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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 […]

Baltimore’s own Dxric is stepping into a new chapter with her latest single, “Make You Say,” giving R&B listeners another glimpse of the artist she is becoming. A former protégé of Jazz from legendary group Dru Hill, Dxric carries a deep appreciation for the soulful foundation of R&B while carving out a sound that feels … Continue reading Emerging Artist Dxric In Her Own Lane: Talks “Make You Say,” R&B […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

There’s something refreshing about R&B that isn’t afraid to slow things down and let the vocals speak, and Houston quartet Sentury delivers that feeling on their latest single, “Don’t Mind.” The group brings smooth harmonies, grown-man perspective and genuine romance to a track that feels right at home in the adult R&B space. There’s no … Continue reading Sentury’s “Don’t Mind” Is A Smooth Reminder That Real R&B Still Hits […]

Remembering a legendary songwriter, humanitarian whose music traveled far beyond country — from Whitney Houston to Beyoncé and generations of artists in between. Dolly Parton wrote songs that refused to stay in one genre. As the world mourns the loss of the legendary singer, songwriter and cultural icon, her influence can be heard far beyond … Continue reading Dolly Parton: The Country Icon Whose Songs Became Part of R&B History […]

We’ve been outside all summer with new music and hot shows, including the must-not-miss ‘Nights Like This’ tour featuring AKON and Ne-Yo. “It’s the best show out there that’s for sale right now!” AKON told ThisIsRnB’s Rocki Harris before he and his co-headliner ripped the stage in Detroit. Pine Knob reverberated with pulsating rhythms as … Continue reading AKON Talks ‘Nights Like This’ Tour, New Album ‘Beautiful Day’ The post […]