Curtis Mayfield, an iconic figure in soul, funk, and R&B, left an indelible mark on the music industry with his mesmerizing vocals, socially conscious lyrics, and innovative songwriting. From his early days as a member of The Impressions to his prolific solo career, Mayfield captivated audiences and inspired generations of musicians. In this article, we
David Ruffin, with his mesmerizing voice and unparalleled charisma, remains an indelible icon in the realm of soul music. As the lead singer of the legendary group The Temptations during their golden era, Ruffin captivated audiences with his raw talent and emotional delivery. Beyond his tenure with the Motown powerhouse, Ruffin embarked on a successful
Podcaster Rory has released his debut album, I Thought It’d Be Different, via Avant Garden, I Thought It’d Be Different is an exceptional 13-track project that showcases the remarkable talents of Rory and some of the most renowned R&B and hip-hop artists in the industry. In July 2022, Rory began working on his first album by
Atlanta-based singer and songwriter Saint Smith has released his debut album, Yours, Saintly. The 11-track effort was led by “Round and Round,” released in April 2021. Produced by Jay Abe, Smith described it as a “coming of age” record in a statement to Rated R&B. “I’ve been making music for some time and I feel
Jade Novah has named it and claimed it on her new single “Like That.” The core of “Like That” is blissful and merely hints at what Novah has seen in her union with her husband, Devin Johnson, who co-wrote and produced the twinkling and candy-coated track. Novah confidently states that she has found someone who
After months of anticipation, singer Kevin Ross has finally released Midnight Microdose, Vol. 1, through Art Society Music Group/EMPIRE. The project is the first installment of a three-part series that will be released throughout the year. Midnight Microdose, Vol. 1 boasts two singles: “Show & Prove” and “Look My Way.” The latter is currently making
Ruben Studdard is back. The seasoned vocalist and American Idol winner has released “The Way I Remember It,” his first single in nine years. In this sweet, piano-backed ballad, Studdard thinks back in time and searches his heart to brood over his first encounter with his forever lady. Most of his inspiration for “The Way
Khamari doesn’t like to force anything that doesn’t come naturally. The bio section of his Spotify page is a testament to this. “Been staring at this shit for 30 min,” it reads. He may come back and update it one day, but that’s what we get for now. It’s a similar approach that the singer
Tone Stith has set a new release date for his upcoming single, “Girls Like You.” It will now release June 23 via RCA Records. In a recent interview with Rated R&B, Stith exclusively told Rated R&B that “Girls Like You” would arrive May 19. “It’s my point of view on my first heartbreak,” Sith explained
Slim of the R&B group 112 is back with a new solo single, “Gotta Have Faith,” featuring Faith Evans and Eric Bellinger. Over a production that includes a sample chop of Evans’ classic “Come Over,” Slim encourages his lover to trust they will heal their strained relationship. “Gotta have faith / If you really want