Heavy is the head that wears the crown. For all intents and purposes, Top Dawg Entertainment has sneakily slid its way into a primed position in R&B music. Between SZA’s dominance on the charts and SiR’s inarguable impact, the label has the top-seed draft picks on the women’s and men’s sides. With a healthy handful […]
Global sensation Jennifer Hudson is preparing to get into the holiday spirit on her Interscope Records debut, “The Gift of Love”, which will be released on October 18. On her first-ever holiday album, the Hudson performs seasonal favorites such as “O Holy Night,” “Winter Wonderland” and “Auld Lang Syne” alongside original songs that bring fresh […]
Muni Long’s Revenge is one of 2024’s most compelling R&B albums, as she couples emotional vulnerability with powerhouse production. Revenge was released via her label Super Giant in partnership with Def Jam, this album is exemplary of growth as both an artist and businesswoman. With chart-topping tracks like “Make Me Forget,” “Made for Me,” and […]
Here’s our weekly overview of Hip-Hop and R&B album sales in the US, including an update on where the albums land at the Billboard 200 chart. This week’s overview includes the first week sales of LL Cool J’s new album THE FORCE, which debuts at #40. Source: HITS Daily Double Chart # Artist(s) Album title Sales Sales […]
Emerging R&B duo GAWD has released Cathedral City Supreme, a deluxe edition of their 2023 debut EP, via Raedio. The expanded set features six new tracks, including the previously shared “High Class.” “Cathedral City Supreme is our love letter to those navigating the shifting tides of change,” GAWD tells Rated R&B. “It’s a reminder to dance […]
Boyz II Men lead singer Wanya Morris shares the story of how their biggest hit with Babyface “I’ll Make Love To You” Almost Didn’t Happen. If you asked singer-songwriter Kenneth ‘Babyface’ Edmonds how he ended up writing 125 Top 10 hits, 45 #1 R&B hits, 16 #1 pop hits, and contributing to more than 800 […]
The legendary Stevie Wonder has just shared a new song called “Can We Fix Our Nation’s Broken Heart” out now via Republic Records. This is the first new music from Stevie Wonder since 2020. On the new song, Wonder sings a call for unity embodied in heartfelt lyrics as he asks, “Can we fix our […]
Here’s our weekly overview of Hip-Hop and R&B album sales in the US, including an update on where the albums land at the Billboard 200 chart. This week’s overview includes the first week sales of Big Sean’s Better Me Than You, which debuts at #24. Source: HITS Daily Double Chart # Artist(s) Album title Sales Sales + […]
Eric Benét has returned with his new project, Duets, via his label JBR Creative Group. The EP features five duets with women in R&B, including Chanté Moore, Corinne Bailey Rae, LaTocha, Ledisi and Tamar Braxton. Duets opens with “So Distracted” with Moore. The sweet-sounding track is about being so enthralled by a lover that it’s hard to […]
It’s official! Billboard award-winning singer, songwriter, and producer Robin Thicke releases his long-awaited new single, “I Know What To Do.” The track, which Jay-Z calls ‘The One,’ has already created a buzz and marks a significant moment in Thicke’s career after a 3-year hiatus. With brilliant production and his signature soulful sexy lyrical expression, Thicke […]
