Brazilian Superstar Ludmilla Dishes on New R&B ‘Fragmentos' Album & Getting Muni Long to Sing in Portuguese: ‘Nothing Is Impossible'

From Leon Thomas' "Mutt" breakthrough to Kehlani scoring a long-overdue Hot 100 top 10 hit with "Folded," R&B is in the midst ...
Billboard

Rising Triple-Threat JayDon Is Helping L.A. Reid & Usher Bring Real R&B Back: ‘I’m an Artist of All Realms’

JayDon is Billboard's June R&B Rookie of the Month. By Carl Lamarre When JayDon springs into the Billboard offices in late May, there’s an unmistakable bounce in his step. At just 17, the wiry ...
Arizona Daily Star

D'Angelo, Grammy-winning R&B singer who became an icon with 'Untitled (How Does It Feel),' dies

D’Angelo, the Grammy-winning R&B singer recognized by his raspy yet smooth voice and for garnering mainstream attention with the shirtless “Untitled (How Does It Feel)” music video, has died. He was ...
TheWrap

D’Angelo, Grammy-Winning R&B and Neo-Soul Singer, Dies at 51

D’Angelo, the Grammy-winning R&B artist and ’90s neo-soul pioneer, has died at the age of 51. His family confirmed the news Tuesday. “The shining star of our family has dimmed his light for us in this ...
Billboard

R&B/Hip-Hop Fresh Picks of the Week: Bay Swag & Young Thug, Jordan Adetunji, BIA, Lekan & More

Listen to new must-hear songs from emerging R&B/hip-hop artists like Naïka and Luh Kel. It’s Tyler, the Creator’s world, and we’re just living in it. Although the Grammy-winning MC is still in the ...