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 […]

Q Parker, formerly of 112, has achieved a big win as a solo artist on this week’s Billboard Adult R&B Airplay chart. The Grammy winner’s current single, “Beg,” moves from No. 11 to No. 10, making it his first-ever top 10 single without accompaniment. Additionally, “Beg” gives Q Parker his best position as a solo […] The post Q Parker Earns His First Solo Top 10 Hit on Billboard With […]

Emerging singer Col3trane has teamed with R&B newcomer Chase Shakur for his brand new single, “Crocodile Tears.”  On the blurry track, co-produced by Rayo and Alex Naim, Col3trane and Chase Shakur remain unfazed by their partner’s fake display of emotion, understanding it’s merely a tactic to manipulate the situation. Speaking on his new single, Col3trane […] The post Col3trane Recruits Chase Shakur for New Song ‘Crocodile Tears’ appeared first on […]

Tyrese has achieved his first No. 1 in nearly a decade on Billboard’s Adult R&B Airplay chart. The singer/actor’s version of Skylark’s 1972 track, “Wildflower,” takes over the top spot after spending last week at No. 2. To that end, Tyrese’s faithful rendition holds off Chris Brown’s “Sensational” from capturing its ninth week at the […] The post Tyrese’s ‘Wildflower’ Hits No. 1 on Billboard’s Adult R&B Airplay Chart appeared […]