It was yet another exciting year for R&B music. SZA’s sophomore album, SOS, released in December 2022, continued its winning streak throughout the year, becoming the longest-running No. 1 on Billboard’s Top R&B Albums chart. Over two million fans got to witness Beyoncé on her first tour in seven years. Newcomers like Mariah the Scientist
Jacquees has achieved a new award from the Recording Industry Association of America (RIAA). “Your Peace” featuring rapper Lil Baby, lifted from his 2019 album, King of R&B, has now been certified gold for selling over 500,000 equivalent units. The 2000s-inspired collaboration, produced by $K, has amassed more than 71 million streams on Spotify alone.
Grammy-nominated artist 6LACK has unveiled the official video for his song “Temporary” featuring Don Toliver. In the Cameron Dean-directed video, 6LACK plays the role of a matador in a bullring. He uses his jacket as a muleta while distorted effects follow him in the beginning scenes. Meanwhile, a woman dancer works up a sweat in
Fresh off the release of The Color Purple soundtrack, Alicia Keys has released the official video for the lead single “Lifeline.” Directed by Diane Martel, the video features Keys in her natural element behind a piano, wearing an all-eggshell-colored ensemble. Beauty shots of her are also included in the sequence. Elsewhere, the video provides a
Usher’s new duet with H.E.R., “Risk It All,” has made a splash on a new Billboard chart the week dated Dec. 23. The heartfelt duet, co-written and produced by H.E.R., starts at No. 21 on the Adult R&B Airplay chart. This marks Usher’s 37th entry on this chart, which he currently leads for a fifth