R&B

By Status Ain't Hood Staff August 21, 2025
Coco Jones recently debuted her Why Not More? (MORE!)deluxe edition, adding eight new tracks and standout collaborations. Alicia Keys shines here on the “Other Side of Love (Remix),” marking a powerful R&B link-up. The project highlights Jones’ growth from Disney star to a rising force in contemporary R&B.
August 18, 2025
East coast-bred songstress Felicia Temple unveils her heartfelt new single “Alone Together,” released August 15 from her upcoming project A Soft Place To Land. A cancer survivor, ICU nurse, and The Voice alum, Temple is known for channeling resilience and intimacy in her music. Blending dreamy guitar chords with lush production, the track highlights Temple's signature warmth and lyrical honesty, reaffirming her as a powerful, globally beloved voice in modern soul.
By Status Ain't Hood Staff August 14, 2025
Oakland-born R&B singer Adrian Marcel, first introduced to the spotlight by mentor Raphael Saadiq with his 2014 debut mixtape 7 Days of Weak, returns with his soulful new single “Just Like You.” Accompanied by a romantic visual that mirrors the song’s heartfelt lyrics, the track marks Marcel’s latest release following his earlier 2025 single “Slide.”
By Status Ain't Hood Staff August 14, 2025
Vietnamese singer-songwriter MINH drops his infectious new R&B single “Gossip,” transforming the chaos of a broken friendship into a funky, soulful pop anthem. Following July’s amends EP, the track blends MINH’s signature lo-fi R&B style with an upbeat, modern twist. Produced by Michael Choi, “Gossip” showcases MINH’s sharp artistry, balancing themes of remorse and empowerment while keeping the summer energy alive.
By Status Ain't Hood Staff August 14, 2025
Baltimore singer-songwriter Joy Postell unveils the moving visual for “A Soldier’s Prayer,” a track she wrote and performed, with production by Reryte. Directed, edited, and color graded by Postell herself, the video reflects her raw storytelling and emotive artistry. Known for her heartfelt compositions, Postell draws on her musical roots to deliver an intimate, self-reflective experience.