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.

Lifetime has announced its new original movie Fame: A Temptations Story starring Keri Hilson and Keshia Chanté. The post Keri Hilson and Keshia Chanté to Star in Lifetime Movie ‘Fame: A Temptations Story’ appeared first on Rated R&B.

Grammy-nominated singer-songwriter Nija has returned with “32nd Floor,” her first song of 2025.  The syrupy jam, produced by Mike Hector and eliasodt, finds Nija spending intimate time with a special person — tucked away from the world. The metaphoric title speaks to the desire and thrill to have privacy in this social media age of […] The post Nija Wants Privacy on ’32nd Floor’: Listen appeared first on Rated R&B.

Genre-bending newcomer Paradise has released his new single “Highway” via mega, Usher and L.A.’s label, in partnership with gamma. The sun-kissed production, which blends an airy guitar with driving drum kicks, evokes the bliss of a summer road trip. Lyrically, the pop radio-friendly bop is steeped in longing for passion.   “Highway / Get me to […] The post Paradise Hits the ‘Highway’ on New Song appeared first on Rated R&B.