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From Beyoncé and Drake to Future and Jazmine Sullivan, Wizkid blends Afrobeats, Hip Hop, and R&B with ease. Run these collabs ...

The ultimate mixtape of throwback tracks and classics from across Black music! Celebrating 100 years of Black Music in the UK with a mixtape featuring over 200 artists. Joelah, Keke and DJ Silk give ...

The icon of Apple Music sits on a iPhone homescreen. (Igor Bonifacic for Engadget) With the release of iOS 26.4, Apple Music's Playlist Playground can now generate playlists with the help of AI. Best ...

For fast-rising record label Rhome Records accomplishing musical milestones that align with the aspirations of his brand has always been a primary focus. Since releasing Money Prayer by Billboard ...

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THE WEEK’S MOST POPULAR CURRENT R&B/HIP-HOP SONGS ACROSS ALL GENRES, RANKED BY STREAMING ACTIVITY DATA BY ONLINE MUSIC SOURCES TRACKED BY LUMINATE, RADIO AIRPLAY AUDIENCE IMPRESSIONS AS MEASURED BY ...

"They had to cut my body open from top down," Spice recalls exclusively to PEOPLE of her sepsis illness Latoya Gayle joined PEOPLE as an Associate Editor in 2024. Her work has previously appeared in ...

In a recent interview, Keith Sweat claimed cursing killed modern R&B. We’ve rounded up some of our favorite new songs that prove the genre isn’t dead. When it comes to music, every generation thinks ...

Sometimes, we’re blessed with talents that feel like they were sent directly from God—the kind of gifts that don’t need to be forced because greatness just lives in them naturally. What makes it hurt ...

The R&B world has had its share of heartbreak in 2025. And, sadly, another legend’s name has joined the list of those lost this year. As the clock quickly winds down and we approach 2026, the ...