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![Gia Woods on Finding Her Identity Through Music [Q&A]](https://s3-us-west-2.amazonaws.com/onestowatch-v2/Gai Woods-otw_1590177801.jpg)
Gia Woods on Finding Her Identity Through Music [Q&A]
May 22, 2020
We were fortunate enough to get to know Gia Woods a little better with the release of her brand new single, "Naive". From what she's been up to during quarantine, to her experience with The Calvin Klein Pride campaign, she let us into her amazing life.
Author:
Joey Legittino

Lewis Del Mar, Mk.gee, Alaina Castillo, and More Artists You Should Listen to Now | #NowWatching
May 22, 2020
The best new music playlist on Ones To Watch.
Author:
Malc.
![Kota the Friend Continues to Pave His Own Path in 'EVERYTHING' [Q&A]](https://s3-us-west-2.amazonaws.com/onestowatch-v2/kota-the-friend-interview-everything_1590156309.jpg)
Kota the Friend Continues to Pave His Own Path in 'EVERYTHING' [Q&A]
May 22, 2020
Kota the Friend is aiming to build a legacy. One he hopes his kids can inherit.
Author:
Ruby Scott

RINI Performs Live From Home | All Eyes On(line)
May 21, 2020
Live from home, RINI brings his velvety smooth R&B directly to you.
Author:
Ruby Scott
![Genevieve Stokes Hits the Nail on the Head With "Lonely and Bored" [Premiere + Q&A]](https://s3-us-west-2.amazonaws.com/onestowatch-v2/genevieve stokes ones to watch smaller_1590076388.jpg)
Genevieve Stokes Hits the Nail on the Head With "Lonely and Bored" [Premiere + Q&A]
May 21, 2020
"Lonely and Bored" feels warm though its concept is chilling, especially now in isolation. Stokes uses swirling echoes and a gentle melody to provide a backdrop to her overly honest words.
Author:
Precious Kato
![AIRPORTS Asks If "U FEEL IT 2" on Sultry New Single [PREMIERE]](https://s3-us-west-2.amazonaws.com/onestowatch-v2/airports - otw_1590069408.jpg)
AIRPORTS Asks If "U FEEL IT 2" on Sultry New Single [PREMIERE]
May 21, 2020
"Through intricate, sleek production and layered, sensuous vocals, "U FEEL IT 2" emits a chilling and utopian ambiance."
Author:
Chloe Robinson

yeule Toes the Line Between Realism and Escapism
May 20, 2020
yeule's music seamlessly drifts between the tangible world and cyberspace.
Author:
Maddy Quach

Lo Village Offer Something "Comfortable" to Listen to in Quarantine
May 20, 2020
"With us all being in the house because of COVID 19 we wanted to give the people something to get comfortable to!"
Author:
Malc.

Curtis Waters Brings Worldly Whimsy to "Stunnin"
May 20, 2020
"'Stunnin' is a groovy lighthearted bop"
Author:
Malc.

50Landing Creates His Own Futuristic Pop Lane on "please don't wait"
May 19, 2020
"50Landing effortlessly incorporates traditional pop styles with the production and song structure of the future."
Author:
Tyler Borland
![BAD's New Single "Jupiter" Is Out of This World [Premiere]](https://s3-us-west-2.amazonaws.com/onestowatch-v2/jupiter-bad_1623250434.jpg)
BAD's New Single "Jupiter" Is Out of This World [Premiere]
June 4, 2021
"Jupiter" is as dazzling as the Andromeda Galaxy itself.
Author:
Chloe Liz

88rising, Nilüfer Yanya, ROLE MODEL, and More Artists You Should Listen to Now | #NowWatching Playlist
October 11, 2019
88rising's new album is here. Check it and all the best new music out in this week's playlist.
Author:
Maxamillion Polo

Rence Unveils His "Darkside" in Moody New Single
August 23, 2019
"'Darkside' is about realizing that the angel on your shoulder and the devil on your shoulder got together...."
Author:
Jenna Singer
![Spencer Barnett's "Waste My Time" Is for Anyone Tired of Mind Games [PREMIERE + Q&A]](https://s3-us-west-2.amazonaws.com/onestowatch-v2/spencer-barnett-ones-to-watch_1572543616.jpg)
Spencer Barnett's "Waste My Time" Is for Anyone Tired of Mind Games [PREMIERE + Q&A]
October 25, 2019
"They generally are the worst and a huge waste of time." Agreed.
Author:
Maxamillion Polo
![Get Hip to Siaira Shawn's Silky Delivery [PREMIERE]](https://s3-us-west-2.amazonaws.com/onestowatch-v2/Siaira_1572295260.jpg)
Get Hip to Siaira Shawn's Silky Delivery [PREMIERE]
October 28, 2019
"As a queer artist, I make that aspect of my identity explicit in my music."
Author:
Malcolm J. Gray
![Weathers Personifies the Inner Demons of Success in "Dirty Money" [PREMIERE]](https://s3-us-west-2.amazonaws.com/onestowatch-v2/Weathers-Ones-To-Watch-1.jpg)
Weathers Personifies the Inner Demons of Success in "Dirty Money" [PREMIERE]
January 31, 2019
"We wanted to...have a different take on mental health with that being the route of being successful and the internal battle fighting your inner demons such as greed, arrogance, and envy."
Author:
Dana Jacobs

The Ultimate 10-Year Challenge: Are the 2019 GRAMMYs Any Better Than They Were in 2009?
February 7, 2019
The GRAMMYs feels more diverse than ever before.
Author:
Maxamillion Polo

Making (Not Raw) Fried Chicken With payton | Bone Apple Tea
December 16, 2021
payton may have a knack for racking up fans in the millions but can he cook chicken all the way through?
Author:
Ruby Scott
![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

somegirlnamedanna Pens Her First Chapter in "hello i am"
March 23, 2020
"This is my story, how I grew up, my life, and everything up to this point."
Author:
Maxamillion Polo