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Garćons Shares 5 Funkadelic Influences That Inspired 'Be Human'
October 10, 2019
Frank Ocean, Herbie Hancock, Fela Kuti, and more.
Author:
Bianca Brown

UMI's "Love Affair" Is a Masterful Blend of Identity Struggles, Love, and Anime
October 9, 2019
UMI has delivered everything we didn't know we needed.
Author:
Matthew Rudas

Girl Ultra Is Everything Contemporary R&B and Your Playlist Needs
October 9, 2019
Girl Ultra wants to revitalize Mexico's entire music scene.
Author:
Matthew Rudas
![Joy Oladokun Demands Truth From the Unspoken in "Blink Twice" [PREMIERE]](https://s3-us-west-2.amazonaws.com/onestowatch-v2/joy-oladokun-ones-to-watch_1570643508.jpg)
Joy Oladokun Demands Truth From the Unspoken in "Blink Twice" [PREMIERE]
October 9, 2019
Oladokun explores the unsavory mess of "situationships" in heartbreaking fashion.
Author:
Jessica Thomas

It "Ain't No Secret" That Hablot Brown's Latest Track Is an Undeniable Vibe
October 7, 2019
Hablot Brown remains one of the most polished neo-soul acts in the scene today.
Author:
Kristin Robinson

Jess Connelly Has Us Completely "Hooked"
October 3, 2019
Smooth like a hot salted caramel mocha, Connelly's voice floats over the honey-toned melody.
Author:
Precious Kato
![Zacari - "You Can Do Anything" [Live + Interview] | All Eyes On](https://s3-us-west-2.amazonaws.com/onestowatch-v2/zacari-live-ones-to-watch-2_1569872351.jpeg)
Zacari - "You Can Do Anything" [Live + Interview] | All Eyes On
September 30, 2019
Delving into a groove-inducing live rendition of 'Run Wild Run Free''s lead single, TDE's newest star lit up our stage.
Author:
Maxamillion Polo

Noah Cunane's "Everybody Changes" Is a Jaw-Dropping Ballad of Heartbreak & Loss
September 27, 2019
With this return to his roots, Cunane made clear that this track may be his most personal to date.
Author:
Matthew Rudas
![Emmaline Proves that Soulful Jazz Isn't Dead with Debut 'All My Sweetest Dreams' EP [PREMIERE]](https://s3-us-west-2.amazonaws.com/onestowatch-v2/emmaline-ones-to-watch_1569539285.jpg)
Emmaline Proves that Soulful Jazz Isn't Dead with Debut 'All My Sweetest Dreams' EP [PREMIERE]
September 26, 2019
"My hope in releasing this EP is to get me one step closer to being able to inspire and encourage as many people as possible around the world with my music."
Author:
Alissa Arunarsirakul
![Los Retros - "Loop of Love" [Live + Interview] | All Eyes On](https://s3-us-west-2.amazonaws.com/onestowatch-v2/los-retros-live-ones-to-watch-2_1569279985.jpg)
Los Retros - "Loop of Love" [Live + Interview] | All Eyes On
September 23, 2019
Los Retros is a talent that spans generations.
Author:
Maxamillion Polo
![UMI - "Remember Me" [Live + Interview] | All Eyes On](https://s3-us-west-2.amazonaws.com/onestowatch-v2/Umi-live-ones-to-watch_1560287994.jpg)
UMI - "Remember Me" [Live + Interview] | All Eyes On
June 11, 2019
Existing at the crossroads of alternative neo-soul and R&B is UMI and her otherworldly brand of bedroom R&B.
Author:
Green Lee

KIRBY's "Don't Leave Your Girl" Is a Timeless Neo-Soul Ode
October 18, 2019
The BeyonceÌ, Kanye West, and Ariana Grande writer is stepping into the spotlight.
Author:
Precious Kato

Brent Faiyaz & Tyler the Creator Lean Into Change & Fame on "Gravity"
February 2, 2021
Brent has finally returned to give fans their first taste of 2021, "Gravity."
Author:
Carter Fife
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Roman Rouge's "The Other Me" is Thought-Provoking and Evocative [Premiere]
May 28, 2020
Ethereal harmonies, funk-fueled basslines, and seductive melodies give us the 90's R&B feels from "The Other Me"
Author:
Chloe Robinson
![Sara Diamond Inspires Ambition with R&B Bop "Ride" [PREMIERE]](https://s3-us-west-2.amazonaws.com/onestowatch-v2/sara-diamond-ones-to-watch.jpg)
Sara Diamond Inspires Ambition with R&B Bop "Ride" [PREMIERE]
March 14, 2019
Diamond has an inspiring mastery over her voice, with runs and vocal agility reminiscent of an early Alessia Cara.
Author:
Anna Scholfield

Ari Chi's "Hot Honey" Is an Irresistible Ode to Love, Lust, and Pizza
January 21, 2020
"I'm trying to get the listener to trust me and give me their all."
Author:
Alissa Arunarsirakul

Summer Walker Delivers the Perfect Soundtrack for Rainy Days With 'CLEAR'
January 25, 2019
Over the span of ten minutes of sensual R&B-tinged perfection, Walker flirts with the idea of a past life as a lounge jazz singer.
Author:
Maxamillion Polo

Empathetic & Spiritual, UMI Takes Us On a Journey of 'Introspection'
June 26, 2020
A worthy testimony to her growth as a songwriter, the EP is a conceptual and spiritual experience, with Easter eggs riddled throughout the collection, tying the 6-track EP in symbiotic bliss.
Author:
Jessica Thomas

lilspirit Shares His Flirtatious New Single "nothing2prove"
April 16, 2020
There is a growing surge of fans flocking to the seductive and angelic vocal stylings of lilspirit.
Author:
Chuck Ramos

Francesco Yates Is the Epitome of Artistic Growth
October 14, 2019
Meet the Pharrell-cosigned artist.
Author:
Matthew Rudas