Grammy-winning singer and producer Leon Thomas is back with his second album, MUTT, via EZMNY Records/Def Jam.  The 14-track offering includes the lead single, “Mutt,” and the follow-up single, “Far Fetched,” featuring Ty Dolla $ign. It also includes the “Mutt (Remix)” featuring rapper Freddie Gibbs.  MUTT features additional collaborations with Masego (“Lucid Dreams”), Wale (“Feelings on […] The post Leon Thomas Releases Sophomore Album ‘Mutt’: Stream appeared first on Rated R&B.

Mary J. Blige has reunited with Lifetime to executive produce several new films. First up is Mary J. Blige’s Family Affair (working title), inspired by her 2001 hit “Family Affair.” The new flick, directed by Troy Scott and written by Rachel Ingram, is set to debut in 2025 as part of the network’s “Voices of […] The post Mary J. Blige and Lifetime Announce New Movie Inspired by Her Classic […]

Tito Jackson, a founding member of the iconic band The Jackson 5, has reportedly died at age 70. His three sons, Taj, Taryll, and TJ, known together as the R&B-pop group 3T, confirmed the news in a joint statement shared on social media.  “It’s with heavy hearts that we announce that our beloved father, Rock […] The post Tito Jackson Dies at 70 appeared first on Rated R&B.

Grammy-nominated singer Jordin Sparks has returned with her new album, No Restrictions.  The 15-track set was preceded by the lead single “Call My Name” and the Michael Jackson-sampled “Remember.” The album includes guest appearances from T-Pain, Shawn Stockman of Boyz II Men, and Stonebwoy. On No Restrictions, Sparks doesn’t hold back as she explores different genres, […] The post Jordin Sparks Releases New Album ‘No Restrictions’ appeared first on Rated R&B.

Leon Thomas and Ty Dolla $ign have reunited for a new track, “Far Fetched.” On the track, which Thomas produced with Oshi, he laments about a lopsided relationship that doesn’t seem likely to have a happily ever after. “She got dreams of love and marriage / But that’s far-fetched, far-fetched / ‘Cause if we don’t […] The post Leon Thomas Taps Ty Dolla $ign for New Song ‘Far Fetched’ appeared […]

As promised, Victoria Monét is set to release a deluxe edition of her Grammy-winning album Jaguar II.  The singer-songwriter has announced Jaguar II (Deluxe) will release Oct. 4 via RCA Records. The expanded set will include all 11 songs from the original album plus 10 new tracks. The 21-track offering will include the recently shared “SOS (Sex […] The post Victoria Monét Announces ‘Jaguar II (Deluxe)’ Album Release Date appeared first on […]

Emerging R&B duo GAWD has released Cathedral City Supreme, a deluxe edition of their 2023 debut EP, via Raedio. The expanded set features six new tracks, including the previously shared “High Class.” “Cathedral City Supreme is our love letter to those navigating the shifting tides of change,” GAWD tells Rated R&B. “It’s a reminder to dance […] The post R&B Duo GAWD Shares New Project ‘Cathedral City Supreme’ appeared first on […]

Jennifer Hudson has signed a new deal with Interscope Records, a subsidiary of Universal Music Group, via JHUD Productions. The EGOT (Emmy, Grammy, Oscar, Tony) winner joins a dynamic roster that includes Ari Lennox, Billie Eilish, Ella Mai, GloRilla, Lady Gaga, Marsha Ambrosius, and more. “It’s official!!! So excited to be joining the @interscope family! […] The post Jennifer Hudson Signs to Interscope Records, Announces Holiday Album appeared first on […]

Queen Naija is feeling the blues on her new single “Good Girls Finish Last.” Over a production that sounds inspired by Tamia‘s “Officially Missing You,” Naija laments about the bittersweet feeling of leaving a relationship that no longer serves her.  “There’s nothing I could do to save us / And I’m starting to feel like […] The post Queen Naija Shares New Song ‘Good Girls Finish Last’ appeared first on […]