Brandy is ready to share her story in her own words.  The R&B icon and actress has announced her first memoir, currently untitled, will release Oct. 7 via Hanover Square Press. Brandy’s memoir will chronicle her early days growing up in McComb, Mississippi, to landing her first record deal at just 14. It will further […] The post Brandy Announces New Memoir Set to Release Fall 2025 appeared first on […]

Coco Jones is off to a great start in 2025. Her single “Here We Go (Uh Oh)” leads Billboard’s Adult R&B Airplay for a fifth consecutive week on the chart dated Jan. 11.  The soulful track, which samples Lenny Williams‘ “‘Cause I Love You,” is Jones’ first No. 1 on the airplay chart. It first […] The post Coco Jones’ ‘Here We Go (Uh Oh)’ Spends Fifth Week at No. […]

Coco Jones‘ latest hit, “Here We Go (Uh Oh),” remains unmoved at No. 1 on Billboard‘s Adult R&B Airplay chart. The Lenny Williams-sampled track dominates the chart for a fourth consecutive week. It continues its reign as the longest-running No. 1 for a song released in 2024 by a woman. “Here We Go,” Jones’ first […] The post Coco Jones’ ‘Here We Go (Uh Oh)’ Spends Fourth Week Atop Billboard’s […]

“I’m not the queen of Crunk&B, never been that, never wanna be that,” Ciara told Rolling Stone in 2008 as she described the concept of her third album, Fantasy Ride. Ironically, the publication crowned the singer, born Ciara Harris, as the “Princess of Crunk” in October 2004. The intent wasn’t entirely wrong. Earlier that year, […] The post Ciara’s ‘Fantasy Ride’ Album Deserved More appeared first on Rated R&B.

Chase Shakur is looking for attention from a love interest on his new song, “Focus On Me.” Over a mellow backdrop, produced by Isaiah Kaleo, Elkan, and Kavin Smith, sings: “Focus on me / You’re the only girl that I wanna see / I wanna be / Spend some time with you is all I need […] The post Chase Shakur Releases New Song ‘Focus On Me’ appeared first on Rated […]

The stars finally aligned for R&B crooner Mario and songwriter-producer James Fauntleroy to collaborate. Over a year ago, on Tank and J. Valentine’s R&B Money Podcast, Fauntleroy included Mario as part of his R&B Voltron, a segment of the show where guests assemble their perfect R&B artist by borrowing elements from existing artists. Fauntleroy selected […] The post Mario on New Album ‘Glad You Came’: Interview appeared first on Rated […]

Coco Jones‘ single “Here We Go (Uh Oh)” is No. 1 for a third consecutive week on Billboard’s Adult R&B Airplay chart. The Lenny Williams-sampling song is the first song released by a woman in 2024 to top this airplay chart for at least three weeks. The last woman at No. 1 was Muni Long […] The post Coco Jones’ ‘Here We Go (Uh Oh)’ Notches Third Week at No. […]

The year 2024 offered a fantastic musical experience with the epic returns of Usher and Marsha Ambrosius, along with attention-worthy releases from indie artists like Durand Bernarr and Avery*Sunshine. Outside of the R&B genre, Beyoncé shook the music industry with the release of Cowboy Carter, which was denounced as a country album and simply a […] The post The 25 Best R&B Albums of 2024 appeared first on Rated R&B.

K. Michelle has landed several new certifications from the Recording Industry Association of America (RIAA). “V.S.O.P.,” the single that drove the Memphis singer and songwriter’s ascent in 2013, is now certified gold for sales exceeding 500,000 equivalent units. The loved-up track, co-written by Priscilla Renea, a.k.a. Muni Long, is from her debut album, Rebellious Soul. “V.S.O.P,” […] The post K. Michelle Earns Her First Two Platinum RIAA Certifications appeared first on […]