Tank has released R&B Money: The Vault, a deluxe edition of his final album. The expanded project features five new songs, including the lead single “Before We Get Started” featuring Fabolous, a top 10 hit on Billboard’s Adult R&B Airplay chart.  Speaking on R&B Money: The Vault, Tank tells Rated R&B, “The fans asked for […] The post Tank Releases New Album ‘R&B Money: The Vault’ appeared first on Rated R&B. The post Tank Releases New Album ‘R&B Money: The Vault’ appeared first on Bring Back Soul Music ..read more

French singer dedicates top prizes at Les Flammes ‘to all the blacks’ after backlash over rumoured Paris show The French pop star Aya Nakamura has won three big prizes at France’s Les Flammes awards for rap, R&B and pop, and she thanked fans for their support after a racist row over rumours she would sing at the Paris Olympics opening ceremony. “I’m very honoured because being a black artist and coming from the banlieue is very difficult,” Nakamura told the ceremony, which she opened with a medley of her songs. She dedicated her awards – female artist of the year, pop album of the year, an ..read more

Grammy-winning producer Camper has teamed with Syd and Tank for his new single “I Need It.”  On the pillowy track, suitable for any lovemaking playlist, the two singers yearn for constant intimacy from their respective partners.  “Find a better reason / Why we shouldn’t lay up / Get back to freakin’ right now / All […] The post Camper Enlists Tank and Syd for New Song ‘I Need It’ appeared first on Rated R&B. The post Camper Enlists Tank and Syd for New Song ‘I Need It’ appeared first on Bring Back Soul Music ..read more

After much anticipation, Normani has returned with her new single, “1:59,” featuring rapper Gunna. Produced by Tommy Brown (Ariana Grande, Victoria Monét), “1:59” finds Normani in the wee hours looking to hook up with an old fling.  “Back on that vibe again / It’s hard to fight again / Sh*t, we can’t hide again / […] The post Normani Releases New Single ‘1:59’ Featuring Gunna: Stream appeared first on Rated R&B. The post Normani Releases New Single ‘1:59’ Featuring Gunna: Stream appeared first on Bring Back Soul Music ..read more

PARTYNEXTDOOR has returned with his new album, PARTYNEXTDOOR 4 (P4), via OVO Sound.  The 14-track set includes the previously shared songs “Her Old Friends,” “Resentment,” “Real Woman,” and “Lose My Mind.” P4 is the follow-up to PARTYMOBILE, released in 2020. It debuted at No. 2 on Billboard’s Top R&B Album chart and No. 8 on the Billboard 200. PARTYMOBILE featured […] The post PARTYNEXTDOOR Releases New Album ‘PARTYNEXTDOOR 4’ appeared first on Rated R&B. The post PARTYNEXTDOOR Releases New Album ‘PARTYNEXTDOOR 4’ appeared first on Bring Back Soul Music ..read more

PJ Morton will release his new album, Cape Town to Cairo, on June 14 via Morton Records / EMPIRE. The Grammy-winning singer and musician recorded the album during his month-long trip in Africa, where he visited South Africa, Nigeria, Ghana and Egypt.  The nine-track offering, which includes the lead single “Please Be Good,” features Fireboy […] The post PJ Morton Announces New Album ‘Cape Town to Cairo’ appeared first on Rated R&B. The post PJ Morton Announces New Album ‘Cape Town to Cairo’ appeared first on Bring Back Soul Music ..read more

The Apollo has announced Babyface and Usher will be honored at its Spring Benefit, the iconic theater’s fundraising event. The ceremony will be held Tuesday, June 11, in New York City.   Babyface will receive the inaugural Legacy Award. Before he accepts the award, the musical genius will be inducted into The Apollo’s Walk of Fame […] The post Babyface and Usher to Be Honored at Apollo Theater’s Spring Benefit appeared first on Rated R&B. The post Babyface and Usher to Be Honored at Apollo Theater’s Spring Benefit appeared first on Bring Back Soul Music ..read more

Trevor Jackson is on a roll. After releasing his Heads Up EP in March, the singer and actor has returned with his new single, “He Don’t Know.” On the Afrobeats and R&B fusion track, produced by $K, Jackson sings about navigating a secret romance. “Know you got a man / But how you feel about that? […] The post Trevor Jackson Shares New Song ‘He Don’t Know’ appeared first on Rated R&B. The post Trevor Jackson Shares New Song ‘He Don’t Know’ appeared first on Bring Back Soul Music ..read more

City Central Productions has announced the honorees for 2024 Black Music Honors. The ninth annual ceremony, co-hosted by LeToya Luckett and Deray Davis, will be taped live on Saturday, May 18, at Cobb Energy Performing Arts Centre in Atlanta, Georgia.  This year’s honorees include R&B legend Johnny Gill, jazz pianist and R&B singer Patrice Rushen, […] The post Johnny Gill, Patrice Rushen to Be Honored at 2024 Black Music Honors appeared first on Rated R&B. The post Johnny Gill, Patrice Rushen to Be Honored at 2024 Black Music Honors appeared first on Bring Back Soul Music ..read more

Lucky Daye has a new album on the way. The Grammy winner has announced his third album is titled Algorithm and has shared the official cover art.  The upcoming project is set to release in June via Keep Cool/RCA Records. A specific release date has not been confirmed at this time. “ALGORITHM | THE ALBUM | JUNE […] The post Lucky Daye Announces New Album ‘Algorithm’ appeared first on Rated R&B. The post Lucky Daye Announces New Album ‘Algorithm’ appeared first on Bring Back Soul Music ..read more