Sade Adu, the frontwoman of the band Sade, has returned with a new song, “Young Lion,” her first in six years. She co-produced the song with Aaron Taylor Dean and they co-wrote it with Ben Travers. “Young Lion” is a heartfelt ballad that honors Adu’s transgender son, Izaak, and offers him a sincere apology. “Young […] The post Sade Adu Honors Her Trans Son on New Song ‘Young Lion’: Listen […]

Tinashe and Urban Outfitters, a global lifestyle brand founded in 1970, will unveil a new collection in 2025. According to the company, the collection of lifestyle designs merges Tinashe’s passion for fashion with dance and street-style culture. Tinashe designed and curated the collection in partnership with the company’s in-house design team. According to the announcement, […] The post Tinashe and Urban Outfitters Tease New Dance-Inspired Collection appeared first on Rated […]

Fantasia and Adam Blackstone dazzle in evening attire in the video of their bright version of “Summertime.” Directed by 12vy, the sophisticated video unfolds at Middle C Jazz in Charlotte, North Carolina, showcasing both Blackstone and Fantasia in their finest attire. In it, Blackstone enchants with his double bass mastery, while Fantasia delivers powerful vocals […] The post Fantasia and Adam Blackstone Share Elegant ‘Summertime’ Video appeared first on Rated […]

Queen Naija bears her heartbroken soul following a tragic loss on her new single, “Missing You,” produced by OG Parker, Mike Woods, and G. Ry. As an admirer of the ’90s music, the singer’s latest “Missing You” is noteworthy alone for its opening, which features a pitched-up bridge from Faith Evans‘ “Never Gonna Let You […] The post Queen Naija Tributes Her Late Friend on ‘Missing You’: Listen appeared first […]

Alt-R&B singer Corinne Bailey Rae has won favor with the Recording Industry Association of America (RIAA), recently securing her second award of the year within just two months. “Like A Star,” the opening track from her self-titled debut album, has been certified platinum, with over one million equivalent units sold. It’s her second song release […] The post Corinne Bailey Rae’s ‘Like a Star’ Goes Platinum appeared first on Rated […]

It’s undeniably a season of ‘gratitude’ for Mary J. Blige. The Queen of Hip-Hop Soul joins the relatively long list of new holiday titles with her latest song, “Christmas Without You.” Blige teams up with her longtime collaborator, Rodney “Darkchild” Jerkins, for the track. Jerkins is known for his work with Blige on acclaimed albums […] The post Mary J. Blige Can’t Do ‘Christmas Without You’ on New Song appeared […]

Award-winning singer Jennifer Hudson kicks off the holiday season with her first Christmas album, The Gift Of Love.  The 15-track album, available via Interscope Records, includes Hudson’s take on classics such as “O Holy Night” and “Winter Wonderland” and originals like the Common-assisted “Almost Christmas.”  “I have been dreaming of this moment for as long […] The post Jennifer Hudson Releases Holiday Album ‘The Gift of Love’ appeared first on […]

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.