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    R&B track reviews

    Jill Scott, Beautiful People [📷: Blues Babe Records LLC / Human Re Sources / The Orchard]
    Music

    Jill Scott, Beautiful People | Song Review

    After more than a decade-long hiatus, Grammy-winning R&B singer-songwriter Jill Scott makes a strong, soulful return with “Beautiful People.”

    By the musical hype, 1 dayJanuary 6, 2026 ago
    Kehlani, Out The Window [📷: Atlantic Records Group LLC]
    LGBTQ

    Kehlani, Out The Window | Song Review

    Grammy-nominated R&B singer-songwriter Kehlani continues her upward trajectory on her expressive, repentant ballad, “Out The Window.”

    By the musical hype, 2 monthsNovember 10, 2025 ago
    Muni Long, Delulu [📷: Muni Long, Inc./ Def Jam Recordings]
    Music

    Muni Long, Delulu | Song Review

    Grammy-winning R&B singer/songwriter Muni Long delivers a relatable matter regarding the universal theme of love on “Delulu.”

    By the musical hype, 3 monthsOctober 20, 2025 ago
    Leon Thomas, Just How You Are [📷: EZMNY / Motown]
    Music

    Leon Thomas, Just How You Are | Song Review 🎵

    Grammy-winning R&B singer/songwriter Leon Thomas brings the vocals and vibes on the groovy “Just How You Are.”

    By the musical hype, 3 monthsOctober 6, 2025 ago
    RAYE, “WHERE IS MY HUSBAND!” [📷: RAYE / Human Re Sources]
    Music

    RAYE, WHERE IS MY HUSBAND! | Song Review 🎵

    Grammy-nominated British R&B singer/songwriter RAYE yearns for a husband, and 🔜 on her marvelous single, “WHERE IS MY HUSBAND!”.

    By the musical hype, 4 monthsSeptember 22, 2025 ago
    Miguel, CAOS [📷: ByStorm Entertainment / RCA]
    Music

    Miguel, New Martyrs (Ride 4 U) | Song Review 🎵

    Grammy-winning R&B singer/songwriter Miguel continues his comeback with “New Martyrs (Ride 4 U),” the second single from his long-awaited fifth studio album.

    By the musical hype, 4 monthsSeptember 9, 2025 ago
    The Kid LAROI, “SHE DON’T NEED TO KNOW” [📷: Columbia]
    Music

    The Kid LAROI, SHE DON’T NEED TO KNOW | Song Review 🎵

    Grammy-nominated Australian pop artist The Kid LAROI brings ample swagger to the short but sweet single, “SHE DON’T NEED TO KNOW.”

    By the musical hype, 4 monthsSeptember 1, 2025 ago
    Steve Lacy, Nice Shoes [📷: RCA / L-M]
    LGBTQ

    Steve Lacy, Nice Shoes | Song Review 🎵

    Grammy-winning R&B singer/songwriter Steve Lacy returns in a big way with his distinct alternative R&B single, “Nice Shoes.”

    By the musical hype, 5 monthsAugust 18, 2025 ago
    Mariah the Scientist, HEARTS SOLD SEPARATELY [📷: Buckles Laboratories, LLC / Epic]
    Music

    Mariah the Scientist & Kali Uchis, Is It A Crime | Song Review 🎵

    There is nothing criminal about “Is It A Crime,” a radiant collaboration between R&B standouts Mariah the Scientist and Kali Uchis.

    By the musical hype, 5 monthsAugust 4, 2025 ago
    MANÚ, Dirty Laundry [📷: NewJupiter]
    LGBTQ

    MANÚ, Dirty Laundry | Song Review 🎵

    The handsome and talented MANÚ finds himself “still waiting on sorrys” on his short but sweet, summery pop/R&B single, “Dirty Laundry.”

    By the musical hype, 6 monthsJuly 22, 2025 ago
    Brent Faiyaz, tony soprano. [📷: ISO Supremacy / UnitedMasters LLC]
    Music

    Brent Faiyaz, tony soprano. | Song Review 🎵

    R&B singer-songwriter Brent Faiyaz drops an engaging, intriguing, and somewhat unusual single with “tony soprano.”

    By the musical hype, 6 monthsJuly 7, 2025 ago
    Chris Brown, Holy Blindfold [📷: Chris Brown Entertainment / RCA]
    Music

    Chris Brown, Holy Blindfold | Song Review 🎵

    Grammy-winning R&B superstar Chris Brown offers a welcome change of pace on his kinder, gentler single, “Holy Blindfold.”

    By the musical hype, 7 monthsJune 16, 2025 ago

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