Keithan Samuels

Grammy-winning singer, songwriter and producer Leon Thomas visited NPR’s headquarters in Washington, D.C., to perform a soulful Tiny Desk Concert. Thomas, with his guitar, four-man band, and background singers, opened with “Vibes Don’t Lie,” the smooth number from his lauded sophomore album, MUTT. Keeping the vibes going, Thomas performed a couple more songs from his […] The post Leon Thomas Performs NPR Tiny Desk Concert: Watch appeared first on Rated […]

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R&B News

Chris Brown’s “Residuals” is a bonafide hit that keeps growing. The downcast ballad has achieved a new milestone on Billboard’s Adult R&B Airplay, rising from No. 13 to No. 8 on the chart, as R&B girl group Psiryn’s “Sober” holds the top spot for a second week. It earns Brown his eighth top 10 on […] The post Chris Brown’s ‘Residuals’ Enters Top 10 on Billboard’s Adult R&B Airplay Chart […]

February 20, 2025 5

R&B News

J. Valentine wants to divide and conquer in the bedroom with his new song “Separate Ways.” On the passionate track, produced by Shawn Holmes, Valentine sings, “You know what to do I ain’t gotta say / Girl I wanna see those legs go their separate ways / Lay back and watch you put a show […] The post J. Valentine Shares Steamy New Song ‘Separate Ways’ appeared first on Rated […]

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R&B News

Ethiopian-American singer Mereba has returned with her sophomore album, The Breeze Grew a Fire, via Secretly Canadian. She wrote every song on the album, as well as produced alongside Sam Hoffman and Kibrom Birhane. Across 13 gentle tracks, Mereba embarks on a soul-replenishing journey through the lens of motherhood. Heartwarming songs like “Out of the […] The post Meraba Releases New Album ‘The Breeze Grew a Fire’ appeared first on […]

February 20, 2025 9

R&B News

R&B duo THEY. has released their fourth album LOVE.JONES via drink sum wtr. The featureless project, which merges the last names of members Drew Love and Dante Jones, was also inspired by the 1997 cult classic Love Jones. “I just keep movies on while we’re working and Love Jones kind of sparked something and had […]

February 20, 2025 6

R&B News

Valentine’s Day just got even more naughty with kwn’s remix of her blazing track “Worst Behaviour” featuring Kehlani. The bedroom banger, produced by kwn, includes a lip-biting verse from Kehlani where they fervently sing: “Imma turn into a slip and slide / I’ll make sure you’re satisfied.” Throughout the rest of the track, kwn and […]

February 20, 2025 5

R&B News

Gospel star Marvin Sapp is taking a mini detour into the world of rhythm and blues. The award-winning singer has released his new EP, If I Were an R&B Singer. The project opens with “Conversations with the Bishop,” an interview with on-air personality Tyrene “TJ” Jackson, where she asks the former Commissioned member if he’s […]

February 20, 2025 7

R&B News

Jagged Edge has released their 11th album, All Original Parts: Volume 1, via HardCase Music. Across 15 tracks, the group explores the nuts and bolts of love and life through a modern lens. Production-wise, the album is driven heavily by drums. Songs like “Love on Credit” and “Forever Love” incorporate hints of drill that are […]

February 20, 2025 5

R&B News

R&B singer Jacquees and melodic rapper DeJ Loaf have released F**k A Friendzone 2, the sequel to their 2017 album. The 16-track project is laden with smooth-as-butter tunes where romance is at the forefront. Steamy songs like “Your Body’s Calling” and “Amazing” make for good selections for a lovemaking playlist. “Myself,” another standout, hears Jacquees […]

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