The Architects Behind the Sound: R&B Producers and Their Lasting Impact

A cultural think piece that centers producers as the driving force behind the genre.

Apr 12 • YAMS Magazine and Courtney Arlesia

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Camper Has Produced R&B's Best Records. Now He's Making His Own.

From H.E.R.'s "Focus" and Coco's "ICU" to 'Campilation.' Welcome to the camp.

Apr 4 • YAMS Magazine and Dante Nicholas

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March 2026

Bongo ByTheWay: The Heartbeat of R&B

The Producer Issue cover star has been the quiet force behind some of modern R&B's most essential music. Now, he's ready to be seen.

Mar 30 • YAMS Magazine and Dante Nicholas

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Bonita Jalane Is Done Kissing Frogs And She's Not Looking Back

The Brooklyn-born, Atlanta-bred singer-songwriter on healing through music, finding purpose, and why the frogs were never really about the frogs.

Mar 20 • YAMS Magazine and Dante Nicholas

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In Rotation: Leven Kali, Alex Isley, and Lekan Bring The Calm To R&B This Week

The latest in R&B music. Press play.

Mar 15 • YAMS Magazine

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Ama is Ready to Reveal Her True Form After a Two-Year Hiatus

Goodbye, Ama Lou. Hello: Ama. The British R&B sensation is getting real on her new album.

Mar 6 • YAMS Magazine and Kenyatta Victoria

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February 2026

Jordan, Jill and Ari: The Artists That Have Soundtracked My Winter

R&B is in good hands right now. Let's talk about it.

Feb 28 • YAMS Magazine

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The Art Of Becoming Ebony Riley

Our Siren Issue cover star conquered fashion, and is now turning inward on her debut album 'Beautiful Tragedy.'

Feb 18 • YAMS Magazine

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CANDIACE (Dillard Bassett) Talks New Single + Album, The Traitors Season 4, and More

CANDIACE knows exactly who she is, and where she's going. And we love it.

Feb 13 • YAMS Magazine and Dante Nicholas

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Phabo: Ratchet in the Bluest Hue

The R&B singer-songwriter talks his new album 'Ratchet & Blues' and his approach to music.

Feb 3 • YAMS Magazine and Cordell Jones

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January 2026

Gabriel Jacoby Talks 'gutta child' EP, Being Co-Signed by Justin Bieber, and What's Next in 2026

Gabriel Jacoby is building southern-flavored soul music on his own terms.

Jan 6 • YAMS Magazine and Dante Nicholas

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The R&B Artists To Watch for 2026

Discover the 10 R&B artists that we think are up next in 2026.

Jan 3 • YAMS Magazine and Dante Nicholas

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