This weekend, Atlanta’s Central Park hosted the 15th OneMusicFest. The festival delivered an unforgettable experience, gathering music lovers from all over to celebrate a star-studded lineup and a community-centered atmosphere. The lineup included some very notable names in R&B, each delivering sets that had the crowd singing lyrics word for word. Performances by Jai’len Josey, […]
Queen Naija bears her heartbroken soul following a tragic loss on her new single, “Missing You,” produced by OG Parker, Mike Woods, and G. Ry. As an admirer of the ’90s music, the singer’s latest “Missing You” is noteworthy alone for its opening, which features a pitched-up bridge from Faith Evans‘ “Never Gonna Let You […]
Fantasia and Adam Blackstone dazzle in evening attire in the video of their bright version of “Summertime.” Directed by 12vy, the sophisticated video unfolds at Middle C Jazz in Charlotte, North Carolina, showcasing both Blackstone and Fantasia in their finest attire. In it, Blackstone enchants with his double bass mastery, while Fantasia delivers powerful vocals […]
Tinashe and Urban Outfitters, a global lifestyle brand founded in 1970, will unveil a new collection in 2025. According to the company, the collection of lifestyle designs merges Tinashe’s passion for fashion with dance and street-style culture. Tinashe designed and curated the collection in partnership with the company’s in-house design team. According to the announcement, […]
Sade Adu, the frontwoman of the band Sade, has returned with a new song, “Young Lion,” her first in six years. She co-produced the song with Aaron Taylor Dean and they co-wrote it with Ben Travers. “Young Lion” is a heartfelt ballad that honors Adu’s transgender son, Izaak, and offers him a sincere apology. “Young […]
Award-winning music director and bassist Adam Blackstone & Grammy-winning singer-songwriter, actress, and author Fantasia Barrino deliver the official music video for their latest collaboration, “Summertime.” The song is a reimagined version of the 1935 song composed by George Gershwin for his opera, Porgy and Bess. The jazz-inspired rendition celebrates the 20th anniversary of Barrino’s victory […]
R&B veteran Mario has officially announced his upcoming sixth studio album “Glad You Came”. This will be his first album in over six years, and will release via New Citizen/Epic Records on December 13th. “Glad You Came” is executive produced by legendary songwriter/producer James Fauntleroy. You can watch the official trailer for the album below. […]
Ruben Studdard is gearing up for the release of his first ever Christmas project, and presents the first offering with the new single “My Favorite Holiday”. The upcoming EP is also called “My Favorite Holiday” and is set to release on November 1st. The project will be released under Ruben Studdard’s new partnership with Origins|Hitmaker […]
R&B powerhouse Melanie Fiona marks her triumphant return to new music with not one, but two new singles. The new songs are called “Say Yes” and “I Choose You”, and give fans a taste of Fiona’s upcoming EP which is set to release in 2025. She’s also released a video for “Say Yes” which you […]
Blaq Tuxedo, the musical duo consisting of brothers Darius and Dominique Logan, is more than a stage name; it’s a way of life. “It’s an expression of everything we do musically [and] visually,” Dominique tells Rated R&B over Zoom. “It’s like when it’s the highest level of an event or when you’re stepping out, you […]
