UK vocalist Konyikeh has released her new EP “Cincere,” a project that reconnects the singer with her musical roots while blending influences from R&B, gqom and amapiano. The vocalist also arranged and performed some of the project’s string sections herself, highlighting her artistry and musicianship. Inspired by the Latin phrase “Ex cinere,” meaning “to rise from the ashes,” the EP explores themes of rebirth and resilience alongside the newly released video for “Jealous.” 

South African artists Sio and Daev Martian reconnect on the soulful new single “Liquor". The longtime collaborators revive their signature chemistry with a hypnotic blend of emotional storytelling and jazz-influenced production. Centered on themes of vulnerability, introspection and emotional fallout, the track uses liquor as a metaphor for fleeting escape and lingering pain, while Sio’s haunting vocal performance gives the record a deeply intimate and human feel.

Miami R&B quartet Bella Dose taps into nostalgic R&B and pop energy on their new single “Rich,” with the group channeling the empowering spirit of Destiny's Child throughout the track. Produced by Kerim Wilheim, the song blends romantic devotion with luxury-inspired imagery, emphasizing that genuine love outweighs financial wealth. Through smooth harmonies and heartfelt lyrics, Bella Dose celebrates loyalty, emotional security and standing by someone through every high and low.

Reign Judge showcases heartbreak and independence in the official video for “Infatuation,” directed by Conor Cunningham and produced by Poppy Shaw. The Queens native (also known for her work as an actress and model) channels personal experiences into the emotionally charged track, singing lyrics about betrayal, emotional detachment and moving on from dishonesty.

Dancehall icon Vybz Kartel delivers a spiritual and reflective message in the official music video for “God and Time,” directed by NOWorNEVER. The faith-centered title track finds Kartel inside a church, praising God while reflecting on the value of time and the divine purpose guiding our lives. The single appears on his highly anticipated upcoming album God & Time, which is scheduled for release on June 5, 2026, blending heartfelt lyrics with uplifting visuals and emotion.

Latto has officially entered motherhood. The Grammy-nominated rapper, born Alyssa Michelle Stephens, confirmed Monday via Instagram that she recently gave birth to her first child with longtime rumored partner 21 Savage. The emotional post featured a video montage documenting her pregnancy journey, including intimate moments shared with Savage. The clip concluded with audio from the delivery room as voices encouraged the rapper to push during childbirth, marking the first public confirmation of the baby’s arrival. Latto first revealed her pregnancy in March during the rollout for her “Big Mama” album era, prominently showcasing her baby bump in the “Business & Personal” music video. Although she never directly named the child’s father at the time, fans quickly speculated that Savage was involved after noticing several clues throughout the visuals. Among them were scenes featuring a tattooed hand resting on her stomach, a scrapbook believed to contain Savage’s childhood photos, and matching dagger tattoos shared by the two artists. Savage later fueled speculation himself when he reposted Latto’s Paper magazine cover to his Instagram Story, captioning it, “Big Mama Not the Little 1.” Despite being romantically linked since 2020, the pair have largely kept their relationship private over the years. Latto previously referred to Savage as her “husband” during a 2025 interview with TMZ, though neither artist publicly clarified their relationship status. Savage is already the father of three children (sons Kamari and Ashaad, as well as daughter Rhian) and has also been linked to Keyanna Joseph. While representatives for the artists previously declined to comment on the pregnancy rumors, Joseph notably “liked” Latto’s pregnancy announcement on Instagram earlier this year, adding another layer of intrigue to the closely watched relationship.

GRAMMY-winning band Tank and the Bangas have released The Last Balloon, the final chapter in their acclaimed “Balloon” trilogy following Green Balloon and Red Balloon. Featuring praised singles including “Nighttime,” “No Invite,” and “Move,” the album (which features 13 tracks in total) showcases the group’s evolving sound and creative freedom. Executive produced by Austin Brown, the project includes collaborations with Ledisi, Lucky Daye, Jelly Joseph, and Iman Omari while exploring themes of resilience, vulnerability, and self-discovery through energetic, genre-blending performances.

Breakout R&B-pop group SZN4 return with “Private Show". Driven by dancefloor-ready production, lush textures, resonant basslines, and velvety harmonies, the track blends feel-good energy with emotionally honest lyrics. “Private Show” follows February’s atmospheric release “Closer” and continues the group’s streak of combining smooth R&B melodies with infectious pop hooks. The latest single further showcases SZN4’s evolving sound and growing presence within contemporary R&B-pop.

Atlanta singer, songwriter, and producer Tyree Thomas showcases his smooth R&B style on new single “IWFI" (aka “I Fucks With It"). Backed by nimble instrumentation and laid back, but groovy production, the track finds Tyree charming a woman with compliments about her beauty and personality while hoping to turn a casual connection into something deeper. With melodic vocals and confident songwriting, “IWFI” highlights Tyree’s ability to blend romance, charisma, and modern R&B sensibilities.