About a year ago, Ogi, a rising vocalist of Nigerian descent, was at a crossroads, or what she describes to Rated R&B as an “existential crisis.” For as long as she can remember, she had a goal to enroll in law school after attaining her undergraduate degree. But, Ogi didn’t pursue that trajectory after graduating…
“Everything always starts from a voice note for me,” Alex Vaughn tells Rated R&B about her songwriting approach that only calls for a piano and a cell phone with a voice recorder. It’s a cathartic experience for Vaughn that doesn’t always have much intent behind it except to allow her to pour her emotions and…
Masego has earned his second award from the Recording Industry Association of America (RIAA). His Don Toliver-assisted single “Mystery Lady” has been certified gold by the RIAA, selling more than 500,000 equivalent units. “Mystery Lady” is lifted from Masego’s Grammy-nominated project, Studying Abroad: Extended Stay, a deluxe edition of 2020’s Studying Abroad. Co-produced by Kojo, Sam Gellaitry…
Teyana Taylor is still moving forward with her music retirement plans. The platinum-selling superstar has unveiled dates for the second leg of her The Last Rose Petal Tour. The 18-date trek, powered by Live Nation and Femme It Forward, kicks off Aug. 3 at Hollywood Palladium in Los Angeles, California. She’ll perform in other major…
The third time’s the charm for Siergio. That’s not to discredit his first two albums — This Will Hurt and Songs for the Jeep. But on Before It’s Too Late, the rising singer delivers something extra that’s missing from progressive R&B. Having no frills on an LP spanning 13 songs and running 45 minutes is…
Tink is all for pampering her man. “Cater,” a tender track produced by Hitmaka and features 2 Chainz, shows off how much she revels in waiting on her boo hand and foot. “You been on ya grind and the way you shine I’m falling in love / Swallow my pride no one alive is gonna…
“Coming out of the rubble of It Was Good Until It Wasn’t and into the light, on to the road,” Kehlani tweeted in September 2021, along with a trailer for their third album, Blue Water Road, the follow-up to 2020’s It Was Good Until It Wasn’t. The artwork for It Was Good Until It Wasn’t…
Jill Scott is making her second album appearance in June. The Grammy winner aligned herself with jazz musician Theo Croker for his forthcoming album Love Quantum, which releases June 24 via Star People Nation/Sony Music Masterworks. For their collaboration, “To Be We,” thaumaturgy is used in the form of mind-stimulating spoken word and honey-coated vocals delivered…
The up and coming singer/songwriter, Rio released his latest single “Make It Real” on Spotify on April 8, 2022 which has amassed over 6,000 streams since release. “Make It Real” is Rio’s fifth single to be released. His earlier releases include: “I’m Gone (Shake That Remix)” (2022) “I’m Gone” (2021) “Go On” (2020) “Bread” (2020)…
It’s album release week for Ella Mai, and she’s already off to a great start. On Billboard’s Adult R&B Airplay chart, “DFMU” posts at No. 10 in its tenth week, giving the Grammy winner her sixth top 10 single on this chart. Mai’s newest chart action is something to run home and talk about. All six of her…