Phabo fans are in for a treat. The “Ratchet & Blues” singer has announced Polaris Wednesdays, a bi-weekly music series, where he will release one new track. He kicked off his new series on Wednesday (Oct. 16) with “Fur Coat,” produced by Tay Da Prince, Twelve40, Cyclope, and Briozinni.  Speaking on the inspiration behind “Fur […] The post Phabo Releases New Song ‘Fur Coat’ appeared first on Rated R&B.

Mary J. Blige is back with a new encouraging song, “You Ain’t The Only One.” She co-wrote it with Bryan Jones and the song’s producers Pat Kelly, Angelo “Doc” Velasquez, Will Campbell, and Aidan Brody. On the hip-hop soul-flavored track, dosed with a funky bassline, rhythmic keys and regal horns, Blige sings about overcoming adversity. […] The post Mary J. Blige Releases New Song ‘You Ain’t the Only One’ appeared […]

Ari Lennox has returned with her new single, “Smoke,” via Dreamville/Interscope Records. On the vintage soul track, produced by Bongo ByTheWay and co-written by Ant Clemons, Lennox warns a love interest that she isn’t going to entertain infidelity.  “Save all your f***s for me / I want all the smoke / Save all your f***s […] The post Ari Lennox Wants All the ‘Smoke’ on New Song: Listen appeared first […]

Singer-songwriter Dawn Richard and multi-instrumentalist Spencer Zahn reunite for their second collaborative album, Quiet in a World Full of Noise.  The album, released Oct. 4 via Merge Records, is the follow-up to Pigments. Where the latter album embraced movement — through dance, self-expression and community — Quiet in a World Full of Noise is grounded in stillness.  […] The post Dawn Richard and Spencer Zahn Seek Stillness on ‘Quiet in a World […]

Rotimi is gearing up to release his first album in three years. The singer-songwriter has announced his new album, In My Heart, In My Veins, will release Nov. 1 via FrontRo Music Group/EMPIRE. According to press materials, the album is described as a “genre-spanning experience that solidifies Rotimi’s position as a versatile and innovative force in […] The post Rotimi Announces New Album ‘In My Heart, In My Veins,’ Shares First […]

Genre-bending singer-songwriter Eric Bellinger has teamed with Konshens for his new single “Special.”  On the groove-tinged track, which delectably blends R&B and afrobeats, Bellinger shows appreciation for his woman and reaffirms his devotion to her. “Baby girl, you’re special / Woman of my dreams / Don’t need another ting / How could I ever let […] The post Eric Bellinger and Konshens Release New Song ‘Special’ appeared first on Rated […]

Blaq Tuxedo, the musical duo consisting of brothers Darius and Dominique Logan, is more than a stage name; it’s a way of life. “It’s an expression of everything we do musically [and] visually,” Dominique tells Rated R&B over Zoom. “It’s like when it’s the highest level of an event or when you’re stepping out, you […] The post Blaq Tuxedo Talks Working on Chris Brown’s ‘Residuals’ and Teases New Music: […]

The Weeknd‘s new single “Timeless” with Playboi Carti is off to a strong start on Billboard. The Pharrell Williams-produced hit bows at No. 1 across various Billboard charts, including the R&B Digital Song Sales chart. It marks The Weeknd’s 15th chart-topper and Playboi Carti’s second on this list. The rapper previously topped the chart with […] The post The Weeknd and Playboi Carti’s ‘Timeless’ Debuts at No. 1 on Multiple […]

John Legend is gearing up to share holiday cheer. The EGOT (Emmy, Grammy, Oscar, Tony) Award winner has unveiled the dates for A John Legend Christmas Tour.   The 11-date tour begins Dec. 2 at Yaamava’ Theater in Highland, California. From there, Legend will perform across the U.S., hitting cities such as Los Angeles, Seattle, Portland, and […] The post John Legend Announces Dates for ‘A John Legend Christmas Tour’ appeared first […]