The Queen of Hip-Hop Soul, Mary J. Blige, has unveiled the 2025 dates for The For My Fans Tour. She will be joined by special guests Ne-Yo and Mario. The Live Nation-powered tour begins Jan. 30, 2025, at Greensboro Coliseum in Greensboro, North Carolina. From there, MJB and the R&B gents will visit Atlanta, Charlotte, Tampa, […] The post Mary J. Blige Announces ‘For My Fans Tour’ Dates appeared first on […]

After much anticipation, The Weeknd and Playboi Carti have released their new collaboration, “Timeless.”  The trunk-rattling bop was produced by Pharrell Williams, with additional contributions from Ojivolta, Mike Dean, and Twisco.  “Ever since I was jit, I been legit / You should let her go, she wanna be it / Double-O tatted on her body, […] The post The Weeknd and Playboi Carti Share a ‘Timeless’ New Song appeared first […]

Emerging R&B singer LAVI$H is spellbound by his better half on his new single, “Twin,” featuring Mr. Talkbox. Produced by Tone Mason (Fantasia, Drake), “Twin” hears LAVI$H flexing his velvety vocals over a languorous bassline that’s accented by light percussion and digitized handclaps. “The way you walk and talk, baby / It’s like someone taught […] The post LAVI$H Shares New Song ‘Twin’ Featuring Mr. Talkbox appeared first on Rated […]

Ciara has released Goodies (20th Anniversary), a special deluxe edition of her iconic debut album.  The expanded set, available on vinyl and digitally, includes all the songs from the original album (excluding “Next To You”) plus three bonus tracks. The extra songs are the rarities “Crazy” and “Represent Me,” and a dance remix of “Goodies” by […] The post Ciara Releases ‘Goodies (20th Anniversary)’ Album: Stream appeared first on Rated R&B.

Craig David has returned with his new single “In Your Hands,” produced by Mike Brainchild. On the self-penned track, David chronicles his journey from an uncertain youth to a fully realized adulthood. It serves as a reminder that, even in the most ambiguous times, clarity is always on the horizon.  “I feel like a young […] The post Craig David Shares Uplifting New Song ‘In Your Hands’ appeared first on […]

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.