After her 54th birthday (Jan. 11), Mary J. Blige continues to celebrate Capricorn season with a new No. 1 on Billboard’s Adult R&B Airplay chart. The R&B icon’s latest single, “You Ain’t The Only One,” has ascended from No. 3 to No. 1 on the airplay chart (dated Jan. 18), ending Coco Jones’ five-week reign […] The post Mary J. Blige’s ‘You Ain’t The Only One’ Hits No. 1 on […]

Coco Jones‘ single “Here We Go (Uh Oh)” is No. 1 for a third consecutive week on Billboard’s Adult R&B Airplay chart. The Lenny Williams-sampling song is the first song released by a woman in 2024 to top this airplay chart for at least three weeks. The last woman at No. 1 was Muni Long […] The post Coco Jones’ ‘Here We Go (Uh Oh)’ Notches Third Week at No. […]

K. Michelle has landed several new certifications from the Recording Industry Association of America (RIAA). “V.S.O.P.,” the single that drove the Memphis singer and songwriter’s ascent in 2013, is now certified gold for sales exceeding 500,000 equivalent units. The loved-up track, co-written by Priscilla Renea, a.k.a. Muni Long, is from her debut album, Rebellious Soul. “V.S.O.P,” […] The post K. Michelle Earns Her First Two Platinum RIAA Certifications appeared first on […]

Amerie is returning to music, announcing on social media that she is recording new tracks with renowned producer Troy Taylor. On Friday (Nov. 8), the two shared a collaborative post on Instagram featuring a video of them jamming to an unreleased song titled “Undeniable.” With Taylor’s encouragement, Amerie shared insights about their collaboration, stating they […] The post Amerie Says New Album Is Coming in 2025, Teases New Song appeared […]

In a June interview with Rated R&B, Marsha Ambrosius recalled telling Dr. Dre she was ready to end her recording career. He urged her to rethink this decision, believing she still had one more album to share with the world. Casablanco turned out to be that album, which arrived via Aftermath Records/Interscope Records. The Dr. […] The post Marsha Ambrosius Scores First Grammy Nomination in 10 Years: 2025 Grammy Awards […]

Monica and Brandy captured the Best R&B Performance by a Duo or Group with Vocal Grammy in 1999 for “The Boy Is Mine.” The Darkchild and Dallas Austin-produced duet, featured on Brandy’s Never Say Never and Monica’s album of the same name spent 13 weeks at No. 1 on the Billboard Hot 100. In June, […] The post Brandy and Monica Earn Third Grammy Nomination Together After 25 Years appeared […]

Usher‘s ninth album, Coming Home, secures him his first nomination in the Best R&B Album category for the 67th Grammy Awards in 2025. Coming Home is also Usher’s first independently released album considered for a Grammy. The album, released in February via Usher’s mega imprint in partnership with gamma., belongs to a category that includes […] The post Usher Lands First-Ever Best R&B Album Nomination at 2025 Grammy Awards appeared […]

October London‘s newest focus track, “She Keeps Calling,” has landed on Billboard.  The electro-funk groove debuts at No. 22 on the Adult R&B Airplay chart, led by Tyrese’s “Wildflower.” “She Keeps Calling” is London’s third solo appearance and fourth overall on this airplay chart, making it his third entry of 2024. Here’s a listing of […] The post October London’s ‘She Keeps Calling’ Debuts on Billboard’s Adult R&B Airplay Chart […]

Ari Lennox has returned to Billboard’s Adult R&B Airplay chart for the first time this year. The soul singer and songwriter’s new single, “Smoke,” has debuted at No. 30 on the airplay chart, with Tyrese‘s “Wildflower” taking the top spot. “Smoke” is one of two new tracks making their debut on the Adult R&B list, […] The post Ari Lennox’s ‘Smoke’ Debuts on Billboard’s Adult R&B Airplay Chart appeared first […]