R&B singles | The Musical Hype

Ella Mai, “Leave You Alone” | Track Review

Grammy winner Ella Mae delivers a great preface to her sophomore album, Heart on My Sleeve, with an advanced single, “Leave You Alone.”

Grammy-winning R&B artist Mary J. Blige taps Academy/Grammy-award winner H.E.R. for a compelling remix of “Good Morning Gorgeous.”

Normani delivers on her relatable, heartbreak-laden single, “Fair,” set to appear on her long-awaited debut album.

Omar Apollo continues his upward trajectory with “Killing Me,” the fourth single from his debut album, Ivory.

Tyler Reese is the ultimate illustration of high-calibre talent emerging from the rnb world right now. Read our review of ‘If You Let Me’ here.

DJ/producer Boyd Kelly and queer pop musician Just Shy and have just the bop you need to lift your spirits on “Hula Hoop Girl.” It’s infectious!

Omar Apollo is the gift that keeps giving. He shines on “Invincible,” a single from his debut album, Ivory, featuring Daniel Caesar.

Mary J. Blige continues her ‘comeback tour’ with “Rent Money” featuring Dave East, the third single from Good Morning Gorgeous.

Grammy-winner Chris Brown continues to ride his tried and true ‘bad boy’ wave on another confident, banger with “Iffy.”

Aaliyah returns in 2021 posthumously with “Poison,” an unfortunate single featuring The Weeknd that does nothing to amplify her legacy.

Grammy-winning R&B superstar Mary J. Blige makes a fierce return on “Amazing,” featuring fellow Grammy winner, DJ Khaled.

Grammy-winning R&B superstar Mary J. Blige makes a compelling, powerful return with “Good Morning Gorgeous.”