Rated R&B https://ratedrnb.com/ Welcome to Rated R&B — your source for R&B music, R&B news, R&B videos, R&B playlists, R&B interviews and much more. Fri, 25 Sep 2026 22:59:08 +0000 en hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=7.1.2 https://ratedrnb.com/cdn/2022/11/cropped-Rated-R_B-Submark-32x32.png Rated R&B https://ratedrnb.com/ 32 32 11 Essential New R&B Releases: Tank, Leon Bridges, Ebubé and More https://ratedrnb.com/2026/09/new-releases-tank-leon-bridges-ebube/ Fri, 25 Sep 2026 19:27:30 +0000 https://ratedrnb.com/?p=178337 Every Friday, Rated R&B brings you the most essential releases of the week. In this week’s edition, Tank delivers the ultimate Experience, while John Legend shines a light on marginalized communities. Plus, Leon Bridges returns with an album full of joy. Dive into it all below.  Tank – Experience Fortunately, Tank reconsidered his brief retirement […]

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]]> Chart Brief: Jhené Aiko Rules R&B Streaming, Sentury Earns Third No. 1 at R&B Radio https://ratedrnb.com/2026/09/chart-brief-jhene-aiko-sentury/ Thu, 24 Sep 2026 18:01:05 +0000 https://ratedrnb.com/?p=178326 Welcome to Chart Brief, Rated R&B’s weekly column tracking the latest movements across R&B charts. Each week, we’ll break down and analyze the R&B artists making waves on the Billboard, radio, and streaming charts. This edition covers the charts dated Sept. 26, 2026. Billboard Charts Adult R&B Airplay Tracks the week’s top Adult R&B hits […]

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]]> Aaron Frazer Announces New EP ‘Corners,’ Shares ‘Paint the Picture’ https://ratedrnb.com/2026/09/aaron-frazer-corners-ep-paint-the-picture/ Thu, 24 Sep 2026 02:44:07 +0000 https://ratedrnb.com/?p=178317 Aaron Frazer, co-lead vocalist of the progressive soul band Durand Jones & The Indications, is back with solo music. The singer/drummer has announced his new EP, Corners, will release Oct. 30 via Dead Oceans. Speaking on the EP’s title, Frazer said, “As the project progressed, I found myself traveling in LA, between studios in South […]

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]]> Brent Faiyaz Announces ‘I Spent The Night With Brent Faiyaz’ Limited-Run Arena Tour https://ratedrnb.com/2026/09/brent-faiyaz-i-spent-the-night-with-brent-faiyaz-tour-dates/ Wed, 23 Sep 2026 17:33:49 +0000 https://ratedrnb.com/?p=178309 Brent Faiyaz is heading back on the road. The alt-R&B star has announced I Spent The Night With Brent Faiyaz, a limited-run arena tour that will visit three U.S. cities. Powered by Encore Live, the tour — Faiyaz’s first U.S. headlining performances in three years — kicks off Nov. 3 at United Center in Chicago. […]

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]]> Gnarls Barkley Announces ‘To Whom It Still Concerns Tour’ Dates https://ratedrnb.com/2026/09/gnarls-barkley-to-whom-it-still-concerns-tour-dates/ Tue, 22 Sep 2026 23:08:15 +0000 https://ratedrnb.com/?p=178305 Gnarls Barkley, the alt duo consisting of vocalist CeeLo Green and producer Danger Mouse, has announced their To Whom It Still Concerns Tour. The North American leg kicks off Nov. 5 at The Masonic in San Francisco. From there, they will play in Los Angeles, Atlanta, Detroit and more. Alt-R&B acts Gallant and Duckwrth will […]

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]]> Mary J. Blige Extends Las Vegas Residency Into 2027 https://ratedrnb.com/2026/09/mary-j-blige-extends-las-vegas-residency-2027/ Tue, 22 Sep 2026 15:53:04 +0000 https://ratedrnb.com/?p=178296 Mary J. Blige has announced the final dates for her inaugural Las Vegas residency, Mary J. Blige: My Life, My Story The Las Vegas Residency. The Queen of Hip-Hop Soul will conclude her 20-show run at Dolby Live at Park MGM in February 2027. “This residency felt like divine timing,” said Blige. “I’ve seen so […]

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