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. […]

Grammy-nominated artist Leven Kali has returned with his new single “Are U Still,” his first release under Def Jam Recordings. He co-wrote and co-produced the track with his longtime collaborator Sol Was. On “Are U Still,” Kali reaches out to a lover to see where things stand between them after a conflict. The funky song […] The post Leven Kali Holds on to Love in New Song ‘Are U Still’ […]

R&B’s future star Chxrry22 has returned with her new single “Just Like Me” via XO Records/Republic Records. The song’s production, helmed by Believve, evokes early 2000s R&B-pop flavor with its Neptunes-esque bounce. Lyrically, “Just Like Me” is bold, flirty and brims with confidence as Chxrry22 shows she can play the same games men try to […] The post Chxrry22 Plays the Game on New Song ‘Just Like Me’ appeared first […]