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5 Pieces of Wisdom Gleamed From Mereba's "The Jungle Is The Only Way Out"
February 27, 2019
We could all learn a thing or five from Mereba's impeccable debut album.
Dance With Omar Apollo in the "Ashamed" Music Video And On Tour This Spring
February 27, 2019
Apollo will embark on his The Voyager Tour with support from some OTW favorites: ROLE MODEL, Dreamer Boy, MK Gee & Ambar Lucid.
Jordan Rakei Transports Us to a Dystopian Future in "Mind's Eye"
February 26, 2019
Rakei lends his impressive vocal and production talents to a tale of inescapable technological chaos.
If You Love Erykah Badu, These Are 8 Ones to Know
February 26, 2019
Happy Birthday to the undisputed queen of neo-soul!
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Leven Kali Discusses "Sumwrong," Family, & How He Met The A&R Who Signed Him [Q&A]
February 26, 2019
Blending soul and funk with psychedelia, the young talent has caught the industry's attention.
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With Only Three Official Releases, Bennett Has Us Seeing Stars [NEW ARTIST DISCOVERY]
February 25, 2019
Transparency has always been at the forefront of Bennett's music, making it only right that she shares with listeners the pitfalls she is encountering as her notoriety grows.
R&B Stunner Mereba Predicts a "Sandstorm" of Passionate Love in Today's Forecast
February 25, 2019
Just a tiny glimpse of what to expect from Mereba's enticing new album, 'The Jungle Is the Only Way Out,' on Feb. 27.
Forget "What You Heard;" The Otherworldly R&B Trio Sonder Is Back
February 25, 2019
2019 has seen the return of Sonder's otherworldly take on R&B, and we are here for every moment of it.
Alexander Mack Champions Self-Belief on His Album Debut, ''91 Two Forty'
February 25, 2019
Mack creates a smooth concoction of jazzy hip-hop, taking brief moments to relish in his own singing ability.
Col3trane, DJDS, and RAYE Bear "The Fruits" of Their Labor in R&B Stunner
February 21, 2019
"The Fruits" sees Col3trane and Raye trading verses of burning R&B precision atop bass-heavy production courtesy of DJDS.
Harry Hudson and Jaden Smith Let Their Hearts Bleed in "Just Slide" Video
February 20, 2019
We are still as infatuated as ever by this otherworldly blend of brooding R&B and electro-pop aesthetics.
6 Uplifting Verses in ADÉ's 'Always Something' feat. Lil Baby, Goldlink, Fatman Scoop, & More
February 20, 2019
"From my experience, I've always been able to have more peace and progress when I am focused on whatever good is going on in my life."
Tierra Whack Proves 'Whack World' Was More Than Chance Success With "Only Child"
February 19, 2019
"All men should be feminists, Donald Trump fucks immigrants."
Bruno Major's Latest Is a Resoundingly Sensual "Old Fashioned" Love Number
February 19, 2019
Major has given the time-honored love song a breath of fresh air.
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Brendan Bennett Debuts a Party Anthem For Our Pockets with "Rich Friends" [PREMIERE]
February 18, 2019
Finally, a song for ballin' on a budget.
Minke Anticipates Love in Soulful "Something Better"
February 18, 2019
Still in the romantic mood of Valentine's Day?
Kyle Dion Seduces Us in Sexy & Psychedelic "Not All The Way" Video
February 15, 2019
The underrated R&B world has truly been blessed to receive lush melodies from the soulful swooner known as Kyle Dion.
Rex Orange County Talks of Love and the Pressures of the World in "New House"
February 15, 2019
Rex OC's distinctive lyricism paired with elements of jazz, hip-hop, soul, and bedroom electronica took the world by storm.
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Simon On The Moon Makes Up For All Subpar Pop Music with Intelligent "Lied 2 U" [PREMIERE]
February 14, 2019
"To me this is a straight up pop song about bumping into a past love."
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FARR Presents Their Most Intimate Single Yet, "Someway Somehow" [PREMIERE]
February 14, 2019
"...love and hope will always be there to see us through the darkest times."
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Let Saba Abraha Tell You A Story of Vulnerability [NEW ARTIST DISCOVERY]
February 13, 2019
Listening to Saba Abraha's music can only be described as ceremonial.
AUGUST 08 and Smino Meditate on Lost Love in "Blood on My Hands"
February 13, 2019
The fusion of tribal, hip-hop, and electronica undercurrents that surge forth paint a picture of love lost under the flashing lights of the dance floor.
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Ginette Claudette Is On To Something with Alluring "Slow Up" Video [PREMIERE]
February 13, 2019
"It's no secret a lot of my influence comes from '90s R&B."
Donna Missal Takes to the Director's Chair for the Haunting "Jupiter" Video
February 12, 2019
Donna Missal is living up to her reputation as a rising artist who never ceases to surprise and impress.
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Meet Smino's Dynamic Opening Acts: EARTHGANG and Phoelix [NEW ARTIST DISCOVERY]
February 11, 2019
EARTHGANG and Phoelix have different styles, but both acts's witty lyrics and electrifying rap beats will impress audiences across the country.
keshi's "blue" Is a Heartbreaking Ode to Falling Out of Touch
December 17, 2019
Seemingly out of nowhere, keshi emerged as one of 2019's most promising artists.
Surfaces Is Quite Possibly the Most Optimistic & Eclectic Indie-Pop Duo To Date
August 26, 2019
Now that Surfaces has two impressive, self-produced albums and a sold-out nationwide tour under their belt, there's no denying that this carefree duo will succeed.
If You Love Erykah Badu, These Are 8 Ones to Know
February 26, 2019
Happy Birthday to the undisputed queen of neo-soul!
Q Explores Loves and Intimacy in the Otherworldly "Take Me Where Your Heart Is"
October 9, 2020
Q's latest neo-soul stunner belongs on the <i>Euphoria</i> season two soundtrack.
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KiNG MALA Says Fuck Fuck Boys on "Golden Retriever Boy"
October 29, 2021
"It's about betrayal and watching someone fall from the pedestal you put them on. It's also about fuck boys... fuck fuck boys."
Jenevieve's "Baby Powder" Is Made For Those Late, Sultry Nights
March 25, 2020
Goofy, cool, and effortlessly beautiful all in one fell swoop
UMI's "Sukidakara" Is a Japanese-Sung Twist on R&B the World Needs to Hear
October 16, 2019
UMI embraces her multicultural identity in a bedroom R&B track that plays out like a dream.
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.
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Meet Choker, the Most Underrated Rising Artist of 2019 [NEW ARTIST DISCOVERY]
March 19, 2019
Though his vocals are often likened to Frank Ocean, Choker deserves to be discussed as a storm of his own.
Arlo Parks' "Eugene" Is a Strikingly Confessional Diary Entry
February 12, 2020
Parks "explores the agony, jealousy, and confusion that comes to light when the lines between platonic and romantic love blur."
Montell Fish Fleshes Out His Creative Journey With the Breathtaking "Wings"
September 27, 2021
Spanning multiple disciplines, Montell's creative vision is hypnotic.
Fiji Blue Is Destined to Get You Up and Groove
October 24, 2019
If there is one constant to Fiji Blue's music, it is that it is guaranteed to make you dance.
Joji Takes His Sound to Intergalactic Heights with Calming "Sanctuary"
June 17, 2019
For three minutes flat, "Sanctuary" gently lifts you out of reality and envelopes you in a zero-gravity space.
thuy's ‘girls like me don’t cry’ Sees Her Confidently Wearing Her Heart on Her Sleeve
October 6, 2022
In her sophomore project, thuy readily accepts the pangs and wants of the heart.
Tim Atlas' "Tangerine" Is a Luscious Ode to Understated Beauty
October 23, 2019
Tim Atlas learned a choreographed dance for his heavenly new single. That alone is reason enough for us to play "Tangerine" on repeat.
Bakar's 'Will You Be My Yellow?' Displays Refreshing Artistry & Vast Potential
September 20, 2019
After the release of the groovy "Hell N Back," London's newest visionary has released his 'Will You Be My Yellow?' EP.
Loyle Carner and Jorja Smith Just Dropped the Best Collaboration of 2019 With "Loose Ends"
February 28, 2019
It does not get much better than this glorious fusion of hip-hop and soul.
Let Sault Walk You Through A Beautifully Orchestrated Sensory Overload
August 13, 2019
Anonymous trio Sault has managed to capture lightning in a bottle, reconstructing sounds of generations past while remaining rhythmically stimulating.
Get to Know Giveon, a Haunting and Angelic Voice in R&B
March 3, 2020
Giveon's gift for R&B is nothing short of supernatural.
NIKI Welcomes the Winter With the Bittersweet Ballad "Sugarplum Elegy"
December 6, 2019
The queen of 88rising delivers a beautiful ode sure to keep you warm this holiday season.
Jorja Smith Gets Jazzy With a Cover of St. Germain's "Rose Rouge"
June 15, 2020
Smith breathes new life into a modern jazz classic.
NIKI's "lowkey" Is a Neo-R&B Ode to Authentic Relationships
April 24, 2019
NIKI is 88rising's first female breakout star.
Yebba Releases "Distance," an Immaculate First Glance at Her Long-Awaited Debut Album
May 8, 2020
Produced alongside Mark Ronson, Yebba's latest captures the moment she realized a relationship was nearing its final moments.
'How Do You Feel About Getting Married?' Is a Captivating Testament to What Dijon Does Best
May 18, 2020
"Romance is all over these little stories, and so is disappointment and so is desperation."
Q's "Stereo Driver" Is a Nostalgic, Intergalactic Venture
September 26, 2022
It’s all too easy to get lost in the kaleidoscope of Q’s sound.