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10 years ago today, Solange released her third album 'A Seat at the Table.' What are 2️⃣ of your favorite songs?

Rated R&B @ratedrnb.com · 28/09/2026

50 years ago today, Stevie Wonder released his 18th album ‘Songs in the Key of Life.’ What are 3️⃣ of your favorite songs?

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Rated R&B @ratedrnb.com · 27/09/2026

32 years ago today, Brandy released her self-titled debut album. What's 1️⃣ of your favorite songs?

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Rated R&B @ratedrnb.com · 26/09/2026

Today marks Rated R&B's 15th anniversary! 💜 Thank you to every artist, contributor and reader who has been part of this journey. We'll be celebrating all year long.

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Rated R&B @ratedrnb.com · 26/09/2026

20 years ago today, Janet Jackson released her ninth album '20 Y.O.' What are 2️⃣ of your favorite songs?

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Rated R&B @ratedrnb.com · 26/09/2026

19 years ago today, Jill Scott released her third album 'The Real Thing: Words and Sounds, Vol. 3.' What's 1️⃣ of your favorite songs?

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Rated R&B @ratedrnb.com · 25/09/2026

19 years ago today, Keyshia Cole released her sophomore album ‘Just Like You.’ What’s 1️⃣ of your favorite songs?

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Rated R&B @ratedrnb.com · 23/09/2026

12 years ago today, Jennifer Hudson released her third album 'JHUD.' What's 1️⃣ of your favorite songs?

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Rated R&B @ratedrnb.com · 23/09/2026

18 years ago today, Jazmine Sullivan released her debut album 'Fearless.' What's 1️⃣ of your favorite songs?

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Rated R&B @ratedrnb.com · 21/09/2026

Today is the last day of summer.

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Rated R&B @ratedrnb.com · 17/09/2026

35 years ago today, Mariah Carey released her sophomore album ‘Emotions.’ What are 2️⃣ of your favorite songs?

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Rated R&B @ratedrnb.com · 17/09/2026

16 years ago today, Ne-Yo released his third album 'Year of the Gentleman.' What are 2️⃣ of your favorite songs?

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Rated R&B @ratedrnb.com · 17/09/2026

29 years ago today, Usher released his sophomore album 'My Way.' What are 2️⃣ of your favorite songs?

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Rated R&B @ratedrnb.com · 16/09/2026

29 years ago today, Mariah Carey released her sixth album 'Butterfly.' What are 2️⃣ of your favorite songs?

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Rated R&B @ratedrnb.com · 14/09/2026

16 years ago today, Trey Songz released his fourth album 'Passion Pain & Pleasure.' What's 1️⃣ of your favorite songs?

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Rated R&B @ratedrnb.com · 13/09/2026

42 years ago today, Diana Ross released her 15th album 'Swept Away.' What's 1️⃣ of your favorite songs?

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Rated R&B @ratedrnb.com · 13/09/2026

Happy Heavenly Birthday to Barry White. 🕊️💜 What are 3️⃣ of your favorite songs by The Maestro?

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Rated R&B @ratedrnb.com · 12/09/2026

20 years ago today, Justin Timberlake released his sophomore album 'FutureSex/LoveSounds.' What are 2️⃣ of your favorite tracks?

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Rated R&B @ratedrnb.com · 10/09/2026

30 years ago today, Blackstreet released their sophomore album 'Another Level.' What are 2️⃣ of your favorite tracks?

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Rated R&B @ratedrnb.com · 09/09/2026

Jhené Aiko reveals the official tracklist for her new album ‘Westside Whimsy,’ out Friday 20 tracks. Features from Kendrick Lamar, Ab-Soul, Larry June, Tyga and OHMA.

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Rated R&B @ratedrnb.com · 08/09/2026

Jhené Aiko ‘Westside Whimsy’ 💿 Out Friday, Sept. 11

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Rated R&B @ratedrnb.com · 06/09/2026

13 years ago today, Janelle Monáe released her sophomore album ‘The Electric Lady.’ What’s 1️⃣ of your favorite songs?

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Rated R&B @ratedrnb.com · 04/09/2026

Happy 45th Birthday to music icon @Beyonce! 🎉💜 What are 4️⃣ of your favorite songs by Beyoncé?

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Rated R&B @ratedrnb.com · 03/09/2026

13 years ago today, Tamar Braxton released her sophomore album 'Love and War.' What's 1️⃣ of your favorite songs?

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Rated R&B @ratedrnb.com · 31/08/2026

17 years ago today, Trey Songz released his third album 'Ready.' What's 1⃣ of your favorite songs?

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Rated R&B @ratedrnb.com · 31/08/2026

Here are 13 essential new R&B releases from Erykah Badu x The Alchemist, Sy'rai, Eli Derby and more. ratedrnb.com/2026/08/new-...

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Rated R&B @ratedrnb.com · 31/08/2026

33 years ago today, Mariah Carey released her third album 'Music Box.' What's 1⃣ of your favorite songs?

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Rated R&B @ratedrnb.com · 29/08/2026

31 years ago today, Faith Evans released her debut album 'Faith.' What's 1️⃣ of your favorite tracks?

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Rated R&B @ratedrnb.com · 28/08/2026

30 years ago today, Aaliyah released her sophomore album 'One In A Million.' What's 1️⃣ of your favorite songs?

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Rated R&B @ratedrnb.com · 26/08/2026

23 years ago today, Mary J. Blige released her sixth album 'Love & Life.' What's 1⃣ of your favorite songs?

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Rated R&B @ratedrnb.com · 26/08/2026

18 years ago today, Solange released her sophomore album 'Sol-Angel and the Hadley St. Dreams.' What's one of your favorite tracks?

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Rated R&B @ratedrnb.com · 26/08/2026

Erykah Badu and The Alchemist reveal the title of their joint album, out this Friday: 'Before The World Blows' Featuring Steve Lacy, Thundercat, DRAM, Kamasi Washington, Westside Gunn, Earl Sweatshirt, and more.

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Rated R&B @ratedrnb.com · 25/08/2026

25 years ago today, the world lost Aaliyah. 🕊️💜 📷 Albert Watson

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Rated R&B @ratedrnb.com · 25/08/2026

28 years ago today, Lauryn Hill released her album 'The Miseducation of Lauryn Hill.' What's 1⃣ of your favorite songs?

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Rated R&B @ratedrnb.com · 23/08/2026

20 years ago today, Kelis released her fourth album ‘Kelis Was Here.’ What’s 1️⃣ of your favorite songs?

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Rated R&B @ratedrnb.com · 22/08/2026

20 years ago today, Danity Kane released their self-titled debut album. What's 1⃣ of your favorite songs?

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Rated R&B @ratedrnb.com · 21/08/2026

Tamia announces new single “Forever and a Day,” out August 28. Produced by Louis York (Claude Kelly & Chuck Harmony).

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Rated R&B @ratedrnb.com · 20/08/2026

5 years ago today, Cleo Sol released her sophomore album 'Mother.' What's 1⃣ of your favorite songs?

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Rated R&B @ratedrnb.com · 20/08/2026

18 years ago today, Karina Pasian released her debut album 'First Love.'

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Rated R&B @ratedrnb.com · 18/08/2026

33 years ago today, Joe released his debut album ‘Everything.’ What’s 1️⃣ of your favorite songs?

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Rated R&B @ratedrnb.com · 17/08/2026

27 years ago today, Mary J. Blige released her fourth album ‘Mary.’ What are 2️⃣ of your favorite songs?

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Rated R&B @ratedrnb.com · 16/08/2026

7 years ago today, Snoh Aalegra released her sophomore album ‘- Ugh, those feels again.’ What are 2️⃣ of your favorite songs?

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Rated R&B @ratedrnb.com · 15/08/2026

20 years ago today, Cherish released their debut album ‘Unappreciated.’ What are 2️⃣ of your favorite songs?

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Rated R&B @ratedrnb.com · 10/08/2026

47 years ago today, Michael Jackson released his album 'Off The Wall.' What are 2⃣ of your favorite songs?

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Rated R&B @ratedrnb.com · 08/08/2026

20 years ago today, Cassie released her self-titled debut album. What’s 1️⃣ of your favorite songs?

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Rated R&B @ratedrnb.com · 07/08/2026

25 years ago today, Usher released his third album ‘8701.’ What are 2️⃣ of your favorite songs?

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Rated R&B @ratedrnb.com · 04/08/2026

53 years ago today, Stevie Wonder released his album 'Innervisions.' What's 1⃣ of your favorite songs?

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Rated R&B @ratedrnb.com · 31/07/2026

6 years ago today, Brandy released her seventh album 'b7.' What's 1⃣ of your favorite songs?

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Rated R&B @ratedrnb.com · 31/07/2026

25 years ago today, Bilal released his debut album '1st Born Second.' What are 2⃣ of your favorite songs?

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Rated R&B @ratedrnb.com · 31/07/2026

24 years ago today, Amerie released her debut album 'All I Have.' What are 2⃣ of your favorite songs?

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