R&B is alive and well — and the Billboard charts for the week of March 7, 2026 prove it.
Adult R&B Airplay — No. 1: Kehlani’s “Folded”
Kehlani is holding the top spot on Adult R&B Airplay for a second consecutive week with “Folded.” When she locks in, she locks in. No movement at the top this week.
Debut To Watch: Elmiene Enters At No. 29
UK-based R&B artist Elmiene debuts on the Adult R&B Airplay chart at No. 29 with “Reclusive.” The man has been making noise internationally for a minute — keep your eye on where this goes.
Your Adult R&B Airplay Top 5
- “Folded” — Kehlani
- “Pressha” — Jill Scott
- “Control” — Tank
- “One Night” — Johnny Gill
- “I Just Might” — Bruno
Chart note: Olivia Dean’s “Man I Need” jumped to No. 9 this week from No. 14 — a slow-burn climber that debuted all the way back in late December at No. 30. That’s what quality does. It finds its audience eventually.
The genre is in a strong place right now. Every week the charts reflect something worth talking about.
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