Genre-bending artists Jordan Ward and Joony have joined forces for a joint EP, JRNY.  The six-track offering, available via ARTium Recordings/Interscope Records, includes the lead single “Jealously.” On the Max Free, Lido, and Samiy-produced track, they admit to feeling emotionally detached from a current relationship. “Jealousy, I want you all to me / But I can’t give […] The post Jordan Ward and Joony Take a Quick ‘JRNY’ on New EP: Stream […]

Elijah Blake is an artist with a clear mission. He carefully considers his vision for each project before diving in. Blake’s coming-of-age debut, Shadows & Diamonds (2015), was his commitment to bringing “honesty and sincerity back into R&B music.” His 2017 sophomore LP, Audiology, was his effort to challenge the status quo. Then there was […] The post Elijah Blake Can Only Be ‘Elijah’: Interview appeared first on Rated R&B.

CBS and Dick Clark Productions will celebrate the 50th anniversary of the American Music Awards with a special event featuring performances from the biggest stars. The event will broadcast on CBS simultaneously on both coasts on Sunday, Oct. 6, at 8 p.m. ET, and will be available for live streaming and on-demand viewing on Paramount+. […] The post Mariah Carey, Chaka Khan and More to Perform at American Music Awards […]

Chris Brown’s single “Sensational” featuring Nigerian acts Davido and Lojay holds at No. 1 on Billboard’s Adult R&B Airplay chart for a seventh consecutive week. The track produced by DJ Hardwerk ties Brown’s “Go Crazy” with Young Thug for seven weeks atop this airplay chart, marking his second longest run here. His collaboration with the […] The post Chris Brown’s ‘Sensational’ Remains No. 1 for Seventh Week on Billboard’s Adult […]

Music icon Dionne Warwick will have a street in her hometown, East Orange, New Jersey, renamed after her later this fall. East Orange Mayor Ted R. Green and the city council recently announced the street renaming. The celebration will take place Oct. 11 on North Arlington Ave. at City Hall Plaza in East Orange. Regarding […] The post Dionne Warwick to Have New Jersey Street Renamed in Her Honor appeared […]

The Queen of Hip-Hop Soul, Mary J. Blige, has unveiled the 2025 dates for The For My Fans Tour. She will be joined by special guests Ne-Yo and Mario. The Live Nation-powered tour begins Jan. 30, 2025, at Greensboro Coliseum in Greensboro, North Carolina. From there, MJB and the R&B gents will visit Atlanta, Charlotte, Tampa, […] The post Mary J. Blige Announces ‘For My Fans Tour’ Dates appeared first on […]