Billboard Spotlights Fresh R&B Picks
Billboard's R&B/Hip-Hop Fresh Picks are dominating social chatter with new tracks from Lakeyah, Juvenile x Megan Thee Stallion collab, Naomi Sharon, Chase B x Sheck Wes, and Otis Kane. The main post got 8 likes and 5K+ views. Rated R&B also listed 12 fresh releases including Bruno Mars, Elmiene, Naomi Sharon, and GoGo Morrow.
The Juvenile and Megan Thee Stallion "B.B.B." remix merges classic Cash Money-era nostalgia with modern Houston heat, creating a track that connects generations of rap fans. The song, which originally featured Genesisthegawd and went viral on social media, now includes a fresh verse from Megan Thee Stallion. This collaboration precedes Juvenile's first solo album in over a decade, "The Boiling Point," which is set for a March 26 release. The New Orleans legend is also embarking on a 60-plus date North American tour this spring to support the new project. OVO Sound's Naomi Sharon released her latest album "Obsidian" in March 2024, a 13-track project that includes a feature from Omah Lay. More recently, she dropped a new single titled "Miss That" in February 2026. DJ and producer Chase B dropped his new mixtape "Be Very Afraid (Vol. 1)" on February 27, 2026, which he describes as a "curation of people and sounds that I think are dope." The project features two collaborations with Sheck Wes, "Rain" and "Off at 7," alongside a star-studded lineup including Travis Scott, Big Sean, and Swae Lee. Milwaukee rapper Lakeyah made her return in February 2026 with the new single "Herskii." Progressive soul singer Otis Kane released his sophomore album, "Violet," in January 2025. He followed up with a new single, "Let Me Love You," in February 2026. Bruno Mars has returned with "The Romantic," his first solo album in ten years, which dropped on February 27, 2026. The nine-track album sees Mars collaborating extensively with producer D'Mile and features Latin influences of bolero and salsa.
