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Fridayy Announces Third Album ‘Tension’ Dropping August 14
Are you ready for a new Fridayy era? He just dropped the trailer for 'Tension,' his third studio album, landing August 14. Following his latest single 'Haiku,' he's calling it his most adventurous work yet, contemporary R&B with warm, Caribbean-inspired rhythms and the emotional songwriting that made his name.
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Kehlani on Billboard: Self-Titled Album Milestone
Kehlani really did that what's your favourite song from her album? Her self-titled album has now surpassed 500,000 units sold in the US, another milestone for one of the biggest R&B projects of the year. A huge moment for her and a reminder of how strong this run has been. Congratulations Kehlani
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Sisqó’s Forgotten Ballad Finally Did What Thong Song Couldn’t
Everybody remembers 2000 as the year of Thong Song. But Thong Song never went No.1, it stalled at No.3. The record that actually took Sisqó to the top was this one, a ballad Montell Jordan wrote after watching Jerry Maguire. It was a late add to the album, then 26 years ago today it hit No.1 on the R&B chart and took the Hot 100 right after. His only No.1 ever. The slow song did what the anthem couldn't.
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Kehlani on Shaboozey’s “Bullets and Blade” Exclusive
Shaboozey pulled Kehlani into his world for 'Bullets and Blade,' a standout on his new album 'The Outlaw Cherie Lee & Other Western Tales.' The whole project plays like a film, 20 tracks, a full cast including Leon Bridges, Gunna, and Teyana Taylor, and Jamie Foxx narrating. Kehlani in a country lane works perfectly.
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Angela Winbush Brings the Heat on Cadillac Chronicles
The legendary Angela Winbush came through to Cadillac Chronicles TV with some certified generational classics. Her mic is all the way on and she played no games. She's a dope person with great energy and has contributed so much to music culture.
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Amber Mark on RNB Radar: Osheaga Comeback
How good is it to see Amber Mark back? Just over a month ago she was taking her first steps back after a vocal hemorrhage, surgery, and weeks where she could not sing at all. Today she performed a full set at Osheaga, giving the crowd 'Lose My Cool' and so much more like she never left. That voice is a gift, and watching her go from those first notes back to a full festival stage this quickly is the kind of comeback you root for. Welcome back, Amber Mark. Videos shot by februarysfinest97 on behalf of RNB RADAR.
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Donell Jones vs Joe Verzuz Battle Set for August 20
Donell Jones pulled up backstage at the Wine & Slow Jams Festival and announced his Verzuz battle with Joe happening on August 20th. Two of R&B's smoothest catalogs going head to head with uptempos and ballads. This grown-and-sexy matchup has the culture excited to see who takes it.
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Masego on VEVO CTRL: Live Performance 2026
Masego pulled up to VEVO CTRL and ran I Know You and Breathe back to back, sax and all. If the album been in your rotation you already know these two live was gonna be a moment. Watch the full performances now.
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R&B Dominated 1996-1997: The Greatest Two-Year Run in Music History
This is one of our most requested playlist and it's finally out on Spotify and Apple Music. People forget how much R&B actually ran these two years. Damn near every number one on the Hot 100 in 96 and 97 was R&B or built on it. Un-Break My Heart alone sat at number one for 11 straight weeks and stayed on the chart for 42.
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Lauryn Hill on BBC: Fugees New Music Coming in 2026
Speaking with the BBC around their Diaspora Calling festival, Lauryn Hill and Wyclef Jean were asked if new music was coming. Lauryn's answer was simple: Absolutely. Wyclef added that they're in an amazing place and spoke on the healing the two went through as bandmates. It would be the first new Fugees music since The Score 30 years ago.
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Isaiah Falls Stacking Features Like Infinity Stones in R&B
Isaiah Falls is collecting features like infinity stones. From producing and creative directing to writing undeniable R&B records, he's proving he's one of the genre's most versatile talents. Known for soundtracking those late-night drives, he keeps stacking the list, 'Brown Sugah' with SiR, 'Butterflies' with Joyce Wrice, 'Honeybutter' with Mahalia, 'Just A Dream' with Alex Isley, and 'Night Off' with Saska Keable.
