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Hope Tala's "Party Sickness" Is a Meme-Inspired Spring Anthem
February 3, 2022
"I wanted it to be an anthem for people who consider themselves to be the life and soul of the party."
Author:
Holly Alvarado

Bakar Ponders an Ideal Future on "NW3" Ahead of Debut Album
February 2, 2022
Bakar, in all aspects, represents a new class of artistry.
Author:
Holly Alvarado
![Elujay Crystalizes Two Years of Trial and Error on 'Circmvnt' [Q&A]](https://s3-us-west-2.amazonaws.com/onestowatch-v2/elujay-circumvnt-interview_1643745724.png)
Elujay Crystalizes Two Years of Trial and Error on 'Circmvnt' [Q&A]
February 1, 2022
"It's just me telling my story, who I am, and what I went through."
Author:
DJ Connor
![Gianni Lee Brings the Philly Bounce to Evocative Club Banger "Switch" [Premiere]](https://s3-us-west-2.amazonaws.com/onestowatch-v2/Gianni-Lee-Switch-Ones-To-Watch_1643299803.jpg)
Gianni Lee Brings the Philly Bounce to Evocative Club Banger "Switch" [Premiere]
January 27, 2022
"I want people to move, even when they are standing still."
Author:
Arielle Lana LeJarde
![Meet Mo Etc., the Soulful Artist Bringing Her Sound to Wellington [Q&A]](https://s3-us-west-2.amazonaws.com/onestowatch-v2/mo-etc-performance_1643134366.png)
Meet Mo Etc., the Soulful Artist Bringing Her Sound to Wellington [Q&A]
January 25, 2022
Mo Etc. represents a character heavily defined by a DIY ethos and expressions of curiosity.
Author:
Jessica Magtalas

dhruv's 'rapunzel' Is a Smoldering Coming-of-Age Story
January 24, 2022
"I'm not good at talking about myself, but music gives me agency."
Author:
Maxamillion Polo
![Porsh Bet$ Tackles Long-Distance Relationships on "Things In The Way" [Premiere]](https://s3-us-west-2.amazonaws.com/onestowatch-v2/porsh-bets-things-in-the-way_1642634153.jpeg)
Porsh Bet$ Tackles Long-Distance Relationships on "Things In The Way" [Premiere]
January 19, 2022
Despite its bittersweet subject matter, "Things In The Way" is one of those songs that you cannot help but groove along to.
Author:
Tatum Van Dam

Saba and Krayzie Bone Keep It Real on the Stirring "Come My Way"
January 18, 2022
Saba's empathic, affective sonic storytelling feels more poised than ever.
Author:
Arielle Lana LeJarde

Joshy Soul's Thrilling "New Lover" Is a Reminder to Make Yourself a Priority
January 13, 2022
"NEW YEAR, NEW ME, NEW LOVER."
Author:
Chloe Liz
![Bren Joy on 'Arcane,' Revisiting Tumblr-Era R&B, and Manifesting Good Days [Q&A]](https://s3-us-west-2.amazonaws.com/onestowatch-v2/bren-joy-interview_1642019997.jpeg)
Bren Joy on 'Arcane,' Revisiting Tumblr-Era R&B, and Manifesting Good Days [Q&A]
January 11, 2022
Joy is making the most of his 20s.
Author:
Alessandra Rincon

Sophie Coran's "S P A C E" Is a Cinematic Love Letter to Self-Love
March 5, 2021
This week Philadelphia-based singer Sophie Coran returns with "S P A C E," her first release of 2021. attention on Sophie Coran this year.
Author:
Carter Fife

"Do Not Disturb" Mahalia's Rise to the Top of the R&B World
February 6, 2019
"Do Not Disturb" is continued evidence as to why Mahalia has earned comparisons to R&B legends MS. Lauryn Hill and Erykah Badu.
Author:
Maxamillion Polo

Shay Lia - "Good Together" (Live + Interview) | Northside Sessions
February 25, 2020
Shay Lia delivers a captivating performance of "Good Together."
Author:
Maxamillion Polo
![Inayah Channels Self Love Through Storytelling [Q&A]](https://s3-us-west-2.amazonaws.com/onestowatch-v2/Inayah_1581721003.jpg)
Inayah Channels Self Love Through Storytelling [Q&A]
February 14, 2020
We sat down with R&B Songstress, Inayah, ahead of the release of her upcoming docuseries.
Author:
Malcolm J. Gray
![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

iyla Replaces Feelings With a Crown in "Tattoo Tears"
January 25, 2020
"Tattoo Tears" dominates as a sophisticated resignation of feelings.
Author:
Janette Ayub
![Thea Bares Her Gorgeous Soul in "Inside Out" [Premiere]](https://s3-us-west-2.amazonaws.com/onestowatch-v2/thea-inside-out-ones-to-watch_1584032035.jpeg)
Thea Bares Her Gorgeous Soul in "Inside Out" [Premiere]
March 12, 2020
Thea has our full, undivided attention.
Author:
Maxamillion Polo

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

UMI Somehow Makes Going Back to "High School" Sound Amazing
January 28, 2019
The nostalgic portrayal is perfectly at home alongside UMI's wistful vocals that hint at lost love, in spite of not evening know what love was at the time.
Author:
Maxamillion Polo

Dounia Calls Out Insecure Men In "LOWKEY GRL"
March 22, 2019
Our favorite fierce female is back with yet another flawless feminist anthem.
Author:
Alyssa Yung