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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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Cutting Ties With Fake Friends | R and B News
StaShang and GC drop a raw, no-BS anthem called Real Friend that’s all about cutting ties with fake friends and bad vibes—prioritizing loyalty and honesty in…
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A Song of Resilience from Altadena | R&B Music News
Gretchen Parlato and Alan Hampton release a deeply personal new single, “If It Was,” a hauntingly beautiful reimagining of a 2011 song born from the Japan…
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Chicago’s Musical Legacy Lives On | R&B Music News
Dr. Emma Dayhuff drops her debut album, Innovations & Lineage: The Chicago Project, on August 15, 2025—a soulful journey through 15 years of Chicago’s vibrant…
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The Hidden DNA of Modern Music | R&B Music News
Gospel, Jazz, Blues, and Reggae aren’t relics—they’re the hidden architects of modern music. Gospel’s call-and-response and soaring harmonies birthed R&B and…
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Akon Expands Sounds, Wraps Tour | R&B Music News
Akon’s “Nights Like This” tour, co-headlined with Ne-Yo, is blowing up this summer—with electrifying Detroit shows packed with dance, pyro, and Akon shredding…
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Erykah Badu and The Alchemist Unite | R and B News
Erykah Badu and The Alchemist are teaming up for their first joint album, “The Abi and Alan Experiment,” dropping August 28, 2026 — after 18 months of…
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ST Drops Soulful New Album | R&B Music News
Sargent Tucker, aka ST, drops his soulful new album You’re The One For Me on August 31, 2026 — a full CD and vinyl release packed with love, funk, and raw…
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October London Drops New Album | R&B Music News
October London drops major news: his new album “Love Me For Me” arrives August 14th via Death Row and Gamma, produced entirely by Snoop Dogg and Soopafly. The…
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Patrick Yandall Drops New Album | R&B Music News
Patrick Yandall drops his highly anticipated 2026 album “Center Of Unity,” a sleek 11-track smooth jazz masterpiece showcasing his signature guitar prowess…
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Anthony Brown Returns with Full Disclosure | R&B Music News
Anthony Brown and group therAPy are back with their highly anticipated seventh album, “Disclosure,” dropping September 18th — a bold return after three years…
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Jhené Aiko and Larry June Spark Romance Rumors | R&B Music News
Jhené Aiko and Larry June are sparking wildfire rumors after dropping their sultry new video “California Dream,” where they’re seen cuddling and acting like a…
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Global Citizen Festival 2024 Lineup | R and B News
Get ready to rock Central Park on September 26th — the Global Citizen Festival is back with a powerhouse lineup including Lauryn Hill, Wyclef Jean, Lenny…
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Boney James and Ledisi Collab Drops | R&B Music News
Boney James and Ledisi deliver a sultry, soulful masterpiece with “I Belong To You,” blending smooth jazz grooves with powerhouse vocals for a late-night vibe…
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Donovan Mitchell and Coco Jones Work Out on Honeymoon Yacht | R and B News
Donovan Mitchell and Coco Jones just tied the knot—and they’re already flexing their honeymoon in style. On a luxury yacht, barefoot and crushing workouts—him…
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Bunny DeBarge Returns with New R&B | R&B Music News
Bunny DeBarge is back with a soulful R&B comeback, dropping her new single “Wishing” in 2026 — a modern adult R&B track produced by Jaee Logan that tells a…
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Fugees Reunite for The Score Anniversary | R and B News
Lauryn Hill and Wyclef Jean reunited on stage in Milton Keynes for a powerful, emotional celebration of The Fugees’ 30th anniversary of The Score, delivering…
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Soul Cries Yes to God's Plan | R&B Music News
Neva Ford Nation drops a soul-stirring new single “My Soul Cries Yes,” a raw, faith-filled anthem urging listeners to surrender fully to God’s plan—even in the…
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The Weeknd Reconsiders Retirement | R&B Music News
The Weeknd’s retirement talk was just that — talk. He’s not hanging up the mic, not even the name. After saying he’d tested retiring the persona and it didn’t…
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Sleep Shortfalls Linked to Serious Health Risks | R&B Music News
New research reveals millions of adults are chronically sleep-deprived, averaging less than the recommended 7-9 hours nightly—and the consequences are serious…
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Ryélle’s Faith-Fueled R&B Journey | R and B News
Ryélle’s new EP “Led Me To You” is a soulful, spiritually charged journey through life’s unexpected turns—raw, real, and beautifully produced by…
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Lindsey Webster & Anthony Hamilton Magic | R and B News
Lindsey Webster and Anthony Hamilton just dropped a soulful, genre-blending banger called “Best In Me” — a track that almost didn’t happen until they…
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Lalah Hathaway’s Soulful Chicago Journey | R and B News
Lalah Hathaway drops a soul-stirring new track, “47th Street,” weaving her family’s Chicago roots into a poetic, nostalgic anthem. Inspired by her father’s…
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Motown Gospel Dominates Dove Awards | R&B Music News
Motown Gospel is dominating this year’s GMA Dove Awards with 11 nominations — a major win for the label and proof of its rising power in contemporary Gospel…
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Boney James Drops New Soulful Track | R&B Music News
Boney James drops his 20th studio album, A Simple Man, with a soulful new track “I Belong To You” featuring Ledisi—proof that his signature jazz-R&B blend…
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Heidi Tann’s New Soulful Single | R and B News
Heidi Tann’s new single “Coffee On Your Sleeves” drops August 7, 2026 — a sultry blend of smooth jazz, soul, and R&B that wraps you in warmth like your…
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Jabo51 Sings the Blues | R and B News
Jabo51 drops his soul-stirring new album “Jabo51 Sings the Blues,” a raw, authentic journey through Southern Soul roots forged in McComb, Mississippi. Blending…
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Boney James and Ledisi Reunite | R and B News
Boney James and Ledisi are back together after 16 years, dropping a sultry new slow jam “I Belong to You” produced by Boney himself — set to release August 7…
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Earth Wind Fire Tour Halts Due to Medical Emergency | R and B News
Earth, Wind & Fire’s tour hit a snag as a band member suffered a medical emergency in San Francisco, forcing the show’s cancellation and rescheduling. This…
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Alli' Starr Drops New Track | R&B Music News
Alli' Starr Drops New Track | R&B Music News
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Darnel Alexander’s Soulful Comeback | R and B News
Darnel Alexander just dropped his first solo cover, “If Only For One Night,” a soulful trap remix of Luther Vandross’ classic — and it’s already turning heads…
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Amber Weekes Honors Oscar Brown | R&B Music News
Jazz vocalist Amber Weekes is set to release her deeply personal tribute album “To Oscar with Love” on August 7, 2026, celebrating the centennial of legendary…
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Ne-Yo’s Mom, Music, and Full-Circle Moments | R&B Music News
Ne-Yo drops heartfelt stories about his fiercely independent mom and his surprising country music breakthrough — from calling her to tell her she could retire…
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Ky-Mani Marley Drops Love & Energy | R and B News
Ky-Mani Marley, son of Bob Marley, drops his long-awaited eighth studio album “Love & Energy” on August 28th — the first in ten years and packed with 16 tracks…
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Harold Dawson’s Dream Chaser Anthem | R and B News
Chicago saxophonist Harold Dawson is blowing up the contemporary jazz scene with his smooth, soulful blend of R&B, funk, and classic jazz vibes—think Boney…
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Omar Wilson and BETH Deliver R&B Heat | R and B News
Omar Wilson and BETH just dropped “Don’t Pull Away,” a soul-stirring R&B duet that’s pure emotional fire. With Omar’s three-time Apollo Theater pedigree and…
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Rihanna’s New Music Is Finally Happening | R and B News
Rihanna’s rumored return to music is heating up — A$AP Rocky teased studio sessions, fans are buzzing, and with her Fenty empire and three kids keeping her…
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JKD Trio Drops Soulful Jazz Debut | R&B Music News
Fresh off the Houston underground, jazz trio JKD—Jimmy B, Kerry Wilkins, and Dean James—are dropping their debut single “Avenue Lean,” a smooth, soulful blend…
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Beyoncé and Jay-Z Reunite on New Remix | R and B News
Beyoncé and Jay-Z are back together on the mic, dropping a fiery remix of “Morning Dew (Donk)” that samples Sheck Wes and the Isley Brothers — a nostalgic yet…
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Patches Stewart’s Soulful New Single | R and B News
Patches Stewart’s new single “On My Mind” is a smooth, soulful trumpet masterpiece that lets his legendary New Orleans sound shine—backed by a stellar ensemble…
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Shaggy’s Lottery Album Drops May 15 | R and B News
Shaggy’s new album Lottery drops May 15, and it’s pure proof that betting on yourself pays off—after 30 years of risk-taking, global hits, and Grammy wins…
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Usher’s Home Where Art and Legacy Live | R and B News
Usher unveils his stunning Atlanta home—a white-brick Georgian masterpiece designed with his wife and kids in mind—where every corner celebrates Black art…
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Babyface Honors Whitney at Gala | R&B Music News
Whitney Houston’s legacy soars at her fifth annual gala, themed “I Wanna Dance With Somebody,” set for August 8 in Atlanta — a tribute to her enduring spirit…
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Latroit Reimagines House Classics Live | R&B Music News
Grammy winner Latroit drops his groundbreaking debut album Classics Vol. 1 on August 25th — a live, global reimagining of house music classics featuring jazz…
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Tiffany Michelle ReDefines Purpose Through Music | R&B Music News
Tiffany Michelle, aka Dr. Tiffany M. Hoffman, drops her empowering new EP ReDefined, a sonic journey through resilience, faith, and self-worth — anchored by…
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KEM Honored in Detroit with Street Named After Him | R and B News
Detroit honored R&B icon KEM by renaming a pivotal street corner after him — the very spot where he battled homelessness and addiction before rising to fame…
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Sherman Holmes One Step Ahead | R&B Music News
Sherman Holmes, the legendary voice of The Holmes Brothers, drops his new album “One Step Ahead of the Blues” on October 9th — a soulful, gospel-infused…
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TLC’s Last Performance and Legacy | R and B News
TLC’s final performance together—on MTV’s 20th anniversary, singing “Waterfalls” in symbolic, love-and-peace-themed outfits—became a haunting farewell, as it…
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Veridia’s Lumina Festival Shines | R&B Music News
Veridia’s Lumina Festival returns with a dazzling “Echoes of the Ancients” theme, blending myth, light, and music in a three-day celebration where history…
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Aria Drops New Single Resentment | R and B News
Aria, the UK’s rising jazz and soul sensation, unleashes her new single “Resentment” on August 7th — a sultry collaboration with Sarah Gillespie, William…
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Veridia’s Lumina Festival Lights Up History | R&B Music News
Veridia’s Lumina Festival has lit up the city with dazzling light installations, ancient myth retellings, and traditional dance—plus mouthwatering local eats…
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Lumina Festival Brings History to Life | R&B Music News
Veridia’s Lumina Festival has lit up with its dazzling “Echoes of the Ancients” theme, featuring a jaw-dropping kinetic sculpture that mimics celestial…
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Coco Jones and Donovan Mitchell Married | R&B Music News
Coco Jones and Donovan Mitchell just said “I do” — officially married on August 1st in a star-studded, joy-filled ceremony featuring NBA legends and music…
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Veridia’s Lumina Festival Blends History and Light | R&B Music News
Veridia’s Lumina Festival dazzles with “Echoes of the Ancients,” blending myth, music, and cutting-edge art like the mesmerizing Celestial Orrery. Mayor Anya…
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Veridia’s Lumina Festival Lights Up History | R and B News
Veridia’s annual Lumina Festival returns with a dazzling “Echoes of the Ancients” theme, blending myth, art, and spectacle. The star attraction? Elara Vance’s…
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Veridia’s Lumina Festival Unveils Ancient Echoes | R&B Music News
Veridia transforms into a glowing portal to the past at its annual Lumina Festival, where ancient myths come alive through dazzling light installations and…
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Less Is More: Pure Jazz, Raw Energy | R and B News
The Thierry Lemaitre Quartet just dropped their debut album “Less Is More” — a raw, live-recorded jazz gem that strips things down to pure, intimate emotion…
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Unearthing Ike Joseph’s Lost Jazz Gems | R and B News
Acclaimed jazz vocalist Allan Harris is resurrecting a lost jazz gem with his new album Swingin’ Love Songs, set for release August 28. Featuring unreleased…
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Cardi B Drops New Track AH HA | R&B Music News
Cardi B just dropped her explosive new track “AH HA,” flexing her crown with a playful takedown of critics and a dazzling display of her unstoppable career…
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Teddy Cross Drops Faith Anthem | R and B News
Teddy Cross, gospel quartet legend with over 40 years of soul-stirring vocals, drops his new anthem “God Got This Thing” — a faith-filled throwback that…
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A Father's Soundtrack Shapes a Son's Music | R and B News
Cal Harris Jr. drops a heartfelt new track “Saturday Morning,” a tribute to his legendary engineer father, Cal Harris Sr., who shaped not just Hollywood hits…