Zyah Belle isn’t ready to hang up on love in her new single “1-800 Heartbreak.” On the retro-soul track, produced by Seph, Belle longs for an ex to reach out and mend their broken relationship. “As I lay here dreaming in this bed of stars / I pray I wake up right next to your […] The post Zyah Belle Keeps Her Line Open on ‘1-800 Heartbreak’: Listen appeared first […]

Grammy-nominated singer Alex Isley has signed a deal with Free Lunch and Warner Records.  The newly-minted imprint is a collaboration between hip-hop/R&B executive Tim Hinshaw’s Free Lunch Agency — a creative and touring company — and Warner Music Group. Isley and Syd are the first two acts signed to Free Lunch.  With her label signing, Isley […] The post Alex Isley Signs to Warner Records, Shares New Single ‘Hands’ appeared first […]

Alternative R&B singer Bren Joy has released his debut album, Sunset Black, via Stem.  On the 12-track offering, Joy showcases his range, not just vocally but artistically, as he dabbles with various genres that have inspired him. He explores everything from R&B and hip-hop to folk and jazz, all while making it a cohesive listen.  “For […] The post Bren Joy’s Debut Album ‘Sunset Black’ Is a Love Letter to Alt-R&B […]

Tank is coming to Broadway. The Grammy-nominated singer and actor has joined the cast of Alicia Keys‘ award-winning musical Hell’s Kitchen for a limited 13-week engagement. Tank will take over the role of Davis after Tony Award-nominated actor Brandon Victor Dixon gives his final performance on Sunday, March 9. His first show is March 11. “Stepping […] The post Tank Joins Cast of Alicia Keys’ ‘Hell’s Kitchen’ on Broadway appeared first […]

Rising R&B singer Chxrry22 has released the official video for her new single “Just Like Me.” The Avery Stedmam-directed video brings Toronto’s wintry weather indoors as Chxrry22, joined by three models dressed in all white, dances in the synthetic snow, lounges on fur rugs, and sits pretty atop a cherry-red snowmobile. The aesthetic and even […] The post Chxrry22 Brings the Heat in Snowy ‘Just Like Me’ Video appeared first […]

British singer-songwriter Nao has released her fourth album, Jupiter, via Sony Music UK/RCA Records. While it’s technically a follow-up to Nao’s 2021 album, And Then Life Was Beautiful, it’s also a sequel to 2018’s Saturn. “Jupiter is the sister album to Saturn,” Nao reveals. “Where Saturn was about tough lessons and growth, Jupiter is about coming through the […] The post Nao Finds Joy on New Album ‘Jupiter’: Stream appeared first on Rated […]

Another R&B tour will be making waves this year. Grammy-winning singer Melanie Fiona has unveiled the dates for her headlining Say Yes Tour. The 15-date North American tour begins April 27 in Philadelphia at the Theatre of Living Arts. From there, Fiona will visit Washington, D.C., Atlanta, New York, Toronto, Houston and more. The spring […] The post Melanie Fiona Announces ‘Say Yes Tour’ Dates appeared first on Rated R&B.

Usher has reached a new milestone on Billboard. The R&B icon has earned his 10th No. 1 on the Adult R&B Airplay chart with his feature on Victoria Monét‘s “SOS (Sex on Sight).” The Camper-produced smooth jam ends emerging R&B group Psiryn‘s two-week lead with their debut single “Sober.”  With his new No. 1, Usher […] The post Usher Achieves 10th No. 1 on Billboard’s Adult R&B Airplay Chart appeared […]

Victoria Monét has another hit under her belt. Her Usher-assisted “SOS (Sex on Sight)” rises to No. 1 on Billboard’s Adult R&B Airplay chart this week. The Camper-produced bedroom jam debuted on the chart in late September 2024 and reached the top 10 in mid-December.  “‘WOW! ‘SOS’ just went #1 on @billboard Adult R&B Airplay […] The post Victoria Monét and Usher’s ‘SOS (Sex on Sight)’ Tops Billboard Adult R&B […]