Lenny Kravitz’s best song isn’t American Woman but a deeply personal acoustic tribute he wrote for his mother early in his ...

Legendary R&B singer D’Angelo died on Oct. 14. He was 51. TMZ reported that the singer’s death came after a battle with ...

“It's really been both an honor and a pleasure because us coming together as adults—as mothers, as artists, and as ...

The press has often labeled Mon Laferte a “femme fatale” — a seductive woman who inflicts distress upon her love interests.

In 2025, R&B fans had plenty to look forward to. We might not have received full albums from heavyweights like Kehlani and ...

Ahead of the full reveal on Dec. 9 — after the Billboard 2025 No. 1s Livestream, hosted by Druski — check out three R&B/hip-hop top 10s. By Keith Caulfield The full list of Billboard’s 2025 year-end ...

From a song by a certified superstar that came out in the very first week of January to breakthroughs from lesser-known indie acts, here are selections from NPR Music's list of the best songs of 2025.

Seasons has smooth melodies and emotionally charged lyrics that don't go too far. It is based on classic R&B styles but uses ...