SiR has joined forces with Top Dawg Entertainment’s in-house producer Kal Banx for a new track, “MOB.”  Over a laid-back production, SiR sends a warning to anyone who comes at him or his crew sideways. “N—–s think I be playing / Put a couple n—–s on my hitlist / Better watch what you saying / […] The post SiR and Kal Banx Team Up for New Song ‘MOB’ appeared first […]

The-Dream has a new album on the way. The Grammy-winning singer, songwriter, and producer took to X (formerly Twitter) on Monday night (Jan. 27) to tease his next project. “ALBUM DONE! This particular one kinda wrote it self! Can’t Wait to start shooting these vids and pressing these vinyls asap!” he wrote. “Been 10 years […] The post The-Dream Confirms His New Album Is Finished appeared first on Rated R&B.

The 2025 lineup for the Jazz in the Gardens Music Festival has been revealed, with headliners Toni Braxton and New Edition. The two-day festival, hosted by the City of Miami Gardens in partnership with the Black Promoters Club, returns March 8-9 in Miami Gardens, Florida. Joining the legendary headliners are Xscape, Dru Hill, Kem, Tye […] The post Toni Braxton, New Edition to Headline 2025 Jazz in the Gardens Festival: […]

Grammy-nominated R&B singer Mario has achieved a new milestone on Billboard. His Chiiild-produced single, “Keep Going (Aaaaahhhhh),” has entered the top 10 on the Adult R&B Airplay chart at No. 10. It marks the Baltimore native’s first top 10 hit in 20 years and his second overall. He now has a total of nine entries […] The post Mario Earns First Top 10 on Billboard’s Adult R&B Airplay in 20 […]

Legendary songwriter and producer Rodney Jerkins, a.k.a Darkchild, will be inducted into the 2025 Songwriters Hall of Fame. The induction ceremony takes place June 12 at the Marriott Marquis Hotel in New York City. Jerkins joins a class that includes George Clinton, The Doobie Brothers (Tom Johnston, Michael McDonald and Patrick Simmons), Ashley Gorley, Mike […] The post Rodney Jerkins to Be Inducted Into 2025 Songwriters Hall of Fame appeared […]

Tamar Braxton and her mother, Evelyn “Ms. E” Braxton, have announced their new cooking show, Cooking Sessions with Tamar & Ms. E.  The mother-daughter duo’s culinary show premieres Wednesday, March 26, at 9 p.m. ET on CLEO TV.  Per the logline, “From the soulful recipes to the heartfelt conversations, Tamar and Ms. E keep it […] The post Tamar Braxton and Ms. E Braxton Announce New ‘Cooking Sessions’ Show appeared […]

Progressive soul singer and songwriter Yola isn’t holding back on her new EP, My Way.  The five-track project, which includes the singles “Future Enemies” and “Symphony,” is a fusion of genres that have informed Yola’s artistry. She explores R&B, including both ’90s and alternative influences, soul, rock, pop soul, and broken beat.  “My Way is not […] The post Yola Embraces Artistic Freedom on New EP ‘My Way’: Stream appeared first […]

Rising singer Fana Hues has revealed the dates for her headlining Matters of the Heart Tour with special guest Pamé. The 14-city North American tour begins March 14 at Lincoln Hall in Chicago. From there, Hues will visit Toronto, New York, Atlanta, Phoenix and more before concluding April 8 at The Echo in Los Angeles.  Artist […] The post Fana Hues Announces ‘Matters of the Heart’ Tour Dates appeared first on […]

Alt-R&B singer Bryant Barnes navigates the painful side of love on his new single “Why Can’t You.” In the melancholic ballad, Barnes contemplates reality of unrequited love and the glimmer of hope that his partner will stay to make it work. “Here I am again, love / I hope you don’t mind, hope you don’t […] The post Bryant Barnes Is Heartbroken on New Song ‘Why Can’t You’ appeared first […]