Genre-bending artist DRAM is back with his new album, DRAM&B, released independently on his label Waver Records. The 10-track set was preceded by the singles “When She Call” featuring Ellis Quinn and “Marry Me.” DRAM&B is doused with endearing songs that are warm and radiant like a golden summer day. “This album was made with the intention
After sharing “One Last Dance” in March, soul vocalist Baby Rose and Canadian band BADBADNOTGOOD have released their new EP, Slow Burn. The 23-minute set takes listeners on a genre-defying trip through the underbelly of Americana, psychedelic rock, blues, country and beyond. Slow Burn includes a feature from Mereba, who appears on the centerpiece track “Caroline.”
Chlöe has shared her new single “Boy Bye,” her second release of the year. On the saucy kiss-off, Chlöe says adios to a lover who fails to meet her halfway in their relationship. In the first verse, she sings about overextending herself while he doesn’t even try to make an effort. “I was always loyal
Tinashe is back with her new single, “Nasty,” ahead of her Coachella debut tonight (April 12). The flirty banger was produced by Ricky Reed and Zack Sekoff. “I’m excited for everyone to hear my new song ‘Nasty.’ This is that all summer long kinda BOP!” says Tinashe. “It’s meant to make you feel sexy, confident
Babyface is returning to Las Vegas. The music icon has announced six shows at Pearl Concert Theater at Palms Casino Resort. The shows kick off Memorial Day Weekend (May 25 and May 26), with additional performances on Labor Day weekend and two in November. Babyface announced his Las Vegas shows on his birthday (April 10)
R&B veteran and actor Marques Houston has released a visual for his latest single “Admit It.” In the video, Houston shows off his slick dance moves to the Afrobeats-tinged track. Speaking on the video, Houston tells Rated R&B, “I’ve been enjoying the fusion of sounds and culture lately. I’ve been in the mix with the
PARTYNEXTDOOR is back with more heat ahead of his album release. The Canadian singer/songwriter has shared a new track, “Lose My Mind,” which he co-produced with Prep Bijan, Eli Brown, and Travis Marsh. “Lose My Mind,” which samples DMX’s 2000 hit “Party Up (Up in Here),” is a syrupy jam that finds PARTYNEXTDOOR overwhelmed by
Chris Brown is back with his 11:11 (Deluxe) album, five months after releasing the standard version. The expanded set includes 13 new tracks, totaling the project to 35 tracks. The new batch of songs includes features from past collaborators Mario, Bryson Tiller, Davido, Joyner Lucas, Lil Wayne, and Tee Grizzley. Opening with “Bruce Lee,” produced by YX
The I Love RnB Music Festival 2024 lineup has been unveiled. The festival will return Saturday, Sept. 7, at Grand Park in Los Angeles, California. R&B veteran Omarion and rap legend Bow Wow will headline. Since the longtime collaborators will be at the same event, perhaps they will treat festivalgoers to music from their 2007
Ledisi will be presented with an honorary degree from Berklee College of Music. The Grammy-winning vocalist will receive an honorary Doctor of Music at Berklee’s 2024 commencement ceremony, which will be held Saturday, May 11, at 10 a.m. at Boston University’s Agganis Arena. Ledisi, who is currently an artist in residence with the Berklee Institute