The Weeknd‘s new single “Timeless” with Playboi Carti is off to a strong start on Billboard. The Pharrell Williams-produced hit bows at No. 1 across various Billboard charts, including the R&B Digital Song Sales chart. It marks The Weeknd’s 15th chart-topper and Playboi Carti’s second on this list. The rapper previously topped the chart with […] The post The Weeknd and Playboi Carti’s ‘Timeless’ Debuts at No. 1 on Multiple […]

John Legend is gearing up to share holiday cheer. The EGOT (Emmy, Grammy, Oscar, Tony) Award winner has unveiled the dates for A John Legend Christmas Tour.   The 11-date tour begins Dec. 2 at Yaamava’ Theater in Highland, California. From there, Legend will perform across the U.S., hitting cities such as Los Angeles, Seattle, Portland, and […] The post John Legend Announces Dates for ‘A John Legend Christmas Tour’ appeared first […]

Kiana Ledé has officially launched a new era of music. The singer has announced her third album, Cut Ties, is on its way.  While no release date has been shared yet, Ledé has released the album’s first two singles: “Natural” and “Space and Pu**y.” On the silky “Natural,” produced by Bizness Boi, Ledé coos about a […] The post Kiana Ledé Announces New Album ‘Cut Ties,’ Shares Two Songs appeared first […]

Progressive soul singer Black Hibiscus has released his new single “FORLӦRN” via MNRK Records. The ’80s-tinged ballad, produced by Black Hibiscus, is built on a resonant bass, languid percussion, and a wailing electric guitar. Lyrically, “FORLÖRN” underscores the residual emotions that may arise well into a healing journey following a breakup. It’s the push and […] The post Black Hibiscus Is Feeling ‘Forlörn’ on New Song: Stream appeared first on […]

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.