Daniel Caesar will embark on his first headline arena tour this year. The Canadian singer has revealed the dates for his Son of Spergy Tour. The 30-date outing kicks off May 16 in Singapore. Caesar will perform across Asia, including Seoul, Hong Kong and Tokyo, before wrapping up the first leg on June 9 in Bangkok. […]

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The R&B singer’s must-read autobiography candidly describes a life of heady highs and horrific lows

Despite a 30 years-plus discography and a slew of undeniable classics (Sittin’ Up in My Room, The Boy Is Mine, modern R&B blueprint What About Us?) and deep cuts feted by the likes of

IRated R&B is bringing you the most essential releases this week. From the traditional R&B that purists love to the boundary-pushing sounds of the alt-R&B scene, this new music roundup keeps its pulse on the essence of R&B. Dive into it below. Ne-Yo — “Up, Out & Gone” Ne-Yo’s country-inspired track “Up, Out & Gone” […]

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The R&B icon Ne-Yo has officially kicked off a new musical era with the release of his high-energy single, “Up Out & Gone.” Dropped on March 27, 2026, the track serves as an unapologetic celebration of nightlife, nightlife escapism, and communal joy. Accompanied by a vibrant neon-soaked visualizer, “Up Out & Gone” arrives as Ne-Yo continues to influence the contem...

British soul artist Conner Reeves has joined forces with Grammy and BRIT Award-winning singer Joss Stone for a new duet version of his track, “Slow Lightning”. The single released earlier this month and marks the first formal vocal collaboration between the two artists in a professional relationship spanning over two decades.

Originally featured on Reeves’ critically a...