WHOA. Cleo Sol dropped tonight too??

13 New R&B Releases: Cleo Sol, Ari Lennox, Phabo, Devin Morrison and More

Ari Lennox's third album, 'Vacancy,' is here.

Chart Brief: Bruno Mars Rules Billboard, Jill Scott Applies ‘Pressha’ at R&B Radio

Teyana Taylor is now an Oscar-nominated actress.

Dvsn will celebrate the 10th anniversary of their debut album, 'SEPT 5TH,' with a run of shows this spring.

Bruno Mars' "I Just Might" debuts at No. 1 on the Billboard Hot 100.

Okay, Pretzel!

Ari Lennox reveals the official tracklist for her new album ‘Vacancy,’ out Friday.

Catch up on this week's R&B releases. New music from Ella Mai, Tiana Major9, Elijah Blake, Al Green, Jill Scott and more.

Soul icon Al Green has released his new EP 'To Love Somebody.'

Elmiene will release his debut album, 'sounds for someone, this spring. Listen to his new single "Reclusive."

Jill Scott debuted her new song "Don't Play" on COLORS. It's the third offering from her upcoming album, 'To Whom This May Concern.'

Mariah Carey's "In Your Feelings" holds No. 1 for a fourth week on Billboard's Adult R&B Airplay chart. Meanwhile, Kehlani's "Folded" is No. 7 on the Hot 100. See who else is making moves in our first edition of Chart Brief.

Ella Mai has released her new song "100."

Here are the R&B nominees at the 2026 NAACP Image Awards.

Mary J. Blige's Las Vegas residency kicks off this spring.

Happy 46th Birthday to Amerie! 🎉💜 What are 3️⃣ of your favorite songs by her?

1. I Am 2. Love No Limit 3. Be Happy 4. Just Fine 5. Real Love 6. Enough Cryin 7. I Can Love You 8. Take Me As I Am 9. Mary Jane(All Night Long) 10. Be Without You

Okay I can work with 10. Just off the top of my head: Love No Limit My Life All That I Can Say About You Mary's Joint Love Is All We Need I Love You I'm The Only Woman Everything Reminisce

Happy 55th Birthday to the Queen of Hip-Hop Soul, Mary J. Blige! 🎉💜 What are 🔟 of your favorite songs by MJB?

16 New R&B Releases This Week: Featuring Jill Scott, Bruno Mars, Ari Lennox, SAULT and more. ratedrnb.com/2026/01/new-...

'Toni Braxton's Breathe Again,' starring Toni Braxton, Essence Atkins and Cree Summer, premieres later this month on Lifetime.

5 years ago today, Jazmine Sullivan released her fourth album 'Heaux Tales.' What are 2⃣ of your favorite songs?

This lineup is TOUGH. 😮‍💨

Bruno Mars has announced The Romantic Tour, his first global stadium outing, with special guests Anderson .Paak as DJ Pee .Wee, Victoria Monét, Leon Thomas and RAYE.

Bruno Mars has announced the release date for "The Romantic," his first solo album in a decade.

Brandy will receive the Black Music Icon Award at the 2026 Recording Academy Honors later this month.

Here are some R&B albums we're anticipating this year.

Happy 40th Birthday to Lloyd! 🎉💜 What are 3⃣ of your favorite songs by him?

Baby! I got my vinyl 😁😁😁😁 🧡🧡🧡🧡🧡🧡🧡🧡🧡🧡🧡🧡🧡🧡🧡

Jill Scott has announced her sixth album 'To Whom This May Concern.' The lead single, "Beautiful People," is out now.

Happy 50th Birthday to the R&B General, Tank! 🎉 💜 What are 5️⃣ of your favorite songs by him?

Happy 47th Birthday to Tyrese! 🎉💜 What are 3⃣ of your favorite songs by him?

Happy 47th Birthday to John Legend! 🎉💜 What are 4⃣ of your favorite songs by him?

32 years ago today, Jodeci released their sophomore album "Diary of a Mad Band." What are 2️⃣ of your favorite songs?

15 years ago today, Keyshia Cole released her fourth album "Calling All Hearts." What are 2️⃣ of your favorite songs?

Rated R&B Ranks the 25 Best R&B Albums of 2025

16 years ago today, Alicia Keys released her fourth album "The Element of Freedom." What are 2️⃣ of your favorite songs?

21 years ago today, Ashanti released her fourth album "Concrete Rose." What are 2️⃣ of your favorite songs?

15 years ago today, Ciara released her fourth album "Basic Instinct." What are 2⃣ of your favorite songs?

Blow Hive, how y’all feel? No Angel Hive, y’all alright?

“BLOW” is definitely number one. My number two changes a lot. Right now it’s “Superpower.”

12 years ago today, Beyoncé released her fifth album "BEYONCÉ." What are 2⃣ of your favorite songs?

Usher joins JayDon on his "Lullaby (mega remix)" with Paradise. Listen now.

18 years ago today, Mario released his third album "Go." What are 2⃣ of your favorite songs?

Happy 35th Birthday to Teyana Taylor! 🎉💜 What are 3⃣ of your favorite songs by her?

11 years ago today, K. Michelle released her sophomore album "Anybody Wanna Buy a Heart?" What are 2⃣ of your favorite songs?

22 years ago today, Kelis released her album "Tasty." What are 2⃣ of your favorite songs?