Drake Turns 40 With a Message to His Younger Self
Drake marked his 40th with childhood photos, a note to his younger self, and a Backstreet Boys singalong in New York
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Ikea Damone Is Writing the Next Chapter of a Four-Generation Music Story
From The Rays to The Shirelles to her own soul-soaked singles, Ikea Damone is carrying her family's legacy forward in a voice that's all her own.
Kid Cudi Is Stepping Into Basquiat's Shoes, and He Wrote the Script Himself
Kid Cudi has written a Basquiat film called Jean, and he'll direct it and play the lead himself. Filming starts in 2027. He calls it a love letter to Jean, the '80s, and New York City.
Lil Baby Puts a Date on "Fresh," and Thug and Future Are Coming With Him
Lil Baby went old school on us. No fancy graphic, no big rollout. He just stood in front of a whiteboard, wrote 17 song titles on it, and started a countdown.
** 702 Returns Home to Celebrate 30 Years of No Doubt**
702 is celebrating three decades of their debut album with a Las Vegas homecoming, familiar favorites and a heartfelt tribute to Irish Grinstead\.
B2K Locks In Eclipse for Nov. 6 — First Album in 23 Years, New Single "Lil Freak" Out Now
They thought they knew what B2K was. Omarion, J-Boog, Raz-B and Lil Fizz return with Eclipse, their first album in 23 years, arriving November 6. The comeback pairs the slow-burn single "Mileage" — Top 25 at radio and up
Eric Benét Turns 60 and Hands Us "Heaven," With a New Album on the Way
Eric Benét celebrates his 60th birthday with "Heaven," a slow, grown-folks ballad from his upcoming tenth album, We Need Everybody, due later this fall.
Snoh Aalegra, Lucky Daye & Jawan Bring New R&B to Your Weekend
Snoh Aalegra, Lucky Daye and Jawan lead this week’s new R&B releases, with fresh music from Eric Benét, Nao, B2K and more for your weekend rotation.
Artist Alert: Meet CREDLE, the Queens Artist Building His Own Lane
Get to know CREDLE, a Queens artist and songwriter whose independent journey connects R&B, hip-hop, soul and visual storytelling.
Tank Lands His 12th No. 1 at Adult R&B Radio With "Yes"
Tank's "Yes" just moved into the top spot on Billboard's Adult R&B Airplay chart, giving him 12 No. 1s there and sole possession of the record among male artists.
**Tamia Is Back — And "Forever and a Day" Is Why Radio Still Loves Her**
Tamia returns with “Forever and a Day,” a smooth slow jam celebrating lasting love. Hear that timeless voice and catch up on her latest chapter at redcuprnb.com.
Tems Is Heading Somewhere Slower, and We're Here for It
Tems says her second album leans deeper into R&B: moodier, mellower, and lo-fi. Here's what we know so far.