Leon Thomas was the musical guest on The Late Show with Stephen Colbert on Thursday night (Feb. 6). The Grammy winner, wearing all black attire, performed a funked-out rendition of his rising it “Mutt.” It marked his first televised live performance. “Huge thank you to @colbertlateshow with @stephenathome for having me! Grateful to share my music on […] The post Leon Thomas Performs ‘Mutt’ on ‘The Late Show’ appeared first on Rated […]

Rising R&B sensation TA Thomas has released his new single “Preach.”  The divine track, written by Lucky Daye, finds TA enraptured by his love interest’s allure while confessing his willingness to surrender to temptation.  “How’d you get that body to preach? / Let it speak to me, baby / Like it does in my dreams […] The post TA Thomas Praises His Woman on New Song ‘Preach’ appeared first on […]

Durand Bernarr will release his third album, BLOOM, Tuesday, Feb. 18, via Create Music Group. The Grammy-nominated singer announced the news in a promotional trailer, which co-stars Kid Fury of The Read podcast. The two-minute clip shows Bernarr in a therapy session with Fury, who plays his therapist. During the session, Fury advises Bernarr to […] The post Durand Bernarr Announces New Album ‘Bloom,’ Shares Tracklist appeared first on Rated […]

As we enter the middle of winter, festival season will be here before we know it. For R&B enthusiasts looking for musical festivals to attend this year in the U.S. — and beyond — Rated R&B has you covered. These festivals will showcase R&B talent, from legends and icons to rising newcomers on the brink […] The post R&B Festivals Happening in 2025 (Updating) appeared first on Rated R&B.

Abel Tesfaye, also known as The Weeknd, has revealed the official trailer for his new feature film Hurry Up Tomorrow. The psychological thriller, which hits theaters May 16, co-stars Tesfaye (as Abel), Jenna Ortega (as Amina) and Barry Keoghan (as Lee).  According to the film’s official logline, “A musician plagued by insomnia is pulled into an […] The post The Weeknd’s ‘Hurry Up Tomorrow’ Movie Trailer Released: Watch appeared first on […]

Longtime collaborators Jacquees and DeJ Loaf have unveiled their co-headlining F#*k a Friendzone Tour dates. The U.S. tour, powered by Live Nation Urban, kicks off April 5 at The Dome in Wallingford, Connecticut. From there, it will visit Chicago, Detroit, New Orleans, Atlanta, and more. The tour wraps up May 11 at The Fillmore in […] The post Jacquees and DeJ Loaf Announce ‘F#*k a Friendzone Tour’ Dates appeared first […]

Leon Thomas makes his first appearance on the Billboard Hot 100 this week as an artist. The singer, songwriter, and producer’s rising hit “Mutt” debuts at No. 100 on the Hot 100 chart (dated Feb. 8), led by Travis Scott’s “4×4.” As of this writing, “Mutt” has garnered more than 51.5 million streams on Spotify […] The post Leon Thomas’ ‘Mutt’ Debuts on Billboard Hot 100 appeared first on Rated […]

Indie R&B singer JAWAN.mp3 has returned with his sophomore album, Reverie, produced by his longtime collaborator Tonye Ayeba.  The 14-track set continues the story told on his 2021 EP, The Abstract, and includes all of its five tracks. Some of the album’s previously shared tracks include “Assurance” and “Call Me.” Among the album’s new songs is the standout […] The post JAWAN.mp3 Releases New Album ‘Reverie’ appeared first on Rated R&B.

R&B singers October London and Tamar Braxton have unveiled the dates for their co-headlining The October Nights: Calling All Lovers Tour. Powered by Black Promoters Collective, the 24-city tour kicks off April 17 at Chrysler Hall in Norfolk, Virginia. From there, October London, Braxton, and special guest Ro James will hit major cities, including Washington, […] The post October London, Tamar Braxton Announce ‘October Nights: Calling All Lovers Tour’ appeared […]