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R&B never stands still. Fresh sounds, surprise drops, and standout moments are always popping up—and in recent years, artists have tossed out the old rulebook of only releasing music on certain days. With new vibes arriving nonstop, keeping up with everything R&B can feel like a full-time job… even on your well-deserved weekend downtime. And … Continue reading What You May Have Missed: New R&B Music, Moments, News and much […]

Usher and Big Sean collaborated to spark the future of Detroit’s youth with a $1 Million innovation hub located inside the new Michigan Central Boys & Girls Club of Greater Detroit. Along with Usher’s New Look® (UNL) and Sean Anderson Foundation (SAF), additional key education and industry partners include Ilitch Sports + Entertainment and Emory … Continue reading Usher and Big Sean Invest $1 Million in Detroit’s Youth with Innovation […]

There are moments in culture that don’t just make history — they define it. This was one of them. On February 8, 2026, Bad Bunny stepped onto the Super Bowl LX stage not just as a performer, but as a cultural force — the first Latino solo artist to headline the iconic halftime show and … Continue reading When Love Was Stronger Than Hate: Bad Bunny’s Historic Super Bowl LX […]

New music is rolling in heavy—from introspective slow jams to winter-ready anthems that wrap you in warmth. This week’s releases capture everything R&B does best: emotion, groove, and genuine connection. From chart favorites to rising voices making noise, plus one standout artist to keep your eye on, this week’s lineup is stacked with smooth vibes … Continue reading Fresh Finds Fridays: SOME OF THE HOTTEST NEW R&B MUSIC RELEASES The […]

Live Nation Urban and multi-platinum, GRAMMY®-winning singer, producer and global  icon Brandy Norwood have announced A Conversation With Brandy: Phases Book Tour.  An intimate two-city experience celebrating the release of her debut memoir, “Phases”, out March 31.  The special conversations will take place March 29 in Los Angeles, CA at the Montalban – Buy Tickets … Continue reading Live Nation Urban + Brandy announce “A Conversation with Brandy: Phases Book […]

Feel-good stories always hit different when they’re rooted in heart and soul — and when Mary J. Blige is behind them, you already know it’s going to hit. The Grammy Award-winner, two-time Academy Award nominee, and Golden Globe nominee executive produces Lifetime’s new original film Be Happy, a moving, joy-filled story about resilience, healing, and … Continue reading Mary J. Blige’s Be Happy Lights Up Lifetime: Tisha Campbell, Kandi Burruss […]

Grammy-award winning R&B singer/songwriter Susan Carol rendered a stunning, peaceful, but powerful performance of her Christmas song, “Mistletoe” at the live recording of the Essence Holiday Celebration of Joy.  The Essence Holiday Celebration of Joy special  filmed in Atlanta and Los Angeles, according to a press release. The holiday special premiered on Thanksgiving Day on … Continue reading Susan Carol talks Essence Holiday Celebration of Joy performance, struggles and triumph, […]

Tank is closing out the year with authority, releasing the official video for his new single “CONTROL,” a polished visual that signals a bold new era. The release arrives as the platinum-selling R&B icon enters a fresh chapter after signing a global deal with BMG. Directed by Danil Demichev, the video pairs sleek styling with … Continue reading Tank Steps Fully Into His Power with “CONTROL” The post Tank Steps […]

Emerging R&B/Soul artist Sami is making her mark with her debut EP, “Too Many Days Since Then”—six tracks of emotion, release, and looking toward what’s next. The 12-minute EP, produced by two-time Grammy Award winner Brian “Killah B” Bates, is a breath of fresh air for the R&B scene. Sami brings vocals, vulnerability, and that … Continue reading Sami delivers raw vocals, emotion with debut EP “Too Many Days Since […]