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Jordan Rakei Transports Us to a Dystopian Future in "Mind's Eye"
February 26, 2019
Rakei lends his impressive vocal and production talents to a tale of inescapable technological chaos.
Author:
Kelly Itatani

If You Love Erykah Badu, These Are 8 Ones to Know
February 26, 2019
Happy Birthday to the undisputed queen of neo-soul!
Author:
Alissa Arunarsirakul
![Louis Futon Takes Us Through the Kaleidoscopic 'Way Back When,' One Feature at a Time [Q&A]](https://s3-us-west-2.amazonaws.com/onestowatch-v2/Louis-futon-ones-to-watch-4.jpeg)
Louis Futon Takes Us Through the Kaleidoscopic 'Way Back When,' One Feature at a Time [Q&A]
February 26, 2019
"I wanted to use each collaborator's voice and skill set as a different color, in order to create vastly different pictures which make up the project."
Author:
Maxamillion Polo
![Leven Kali Discusses "Sumwrong," Family, & How He Met The A&R Who Signed Him [Q&A]](https://s3-us-west-2.amazonaws.com/onestowatch-v2/leven-kali-ones-to-watch-2.jpg)
Leven Kali Discusses "Sumwrong," Family, & How He Met The A&R Who Signed Him [Q&A]
February 26, 2019
Blending soul and funk with psychedelia, the young talent has caught the industry's attention.
Author:
Kristin Robinson

Discover the Fascinating, Diverse Performance Range of BAYNK
February 26, 2019
BAYNK proved himself as an inventive and engaging act ready to continue pushing the confines of his own artistry.
Author:
Alexis Papadopoulos
![With Only Three Official Releases, Bennett Has Us Seeing Stars [NEW ARTIST DISCOVERY]](https://s3-us-west-2.amazonaws.com/onestowatch-v2/bennett-ones-to-watch-2.jpg)
With Only Three Official Releases, Bennett Has Us Seeing Stars [NEW ARTIST DISCOVERY]
February 25, 2019
Transparency has always been at the forefront of Bennett's music, making it only right that she shares with listeners the pitfalls she is encountering as her notoriety grows.
Author:
Chuck Ramos

R&B Stunner Mereba Predicts a "Sandstorm" of Passionate Love in Today's Forecast
February 25, 2019
Just a tiny glimpse of what to expect from Mereba's enticing new album, 'The Jungle Is the Only Way Out,' on Feb. 27.
Author:
Alissa Arunarsirakul

Forget "What You Heard;" The Otherworldly R&B Trio Sonder Is Back
February 25, 2019
2019 has seen the return of Sonder's otherworldly take on R&B, and we are here for every moment of it.
Author:
Maxamillion Polo

Alexander Mack Champions Self-Belief on His Album Debut, ''91 Two Forty'
February 25, 2019
Mack creates a smooth concoction of jazzy hip-hop, taking brief moments to relish in his own singing ability.
Author:
Chuck Ramos

Clairo's "Bubble Gum" and "Sis" Showcase the Early Promise of an Anti-Pop Star
February 25, 2019
Taken together, "Bubble Gum" and "Sis" are akin to a timeline of an artist finding their voice, a voice that would come to charm the world over.
Author:
Maxamillion Polo

Conan Gray's "Maniac" Proves That the Scariest Thing This Halloween Is Your Ex
October 28, 2019
Gray gives newfound meaning to the term "psycho ex."
Author:
Bainca Brown

Mahalia Sends a Not-So-Subtle Warning in "Letter To Ur Ex"
February 22, 2022
On her latest standout single, Mahalia explores the moments of a partnership often left unexplored.
Author:
Arielle Lana LeJarde
![Erika Tham Embraces Her Sexuality on the Smoldering "Shhh" [Q&A]](https://s3-us-west-2.amazonaws.com/onestowatch-v2/Erika-Tham-interview-shhh_1642634115.jpeg)
Erika Tham Embraces Her Sexuality on the Smoldering "Shhh" [Q&A]
January 19, 2022
"I could write and sing whatever I wanted to, and it didn't matter what I looked like or where I came from. That was freeing."
Author:
DJ Connor
![Arlo Parks Wants to Be for Others What She Did Not Have for Herself [Q&A]](https://s3-us-west-2.amazonaws.com/onestowatch-v2/arlo-parks-ones-to-watch_1571777270.jpeg)
Arlo Parks Wants to Be for Others What She Did Not Have for Herself [Q&A]
October 22, 2019
"If I can't find anyone that's like me, then I'm just going to have to keep being me."
Author:
Tanja Toubro

16-Year-Old Tate McRae Is Destined to Become Pop Royalty
December 3, 2019
Come 2020, McRae is a name you will be seeing everywhere.
Author:
Matthew Rudas

Meet EASHA, the Stanford Student Crafting Blissful Bedroom Pop
June 30, 2022
EASHA is the artist we’re craving right now, ripping pages out of all of our journals and setting our secrets free.
Author:
Jazmin Kylene
![Alt-Rocker Briston Maroney Loses Control In "Small Talk" Video [PREMIERE]](https://s3-us-west-2.amazonaws.com/onestowatch-v2/briston-maroney-ones-to-watch_1558112336.jpg)
Alt-Rocker Briston Maroney Loses Control In "Small Talk" Video [PREMIERE]
May 17, 2019
What's most noteworthy about "Small Talk" is its overall message: be honest and no one gets hurt.
Author:
Alissa Arunarsirakul
![Valley Lets Us Join The Band With a BTS Look At Their Fall Tour [TOUR DIARY + PREMIERE]](https://s3-us-west-2.amazonaws.com/onestowatch-v2/Valley-ones-to-watch-smaller_1569529453.jpeg)
Valley Lets Us Join The Band With a BTS Look At Their Fall Tour [TOUR DIARY + PREMIERE]
September 26, 2019
Now, they're on the road again with The Band Camino for a major fall tour with 34 stops across America.
Author:
Precious Kato

Enny Snags Jorja Smith for the "Peng Black Girls" Remix
December 22, 2020
At the top of the month, Enny, a South East London rapper & singer released a very crucial remix of her third single "Peng Black Girls," featuring British R&B songstress Jorja Smith.
Author:
Gregory Castel

aldrch Is the Latest Artist Breaking Hyperpop's Boundaries
September 28, 2021
"I love having the ability to curate a collection of what I think is cool... and show everyone what's next in music."
Author:
Carter Fife