r&b
Lucky Daye Is Turning His Traumatic Religious Upbringing into Hope
The most exciting new voice in the R&B revival grew up in a Christian church that forbade him from listening to music. With his debut album, 'Painted,' he's turning his pain into song.
Raveena's Debut Album Is a Dreamy R&B Universe
The Indian American singer crafts a world of self-acceptance on her debut album, 'Lucid.'
R. Kelly Was Just Slapped With His Most Serious Sexual Assault Charges Yet
Four of the charges each carry a maximum sentence of up to 30 years.
Lucky Daye's 'Painted' Is Perfect for a Tiny Desk Concert
The New Orleans native squeezed a 10-piece band into NPR's headquarters to perform a medley from his debut album, 'Painted.'
Erika de Casier's R&B Feels Like Hitting the Club with an Old Friend
The hit-after-hit energy of her debut album 'Essentials' earns its title, which nods to classic best-of CDs.
Ari Lennox's New Video for 'Up Late' Is Just as Sultry as You Expected
"Up Late" is the latest visual from the Dreamville singer's debut album, 'Shea Butter Baby.'
Emotional Oranges Are 'Normal' People Making R&B More Mysterious
Noisey spoke to the anonymous R&B group about the release of their debut EP, 'The Juice Vol. 1.'
Pink Sweat$ Is Putting Love Back in R&B
Philadelphia singer isn't afraid to sing about love, even if it's dysfunctional.
Jamila Woods Wants You to Stop Rewriting Black History
We grabbed lunch with the Chicago singer in the middle of Harlem. Her new album, 'LEGACY! LEGACY!,' underscores why Black lineage needs to be protected.
Maya B's "Dollar to a Diamond" Is Motivation for Better Days
The California artist’s visual for “Dollar to a Diamond” proves you can’t put a dollar amount on self-worth.
Whoa, Kindness' New Song With Seinabo Sey Is So Good
"Lost Without" is the second single this year from Adam Bainbridge, following their Robyn collaboration "Cry Everything."
Tink Returns With New Project, 'Voicemails'
The Chicago artist follows up 2018's 'Pain & Pleasure' with 'Voicemails,' a 12-track project released independently.