The 2024 Lovers & Friends Festival has been canceled. The organizers announced the news just after midnight on Saturday (May 4). According to the statement, the festival has been canceled due to weather conditions.  “Saturday’s Lovers & Friends Festival at the Las Vegas Festival Grounds has been canceled. Lovers & Friends Festival organizers have been […] The post Lovers & Friends Festival 2024 Gets Canceled appeared first on Rated R&B ..read more

RINI has returned with “Miracle,” his first single in over a year, via Warner Records. Produced by Malay (Alicia Keys, Frank Ocean), “Miracle” finds the Australian singer ending a relationship that shows no signs of improvement. Though he doesn’t want to break up, he believes it’s the only way for them to move forward amicably.  […] The post RINI Releases New Song ‘Miracle’ appeared first on Rated R&B ..read more

R&B newcomer Skylar Simone has released her new song “Shiver.” It’s her first single on Def Jam Recordings.  On the airy, sensuous track, produced by D’Mile, Simone sings about the bodily quakes her partner gives her in the bedroom. “You know what I like when I shiver,” she coos in a whispery tone. Regarding the […] The post Skylar Simone Releases New Song ‘Shiver’ appeared first on Rated R&B ..read more

Alt-R&B singer Forest Claudette’s new EP, Jupiter, is out of this world.  The four-track offering, out now on Warner Records, includes the previously shared tracks “Kobe Beef” and “Gold.”  Jupiter is a 12-minute meditation on love, life, and identity from Claudette’s perspective as a non-binary artist. “This EP is a summary of my life over the […] The post Forest Claudette Shares New EP ‘Jupiter’ appeared first on Rated R&B ..read more

Nearly three months after winning her first Grammy, Coco Jones is still processing the achievement. “It’s very much still a ‘did that really happen?’ type of feeling, but very grateful, of course,” Jones tells Rated R&B over a video call on an April afternoon. The multitalented singer and actress won Best R&B Performance for her […] The post Coco Jones on New Single ‘Here We Go (Uh Oh)’: Interview appeared first on Rated R&B ..read more

Kenyon Dixon has released his new single “Still.” The Grammy-nominated singer produced the self-penned track with Frank Rose. “Still” is as warm and gentle as a summer breeze, making it an ideal jam for a brunch outing or a kickback. On the balmy track, Dixon croons about a former lover who continues to dance around […] The post Kenyon Dixon Releases New Song ‘Still’ appeared first on Rated R&B ..read more

Lalah Hathaway is back. The Grammy-winning singer has announced her eighth album, VANTABLACK, will release June 14 via Hathaway Entertainment/SRG-ILS Group. “VANTABLACK was always the name of the project. The word itself has so much weight on it, I was really unsure of how to approach the idea of writing the song,” notes Hathaway. She […] The post Lalah Hathaway Announces New Album ‘Vantablack,’ Shares New Song ‘So in Love’ appeared first on Rated R&B ..read more

J. Valentine has teamed with Chris Brown for his new single “UnLonely.” They co-wrote the song with Lonny Bereal and TVerse. The Tank-produced track is an anthem for independent women. Speaking on the song, J. Valentine exclusively tells Rated R&B, “Just because a woman chooses to be alone, doesn’t mean she’s lonely.” As for reuniting […] The post J. Valentine and Chris Brown Share New Song ‘UnLonely’ appeared first on Rated R&B ..read more

HBO has announced a premiere date for its highly anticipated Stax Records documentary, STAX: Soulsville U.S.A.  The four-part docuseries premieres Monday, May 20, at 9 p.m. ET on HBO, with two episodes airing back to back. The last two parts will air the following night, May 21, at the same time. All four parts will […] The post HBO Sets Premiere Date for ‘STAX: Soulsville U.S.A.’ Docuseries appeared first on Rated R&B ..read more

K. Michelle is taking her country music on the road. The award-winning singer and songwriter has announced her first-ever headlining concert as a country artist. The show takes place Friday, June 28, at The Eastern in Atlanta, Georgia. K. Michelle, affectionately known as Puddin, shared her excitement on social media. “Happy to be presenting ‘PUDDIN’ in […] The post K. Michelle Announces First Solo Country Concert appeared first on Rated R&B ..read more