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Berel's "Before You Go" Video Is a Blissful Ode to Human Connection
February 11, 2020
Berel manages to carve out his own space in the sensual R&B genre.
Audrey Mika's '5 A.M.' Is the Perfect Addition to Your Lovelorn Valentine's Playlist
February 10, 2020
<i>5 A.M.</i> arrives as the opening chapter of an inevitable pop-R&B superstar.
Bearcubs' "Overthinking" Will Definitely Have You in Your Head
February 10, 2020
Bearcubs combines versatile production, nostalgic lyricism, and beautifully melodramatic sensibilities.
Raveena's Mesmerizing 'Moonstone' EP Is the Sonification of Nightfall
February 7, 2020
There is something inherently mystic about Raveena's lulling R&B meditations.
'Birds of Prey: The Album' Dismantles Sexist Myths One Female Lead at a Time
February 7, 2020
A much-needed step-up from Jared Leto's cringe-inducing Joker.
Joji Attempts to Escape Stardom in "Run"
February 6, 2020
Joji continues to break free from genre molds in 2020.
Maràa Isabel's "The 1" Is as Lovely an Introduction as They Come
February 6, 2020
"This song is the first part of a bigger story..."
ODIE Rediscovers Himself in "Slowly"
February 4, 2020
"Slowly" serves as a gentle reminder both to ODIE and listeners alike that losing yourself is only a part of the process of creation.
Ruel and Cosmo's Midnight Make for a Perfect Match in "Down for You"
February 3, 2020
A collaboration a year in the making... it was well worth the wait.
Kiana Valenciano and Billy Davis Heat Up the Dancefloor With "No Rush"
January 31, 2020
Filipina R&B singer Valenciano's latest single is an effortless vibe.
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.
NIKI's "lowkey" Is a Neo-R&B Ode to Authentic Relationships
April 24, 2019
NIKI is 88rising's first female breakout star.
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.
'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."
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.
grentperez Is the Hopeful Romantic We Need
May 24, 2022
Thoughtful, personal, honest, and endearing, grentperez makes music to cure the soul.
Evann McIntosh Shows Us "What Dreams Are Made Of"
April 8, 2020
The self-awareness and vulnerability of 16-year-old Evann McIntosh are enviable, as is her musical talent.
Mustafa's "Stay Alive" Brings a New Weight To The Phrase "Music With a Message"
March 18, 2020
These are the words of Mustafa, a poet, filmmaker, activist, and songwriter who brings a new weight to the phrase "music with a message."
Nina Cobham Is Manchester's Next Big Thing
March 30, 2020
Cobham is the bilingual Manchester sensation delivering bedroom R&B worthy of immense critical praise.
Serena Isioma Is Crafting a Vibe All Her Own
March 24, 2020
Isioma is a slow burn that is quickly heating up.