New music is rolling in heavy—from introspective slow jams to winter-ready anthems that wrap you in warmth. This week’s releases capture everything R&B does best: emotion, groove, and genuine connection.
From chart favorites to rising voices making noise, plus one standout artist to keep your eye on, this week’s lineup is stacked with smooth vibes and soul-stirring lyrics. Whether you’re leaning into a late-night slow jam or catching energy from an uptempo groove, there’s something here for every mood.
This Fresh Finds Friday highlights recent drops from Ella Mai, Victory, Marcus Houston, Charlotte Day Wilson, RAAHiiM, Marcus “MarcLo” Lomax—and whew, these records are doing exactly what R&B is meant to do: make us feel. Add them to your playlists, dim the lights, and let the music take over.
Whether you’re healing, vibing, or just looking to feel seen, this week’s picks have you covered.
So tell us—what are you pressing play on first? Tap in, turn it up, and let us know which track has you deep in your feelings or fully in your power. Let’s talk in the comments
Ella Mai: “Do You Still love Me?” (Album)
Ella Mai returns with Do You Still Love Me?, her first full-length project since 2022, and it’s an emotionally layered listen that explores love, boundaries, and vulnerability.
The album balances tenderness with tension, capturing the push-and-pull of modern relationships.
Standout tracks “There Goes My Heart,” “100,” “My Mind,” and “Chasing Circles”. “100” blends devotion with self-protection, flipping romance into something measured but still deeply felt. I
t’s an exciting new chapter very much worth pressing play on — you’re bound to walk away with a few new favorites.
Victory: “Just Friends”
Victory ushers in a new chapter with Confessions of a Lonely Girl, her most tender and soul-revealing project yet, arriving March 27, 2026 via Roc Nation Distribution.
The album unfolds like a quiet testimony, blending soul, folk, and gospel into songs that feel intimate, honest, and deeply human. Her vocals are simply beautiful—soft yet powerful—gliding effortlessly over melodies that feel like comfort and confession all at once.
Lead single “Just Friends” captures that delicate emotional in-between, where love lingers but truth waits to be spoken. It’s the kind of easy, soothing listen that makes your heart feel full, your spirit feel seen, and a smile slowly finds its way in.
With grace, vulnerability, and faith at the core, Victory delivers music that doesn’t just sound good—it feels good.
Marcus Houston: ” Her Side Of The Bed”
Marcus Houston turns up the heat with his new single, “Her Side of the Bed,” a smooth R&B slow jam that leans fully into grown-man romance.
The track showcases his signature sultry delivery, wrapped in melodies that speak to real love and genuine emotion.
Intimate and heartfelt, the song draws inspiration from lived-in passion and commitment rather than fantasy.
Adding an extra layer of authenticity, the record is inspired by his real-life marriage, making the emotion feel even more personal.
It’s a late-night vibe made for quiet moments, open hearts, and lasting love.
With this release, Houston reminds listeners why timeless R&B still hits the soul.
Charlotte Day Wilson: Patchwork (Album)
Grammy-nominated artist Charlotte Day Wilson steps forward with “Patchwork”, her newly released project via Stone Woman Music / XL Recordings.
Rooted in instinct rather than perfection, the album finds Wilson leaning into raw emotion and unfiltered expression. What began as rough ideas during a period of uncertainty evolved into something beautifully complete, proving that honesty can be more powerful than polish.
Her signature blend of R&B and jazz carries a lived-in warmth, with vocals that feel intimate and unguarded.
Patchwork plays like a personal collage—each song stitched together by self-trust, freedom, and creative release.
It’s a quiet yet confident reminder that sometimes the truest music comes from letting go.
RAAHiiM: “Pray For Me”
RAAHiiM’s new project threads together a series of singles that unpack different sides of the emotional journey, from closeness and tension to longing and self-awareness.
At its core is “Slide4U (Hating)” featuring Karri, a moody standout driven by smooth back-and-forth vocals and an understated groove.
The track captures the pull of desire complicated by jealousy, with Karri’s airy delivery adding a dreamlike contrast that deepens the mood.
Elsewhere on PRAY FOR ME, RAAHiiM embraces vulnerability, whether through the reflective tones of “Falling Off,” the honesty of “Just Like Me,” or the reggae-tinged R&B of “WiiCKEDEST” with BEAM.
Each song feels like a new page, contributing to one continuous emotional conversation.
With momentum from touring alongside Jessie Reyez and an impressive list of songwriting credits, RAAHiiM arrives here with his most fully realized work yet.
Marcus “MarcLo” Lomax: “Interest”
Multi-Grammy-nominated artist, songwriter, producer, and multi-instrumentalist Marcus “MarcLo” Lomax kicks off his next chapter with the release of his new single “Interest” out now. It’s the first song from his forthcoming project. The single comes alongside an official music video.
Bright, heartfelt, and effortlessly groovy, the track marks a defining moment in MarcLo’s evolution as a front-facing artist, one rooted in love, gratitude, and emotional clarity.
