R&B has always been a genre built around emotion. From falling in love to dealing with heartbreak, some of the most memorable records have come from artists willing to share the parts of relationships that aren't always easy to discuss. With his latest single, Stupid Man, Haze on Haze taps into that tradition by exploring regret, accountability, and the emotional consequences of personal mistakes. Rather than approaching relationships from a place of blame, Haze turns the att

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Well, well, well. Looks like Hov might finally be calling his own number. After years of helping determine who gets the coveted Super Bowl halftime spotlight, JAY-Z could reportedly be stepping onto the stage himself. According to an October 20 report by Dave Brooks of Puck, multiple sources indicate that the Brooklyn rapper and Roc Nation founder has selected himself to headline the 2027 Super Bowl LXI halftime show. Neither the NFL nor Roc Nation has officially confirmed th

You know how a certain scent can take you back to a person, a place or a moment you thought you’d forgotten? Cedric Brazle is turning that feeling into an entire R&B experience. The Jacksonville, Florida singer released his five-track EP, Cologne (Vol. I), on October 14, giving listeners a project rooted in love, vulnerability, heartbreak and the memories that linger long after relationships change. And the inspiration behind the title makes the project even more personal. Fo

Somewhere between heartbreak, healing and figuring out what you actually want, you eventually realize something. Sometimes you’re not the victim in the love story. Sometimes you’re the plot twist. And Joyce Wrice is ready to talk about it. The R&B singer returned on October 9 with her sophomore album, MACHIKO, a 14-track project that finds her stepping into a more confident, playful and self-aware chapter of her artistry. Five years after releasing her debut album, Overgrown,

Sometimes music is meant to make you dance. Other times, it’s meant to make you think. And every so often, a record manages to do both while reminding us that there’s a much bigger conversation to be had. Buju Banton, Protoje and Brooklyn singer Cocoa Sarai have joined forces for “Oh My (#SaveSoil),” a socially conscious collaboration released October 10 in recognition of World Mental Health Day. The record encourages listeners to prioritize mental wellness, practice compassi

If you've been saying you miss R&B singers who can really sing, Jai'Len Josey deserves a spot on your radar. Following the release of her debut album, Serial Romantic, the singer is bringing her music to audiences through her first headlining tour. The project features production contributions from Tricky Stewart, The-Dream and Leon Thomas, blending classic R&B influences with a contemporary perspective on romance. With records like “Freak,” “Housewife” and the title track, J

One thing about Dawn Richard? She's never been interested in staying inside anybody's musical box. With creole culture, released October 9 through Merge Records, the singer continues doing what she's always done best: creating music that refuses to be confined to one genre. The 11-track album blends R&B, soul, Hip Hop, jazz and electronic influences while drawing inspiration from her New Orleans upbringing and cultural heritage. The project also completes a trilogy that began

Tobe Nwigwe isn't choosing between where he's from and where his family comes from. On his latest album, THE BRIDGE, he's making room for both. Released October 9, the 12-track project connects the Houston rapper's Texas upbringing with his Nigerian heritage. And judging by the guest list, Tobe understood the assignment. We're talking Busta Rhymes, Scarface, Paul Wall, Sia, Labrinth, Flavour, The Cavemen and more. Songs like “TOPS DROP '26” and “PERFECTION” reflect the projec

Richard Paul and New York State Assemblyman Noah Burroughs are bringing residents together for a community conversation on October 23 at The Black House in Baldwin.

With his 2025 album Breathe, the Jamaican singer offered listeners a new chapter beyond the songs that first made them fans.

With production from Mathematics and a new album on the horizon, Che Noir continues making her presence felt in independent hip-hop.

The British singer begins a new musical chapter with a 10-track album that makes room for reflection, improvisation, and artistic freedom.

The rising singer brings Southern soul, funk, and a little emotional maturity to his latest single.

The two rappers join forces for a reflective new single about ambition, personal growth, and the realities that don't disappear when success arrives.

After years of embracing her country roots, the Memphis-born powerhouse delivers a project that proves artistic identity was never meant to fit inside one box.

Fireboy DML has a new album out, and his guest list is doing some serious traveling. The Nigerian singer's fifth studio project, ZUKO!, arrived in the Octo

Some records are so recognizable that the opening notes alone can send you straight back to a different era. Jawan knows that feeling, and he is using it t

Eric Benét is giving R&B lovers something to look forward to, and no, it is not another greatest-hits playlist. Just one day after his 60th birthday on Oct

The 18-year-old Palestinian rapper's nine-track debut blends hip-hop, Afrobeats and Middle Eastern sounds with personal storytelling.