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Why Donna Summer is the Mother of Everything You’re Listening to Right Now

Martha Wash: The Most Famous Unknown Legend You’ve Always Heard

Tyra Banks’ Sweetest Comeback: How "Santa SMiZE" is Serving Up Holiday Magic and Hot Ice Cream

Betty Wright: The Mother of the Miami Sound

Anita Ward: The Disco Bell That Still Rings Into the New Year

THE NDX: Every Essential Track from the Last 12 Months

USHER Joins Protégé JayDon on "Lullaby (mega remix)"

From the Hard Ground Up: The 21-Year Bloom of Ashanti’s Concrete Rose

Sylo Drops Alt-R&B Banger 'Seraphine'

Remember When Tyra Banks Was a Pop Star? And Why She Should've Been.

Jaymin is Reshaping Modern R&B—And His New Video “HELP!” Is Pure, Hypnotic Tension

From Coldplay to Chappell Roan: ASCAP’s Hitmakers Pay It Forward

MAKE HER FEEL GOOD, AGAIN: The R&B Tearri Mari Dream Deferred

"Work" and Beyond: The Secret History of Britney Jean, Britney's Most Misunderstood Album

Celebrating 20 Years of Chris Brown's Defining Debut

The Last Street Soul Man: Remembering the Unapologetic R&B of J. Holiday

Media Kit

Beyond the Safe Zone

Voodoo Child Uncaged: Revisiting the Seismic Genius of Jimi Hendrix

How Rita Ora Built an Empire Outside the Top 40

Why Tina Turner Remains Simply The Best

Candice Glover and the Unpredictable Aftermath of Idol

30 Years of Pure Love: Crystal Waters and The Soul That Saved House Music

When Gwen Ruled the World: The Legacy of Love. Angel. Music. Baby. at 21

14 Years of Talk That Talk: Rihanna’s Defining Era

Destiny Fulfilled: The Quietly Triumphant Last Chapter of Destiny’s Child

The Cardboard Effect: Acclaimed Musicians Are Obsessed with Instruments Made Entirely Out of Paper

Mimi’s Mastery: How Caution Paved the Way for the Self-Determined Brilliance of Here For It All

Adina Howard: Three Decades of Freaky, Fearless R&B That Shaped a Generation

The Backstreet Boy Strips Away the Armor and Reintroduces Himself on a Powerful New Solo EP

The Unshakeable Soul: How Sade Adu Mastered Timelessness in an Era of Obsolescence

Unleash the Icon: SisQó and the Re-Dragoning of Black Pop

The Blueprint of the Ethereal: How Minnie Riperton Mastered the Unseen Note

Beyond the City: JT Finds Her Edge in Alternative Music's New Wave

The New Sound of Soul: Leon Thomas, Kehlani, and Durand Bernarr Signal a Progressive Shift in the GRAMMY R&B Categories

The Mercurial Rise of Dijon: How a Low-Key Maverick Scored Major GRAMMY Nods

Jaymin Just Dropped the R&B Anthem for Falling Too Hard

Blondie's Second Act: How No Exit Defined the Band's Modern Legacy

Chomp & Stomp: Atlanta's Fall Feast of Chili, Music, and Community Returns This Saturday

Summer Walker Closes Her Trilogy With ‘Finally Over It’—A Bold Statement on Freedom and Self-Worth

How Bad Boy's Formula Defined Then Disappeared From Pop Culture

Ella Mai's Impact is Bigger Than You Think

Still Fly: How Mýa Redefined Independence Long Before It Was Trendy

The Enigma of Frank Ocean: Why the Most Elusive Star Defines Modern Style and Influence

Inside Fantasy Life: Begonia’s Raw, Radiant New Album About Hope and Chaos

Keithian’s ‘Human / Sinner’ Bridges Faith, Love, and the Flaws In Between

Play. Talk. Connect.

From Couch to Cosmos: How a Retro-Pop Collective Found Their Big Talk

The Art of Rebirth: Miguel at 40

Rooted In Rhythm is the Future: How McKinney Built Country Music's Most Essential New Stage

Ginuwine: The Ride-or-Die of R&B’s Golden Era

Eric Benét: The Velvet Voice That Never Compromised

Keyshia Cole's 20-Year Reign as the Princess of Thug Tears

The Queen of the Internet Age: Revisiting the Revolutionary Power of Beyoncé’s “Single Ladies”

Why Ashanti’s Pen and Film Blueprint Deserve the Mogul Conversation

Global Powerhouses JISOO and ZAYN Unite for Cinematic Duet ‘EYES CLOSED’

GIGI’s Between Us EP Is The Raw, Soul-Drenched Soundtrack For Modern Love

Alemeda and Doechii Are Ready to Go to War For the Ones They Love

Karri and Kehlani Reimagine an E-40 Classic on Sultry New Single ‘Go’

JayDon's Debut Me My Songs & I Charts A New Course for R&B's Next Generation

The Art of the Ballad: Toni Braxton’s Enduring Soul

The 'Chain Letter' Conundrum: Brooke Valentine's One-Hit Knockout and the Reality TV

Mariah Carey is the Undisputed Vibe of Here For It All

7 Times Serena Williams Served in Hip-Hop

From Shanté to Cardi: The Pettiest, Wildest Female Rap Beefs of All Time

Salt & Straw and Taco Bell Bring Back the Ice Cream Taco of Your Dreams

The 20 Songs That Made Christina Milian Who She Is

Syd’s “GMFU” Proves She’s Still R&B’s Coolest Truth-Teller

The Green Flag Drops: NASCAR 25 Revs Up for Release

Deus Ex Remastered Revealed, Coming to PC & Consoles February 2026

World War Z Gets Heavy With New "Heavy Ordnance" Update

The So So Def Blueprint

15 Year Anniversary of Azarian

Taylor Swift’s “Love Story” Turns 17

Beyond the Boards: A Deeper Look into 7 Swizz Beatz Productions That Defined His R&B Era

Ananda Lewis: The Architect MTV Forgot to Celebrate

From Moonmen to Milestones: R&B Moments That Shaped the VMAs

3QUENCY’s “Top Down” Is the Confident, Sexy Anthem We Needed

8 Times Beyoncé Left Us Gagged — and Why She Still Runs the World

The Charismatic Enigma: How Jeff Hardy Became Wrestling’s Eternal Outlaw

Ciara’s Matrix: 20 Years of Defining Dance in Music

Michael Jackson: The Blueprint That Still Shapes Pop

Ella Mai Returns With a Love Letter to R&B

Mario: Beyond the Hits, Building a Legacy That Lasts

Ciara Extends CiCi Deluxe With Heavyweight Features and Fresh Soundscapes

JayDon: From Viral Covers to the World Stage

5 Times Elhae Redefined R&B Emotion

With Baby, Dijon Remakes the Soundtrack of Home

5 Times Justine Skye Changed the Way We Feel About Love

8 Times Kobe Bryant Crossed Paths With Music

Why JayDon & Jae Stephens Are the Popstars Worth Betting On

Myles Lloyd Wants the World To Listen Closer

In The Queue - Vol. 1

Why Cardi B’s “Imaginary Playerz” Has Fans Talking

Back in Ashnikko’s Candy-Colored Chaos

From Hitmaker to Headliner: Nija’s Next Chapter

From Superstar to Storyteller: Khalid’s New Chapter Unfolds

Alemeda Serves a Playful Clapback with “1-800 FK-YOU”

808 Day: Roland’s Iconic Beat Machine Turns 45

Inside the World of Nali, the Brooklyn-Born Songbird Turning Emotions Into Mixtapes

The Rebirth of Ace Hood: ‘S.O.U.L.’ Ends a Trilogy, Begins a Movement

Star Line Signals a New Era for Chance the Rapper

The Next Wave: Maddox Batson and the Rise of Gen Z Country-Pop

Saweetie Is in Her Main Pop Girl Era With HELLA PRESSURE

Couch Is Ready to Speak Loudly with Debut Album Big Talk and International Tour

Brellaunte’s “Hot” Video Will Make You Want to Dance, Flirt, and Text That One Ex

Nezsa Weaves Afro-Soul, Lo-Fi & Alt-R&B Into a Luminous Portrait of Emotional Freedom

Text Your Ex or Block His Number—Rée Celine’s New Single Will Have You Doing Both

David Cultura Is Putting Melody First on His Radiant Debut Album

Neila is Going “WILD” This Summer—And She’s Taking Us With Her

Michael Marcagi’s “Humbling” Is a Gut-Punch for the Late Bloomers

Ace Hood Reborn: The Artist, The Man, The Message Behind ‘S.O.U.L.’

Saweetie’s Back — and She Brought “Boffum” With Her

JayDon Is Coming for the Crown — And He's Bringing Brooklyn, Bops & Balletic Moves With Him

Jae Stephens Is in Her SELLOUT Era—And She’s Having Fun With It

Lizzo Has Something to Say — And She’s Saying It With Bars

Hymn Marley Rewrites the Rules of Legacy with “Not Today”

Atlanta Glows at Smirnoff Lemonades & BCode’s Future of Black Music Series

The Cube of Calm: Your Secret Weapon for 2025's Self-Care & Relaxation

R&B Royalty in Bloom: Alex Isley’s Tiny Desk Triumph Ushers in a New Era of Soul

FROM PLATINUM PLAQUES TO INNER PEACE: ACE HOOD ACTIVATES “THAT MODE”

Ready to Feel Something Again? Best R&B To Listen to Right Now

A Symphony of Soul: Warner Records and Girls Love Karaoke Unveil the Heart of the BET Experience

Teddy Swims is on a record-breaking streak, and he’s not slowing down

PRISM: A Sonic Celebration of Queer Expression

A Note to the Universe

“You Good?”: 7 Mental Health Check-Ins for Creatives in the Industry

33 Years of Her Love

Introducing: HOT--LINE | Now Streaming on Pandora

7 Ways Artists Can Market Their Music for Free

March Madness, But Make It R&B: Amerie and Keri Hilson Return Plus More Must Hear R&B

Independence Takes Center Stage: How SXSW 2025 Became a Celebration of Indie Artists

SXSW Spotlight: Meet VALÉ, the Colombian Pop Sensation You Need to Know

The Future of Live Music is Here: SNACKTIME at SXSW

Experience Sly5thAve: A SXSW Performer You’ll Be Talking About

Farewell to Two Soulful Legends: Honoring Roberta Flack & Angie Stone

Honey Bxby’s “Right On Time” – The Future of R&B is Here

Alex Isley Ushers in a New Chapter with “Hands” – A Soulful Embrace of R&B’s Timeless Essence

Korda Korder: The Dreamy New Sound You Need to Hear at SXSW

Saint Blonde’s SXSW Moment is Here – Get to Know The Denton, Texas Band

Kiana Ledé Mesmerizes at Sold-Out Valentine’s Night Show in Los Angeles

Audioversary

Liquid Vibes: The Hottest New R&B Releases You Need to Hear

Chase Shakur & TyFontaine Deliver a "FAIRYTALES IN MIDTOWN" Romance

The Musician's Blueprint: Creating a Roadmap for Success