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 […]

Longtime collaborators Kendrick Lamar and SZA have notched a new hit on Billboard. Their smooth jam “Luther” has reached No. 1 on the Hot 100. It tallies Lamar’s sixth chart-topper and SZA’s third. Of Lamar’s No. 1s, four were earned within the last year following his beef with fellow rap star Drake, including his Grammy-winning diss […] The post Kendrick Lamar and SZA’s ‘Luther’ Hits No. 1 on Billboard appeared first […]

Grammy-winning singer Coco Jones has unveiled the dates for her Why Not More? Tour.  The North American tour begins May 6 at The Fillmore in Philadelphia. From there, Jones will visit Washington, D.C., Boston, Brooklyn, Toronto, Chicago, Los Angeles and more. The tour concludes June 26 at Ryman Auditorium in Nashville.  Jones will be joined […] The post Coco Jones Announces ‘Why Not More? Tour’ Dates appeared first on Rated […]

K. Michelle has earned another certification from the Recording Industry Association of America (RIAA).  Her 2019 single “The Rain” has been certified gold with over 500,000 equivalent units sold in the U.S.  The Jazze Pha and Cory Mo-produced track, which samples New Edition‘s “Can You Stand the Rain,” is lifted from K. Michelle’s 2020 album, All […] The post K. Michelle’s ‘The Rain’ Gets RIAA Certification appeared first on Rated R&B.

R&B newcomer JayDon has released his new single “Lullaby,” featuring singer Paradise, via Zoo/mega/gamma.  The tender ballad was written by Felisha King (formerly of R&B group Cherish) and produced by HARV (John Legend, Normani). On “Lullaby,” the 17-year-old sings about a girl who brings him comfort like a cradle song. “And I, I, I / […] The post JayDon Shares New Song ‘Lullaby’ Featuring Paradise appeared first on Rated R&B.

PARTYNEXTDOOR and Drake‘s joint album, Some Sexy Songs 4 U  (stylized as $ome $exy $ongs 4 U) is off to a strong start on Billboard.  The collaborative album opens at No. 1 on the Billboard 200 chart, with 246,000 equivalent units sold in the first week. It marks PARTYNEXTDOOR’s first chart-topper on this list and Drake’s […] The post PartyNextDoor and Drake’s Album ‘Some Sexy Songs 4 U’ Debuts at No. […]