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R&B Music News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now!
R&B Music News Today delivers daily coverage of the R&B music world with fast, focused updates on artists, releases, tours, industry news, and cultural moments shaping the genre. From established icons to rising stars, the show keeps listeners informed on everything happening across R&B. Each short episode highlights what matters most—including new releases, trending stories, and major announcements—produced by AI for speed, consistency, and clarity. Part of The Daily News Now network, R&B…
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Alexandra Crisan’s Silent Betrayal | R and B News
Alexandra Crisan drops “Cold Betrayal,” a hauntingly minimalist soul track that opens with no intro, just a raw lo-fi beat and her voice entering like a…
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Kimaya Diggs’ New Album Green | R and B News
Kimaya Diggs drops a soulful summer anthem “Plants (Still Grow)” — a nostalgic love letter to New England and the fleeting magic of belonging. It’s the latest…
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Lisa Hilton’s Naturally Album | R&B Music News
Lisa Hilton’s new album Naturally drops November 27, 2026 — her 30th record and a sun-drenched ode to hope, crafted with raw authenticity in an age of AI…
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VMAs 2026: Big Debut, Big Energy | R and B News
The 2026 MTV VMAs are heating up with star-studded debuts, historic returns, and explosive collaborations — RAYE, Sienna Spiro, and Shaboozey make their first…
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Nardia’s Scarred Soul Album Drops | R and B News
Australian-born artist Nardia, now based in LA, drops her raw, soul-stirring new album “Own Every Scar” on September 18, 2026 — a bold anthem of resilience…
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Johnny Burgos Drops New Dance Floor Hit | R and B News
Johnny Burgos is back with his smoothest, dance-floor-ready track yet — “Can’t Wait” — a soulful house anthem dripping with elegance and honesty, dropping…
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Saxophone Serenity: Echo of Eden | R and B News
Saxophonist Usmansax drops his latest single “Echo of Eden,” a soulful, wordless journey to inner peace where the saxophone takes center stage like a vocalist…
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Sandra St. Victor Returns with 'Eleven' | R&B Music News
Sandra St. Victor, soul-funk-rock-gospel-jazz titan with over 30 years in the game, drops her first solo album in a decade—‘Eleven’—a 14-track sonic odyssey…
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Mary J Blige Vegas Residency Final Run | R&B Music News
Mary J. Blige’s legendary Vegas residency “My Life, My Story” is coming to a close with a final run of shows at Dolby Live, wrapping up in February 2027 after…
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Kentrell Ragin’s Bold New Sound | R&B Music News
Gospel sensation Kentrell Ragin drops his bold new album “The Sound” on October 9th, blending gospel, R&B, hip-hop, pop, and rock to reveal his artistic…
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Dante Fire’s Funk Lights Journey | R&B Music News
Dante Fire, a funk maestro since age twelve, drops his new track “Funk Lights” — a gritty, groove-heavy throwback that fuses vintage soul with modern flair…
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Branford Marsalis and Dianne Reeves Honor Coltrane | R&B Music News
Branford Marsalis and Dianne Reeves drop a soul-stirring tribute to John Coltrane, celebrating his centennial with their new album Dedicated to You…
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Joshua Redman Honors Sonny Rollins | R and B News
Joshua Redman pays moving tribute to jazz legend Sonny Rollins with his new Blue Note album, “If Ever You Would Leave Us,” a rapid-fire, heartfelt homage…
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Merna’s New EP for Peace in Chaos | R and B News
Merna’s new EP “For Seasons: Love in a Time of War” drops October 9th — a soulful, self-produced meditation on stillness that fuses neo-soul, alternative R&B…
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Lali P Bridges Latin Rhythm and Global Sound | R and B News
Lali P., the fiery new voice from Barranquilla, Colombia, is blending Caribbean passion with polished North American production to carve her own path in global…
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Nat King Cole’s Midnight Reissue | R and B News
Nat King Cole’s legendary jazz album “After Midnight” is getting a stunning 70th-anniversary reissue—this expanded two-LP set, “After Midnight: The Complete…
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Donnie McClurkin’s Final Album Drops | R and B News
Donnie McClurkin drops his heartfelt new single “Lord, I Thank You,” the second track from his final recorded album FINALLY, set for October release. After 40…
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Patrice Isley’s Soulful New Single | R and B News
Patrice Isley drops her soul-stirring new single “Take Me In Your Arms” on September 25th via Expansion Records, a UK label with deep roots in classic soul…
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Carla Marciano Honors Her Father Through Jazz | R&B Music News
Saxophonist Carla Marciano unveils her soul-stirring new album DAYDREAMING My Beloved Father GIOVANNI — a heartfelt tribute to her late father, a doctor and…
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Myles Sanko Finds His Light | R and B News
Myles Sanko’s new album “I See My Light” drops on his own label 213 Music, serving as a radiant sequel to his 2024 breakthrough “Let It Unfold.” This deeply…
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Ezra Collective’s Hope-Driven Album | R&B Music News
Ezra Collective drops their most personal album yet, “Here Because of Hope,” a three-part journey tracing Black music from Africa through the Caribbean to…
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B2K’s Raz B and Wife Lose Baby Astro | R and B News
Heartbreak in the music world: Raz B and Mona Li, parents of two, have lost their three-month-old son Astro Monte in an unexpected tragedy. The family, who…
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Coco Jones Marries Best Friend | R and B News
Coco Jones, newly married to Donovan Mitchell, is basking in honeymoon bliss—free from wedding stress and fully immersed in love. That joy’s pouring into her…
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A-Stone's Anthem for a Better Day | R and B News
Miami’s A-Stone drops a soul-stirring anthem “It’s Gonna Be a Good Day,” born from grief but fueled by faith and resilience. After losing his father, he turned…
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Christian McBride Unveils Ursa Major | R and B News
Christian McBride’s new band Ursa Major is here to shake up jazz with a fresh, fearless sound — featuring rising stars Nicole Glover, Ely Perlman, Mike King…
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Tasha Cobbs Leonard Drops Massive Live Album | R&B Music News
Tasha Cobbs Leonard is dropping her massive new live album Tasha Unscripted Live on September 11, packed with 34 tracks including hits like “For Your Glory”…
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Terry Callier’s Raw Live Magic | R and B News
Terry Callier’s raw, soul-stirring live performances from the late ‘90s and early 2000s are finally unleashed on the new album “Live Peace,” capturing the…
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Ekep Nkwelle’s Journey Through Heartache | R&B Music News
Ekep Nkwelle’s haunting new single “Good Morning, Heartache” drops ahead of her debut album “Caged Bird,” set for September 25th — a soulful journey through…
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Julian Davis Reid on Mercy and Music | R&B Music News
Julian Davis Reid and his ensemble Circle of Trust drop a soul-stirring jazz masterpiece called “On Mercy We Need,” weaving spiritual depth, inventive…
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Brian Bromberg's Funky New Awakening | R&B Music News
Brian Bromberg’s new album Awakening drops with fiery funk and soulful jazz, featuring standout track “Apparently Not!” alongside sax legend Everette Harp —…
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Eric Knight Reimagines Sledgehammer | R and B News
Forty years after Peter Gabriel’s “Sledgehammer” shook the charts and redefined music videos, saxophonist Eric Knight delivers a bold, groove-driven…
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Gretchen Parlato Returns with Wisdom | R&B Music News
Gretchen Parlato returns with her most personal and powerful album yet, “The Wise Ones,” a 15-year evolution that blends youthful fire with mature wisdom…
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Dan Siegel Lets Music Breathe on New Album | R&B Music News
Veteran jazz pianist Dan Siegel unveils his raw, emotionally charged new album Resolution—released September 11th after four decades of music. Rejecting…
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Kardinal Offishall & Glenn Lewis Collab | R and B News
Kardinal Offishall and Glenn Lewis just dropped a sultry, soulful banger called “Kiss Me When I,” blending hip-hop grit with R&B velvet in a smooth, nostalgic…
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Daley Drops New Track and Album | R and B News
Daley drops his emotionally charged new single “Headlights” featuring Marsha Ambrosius, a haunting preview of his long-awaited album “Strange Nature,” arriving…
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Tank Drops New Single Highlight | R and B News
Tank drops his new single “Highlight,” featuring legendary Charlie Wilson and producer MK, blending soulful house with his signature smooth vocals for a track…
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Music for Hope in Mental Health | R and B News
A powerful new music project titled “All We Need Is Love” drops this month to honor National Suicide Prevention Month, uniting global artists and communities…
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Ciara Welcomes Fifth Child | R and B News
Ciara’s expecting her fifth child — and fourth with NFL star Russell Wilson — in a sweet, family-filled Instagram announcement that showcased her baby bump…
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Cooch's Bridge: Voices of Resilience | R and B News
Drummer Jonathan Whitney drops a soul-stirring new album, “Cooch’s Bridge: The African-American Presence,” honoring the forgotten lives of enslaved and free…
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Charles A Kelly Drops Move It | R&B Music News
Charles A Kelly Drops Move It | R&B Music News
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Soul Train Returns to Celebrate R&B | R&B Music News
The Soul Train Awards are roaring back with a historic, multi-network broadcast on Friday, November 27th, celebrating R&B’s legacy while spotlighting its…
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Kurt Elling Reimagines Weather Report | R&B Music News
Grammy winner Kurt Elling breathes new life into Weather Report’s iconic jazz with his bold, lyrical reinterpretations on “Kurt Elling & Yellowjackets Play…
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Kelly Rowland Supports KATSEYE’s Wellness Journey | R and B News
Kelly Rowland steps in to lend her voice and wisdom to KATSEYE, the girl group navigating a tough year after losing two members—Manon Bannerman and Sophia…
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LION BABE Drops Fashion Week Single | R&B Music News
LION BABE drops their sultry, groove-laden new single “Fashion Week,” produced by Never Dull, perfectly timed for their runway debut at New York Fashion Week —…
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Cassandra Wilson’s Legacy Lives On | R and B News
Cassandra Wilson, the Grammy-winning jazz and blues icon who died at 70, leaves behind a legacy of fearless artistry that fused genres and carried the soul of…
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Ben Tankard Drops New Gospel Jazz Track | R and B News
Ben Tankard, the “Godfather of Gospel Jazz,” drops his latest smooth jazz gem “Tall, Dark, and Jazzy” — a sultry track inspired by his wife’s playful…
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Karol G and Bruno Mars Still Love | R&B Music News
Karol G and Bruno Mars drop a hauntingly beautiful new video for “Still,” a soulful ballad about enduring love through heartbreak, filmed in black and white as…
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DeBarge Brothers Face Legal Trouble | R&B Music News
R&B icons James and Chico DeBarge are facing serious legal trouble after being pulled over in Burbank for traffic violations — cops found controlled substances…
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Lionel Richie Back Home After Hospital Stay | R and B News
Lionel Richie’s back home in LA after a hospital stay — no big deal, really. He checked into the ICU for precautionary cardiac tests following a St. Louis show…
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Lionel Richie’s Health Journey | R and B News
Lionel Richie, music legend and tour veteran, faced a health scare that had fans worried—cutting short a St. Paul show due to dizziness, then ending up in the…
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Lionel Richie Hospitalized After Show | R and B News
Lionel Richie, the music legend, is in St. Louis hospital for cardiac tests after checking himself into ICU following a show with Earth, Wind & Fire — a…
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Scarlett Fagan and Endemic Unite on New Soul Track | R and B News
Bristol soul star Scarlett Fagan unleashes her new track “Arise,” a gritty, uplifting anthem powered by break-beat wizard Tom Emerald (Endemic), whose credits…
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Quantum Entanglement Energy Breakthrough | R&B Music News
Scientists are unveiling a game-changing energy breakthrough called quantum entanglement energy—clean, virtually limitless, and far more efficient than solar…
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Linda Sikhakhane’s Self-Titled Journey | R&B Music News
Linda Sikhakhane drops his self-titled fifth album, LINDA — a soulful journey blending South African jazz with hip-hop, neo-soul, and amapiano. Working with…
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Quantum Energy Could Power Our Future | R&B Music News
Scientists are unlocking a revolutionary energy source powered by quantum entanglement—clean, limitless power that could rewrite the future. After ten years of…
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Tatyana Ali Reflects on Music Legacy | R and B News
Tatyana Ali, beloved for her role as Ashley Banks on The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air, celebrated the 28th anniversary of her debut album Kiss the Sky with a…
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JAY-Z’s 30th Anniversary Hits London | R and B News
London’s getting a major hip-hop moment—Trafalgar Square transforms into a JAY-Z time machine starting September 1st, celebrating his 30-year career and the…
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August's R&B Explosion You Can't Miss | R&B Music News
August’s R&B scene exploded with nonstop releases—from Wyclef Jean’s jazz odyssey to Erykah Badu’s soulful return, Prince’s timeless vibes, and fresh gems from…
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Wyclef Jean’s Jazz Leap | R and B News
Wyclef Jean drops his first-ever jazz album, Q Theory, a bold instrumental tribute to Quincy Jones and the birth of his new sound: Rara Jazz—where Caribbean…