Remix).”  Braxton appears midway in the confrontational track, where she shares her stance on an unfaithful lover. “But I should’ve known better / Been knew had to let him go / I’ve been sittin’ here trippin / Thinkin’ about what I’m […] The post Candiace Taps Tamar Braxton for ‘If Only… (Remix)’ appeared first on Rated […]

R&B group B5 is back with their new single “ETA” via Motion 6 Collective. The bass-heavy track bounces with anticipation as they eagerly await reconnecting with their special person. They sing in the chorus: “I told her like I’m on the way / What’s your ETA? / She told me hurry, I can’t wait / […] The post B5 Returns With New Single ‘ETA’ appeared first on Rated R&B.

Leven Kali is feeling a lot more centered these days. In the last couple of years, the Grammy-nominated singer, songwriter and producer has dived deeper into his meditation journey. In between making music for himself or others, he grounds himself on a yoga mat and a good book. Lately, he’s been into nonfiction works about […] The post Leven Kali on ‘LK99,’ Meditation and Why Water Is Power appeared first […]

Tank is back on top. The R&B General’s latest single “Control” advances from No. 2 to No. 1 on Billboard’s Adult R&B Airplay chart this week.  The Janet Jackson-inspired track, which interpolates her 1986 hit of the same name, tallies Tank’s 11th chart-topper on this list. Tank breaks his tie with Usher, joining Charlie Wilson […] The post Tank’s ‘Control’ Hits No. 1 on Billboard’s Adult R&B Airplay Chart appeared […]

Actor and singer Miles Caton has inked a record deal with Columbia Records. The Sinners star joins a roster that includes Beyoncé, Adele, Leon Bridges, Chlöe, Halle and more.  With his new deal, the 21-year-old has released his major-label debut single, “Don’t Hate Me.” The piano-laden ballad, produced by JT Daly, is an honest assessment of a […] The post Miles Caton Signs to Columbia Records, Shares ‘Don’t Hate Me’ appeared first […]