Keithan Samuels

Washington, D.C., United States

Founder and Editor-in-Chief at Rated R&B

founder/editor-in-chief, @ratedrnb // opinions are my own

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Tiffany Evans Powers Through the Pain on ‘Hope You Understand Me’: Listen

6 days ago | ratedrnb.com | Keithan Samuels

Tiffany Evans continues to wear her heart on her sleeve, and her latest single, “Hope You Understand Me,” may be her most personal yet. The velvety, ’90s-coded ballad captures Evans in the throes of unrequited love.
Erykah Badu, The Alchemist Drop 'Next to You' From Joint Album

1 week ago | ratedrnb.com | Keithan Samuels

Iconic singer Erykah Badu and legendary producer The Alchemist have joined forces for their new single “Next To You.” The psychedelic soul track, which they wrote and produced together, is the first release under Badu’s new imprint Control Freaq Records/EMPIRE. On “Next To You,” Badu’s ethereal vocals are baked into the relaxed production that samples Mobb Deep’s “The Realest,” which The Alchemist produced. Lyrically, the song is about wanting to stay in close proximity to a love interest.
Kwn Signs to RCA Records, Shares New EP 'With All Due Respect'

1 week ago | ratedrnb.com | Keithan Samuels

R&B newcomer kwn (pronounced kay-wuhn) has signed a deal with RCA Records. The East London native joins a roster that includes Chris Brown, SZA, Miguel, Bryson Tiller, Jazmine Sullivan, Khalid and Normani, to name a few. Along with her new label announcement, kwn has released her new EP, With All Due Respect.
Alex Isley Earns First RIAA Certification With 'Good & Plenty'

1 week ago | ratedrnb.com | Keithan Samuels

Grammy-nominated singer Alex Isley has achieved her first award from the Recording Industry Association of America (RIAA). Her 2020 hit “Good & Plenty,” with singer/musician Masego and producer Jack Dine, is now certified gold. The sultry jam has sold over 500,000 equivalent units in the U.S. Not only is “Good & Plenty” Isley’s first RIAA certification, it’s also Dine’s first award.
Ro James Shares Heartfelt Song 'On Me'

1 week ago | ratedrnb.com | Keithan Samuels

Grammy-nominated singer Ro James has released his new single “On Me,” produced by Joe Craze and Casa Maya.
Mariah Carey's 'Type Dangerous' Debuts at No. 1 on Billboard's R&B Digital Song Sales

1 week ago | ratedrnb.com | Keithan Samuels

Mariah Carey‘s new era is off to a spectacular start. The iconic singer and songwriter’s fresh single “Type Dangerous” opens at No. 1 on Billboard’s R&B Digital Song Sales chart. It tallies Carey’s third No. 1 on this chart, which launched in November 2012. She earned her first chart-topper with 2013’s “#Beautiful” with Miguel, which appeared on her album Me. I Am Mariah… The Elusive Chanteuse. In 2020, Carey returned to the top with “Oh Santa!” featuring Ariana Grande and Jennifer Hudson.
India Shawn Flips the 'Kill Switch' on New Song

1 week ago | ratedrnb.com | Keithan Samuels

Genre-defying singer and songwriter India Shawn has released her new single “Kill Switch” via VANTA Music/Hollywood Records. On the ethereal, acoustic-driven track, produced by longtime collaborator D’Mile, Livvy Bennett and Michael B. Hunter, Shawn pumps the brakes on a friendship drifting toward romance. Rather than giving in to temptation, she is intent on preserving their platonic bond before it gets too deep.
Psiryn, Kandi Burruss’ R&B Group, Shares Debut EP 'In the Key of Us'

1 week ago | ratedrnb.com | Keithan Samuels

Psiryn — the emerging R&B trio consisting of Anaya Chayenne, Jada Denise and Victoria McQueen — has delivered their debut EP, In the Key of Us. The six-track offering, available via Kandi Burruss‘ Kandi Koated Entertainment, includes their No. 1 radio hit “Sober” and the Xscape-inspired “The Softest,” a reimagined version of the legendary group’s “Softest Place on Earth.” Opening with “Next,” Psiryn wastes no time bidding farewell to a no-good lover.
JayDon Releases 'Lullaby' Video Featuring Paradise

1 week ago | ratedrnb.com | Keithan Samuels

Emerging R&B singer JayDon has unveiled the video for “Lullaby,” which features Paradise. Directed by Maseo Refuerzo, the sleek video features the 17-year-old showing off his freestyle dance skills against an azure blue backdrop. Meanwhile, Paradise, accompanied by his leading lady, performs his verse against a black background.
Algee Smith Visits 'Magic City' on New Song: Stream

1 week ago | ratedrnb.com | Keithan Samuels

Actor and singer Algee Smith has released his new single “Magic City” via 7 Scope Records. Over a syrupy production, dripping with heavy 808s and hi-hat taps, Smith sings about a steamy night out at a gentlemen’s club with a special dancer. “I’m too turnt up, come sit me down / I need you dancing / She turn around, look in my eyes / And take it off of me / Watch you relax, arch your back getting handsy,” he sings.