R&B

By Status Ain't Hood Staff August 29, 2025
Grammy-winning R&B star Ella Mai returns with her new single “Tell Her,” produced by longtime collaborator Mustard and released via 10 Summers Records. The track, her first since 2024’s3EP, blends her soulful vocals with a smooth, modern bounce. Confident yet vulnerable, Ella explores love, trust, and honesty—marking an exciting new chapter following the enduring success of fan favorite “Little Things.”
By Status Ain't Hood Staff August 29, 2025
DMV-born R&B artist and songwriter Danni Baylor (@alwaysdannimusic) makes a powerful statement with her surprise debut EP, Things About The World That Burden Me, out now via Global 7 Entertainment. The seven-track alt-R&B project explores overstimulation, disconnection, and seeking peace in chaos, highlighted by standout songs like “KOOLADE” and “DISTRACTIONS.” With soulful vocals, cinematic production, and raw storytelling, Baylor blends cultural commentary with emotional depth, solidifying her place as one of R&B’s most authentic emerging voices.
By Status Ain't Hood Staff August 29, 2025
R&B/Neo-soul singer Jane Handcock has unveiled the visuals for her single “Can’t Let Go,” from her sophomore album It’s Me, Not You (via Death Row/gamma). Produced by Whoingodsname, the track captures Handcock’s vulnerability as she reflects on desire and temptation. Best known for her songwriting credits with artists like Kelly Rowland and Raphael Saadiq, Handcock steps firmly into the spotlight, delivering heartfelt lyrics such as: “ For my mind, my heart, my soul / When you’re near / I walk into your room / My morals disappear .”
By Status Ain't Hood Staff August 27, 2025
LA-based soul and contemporary R&B trio The Womack Sisters—BG, Zeimani, and Kucha—are keeping their family’s legendary musical legacy alive with their new single, “I Just Don’t Want You (To Say Goodbye).” Blending timeless soul with modern R&B, the group first made their commercial debut in the late 2010s and have since reintroduced themselves in the 2020s with a renewed sound and vision.
By Status Ain't Hood Staff August 27, 2025
At just 18, Cali-born triple threat JayDon continues to heat up R&B with his latest video, “The Way You Move.” Produced by Blaq Tuxedo, the uptempo track blends crisp snares and wobbling 808s with JayDon’s soaring high tenor and playful energy. The video captures his charisma and dance skills as he cruises L.A. with friends before breaking into slick choreography—further building momentum toward his debut EP, Me, My Songs, and I.