Louis York’s second album, Songs With Friends, underscores the power and beauty of community. The duo, consisting of singer-songwriter Claude Kelly and producer-songwriter Chuck Harmony, called on some of their closest artist pals, and like a musical potluck, everyone brings their own unique flavor to the occasion. The genre-spanning album features a dynamic guest list, […] The post Louis York Discusses Sophomore Album ‘Songs With Friends’ appeared first on Rated […]

Emerging singer Col3trane has teamed with R&B newcomer Chase Shakur for his brand new single, “Crocodile Tears.”  On the blurry track, co-produced by Rayo and Alex Naim, Col3trane and Chase Shakur remain unfazed by their partner’s fake display of emotion, understanding it’s merely a tactic to manipulate the situation. Speaking on his new single, Col3trane […] The post Col3trane Recruits Chase Shakur for New Song ‘Crocodile Tears’ appeared first on […]

Tyrese has achieved his first No. 1 in nearly a decade on Billboard’s Adult R&B Airplay chart. The singer/actor’s version of Skylark’s 1972 track, “Wildflower,” takes over the top spot after spending last week at No. 2. To that end, Tyrese’s faithful rendition holds off Chris Brown’s “Sensational” from capturing its ninth week at the […] The post Tyrese’s ‘Wildflower’ Hits No. 1 on Billboard’s Adult R&B Airplay Chart appeared […]

Jennifer Hudson‘s first Christmas album, The Gift of Love, has debuted on Billboard’s Top Holiday Albums chart this week. The EGOT (Emmy, Grammy, Oscar, Tony) winner’s first album release under her JHUD Productions imprint in partnership with Interscope Records debuts at No. 10 on this chart, where Tim Burton’s The Nightmare Before Christmas soundtrack leads […] The post Jennifer Hudson’s ‘The Gift of Love’ Lands on Billboard’s Top Holiday Albums […]

Summer Walker has picked up her first-ever No. 1 single on Billboard’s Rhythmic Airplay chart as a guest artist on 21 Savage‘s “Prove It.” The track, which samples “You Are My Joy (Interlude)” by Faith Evans, is 21 Savage’s third song this year to top this airplay chart following “Redrum,” which led for two weeks […] The post 21 Savage and Summer Walker’s ‘Prove It’ Tops Billboard’s Rhythmic Airplay Chart […]

Musiq Soulchild and producer Hit-Boy have announced Victims & Villains 2, the sequel to their 2023 joint project. Victims & Villains 2 is set to release on Valentine’s Day, Feb. 14, 2025. The first single, “October 31st,” featuring rapper Dave East, drops on Halloween this Thursday, Oct. 31. “Get ready to dive into this chilling […] The post Musiq Soulchild and Hit-Boy Announce ‘Victims & Villains 2’ appeared first on […]

Mary J. Blige’s Gratitude era continues to produce new entries on Billboard. Her latest radio single, “You Ain’t The Only One,” opens at No. 22 on this week’s Adult R&B Airplay chart, led by Chris Brown’s “Sensational” with Davido and Lojay. It’s the Rock & Roll Hall of Famer‘s 63rd appearance on this airplay chart, […] The post Mary J. Blige’s ‘You Ain’t the Only One’ Debuts on Billboard appeared […]

Chris Brown‘s hit single “Sensational” featuring Davido and Lojay reclaims the No. 1 spot this week on Billboard’s Adult R&B Airplay chart. The DJ Hardwerk-produced track pushes Mary J. Blige‘s “Breathing” featuring Fabolous from the top spot to No. 3 after a one-week reign. “Sensational” previously held this throne for seven straight weeks, beginning its […] The post Chris Brown’s ‘Sensational’ Returns to No. 1 for Eighth Week on Billboard’s […]

Alt-R&B singer Mereba will release her first album in more than five years, The Breeze Grew a Fire, on Feb. 14, 2025. The album will arrive under her new deal with Secretly Canadian, the indie label that has a roster that includes Baby Rose, serpentwithfeet, and Brandon. The announcement of The Breeze Grew a Fire […] The post Mereba Announces New Album ‘The Breeze Grew a Fire,’ Shares New Song […]