Olivia Longott, mononymously known as Olivia, has returned with her first album in 23 years, You Are.  The seven-song set includes the title track, which is a heartfelt ode to Olivia’s late mother, who passed away in 2018 from Parkinson’s disease. “You are everywhere / Although you’re not here / You are, you are / There’s […] The post Olivia Releases First Album in Over 20 Years: ‘You Are’ appeared first […]

When Elmiene is in love, it’s not a hassle to show it, as indicated in his new song “Light Work.” Over a bright and airy production helmed by Ozmoses ArKetex, the Oxford, U.K., native sings about the ease of being with someone who is on the same page as him. Specifically, the song captures those […] The post Elmiene Shares New Song ‘Light Work’ appeared first on Rated R&B.

Ledisi has scored her first award from the Recording Industry Association of America (RIAA). The Grammy winner’s 2011 single “Pieces of Me” is now certified gold. It has sold over 500,000 equivalent units. Ledisi co-wrote the empowering anthem with the song’s producers, Claude Kelly and Chuck Harmony, who are also known as Louis York. In […] The post Ledisi Earns Her First-Ever RIAA Certification With ‘Pieces of Me’ appeared first […]

Syleena Johnson’s final solo album, Legacy, is dedicated to her late father and soul singer Syl Johnson.  Her father, who has made Billboard-charting hits like “Is It Because I’m Black” and “Different Strokes,” makes an appearance on every song on the 16-track offering via sampling. Legacy includes the singles “Monsters in the Closet,” “Black Balloon” featuring Syl […] The post Syleena Johnson Tributes Late Father on Final Album ‘Legacy’ appeared first on […]

After declaring a final album nearly a decade ago, Tyrese returns with Beautiful Pain on his label Voltron Recordz in partnership with Create Music Group. The independently released double album consists of 17 tracks, including the previously shared singles “Love Transaction,” “Don’t Think You Ever Loved,” featuring Lenny Kravitz and Le’Andria Johnson, and the most recent […] The post Tyrese Releases New Album ‘Beautiful Pain’ appeared first on Rated R&B.

R&B trio FLO has announced their anxiously-awaited debut album, Access All Areas, releases Nov. 15 via Island Records. “Access All Areas is a labour of love. To us it represents our growth and dedication to making girl group history, to making a project we are truly proud to call our debut album,” FLO says of […] The post FLO Announces Debut Album ‘Access All Areas,’ Shares New Song ‘Bending My […]

Musical genius Stevie Wonder has released his new song “Can We Fix Our Nation’s Broken Heart.” The hopeful acoustic guitar, delicate drums and hushed piano set the backdrop for Wonder’s call for unity in these polarized times. “We’ve been floating alone in a dark and bitter cold / ‘Cause there’s a growing ocean of lies […] The post Stevie Wonder Asks ‘Can We Fix Our Nation’s Broken Heart’ on New […]

Marques Houston has released his new album The Best Worst Year Ever via Phoenix Music Group.  The 14-track offering includes the singles “Last Drop,” “Admit It” and “Cowgirl.”  Regarding the latter track, Houston tells Rated R&B, “‘Cowgirl’ is one of my favorite tracks on the album. You can’t have an R&B record without a classic. The entire […] The post Marques Houston Recounts ‘The Best Worst Year Ever’ on New Album: Stream […]