The Library of Congress has announced Mary J. Blige's seminal sophomore album, My Life, has been added to the National Recording Registry.  The post Mary J. Blige’s ‘My Life’ Album Added to National Recording Registry appeared first on Rated R&B.

Kindred The Family Soul, the husband-wife duo consisting of Aja Graydon and Fatin Dantzle, has released their new single, "I Need You." The post Kindred the Family Soul Returns With ‘I Need You’: Listen appeared first on Rated R&B.

Ravyn Lenae has achieved a new milestone on Billboard. Her 2024 single “Love Me Not” debuts on the Hot 100 at No. 81 on the chart dated April 12. The Dahi-produced track marks Lenae’s first entry on the popular singles chart. According to Billboard, “Love Me Not,” which has been going viral on TikTok, garnered […] The post Ravyn Lenae’s ‘Love Me Not’ Debuts on Billboard Hot 100 appeared first […]

Joe Kay, DJ and founder of Soulection, has unveiled his debut EP, If Not Now, Then When?  The six-track set features an eclectic mix of collaborations with emerging voices in R&B, including Amaria, Arin Ray, Dylan Sinclair, Isaiah Falls, Karri, and Sinéad Harnett. Falls appears on the D’Mile-produced lead single, “Slow It Down” with Cruza, and […] The post Joe Kay Releases Debut EP ‘If Not Now, Then When?’ appeared first […]

Rising R&B sensation Jai’Len Josey has returned with “New Girl,” her first taste of new music in two years, via Hillman Grad Records/Def Jam. On the bouncy track, which she co-produced with HeroThaProducer, Madness and Michael Barney, Josey sings of the thrill that comes with a budding romance.  “Don’t be afraid of my loving, boy […] The post Jai’Len Josey Shares Summer-Ready Anthem ‘New Girl’ appeared first on Rated R&B.

Jon B. has a penchant for figurative language. “Metaphors play a deep role in my life, being able to sort of say a lot at once with certain words and certain words sort of having a double or triple meaning,” the R&B craftsman tells Rated R&B over a video call.  His eighth album, Waiting On […] The post Jon B. Still Has It: Talks First Album in 13 Years, ‘Waiting […]

Ari Lennox gifts her fans with new music to celebrate her 34th birthday (March 26). The DC native has released her new song “Soft Girl Era” via Interscope Records. On the anthemic track, produced by hitmakers Jermaine Dupri and Bryan-Michael Cox, Lennox is ready to devote to someone who will bring peace and balance to […] The post Ari Lennox Celebrates Birthday With New Song ‘Soft Girl Era’ appeared first […]

Mary J. Blige has teamed with Veeps to livestream her sold-out concert at Madison Square Garden in New York City. The post Mary J. Blige to Livestream Madison Square Garden Concert appeared first on Rated R&B.

Eric Benét and Chanté Moore's duet "So Distracted" has reached a new milestone on Billboard's Adult R&B Airplay chart. The post Eric Benét, Chanté Moore’s ‘So Distracted’ Hits Top 10 on Billboard appeared first on Rated R&B.