New Music Friday: 50 Essential Hip-Hop and R&B Releases
Dive into this week’s freshest sounds with our curated list of 50 essential hip-hop, R&B, and global music releases to update your weekend playlist.
Victoria Monét
Victoria Monét Announces Sophomore Album ‘Frequency of Love’
Grammy-winning artist Victoria Monét is set to release her highly anticipated sophomore album, ‘Frequency of Love,’ this October.
Victoria Monét Announces New Album ‘Frequency of Love’
Grammy-winning artist Victoria Monét has officially announced her sophomore album, ‘Frequency of Love,’ arriving this October alongside a new single.
Chart Brief: Victoria Monét Continues Lead at R&B Radio
Victoria Monét maintains her dominance on the airwaves as we break down the latest R&B chart movements for the week of July 4, 2026.
Victoria Monét’s ‘Let Me’ Hits No. 1 on Billboard’s Adult R&B Airplay Chart
Victoria Monét celebrates her third No. 1 single on the Billboard Adult R&B Airplay chart with her latest track, “Let Me.”
Chart Brief: Victoria Monét Hits No. 1 at R&B Radio, Steve Lacy Returns to Hot 100
Victoria Monét secures her third chart-topper on Adult R&B Airplay, while Steve Lacy makes a triumphant return to the Billboard Hot 100.
Usher and Chris Brown Announce ‘The R&B Tour’ Dates
R&B icons Usher and Chris Brown have officially announced their highly anticipated joint stadium tour, ‘The R&B Tour (Raymond & Brown).’