Maxwell stopped by NPR‘s headquarters in Washington, D.C., to perform for its Tiny Desk Concert series.   The legendary singer performed a delightful 30-minute set of some of his signature songs. Dressed in a sheer white shirt with embroidered star patterns, matching white pants and a gold chain necklace, Maxwell opened with “Sumthin’ Sumthin'” from […] The post Maxwell Performs Classics for NPR’s ‘Tiny Desk Concert’ Series appeared first on […]

Chxrry22 doesn’t let a failed relationship get the best of her on her new song, “Poppin Out (Mistakes).” On the fiery track, produced by Believve and DaHeala, Chxrry22 declares: “Cryin’ over n****s ain’t allowed / Being a heart broke b***h is outta style.”  Instead, she keeps her head high and hits the town with some […] The post Chxrry22 Shares Post-Breakup Anthem ‘Poppin Out (Mistakes)’ appeared first on Rated R&B.

Eric Benét has returned with his new project, Duets, via his label JBR Creative Group. The EP features five duets with women in R&B, including Chanté Moore, Corinne Bailey Rae, LaTocha, Ledisi and Tamar Braxton. Duets opens with “So Distracted” with Moore. The sweet-sounding track is about being so enthralled by a lover that it’s hard to […] The post Eric Benét Releases ‘Duets’ EP appeared first on Rated R&B.

Robin Thicke has returned with his new single “I Know What to Do.”  On the self-produced, laid-back groove, Thicke confidently assures his lover of immense pleasure in the bedroom.  “Imma stroke it hard like Tiafoe / Imma eat it all like it’s Nobu / Imma have you begging for more, begging for more / Harder […] The post Robin Thicke Shares New Song ‘I Know What to Do’ appeared first […]

Genre-bending artist Isaia Huron has released his new EP, I’ll Finish The Lyrics Later, via Slang Music.  The project includes the previously shared “Circle.” Speaking on the song’s creation, he told Rated R&B, “It’s just funny that a song I made three years ago in the baptism room of my dad’s church in Greenville, now having […] The post Isaia Huron Shares New EP ‘I’ll Finish the Lyrics Later’ appeared first […]

Usher’s second show of his Past Present Future Tour at Capital One Arena in Washington, D.C., was full of surprises.  During his two-hour set, the R&B icon showed love to the nation’s capital by inviting a few special guests on stage with him. Fellow R&B crooner and D.C. native Raheem DeVaughn appeared on stage to delight […] The post Usher Brings Out Raheem DeVaughn on Night Two of ‘Past Present Future […]

Kenyon Dixon is back with The R&B You Love: For the ’99 and 2000s, the final installment of his EP series.  The seven-track set includes the previously shared singles “Far Away” and “Still,” plus the RL-assisted “2000s R&B” and “Good Love” from his album, The R&B You Love.  After revisiting ’70s soul with the prior installment, Dixon […] The post Kenyon Dixon’s New EP Is ‘For the ’99 and the 2000s’: Stream […]

Leon Thomas has officially launched a new era of music. The Grammy-winning singer, songwriter and producer has released “Mutt,” the first single from his upcoming second album on EZMNY Records/Motown Records. Produced by D. Phelps and Freaky Rob, “Mutt” finds Thomas ready to take a chance on a new love. He’s aware of how vulnerable […] The post Leon Thomas Readies New Album, Shares First Single ‘Mutt’ appeared first on […]