Month: September 2026

Tank, the R&B veteran has officially released his 11th studio album “Experience,”  and the 16-track project finds Tank stretching creatively while staying connected to the soulful storytelling that has defined his career. ‘Experience’ takes listeners through several sides of Tank, from smooth R&B and funk to house-inspired production and gospel. The album features an impressive lineup … Continue reading Tank is giving fans more than an album- he’s giving an “Experience” […]

After more than four decades as one half of hip-hop’s legendary Salt-N-Pepa, Cheryl “Salt” James is stepping into a new spotlight — and she’s doing it on her own terms. The Grammy Award winner and Rock & Roll Hall of Fame inductee has officially released her debut solo album, “Salty N Lit.” The 15-track project … Continue reading salt steps into her own spotlight with debut solo album debut “Salty […]

Jon Batiste brings his unmistakable musical brilliance to “Don’t Give Up On Me,” a standout collaboration with Wichita-based electronic-jam collective 2ŁØT from their newly released sophomore album RE/SOLVE. The Grammy-winning artist adds his signature soul, musicianship, and expressive energy to the track, creating a powerful meeting point between Batiste’s expansive artistry and 2ŁØT’s genre-defying approach. … Continue reading Jon Batiste Joins 2ŁØT for standout track ” Don’t Give Up On […]

Kirk Franklin is making moves! The 20x-GRAMMY® Award-winning gospel icon is kicking off a new era with his latest single “This Time,” featuring Memphis powerhouse GloRilla, and the collaboration is bringing some serious energy. Franklin and GloRilla make an unexpected but exciting pairing, blending his unmistakable gospel sound with her bold hip-hop presence. “This Time” … Continue reading Kirk Franklin is making moves with GloRilla, New Music, & Uptown Records […]

The countdown is officially on! The legendary Soul Train Awards are making their highly anticipated return, and we couldn’t be more excited to see one of music and culture’s most celebrated platforms come back home. And ThisIsRnB is incredibly proud to be part of the Soul Train legacy. BET has officially announced the highly anticipated … Continue reading The Soul Train Awards are Back-And the Legacy Lives On! The post […]

ThisIsRnB is giving you the first listen to LION BABE’s new single “Fashion Week” today, Thursday, September 3, one day ahead of its official release on Friday, September 4. New York duo LION BABE (Jillian Hervey and Lucas Goodman) are bringing their signature blend of soul, groove and undeniable style to the moment with a … Continue reading LION BABE Brings the Sound, Style & Energy to NYC Fashion Week […]

London is officially getting a massive piece of hip-hop history this week. Following a successful kickoff in Camden, the global JAY-Z 30 celebration is launching a brand-new, immersive pop-up experience right in the middle of Trafalgar Square. Starting tomorrow, 1 September, music fans can step directly into the world of one of rap’s most legendary … Continue reading JAŸ-Z 30: Immersive Trafalgar Square Pop-Up Experience Brings “The Blueprint’ Era Back […]

New R&B has been dropping all month long- and honestly, it’s getting harder to keep up! Every week brings new singles, EPs, albums, returning favorites, and artists we’re just getting to know. So, before August officially closes out, we’re pressing pause on the scrolling and pressing play on some of the music that deserves another … Continue reading Press Play: New R&B Releases You May Have Missed This August The […]

After more than three decades of pushing music beyond its traditional borders, GRAMMY Award-winning artist, producer, composer, and Fugees co-founder Wyclef Jean continues to challenge himself—and his audience—with Q Theory, the latest installment in his ambitious Quantum Leap series. Released Friday, August 28 via Megaforce and The Orchard, Q Theory follows the first volume of … Continue reading Wyclef Jean Enters a New Rhythm With ‘Q Theory’ and the Birth […]