The Best Songs of 2025

The R&B songs we played, replayed, and had to tell everybody about in 2025.

Dec 29 • YAMS Magazine and Dante Nicholas

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The 30 Best Albums Of 2025

We ranked the 30 projects that shifted R&B culture, stirred our spirits & fed our ears all year.

Dec 19 • YAMS Magazine and Dante Nicholas

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Jordan Ward's Next Move Is Backwards

Our Motion Issue cover star has built a career on forward momentum. But his new album proves that the most interesting artists know when to reverse…

Dec 2 • Dante Nicholas

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November 2025

Leon Thomas Brings Rock Star Energy and Soul Power to MUTTS DON'T HEEL Tour

The MUTTS DON'T HEEL Tour brought raw soul and rock-tinged passion to Atlanta.

Nov 17 • YAMS Magazine and Dante Nicholas

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Jae Stephens: The New Black Pop “Sellout”

The musical shapeshifter talks redefining “pop,” staying true to herself, and making music that doesn’t fit in anyone’s box.

Nov 6 • YAMS Magazine and Cordell Jones

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October 2025

The Gospel According To D'Angelo

From Brown Sugar to Black Messiah, D’Angelo carried the lineage of soul's finest — but made his own altar.

Oct 28 • YAMS Magazine

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Miguel, Halle Bailey, Leon Thomas Soar With New Music Releases

This week's new music drops highlight the diversity of R&B.

Oct 26 • YAMS Magazine

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Craig David, Mahalia, and Tiana Major9 on The Global Rise of UK R&B

We talked to UK R&B superstars on about the genre we all love.

Oct 15 • Dante Nicholas

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Rochelle Jordan: A Diva Reimagined and Breaking Through

The Breakthrough Issue cover star is stepping fully into her power with her most fearless album yet.

Oct 13 • Dante Nicholas

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Elmiene Is Making Music That Lasts Forever

Our Timeless Issue cover star Elmiene is planning to be here for a very long time.

Oct 1 • Dante Nicholas

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September 2025

SZA, Summer Walker, and the Art of Reinvention in R&B

SZA. Summer Walker. Two different paths. One lesson: reinvention.

Sep 23 • YAMS Magazine

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J.P. Explains How a Social Media Break Allowed Him to Create the Music He’s Always Wanted

With a soulful new EP, the viral sensation is finding the power in taking his time.

Sep 3 • Kenyatta Victoria

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