R&B

A new monthly column from Complex UK’s EIC, Joseph ‘JP’ Patterson.

Omarion taps Pharrell’s ‘Beautiful’ for a fresh R&B flip, a star-studded video, and a new album era aimed at bringing fans together on and offline.

Recorded at Paisley Park and once gifted to Céline Dion, the original 'With This Tear' reveals a quieter, more vulnerable Prince in full control.

With Rashida Jones declining the role, QD3 is now responsible for overseeing Quincy Jones’ estate, including an unsold Los Angeles mansion listed for $40 million.

Despite the incident, Sammie said the "One Wish" hitmaker was still his "brother."

They topped the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame fan vote — but still missed the Class of 2026. Here’s how New Edition got shut out.

Inside the donations, resurfaced posts, and response that sparked backlash around the TLC star.

How an emotional homecoming, a long-delayed ribbon cutting, and a student choir brought Dionne Warwick’s career full circle.

Fresh off multiple wins at the 2026 Junos, the R&B star brings ‘Son of Spergy’ to arenas with a genre-blending lineup and global tour dates.

Fresh off Grammy wins and a Billboard Hot 100 smash, the R&B multi-hyphenate unpacks the breakup, bravado, and 'doggie' persona behind 'Mutt.'

Brandy shares how she 'sang her way' onto the Hollywood Walk of Fame, plus what the milestone, her memoir, and a Monica reunion mean for her next chapter.

Coco Jones isn't just an R&B star; she’s the new standard for vocal excellence and intentional artistry.

Leon Thomas isn't just a songwriter anymore; he’s the apex predator of modern R&B.

Reality TV alum Candiace Dillard Bassett pushes her R&B career with remixes featuring Tamar Braxton and gospel singer Darrel Walls.

Kehlani’s stripped-down ‘Folded’ performance — and her speech about fans and her new album — felt like a shared win on music’s biggest stage.

Round by round, who will come out on top? Check out all the songs played during the ultimate R&B Ladies Night event.

Inside the success of “I Just Might” and how ‘The Romantic’ is powering Bruno Mars’ latest Billboard takeover.

The 11-time Grammy winner contrasts today’s pop shows with her own approach, backing Patti LaBelle and Stephanie Mills on keeping performances centered on vocals.