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Cardi B is doing her part to make sexual health drama-free for all by popping out in support of the MISTR brand, helping PrEP be accessible to everyone. On Oct. 10, Cardi showed up in West Hollywood to give the girlies, guylies, and theylies her support as the fight to end HIV continues. The moment held special importance as the date was officially recognized as the first-ever National PrEP Day, aptly named after the drug that has been protecting all sexual orientations against the disease.

In honor of World Mental Health Day (Oct. 10), R&B trio Moonchild has released their new single “Ride the Wave” featuring Astyn Turr. The smooth-sailing track is enough to quiet any inner noise with lead vocalist Amber Navran’s signature airy vocals beautifully complemented by Turr’s grounding lower notes. Lyrically, “Ride the Wave” is an encouraging […] The post Moonchild Celebrates World Mental Health Day With ‘Ride the Wave’ appeared first on Rated R&B.

Rising R&B-pop singer Josh Levi has released his debut album, Hydraulic, via Issa Rae’s Raedio and Atlantic Records. The project includes the previously shared songs “Feel The Ba$$ (Prelude)” featuring BEAM, “Don’t Go” and “Hold On,” as well as his viral “Birthday Dance,” which is a bonus track. Hydraulic takes listeners on a 40-minute drive along […] The post Josh Levi Releases Debut Album ‘Hydraulic’ appeared first on Rated R&B.

Future R&B star JayDon has released his debut EP, Me My Songs & I, via Zoo/mega/gamma. The project was executive-produced by R&B icon Usher and music mogul L.A. Reid, who co-own mega. On Me My Songs & I, the 18-year-old heartthrob’s resonant vocals soar across 10 pleasant songs that capture the bliss and blur of young […] The post JayDon Releases Debut EP ‘Me My Songs & I’ appeared first on Rated R&B.

CeeLo Green aims to bridge generations with his new single “Rest of Your Life,” out via Eight Entertainment. Produced by his son, Kingston Callaway, “Rest of Your Life” rides an Atlanta bass beat that’s sure to get folks dancing – or skating — without hesitation. It’s a much-needed dose of unbridled joy at a time […] The post CeeLo Green Drops Feel-Good Anthem ‘Rest of Your Life’ appeared first on Rated R&B.

Genre-bending artist Kent Jamz, formerly of Overdoz, has released his new EP FEAR via Epic Records. The project was born from his time at a rehabilitation facility in Ojai, a small town located in Southern California. He spent two years recording it while he was trekking his way to sobriety. It includes production by K. Roosevelt, […] The post Kent Jamz Faces ‘Fear’ on New EP: Stream appeared first on Rated R&B.

Bryson Tiller has scored 29 new plaques from the Recording Industry Association of America (RIAA). At the top of the crop is his 2015 breakout hit “Don’t,” which has been certified 15x platinum, with over 15 million equivalent units sold in the U.S. The Epikh Pro and Dope Boi-produced track, from his debut album T […] The post Bryson Tiller Earns 29 New RIAA Certifications, ‘Don’t’ Makes History appeared first on Rated R&B.

The Queen of Hip-Hop Soul, Mary J. Blige, has announced her first concert film, Mary J. Blige: For My Fans, Live From Madison Square Garden, will play exclusively in theaters globally on Nov. 5 and Nov. 8. The upcoming concert movie, produced by VEEPS Studio and Blige’s Blue Butterfly Productions, will be distributed in partnership with […] The post Mary J. Blige’s ‘For My Fans’ Concert Film Is Coming to Theaters appeared first on Rated R&B.

Halle Bailey, a.k.a Halle, has announced her debut solo album, Love? or Something Like It. The long-awaited project will release Oct. 24 via Parkwood Entertainment/Columbia Records. The Grammy-nominated singer and songwriter shared the news on Wednesday (Oct. 8) on social media. “‘love? or something like it’ — my debut album. a story of first love, heartbreak, […] The post Halle Announces Debut Album ‘Love? or Something Like It’ appeared first on Rated R&B.

Mariah Carey‘s 16th album, Here For It All, has debuted atop multiple Billboard charts. The 11-track set opens at No. 1 on Top R&B Albums, with 47,000 equivalent units sold in the first week, according to Billboard. It marks Carey’s fourth leader since the chart launched in 2012. Here For It All, released independently via […] The post Mariah Carey’s ‘Here For It All’ Tops Multiple Billboard Charts appeared first on Rated R&B.