Genre-bending singer and songwriter Nija is back with “Unruly,” her first taste of new music in two years. It was produced by IAmTash, Matt Kolb, and Trillboygeo.  Over a smooth, hard-hitting production, Nija brushes off past anguish and holds her head high with self-affirming lyrics.  “Starin’ in the mirror, I damn near got jealous / […] The post Nija Drops Confidence-Boosting Song ‘Unruly’: Listen appeared first on Rated R&B.

Phabo fans are in for a treat. The “Ratchet & Blues” singer has announced Polaris Wednesdays, a bi-weekly music series, where he will release one new track. He kicked off his new series on Wednesday (Oct. 16) with “Fur Coat,” produced by Tay Da Prince, Twelve40, Cyclope, and Briozinni.  Speaking on the inspiration behind “Fur […] The post Phabo Releases New Song ‘Fur Coat’ appeared first on Rated R&B.

Mary J. Blige had a blockbuster year in both 2022 and 2023, in part, to the release of her lauded album, Good Morning Gorgeous, an Emmy-winning, co-headlining Super Bowl halftime show, and a multitude of other accolades. The Queen of Hip-Hop Soul is now preparing for another fruitful run. She recently announced that her 15th […] The post Mary J. Blige’s New Album ‘Gratitude’: Everything We Know So Far appeared […]

Mary J. Blige is back with a new encouraging song, “You Ain’t The Only One.” She co-wrote it with Bryan Jones and the song’s producers Pat Kelly, Angelo “Doc” Velasquez, Will Campbell, and Aidan Brody. On the hip-hop soul-flavored track, dosed with a funky bassline, rhythmic keys and regal horns, Blige sings about overcoming adversity. […] The post Mary J. Blige Releases New Song ‘You Ain’t the Only One’ appeared […]

Ari Lennox has returned with her new single, “Smoke,” via Dreamville/Interscope Records. On the vintage soul track, produced by Bongo ByTheWay and co-written by Ant Clemons, Lennox warns a love interest that she isn’t going to entertain infidelity.  “Save all your f***s for me / I want all the smoke / Save all your f***s […] The post Ari Lennox Wants All the ‘Smoke’ on New Song: Listen appeared first […]

Singer-songwriter Dawn Richard and multi-instrumentalist Spencer Zahn reunite for their second collaborative album, Quiet in a World Full of Noise.  The album, released Oct. 4 via Merge Records, is the follow-up to Pigments. Where the latter album embraced movement — through dance, self-expression and community — Quiet in a World Full of Noise is grounded in stillness.  […] The post Dawn Richard and Spencer Zahn Seek Stillness on ‘Quiet in a World […]

Rotimi is gearing up to release his first album in three years. The singer-songwriter has announced his new album, In My Heart, In My Veins, will release Nov. 1 via FrontRo Music Group/EMPIRE. According to press materials, the album is described as a “genre-spanning experience that solidifies Rotimi’s position as a versatile and innovative force in […] The post Rotimi Announces New Album ‘In My Heart, In My Veins,’ Shares First […]

Muni Long teamed up with Amazon Music for its City Sessions segment in Los Angeles in August as part of her Revenge promotional cycle. As part of further promoting the album, and showing off her vocals, the R&B sensation shares a live performance version of “Ruined Me.” Wearing a figure-hugging black outfit, Long delivered a […] The post Muni Long Performs ‘Ruined Me’ for Amazon Music’s ‘City Sessions’ appeared first […]

Genre-bending singer-songwriter Eric Bellinger has teamed with Konshens for his new single “Special.”  On the groove-tinged track, which delectably blends R&B and afrobeats, Bellinger shows appreciation for his woman and reaffirms his devotion to her. “Baby girl, you’re special / Woman of my dreams / Don’t need another ting / How could I ever let […] The post Eric Bellinger and Konshens Release New Song ‘Special’ appeared first on Rated […]