Alt-R&B artist serpentwithfeet is launching the new year with a new project. The singer has announced GRIP SEQUEL, a deluxe edition of his 2024 album GRIP, will release Feb. 28 via Secretly Canadian.  GRIP SEQUEL will feature nine additional tracks, including six new compositions and three alternative versions of songs from GRIP. Among the added tracks are the […] The post Serpentwithfeet Announces New Album ‘GRIP SEQUEL’ appeared first on Rated R&B.

R&B artists spoiled fans in 2024 with plentiful album releases. R&B icon Usher returned with Coming Home, his first album in eight years, released days ahead of his record-breaking Super Bowl LVII halftime show. The Queen of Hip-Hop Soul and Rock & Roll Hall of Famer Mary J. Blige expressed Gratitude with her 15th studio […] The post R&B Albums We’re Anticipating in 2025 appeared first on Rated R&B.

Brandy is ready to share her story in her own words.  The R&B icon and actress has announced her first memoir, currently untitled, will release Oct. 7 via Hanover Square Press. Brandy’s memoir will chronicle her early days growing up in McComb, Mississippi, to landing her first record deal at just 14. It will further […] The post Brandy Announces New Memoir Set to Release Fall 2025 appeared first on […]

Coco Jones is off to a great start in 2025. Her single “Here We Go (Uh Oh)” leads Billboard’s Adult R&B Airplay for a fifth consecutive week on the chart dated Jan. 11.  The soulful track, which samples Lenny Williams‘ “‘Cause I Love You,” is Jones’ first No. 1 on the airplay chart. It first […] The post Coco Jones’ ‘Here We Go (Uh Oh)’ Spends Fifth Week at No. […]

Coco Jones‘ latest hit, “Here We Go (Uh Oh),” remains unmoved at No. 1 on Billboard‘s Adult R&B Airplay chart. The Lenny Williams-sampled track dominates the chart for a fourth consecutive week. It continues its reign as the longest-running No. 1 for a song released in 2024 by a woman. “Here We Go,” Jones’ first […] The post Coco Jones’ ‘Here We Go (Uh Oh)’ Spends Fourth Week Atop Billboard’s […]

“I’m not the queen of Crunk&B, never been that, never wanna be that,” Ciara told Rolling Stone in 2008 as she described the concept of her third album, Fantasy Ride. Ironically, the publication crowned the singer, born Ciara Harris, as the “Princess of Crunk” in October 2004. The intent wasn’t entirely wrong. Earlier that year, […] The post Ciara’s ‘Fantasy Ride’ Album Deserved More appeared first on Rated R&B.

Chase Shakur is looking for attention from a love interest on his new song, “Focus On Me.” Over a mellow backdrop, produced by Isaiah Kaleo, Elkan, and Kavin Smith, sings: “Focus on me / You’re the only girl that I wanna see / I wanna be / Spend some time with you is all I need […] The post Chase Shakur Releases New Song ‘Focus On Me’ appeared first on Rated […]

The stars finally aligned for R&B crooner Mario and songwriter-producer James Fauntleroy to collaborate. Over a year ago, on Tank and J. Valentine’s R&B Money Podcast, Fauntleroy included Mario as part of his R&B Voltron, a segment of the show where guests assemble their perfect R&B artist by borrowing elements from existing artists. Fauntleroy selected […] The post Mario on New Album ‘Glad You Came’: Interview appeared first on Rated […]

SZA has fulfilled her musical promise. The Grammy-winning star has released SOS Deluxe: LANA, an extended version of her sophomore album. The deluxe set includes all the tracks from her groundbreaking second LP plus 15 bonus tracks, including the Grammy-nominated “Saturn” and the recently shared “Drive.” The latter song was produced by ThankGod4Cody and Billy […] The post SZA Releases ‘SOS Deluxe: Lana’: Stream appeared first on Rated R&B.