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Molly Kate Kestner Is Resilient through Loss & Disappointment with Uplifting "My Way Up"
June 3, 2019
"I think once you stop trying to walk in other people's paths and you find your OWN, that's when the direction becomes clear."
Author:
Alissa Arunarsirakul

Koffee Sets "Rapture" Ablaze With Remix Feat. Govana
May 31, 2019
Meet the Jamaica native who writes meteoric hip-hop/reggae crossover hits that are as fiery as her home nation's cuisine.
Author:
Brady Moses

Jonah Yano's "perfume" Is a Masterclass in Spellbinding Minimalism
May 30, 2019
Yano is giving shape to an artistic vision that is rarely seen in today's contemporary music landscape.
Author:
Alissa Arunarsirakul
![TRAILS and JABS Obliterate Self-Hate With the Funkalicious "Learn to Love Me" [PREMIERE]](https://s3-us-west-2.amazonaws.com/onestowatch-v2/TRAILS-ones-to-watch-3_1559233334.png)
TRAILS and JABS Obliterate Self-Hate With the Funkalicious "Learn to Love Me" [PREMIERE]
May 30, 2019
Music is TRAILS' lifeline. He is no stranger to utilizing his art to grapple with the trials and tribulations of mental health.
Author:
Jessica Thomas
![Destiny Rogers - "Tomboy" [Live + Interview] | All Eyes On](https://s3-us-west-2.amazonaws.com/onestowatch-v2/destiny-rogers-live-ones-to-watch-2_1559081256.jpeg)
Destiny Rogers - "Tomboy" [Live + Interview] | All Eyes On
May 28, 2019
Rogers went from spending the weekends busking in Los Angeles to establishing herself as a resounding new voice in R&B - inflected pop.
Author:
Maxamillion Polo

Steve Lacy Cements Himself as a Funk Revivalist & R&B Savant with 'Apollo XXI'
May 28, 2019
The Compton native's music is akin to coming home to your parents' records playing in the living room on a sublime summer day - familiar, novel, and inviting.
Author:
Maxamillion Polo

Lucky Daye Illustrates His Artistic Chops With Debut Album, 'Painted'
May 24, 2019
Lucky Daye has not only earned a spot among his contemporaries, but also identified himself as a trailblazer in the world of R&B with his debut LP.
Author:
Brady Moses

Wilder Woods Embarks on a Quest for Personal Growth with "Sure Ain't"
May 23, 2019
Meet the solo project of acclaimed musician Bear Rinehart, founding member of Grammy-nominated band NEEDTOBREATHE.
Author:
Brady Moses
![Jake Wesley Rogers Unveils his Feminine Side in Sensational "Little Queen" Video [PREMIERE]](https://s3-us-west-2.amazonaws.com/onestowatch-v2/jake-wesley-rogers-ones-to-watch-3_1558637053.jpg)
Jake Wesley Rogers Unveils his Feminine Side in Sensational "Little Queen" Video [PREMIERE]
May 23, 2019
Are you searching for an artist with incredible passion and conviction?
Author:
Alissa Arunarsirakul
![AUGUST 08 - "Father Issues" [Live + Interview] | All Eyes On](https://s3-us-west-2.amazonaws.com/onestowatch-v2/august-08-live-ones-to-watch-2_1558566320.jpeg)
AUGUST 08 - "Father Issues" [Live + Interview] | All Eyes On
May 22, 2019
Rising R&B artist AUGUST 08 stands as 88rising's secret weapon.
Author:
Maxamillion Polo

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
![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

'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.
Author:
Jessica Thomas

Easy Life's 'Junk Food' Is a Brilliant Showing of Their Peerless Dexterity
January 10, 2020
Balancing sun-soaked fun with a somber wit, Easy Life's latest mixtape sees them carving out their own niche.
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
![Brandt Orange Returns With "Good Energy" from Debut Album [Q&A]](https://s3-us-west-2.amazonaws.com/onestowatch-v2/brandt orange_1569970949.jpeg)
Brandt Orange Returns With "Good Energy" from Debut Album [Q&A]
October 1, 2019
With its casual electric guitar and a less-is-more production style, Brandt Orange reveals a new sense of maturity and deliberateness with his craft.
Author:
Kristin Robinson
![Ebon Lurks Continues to Shine in His Visual for "Drip Different" [PREMIERE]](https://s3-us-west-2.amazonaws.com/onestowatch-v2/PR image 4 copy_1568322547.jpg)
Ebon Lurks Continues to Shine in His Visual for "Drip Different" [PREMIERE]
September 12, 2019
The twenty-three-year-old singer is back with new music and a new video. We are here for it.
Author:
Malcolm J. Gray
![NOA Is Going Through the "Motions" of a Nasty Breakup [Premiere]](https://s3-us-west-2.amazonaws.com/onestowatch-v2/noa-motions-ones-to-watch_1582219537.jpg)
NOA Is Going Through the "Motions" of a Nasty Breakup [Premiere]
February 20, 2020
NOA connects with her listeners in a way that is both relatable and distinct.
Author:
Alissa Arunarsirakul

Abhi the Nomad's "Risky Business" is a Funk-Filled Life Soundtrack
June 25, 2020
Abhi The Nomad never ceases to amaze us with his fun, relatable music.
Author:
Joey Legittino

syd B - "Night & Day" | Live From the Rooftop
July 23, 2019
syd B is neo-soul's best-kept secret, at least for now.
Author:
Maxamillion Polo