Sometimes the best new R&B can be hard to find, but there are plenty of great rhythm-and-blues tunes to get into if you have the time to sift through the hundreds of newly released songs every week.

Queen Naija is back, and she’s making it known with her brand-new single, “rain…” — a sultry, emotional, and soul-soaked release that kicks off her first official drop of 2025. With its blend of ...