Sometimes best new r&b may be hard to find, but there are plenty of great R&B tunes to listen to if you have the time to sift through the hundreds of new songs released each week. To help R&B fans focus on listening to what they love in its purest form, we'll be offering a digest of the best new R&B songs that fans of the genre should hear every Friday.
Because last update In this weekly R&B column we get lots of music and news from artists in the genre.
Chloe and her sister Holly reunited onDo you want me?” from the latest album Trouble in Paradise And Tinashe announced her Match My Freak World Tour with Ravina. Janet Jackson is reportedly finalizing a deal for a Las Vegas residency, while The Weeknd, who continues to tease with new musicwill bring a new one “Nightmare” at Halloween Horror Nights at Universal Studios Hollywood. Elsewhere, Lauryn Hill cancelled her upcoming North American tour and explained “difficult” decision, SZA said her recent performance would be her last “for a while” as she “finally gets my life in order” and Kelanitogether with her ex Javogn Young-Whitecriticized the media for the latter's alleged statements about “sex.”
Here are some new releases to keep an eye on this week:
Chloe – Trouble in Paradise
“Songs from my diary, inspired by my favorite island.” Chloe second album Trouble in Paradise This is a step up from its 2023 debut. In Parts. The relatively quick turnaround between albums—17 months in total—has proven to be a great move for Chlöe, as her new project and its 16 songs featuring Anderson .Paak, YG Marley, Halle BaileyJeremih and Ty Dolla Sign show the improvement and successful execution we hope to see from young artists.
Ciara – “Run It Up” featuring Bossman Dlow
Ciara is always happy to represent the South, and she does just that on her new single, “Run It Up.” Teaming up with Bossman Dlow, they deliver a bass-heavy hit that pays tribute to hustlers like Ciara and Bossman.
Coco Jones – Almost There
Coco Jones dream of becoming princess Tiana It seems like they are close to being realized as she has teamed up with Disney for a new take on Princess Tiana's “Almost There.” It's the perfect collaboration as Jones' incredible vocals soar throughout the track, creating a truly beautiful reimagining.
Leon Thomas – “Mutt”
Leon Thomas is back with new music, and we couldn't be happier about it. “Mutt” is the first single from Thomas' upcoming album, and it's a raw and laid-back number that paints Thomas as a lover who's deeply experiencing intimacy after being away from it for so long.
Amber – I do this shit in my sleep
For her first project since last year Who loves you?singer from New Orleans Amber went into the vault to share some unreleased demos and rough tracks. I do this shit in my sleep The album featured five songs that didn't make it onto any of her own or other people's projects, but were still good enough to show that she really does do this shit in her sleep.
Kenyon Dixon – The R&B You Love: 99s & 2000s
Starting the year with R&B You Love: 70's Soul, Kenyon Dixon continues to delight with great R&B in his new EP The R&B You Love: 99s & 2000sThe project consists of seven songs – six new recordings and “2000s R&B” released last year. The R&B You Love: 99s & 2000s definitely sounds like R&B made at the turn of the century, making it a perfect listen for fans of that era.
Felix Ames – “I Saw Heaven”
Singer from Milwaukee Felix Ames finished 2023 with reissue of his deluxe album Yen project, and now he's back to start a new era of his career. Ames returns with “I've Seen Heaven,” a silky-smooth and sultry record that serves as the lead single for his upcoming EP, Feel the past, see the future“This project explores the repetitive nature of life and the cycles that occur over generations,” he said in Instagram post about EP “Every day I choose to be here and live this life that my sim has been given, I try my best and I realize that's really all we can ask of ourselves.”
Di Gatti – “Cards on the Table”
It's always a good day when the Fort Worth singer Di Gatti is releasing new music. Her latest offering is “Cards On The Table,” a passionate plea to her new lover that she and Gatti give it all they need to have a truly successful relationship.
Ray Khalil – CRYBABY
Grammy Award-winning singer Ray Khalil arrives with his major label debut CRYBABYThe 13-track album features guest appearances from AA Rashid, Anderson .Paak, Freddie Gibbs, Benny Sings, TianaMajor9, Khalil and Zacari. The song's title track reflects the overall focus of the project, which Khalil revealed in a press release. “I'm just playing with anything that makes me feel strongly, whether it's my relationships, my work, my personal journey.”
Rasandra – “Cool Dick”
On her latest release of the year, singer Rasandra marks her territory and makes it clear that she will fight for what she believes is hers. “Dope D*ck” is Rasandra’s bold statement based on the love she feels for her partner’s talents in bed, an experience she’s not ready to give up anytime soon.
Gemaine — «Petty» featuring MadeinTYO
Compton singer Jemaine is back at it again with his new single “Petty” featuring rapper MadeinTYOTogether, these two artists make it clear that they have “time today” to be petty if the moment and situation call for it. Gemaine and MadeinTYO prefer to stay out of the drama, but if forced to, they have no problem getting involved.