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Over recent years, R&B artists have steered away from only releasing music on certain days of the week. Since there’s always something new coming out, we know it’s sometimes difficult to stay updated on all things R&B — even on your days off over the weekend.

Although we’re always here to give you day-by-day updates on our socials, we figured giving you a recap of some new R&B tracks, videos, moments, and music news from weekends past (and sometimes a little beyond) at the beginning of the week is a great way for you to hear about all the good stuff in one place.  And with some of the top R&B artists releasing new songs, announcing plans for upcoming albums and tours, 2025 is really in high gear for our beloved genre.

Daniel Caesar: Have a Baby (With Me)

Soft, soulful, and full of intention—Daniel floats through this ballad with the kind of vulnerability that lingers long after the last note.

Elijah Blake: “White Rum”

 Blake is Sultry and intoxicating on White Rum it’s the perfect slow sip of late-night desire.

James Vickery:” All In”

A velvet-smooth confession wrapped in bold intent-Vickery goes all heart, all soul, All In.

Chris Brown ft. Bryson Tiller:”It Depends”

Brown and Tiller “It Depends” finds the duo weighing love and loyalty over a hypnotic burn. It’s a late-night vibe built for moments when the lines blur and feelings get complicated.

Umi: “Somewhere New”

 Tender, meditative, and sonically lush—UMI takes you inward with every layered note, every lyric she sings.

Temptress: “Slowy”

Hypnotic and fluid, Slowly pulls you into its world—dreamy yet grounded in emotion

Joe Leone: “God’s Favorite”

 Joe Leone’s God’s Favorite is bold, unfiltered, and deeply personal—Leone sings like he’s got nothing to prove and everything to say.

RealestK: “With You”

 RealestK brings his signature Silky vocals  that meet quiet intensity—this one feels like a soft confession whispered in candlelight.

Trevor Jackson: “Friend of a Friend”

Cool and conversational, Trevor makes vulnerability sound effortlessly stylish on this smooth standout.

Jacquees: “He Kant”

Jacquees leans into heartbreak with signature swagger—unapologetic, honest, and undeniably smooth.

Jorja Smith:”With You”

 Soulful, intimate and understated, With You feels like one’s dancing underground in a room full of memories. Jorja says  this is “A love song for the  summer.”

Tone Stith: “Shut Up”

Tone Stith has giving all heat, no filter— brings slick melodies and a dose of attitude that hits just right on this vibing track.

Sasha Keable: “Move It along FT. Leon Thomas”

 Sasha Keable’s ‘Move it along’ is genre-blending gold—soul, jazz, and quiet fire combined in this slow-burn groove.

Film Festivals:

MVAFF (MVAFF) Kicks off August 1st through Augsut 9th ad will feture films…MVAFF (Music Video & Arts Film Festival)
Kicks off August 1st–9th with a powerful lineup of films, visuals, and culture-driven stories—where music meets the moving image.

Music Festivals:

July:

Lollapalooza:

From legendary headliners to breakthrough heat, Lolla turns up the summer every single year—and this one’s no exception.

Tyler, the CreatorSabrina CarpenterOlivia Rodrigo and More: Chicago, IL, 4 days, Jul 31 – Aug 3, 2025