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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
![Groove with Quincy Mumford in Soulful 'Every Wednesday' EP [PREMIERE]](https://s3-us-west-2.amazonaws.com/onestowatch-v2/quincy-mumford-ones-to-watch-2.jpeg)
Groove with Quincy Mumford in Soulful 'Every Wednesday' EP [PREMIERE]
March 14, 2019
The love child of D'angelo and Al Green, Quincy Mumford has continuously proved himself as a force to be reckoned with.
Author:
Andra Nechita

Cautious Clay's Rhapsodic "Roots" Takes Us Back to the Basics
March 8, 2021
With "Roots," Clay has mastered the art of musical minimalism done right.
Author:
Krista Marina Apardian

Vita Links With Flatbush Zombies' Meechy Darko in "Y.T.B." Video
May 26, 2022
“Y.T.B.” sticks to your skin like sweat, a bug buzzing in your ear.
Author:
Jazmin Kylene
![NAKAYA Emerges From the Ashes on "Fire Becomes Me" [Premiere]](https://s3-us-west-2.amazonaws.com/onestowatch-v2/nakaya-fire-becomes-me_1646762129.jpeg)
NAKAYA Emerges From the Ashes on "Fire Becomes Me" [Premiere]
March 8, 2022
"This song is about the resilience of the Black community and how in constant adversity, we take the fire and rise like a Phoenix from the ashes."
Author:
DJ Connor

Fousheé's 'time machine' Is Dreamy, Hypnotic, and Entirely in a Lane of Its Own
June 7, 2021
Every moment on <i>time machine</i> feels like a stylistic left turn - an infectious baseball game where only curveballs are thrown.
Author:
Carter Fife

Sylo Serves Up a Delectable Double Feature With "Bento Box" and "American Idea"
May 11, 2022
Sylo is laying down the foundational architecture for a significant release.
Author:
DJ Connor

Hope Tala's "Leave It on the Dancefloor" Is an Open Invitation to Leave Your Worries Behind
August 29, 2022
"Leave it on the Dancefloor" is an intoxicating, easy-sipping cocktail of carefree bliss.
Author:
Maxamillion Polo

Tim Atlas - "Sidestep" | Live From The Rooftop
January 22, 2019
We had the chance to invite rising neo-soul and dream pop artist Atlas out to bring a vibe quite like no other to our rooftop.
Author:
Maxamillion Polo

Ruben Young - "Rachel Green" | Northside Sessions
February 19, 2020
Young delivers an ode to the <i>Friends</i> '90s dream girl made famous by Jenifer Aniston.
Author:
Maxamillion Polo

Marzz on the Powerful Black Artists That Inspired 'Love Letterz'
June 24, 2021
To celebrate Black Music Month and PRIDE, Marzz shares with us a few of the incredible black artists that inspired her debut EP.
Author:
DJ Connor