MUSIC

Freddie Jackson passed away Monday night. His family shared the news on his social media, saying he "went home to rest last night," and asked fans to keep his loved ones in their prayers. Born and raised in Harlem, Freddie arrived in 1985 with his debut album, 'Rock Me Tonight,' and spent the rest of the decade as one of the defining voices of quiet storm.

For the first time, the Soul Train Awards are putting a category in the fans' hands. The R&B/Soul Song of the Year nominees are Kehlani's 'Folded,' Olivia Dean's 'Man I Need,' Brent Faiyaz's 'Butterflies,' Chris Brown and Bryson Tiller's 'It Depends,' Mariah the Scientist and Kali Uchis' 'Is It a Crime,' Justin Bieber's 'Yukon,' Tems' 'What You Need,' Bruno Mars' 'I Just Might,' Tyla's 'Chanel,' and Daniel Caesar's 'Who Knows.' Voting is open on BET.com until October 16.

The Fall Mix is here. Maya Reign put together 69 minutes of throwback R&B for when the weather turns, from New Edition and Johnny Kemp to Sade, Jill Scott, Mary J., Faith Evans and Bell Biv DeVoe. Swipe through for a taste, then press play on the whole thing on our YouTube. Mix by Maya the Curator, presented by RNB RADAR.

Nippa's new EP Homegrown is nine tracks and 21 minutes with no skippable moments. Blxst appears on the title track, Jordan Ward on Kacey, and Kaytranada produced Bittersweet. Nippa told Clash that Homegrown explores carrying your roots wherever you go, with Tottenham's influence throughout.

The King Dream came through to Cadillac Chronicles TV with some absolute classics and some new songs off his new project. An architect who helped shape an entire era of R&B. He made a multitude of hits not only for himself but for countless others. His imprint is all over the music industry.

Have you heard Sasha Keable's 'options' yet? It's a song about still wanting somebody after it's already over. Sasha wrote it with Eddie Lopes, and she told FAME Magazine the whole thing started with the first line she sang back to him in the studio. The rest of the song grew out of that. She's British-Colombian, and she went to Colombia to shoot the video. It's her first new music since 'ACT II.' Written by rnbtomi.