Rated R&amp;B

R&B is everything 💜

Happy 75th Birthday to Bootsy Collins! 🎉💜 📷 Joseph Ross

Happy Birthday to Ciara! 🎉💜 What are 3️⃣ of your favorite songs by CiCi?

20 years ago today, John Legend released his sophomore album ‘Once Again.’ What are 2️⃣ of your favorite songs?

ratedrnb.comDanielle Ponder on 'Everything Has Changed': 'This Album Was Me Throwing Up the Pain'Progressive soul singer Danielle Ponder dives deep on her "painful" sophomore album "Everything Has Changed" in an interview with Rated R&B.

"This album was me throwing up the pain." Danielle Ponder, the public defender turned soul singer, dives deep on her sophomore album, 'Everything Has Changed.' Read the full interview.

bit.lyLucky Daye Announces 2027 'ALOUD! Tour' DatesGrammy-winning singer Lucky Daye has unveiled the dates for his ALOUD! Tour, kicking off in North America in spring 2027.

Lucky Daye will embark on his ALOUD! Tour in 2027.

Snoh Aalegra announces her fourth album, ‘Legendary Love,’ out Nov. 13

bit.lyCleo Sol Announces 2027 'Gentlewoman Tour' DatesBritish singer Cleo Sol has unveiled the dates for her first-ever tour, the Gentlewoman Tour, kicking off in North America in 2027.

Cleo Sol is hitting North American arenas in 2027. See the dates for her first-ever tour.

8 years ago today, Summer Walker released her debut mixtape 'Last Day of Summer.' What's 1️⃣ of your favorite songs?

20 years ago today, JoJo released her sophomore album 'The High Road.' What are 2️⃣ of your favorite songs?

Happy Birthday to Usher! 🎉💜 What are 3️⃣ of your favorite songs by him?

bit.ly11 Essential New R&B Releases: Dawn Richard, Danielle Ponder, Joyce Wrice & MoreDiscover new music from Dawn Richard, Danielle Ponder, Joyce Wrice, Ledisi and more in this week’s essential R&B releases roundup. Stream now.

11 Essential New R&B Releases: Dawn Richard, Danielle Ponder, Joyce Wrice & More

30 years ago today, 702 released their debut album 'No Doubt.' What are 2️⃣ of your favorite songs?

30 years ago today, Ginuwine released his debut album 'Ginuwine... The Bachelor.' What are 2️⃣ of your favorite songs?

bit.lyChart Brief: October London's 'Silent Treatment' Tops R&B Radio, SZA's 'SOS' Hits New Milestone on R&B AlbumsIn this edition of Chart Brief, October London's "Silent Treatment" goes No. 1 at R&B radio, SZA's 'SOS' hits a new milestone and more.

Chart Brief: October London’s ‘Silent Treatment’ Goes No. 1 at R&B Radio, SZA’s ‘SOS’ Hits New Milestone on R&B Albums & More

29 years ago today, Janet Jackson released her sixth album 'The Velvet Rope.' What are 2️⃣ of your favorite songs?

bit.ly12 Essential New R&B Releases: Lalah Hathaway, Victoria Monét, Nao & MoreDiscover new music from Lalah Hathaway, Victoria Monét, Nao, Sasha Keable and more in this week’s essential R&B releases roundup. Stream now.

12 Essential New R&B Releases: Lalah Hathaway, Victoria Monét, Nao & More

10 years ago today, Solange released her third album 'A Seat at the Table.' What are 2️⃣ of your favorite songs?

bit.lyStevie Wonder Releases Four Vault Tracks From ‘Songs in the Key of Life’ SessionsStevie Wonder celebrates 50 years of "Songs in the Key of Life" with a new EP featuring four unreleased vault tracks.

Stevie Wonder celebrates 50 years of 'Songs in the Key of Life' with a new EP that features four previously unreleased tracks from the album's sessions. Stream now.

bit.lyVictoria Monét Taps Bruno Mars, SZA for ‘Frequency of Love’: See Album TracklistVictoria Monét unveils the official tracklist for her sophomore album, "Frequency Of Love," featuring Bruno Mars, SZA, Lucky Daye and more.

Victoria Monét's new album 'Frequency Of Love' arrives Friday. See the official tracklist.

@dataylormaniac.myatproto.social

50 years ago today, Stevie Wonder released his 18th album ‘Songs in the Key of Life.’ What are 3️⃣ of your favorite songs?

Rated R&B reposted

SimplyKish

@simplykish.bsky.social

Best Friend

Rated R&B@ratedrnb.com

32 years ago today, Brandy released her self-titled debut album. What's 1️⃣ of your favorite songs?

Rated R&B reposted

Keith T.

I Wanna Be Down

Rated R&B@ratedrnb.com

32 years ago today, Brandy released her self-titled debut album. What's 1️⃣ of your favorite songs?

32 years ago today, Brandy released her self-titled debut album. What's 1️⃣ of your favorite songs?

Today marks Rated R&B's 15th anniversary! 💜 Thank you to every artist, contributor and reader who has been part of this journey. We'll be celebrating all year long.

20 years ago today, Janet Jackson released her ninth album '20 Y.O.' What are 2️⃣ of your favorite songs?

19 years ago today, Jill Scott released her third album 'The Real Thing: Words and Sounds, Vol. 3.' What's 1️⃣ of your favorite songs?

ratedrnb.com11 Essential New R&B Releases: Tank, Leon Bridges, Ebubé and MoreDiscover new music from Tank, Leon Bridges, Ebubé, John Legend, Maeta, and more in this week’s essential R&B releases roundup. Stream now.

11 Essential New R&B Releases: Tank, Leon Bridges, Ebubé and More

@jazznarrates.bsky.social

19 years ago today, Keyshia Cole released her sophomore album ‘Just Like You.’ What’s 1️⃣ of your favorite songs?

Rated R&B reposted

Jazznarrates

And every last one could sang

Rated R&B@ratedrnb.com

18 Women Who Guided R&B in the ’80s

bit.ly18 Women Who Guided R&B in the '80sFrom Angela Winbush to Patrice Rushen, Rated R&B celebrates 18 female R&B singers who helped shape the genre in the '80s.

bit.ly18 Women Who Guided R&B in the '80sFrom Angela Winbush to Patrice Rushen, Rated R&B celebrates 18 female R&B singers who helped shape the genre in the '80s.

18 Women Who Guided R&B in the ’80s

bit.lyBrent Faiyaz Announces 'I Spent The Night With Brent Faiyaz' Limited-Run Arena TourBrent Faiyaz has revealed the dates for "I Spent The Night With Brent Faiyaz," a three-city arena run in the U.S.

Brent Faiyaz will play at three U.S. arenas this fall on his 'I Spent The Night With Brent Faiyaz Tour.'

12 years ago today, Jennifer Hudson released her third album 'JHUD.' What's 1️⃣ of your favorite songs?

18 years ago today, Jazmine Sullivan released her debut album 'Fearless.' What's 1️⃣ of your favorite songs?

ratedrnb.comJhené Aiko’s ‘Westside Whimsy’ Debuts at No. 1 on BillboardJhené Aiko's album "Westside Whimsy" has debuted at No. 1 on the Billboard 200 chart. See how much it sold in the first week.

22 Sept

Jhené Aiko achieves her first No. 1 on the Billboard 200 with 'Westside Whimsy.'

21 Sept

Today is the last day of summer.

35 years ago today, Mariah Carey released her sophomore album ‘Emotions.’ What are 2️⃣ of your favorite songs?

Rated R&B reposted

The Barefoot Count

@iluvbp.bsky.social

My Way Nice and Slow

Rated R&B@ratedrnb.com

29 years ago today, Usher released his sophomore album 'My Way.' What are 2️⃣ of your favorite songs?

16 years ago today, Ne-Yo released his third album 'Year of the Gentleman.' What are 2️⃣ of your favorite songs?

29 years ago today, Usher released his sophomore album 'My Way.' What are 2️⃣ of your favorite songs?

16 Sept

29 years ago today, Mariah Carey released her sixth album 'Butterfly.' What are 2️⃣ of your favorite songs?

14 Sept

16 years ago today, Trey Songz released his fourth album 'Passion Pain & Pleasure.' What's 1️⃣ of your favorite songs?

13 Sept

42 years ago today, Diana Ross released her 15th album 'Swept Away.' What's 1️⃣ of your favorite songs?

12 Sept

Happy Heavenly Birthday to Barry White. 🕊️💜 What are 3️⃣ of your favorite songs by The Maestro?

12 Sept

20 years ago today, Justin Timberlake released his sophomore album 'FutureSex/LoveSounds.' What are 2️⃣ of your favorite tracks?

ratedrnb.comJhené Aiko Releases New Album ‘Westside Whimsy’: StreamJhené Aiko has released her fourth album, "Westside Whimsy," which features Kendrick Lamar, Ab-Soul, Larry June and more.

11 Sept

Jhené Aiko's new album 'Westside Whimsy' is here.