The R&B wave is riding high, and this week’s drops are proof the genre isn’t letting up. A mix of sultry projects, rich in melodies and raw storytelling is filling playlists, giving fans plenty of soulful energy to vibe with.
Melanie Fiona returns with “Make Me Feel,” a soul-stirring duet featuring rapper LaRussell. On the offering, she delivers raw, rich, and heartfelt vocals to compliment the open and honest lyrics about relationship ups and downs. LaRussell complements her with poetic bars, adding depth to the track’s exploration of love’s complexities. Fiona acknowledges that relationships face storms, emphasizing the importance of weathering them together to reach brighter days. This intimate expression of connection, chemistry, and vulnerability marks a compelling new chapter in Fiona’s musical journey.
Acclaimed R&B singer, songwriter, and producer Kevin Ross is back with his vibrant new EP, Love Uptempo Vol. 1, out now via Art Society Music Group/Empire. Featuring writing and production from Claude Kelly, Chuck Harmony, Yaahn Hunter Jr., Kheilstone, and Ross himself, the EP is a refreshing pivot that celebrates rhythm, movement, and life’s pace. As Ross explains, “This project is much deeper than love… it’s based on time. Time is the most valuable currency we have in this human experience… Time is tempo. The question is… at what pace are you living your life?” Alongside the project, his single “Love In The Middle” continues to climb the Billboard Top 20 R&B Radio Chart, while his Vets Only: The Mash Up performances with Slim of 112 and Case keep his momentum strong. [SPOTIFY – APPLE MUSIC]
2x GRAMMY-nominated Top Dawg Entertainment artist SiR returns with Heavy Deluxe: THE LIGHT, adding six new tracks that dig even deeper into his personal journey of addiction, recovery, love, and growth. The deluxe edition opens with the radiant “THE LIGHT,” where SiR confesses his desire for real connection, and moves through standout cuts like “BACK,” where he reflects on fame and internal struggles, and “OUT OF MY HANDS” featuring Maeta, a soulful duet about the push and pull of complicated love. Speaking on the release, SiR shares, “I’m happy to be staring at the end of an era. The Light Deluxe completes a chapter in my life I’ve been growing away from. These new songs served as therapy during a time of growth. I’m excited to see how they connect with my fans.” [SPOTIFY – APPLE MUSIC]
Rising R&B songstress GIGI officially releases her debut EP Waves of it, blending the soulful essence of ’90s and early 2000s R&B with a fresh, modern twist. The five-track project features fan favorites like the love-soaked ballad “My Muse,” the reflective “Fumbled Me,” and the resilient “Diamonds Dancing,” alongside two new standouts: “Reacquainted,” a sharp anthem about setting boundaries and shutting the door on past love, and “Tidal Wave,” a haunting, heartfelt track that captures the unpredictable pull of desire. Speaking on the EP, GIGI shares, “The inspiration behind this EP is walking the listeners through the different feels of being in a relationship — the highs, lows & everything in between.” [SPOTIFY – APPLE MUSIC]
R&B songstress Alex Isley unveils her latest single, “Ms. Goody Two Shoes,” a sultry track that teases her forthcoming EP, When, set for release on April 18 via Free Lunch Records/Warner Records. Produced by Camper, the song delves into themes of intimacy and discretion, with Isley’s velvety vocals delivering lines like, “Yes it’s immaculate and it’s magic / Thank your lucky stars imma let you have it / Oooh ooh, but it stays between me and you.” The track also nods to her 2020 song “Good & Plenty,” showcasing her ability to weave personal narratives into her music.
Kenya Eugene steps forward with her introspective EP You Are I, released via Conscious Life 360 Publishing. Steering beyond pure soul into a space rich with conscious and reggae influences, the project explores powerful themes of identity, perseverance, and self-worth. Anchored by standout tracks like “I And I” and “Lift Up My Head,” the EP delivers a purposeful message and a sound that uplifts both the mind and spirit.
Bonus: Gene Noble – Ready For Love
As R&B keeps pushing boundaries, this week’s releases capture everything from personal transformation to late-night confessions. Whether you need something heartfelt, empowering, or just smooth to ride out to, this lineup delivers.
