Listen to The-Dream’s new song “Tampa” featuring Usher.

On this day in 1990, Mariah Carey released her self-titled debut album. What are 2⃣ of your favorite songs?

25 years ago today, Silk released their fourth album 'Love Session.' What's 1⃣ of your favorite songs?

Raheem DeVaughn's “You (20th Anniversary Edition)” hits No. 1 on Billboard’s Adult R&B Airplay chart, becoming his first chart-topper since “Woman” in 2008.

Happy Birthday to Faith Evans! 🎉💜 What are 4️⃣ of your favorite songs by her?

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9 years ago today, SZA released her debut album ‘Ctrl.’ What are 2️⃣ of your favorite songs?

28 years ago today, Brandy released her sophomore album ‘Never Say Never.’ What are 2️⃣ of your favorite songs?

FLO on their new single “Don’t Break Her Heart”: “It really encapsulates our love for each other and the lengths we are willing to go to protect the hearts of our sisters.”

30 years ago today, Donell Jones released his debut album 'My Heart.' What are 2⃣ of your favorite songs?

18 years ago today, Ashanti released her fifth album 'The Declaration.' What are 2⃣ of your favorite songs?

RIP Peabo Bryson. 🕊️💜

Bryson Tiller has announced The Neo Trapsoul Tour with special guests Majid Jordan, Ty Dolla #$IGN and Austin Millz.

Burn Slow 🔥 New Religion 🙏🏾

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10 years ago today, Ro James released his debut album ‘ELDORADO.’ What are 2️⃣ of your favorite songs?

Kwn has released "Touch Myself" and "Idea of Love" from her upcoming EP 'And All Pride Aside.'

Happy Birthday to Patti LaBelle! 🎉💜 What are 4⃣ of your favorite songs by her?

"I felt the need to write about being treated well and not being afraid to demand it." TIFFANY (formerly Tiffany Evans) sits down with Rated R&B to discuss her evolution, her new single "Treat Me Like a Princess" and her R&B Mount Rushmore.

Stream Johnny Gill's new song "A Dance, A Kiss."

Happy Birthday to Maxwell! 🎉💜 What are 5️⃣ of your favorite songs by him?

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55 years ago today, Marvin Gaye released his album 'What's Going On.' What are 2⃣ of your favorite songs?

Chart Brief: Chris Brown Scores Top 5 R&B Album, Elijah Connor Leads Adult R&B Airplay

Mya is back with her 10th album, 'Retrospect.'

33 years ago today, Janet Jackson released her fifth album 'Janet.' What are 2⃣ of your favorite songs?

Givēon's 'BELOVED: ACT II' deluxe album features Kehlani, Leon Thomas, Sasha Keable and Teddy Swims. Listen now.

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Happy 60th Birthday to music icon Janet Jackson! 🎉💜 What are 6⃣ of your favorite songs by Janet?

Chxrry has unveiled the cover art for her debut album, 'U, Me & My Ego,' out May 29 via XO/Republic

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Happy 76th Birthday to Stevie Wonder! 🎉💜 What are 5⃣ of your favorite Stevie songs?

28 years ago today, Xscape released their third album 'Traces of My Lipstick.' What are 2⃣ of your favorite songs?

28 years ago today, Xscape released their third album 'Traces of My Lipstick.' What are 2⃣ of your favorite songs?

FLO's sophomore album, 'Therapy at the Club,' arrives July 24. Listen to the title track.

36 years ago today, Tony! Toni! Toné! released their sophomore album 'The Revival.' What are 2⃣ of your favorite songs?

Chris Brown's 12th album 'BROWN' is out now.

India Shawn on her 'Subject To Change' EP: "Nothing ever really stays the same, especially matters of the heart, and I wanted the music to move as fluidly as we do."

25 years ago today, Destiny's Child released their third album 'Survivor.' What are 2⃣ of your favorite songs?

The-Dream is back with "Bring That Body" from his upcoming album 'LoveHate 2.' ratedrnb.com/2026/05/the-...

Destin Conrad has announced more dates for his intimate jazz tour.

Tone Stith's "FLY" goes No. 1 on Billboard's Adult R&B Airplay chart.

Chris Brown reveals the cover art for his 12th album, 'BROWN,' out May 8.

12 New R&B Releases: Kehlani, Jai’Len Josey, Isaiah Falls, Ebony Riley and More

26 years ago today, Toni Braxton released her third album ‘The Heat.’ What are 2️⃣ of your favorite songs?

25 years ago today, Janet Jackson released her seventh album 'All For You.' What are 2⃣ of your favorite songs?

Kehlani's self-titled fifth album is out now. It features Usher, Brandy, Missy Elliott, Leon Thomas, Cardi B and more.