Longtime collaborators Jacquees and DeJ Loaf have unveiled their co-headlining F#*k a Friendzone Tour dates. The U.S. tour, powered by Live Nation Urban, kicks off April 5 at The Dome in Wallingford, Connecticut. From there, it will visit Chicago, Detroit, New Orleans, Atlanta, and more. The tour wraps up May 11 at The Fillmore in […] The post Jacquees and DeJ Loaf Announce ‘F#*k a Friendzone Tour’ Dates appeared first […]

Leon Thomas makes his first appearance on the Billboard Hot 100 this week as an artist. The singer, songwriter, and producer’s rising hit “Mutt” debuts at No. 100 on the Hot 100 chart (dated Feb. 8), led by Travis Scott’s “4×4.” As of this writing, “Mutt” has garnered more than 51.5 million streams on Spotify […] The post Leon Thomas’ ‘Mutt’ Debuts on Billboard Hot 100 appeared first on Rated […]

Indie R&B singer JAWAN.mp3 has returned with his sophomore album, Reverie, produced by his longtime collaborator Tonye Ayeba.  The 14-track set continues the story told on his 2021 EP, The Abstract, and includes all of its five tracks. Some of the album’s previously shared tracks include “Assurance” and “Call Me.” Among the album’s new songs is the standout […] The post JAWAN.mp3 Releases New Album ‘Reverie’ appeared first on Rated R&B.

R&B singers October London and Tamar Braxton have unveiled the dates for their co-headlining The October Nights: Calling All Lovers Tour. Powered by Black Promoters Collective, the 24-city tour kicks off April 17 at Chrysler Hall in Norfolk, Virginia. From there, October London, Braxton, and special guest Ro James will hit major cities, including Washington, […] The post October London, Tamar Braxton Announce ‘October Nights: Calling All Lovers Tour’ appeared […]

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 […]