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Meet Jelani Aryeh, the Alternative R&B Artist Destined for Greatness
December 5, 2019
Aryeh's name and music convey an inimitable, soft-spoken power.
Julian Roy Is a Mix of Neo-Soul and R&B That You Need to Know
December 4, 2019
Described as a blend of Chet Faker and Frank Ocean, Roy's music is an outright vibe.
SiR and Zacari's Latest Visual Is a Heart-Racing "Mood"
December 3, 2019
"Mood" is just that, a laidback and effortless vibe.
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RITTYBO Understands the Camaraderie in Vulnerability [Q&A]
December 3, 2019
RITTYBO is special and there is just no other way to put it.
No Rome Is a The 1975-Cosigned R&B Star to Look Out For
December 2, 2019
No Rome is a much-needed R&B outlier.
Arlo Parks Explores the Human Condition in 'Sophie'
December 2, 2019
Parks' latest collection is nothing short of awe-inspiring.
Alaina Castillo Is a Backseat-Driving Fashionista in "No Importa" Video
November 29, 2019
Castillo is securing her place as the next pop icon.
Baby Rose Delivers 'To: You' for All Your Holiday Feels
November 27, 2019
'To: You' is a soul-infused early holiday present neatly wrapped in R&B elegance.
Honeycraft Explores Imagined Suffering in "Outsider"
November 22, 2019
A critical examination of self-pity has never sounded this good.
Kaash Paige Is R&B's New Dream Girl
November 22, 2019
Kaash Paige makes "indie music for the soul."
Deaton Chris Anthony Dances to the Beat of His Own Drum in 'BO Y'
November 20, 2019
BO Y is a wicked fast-paced, crisp '80s synth club kid's dream.
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Ayoni Sets the Ultimate Mood in "Rap Songs" Video [Premiere]
November 20, 2019
Ayoni's latest music video emanates a mystic energy.
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Marie Lang's "Don't Wanna Go Back" Is Glowing With Femininity [Premiere]
November 18, 2019
A song for anyone who has experienced the pains and joy of a friendship turning into something more.
Brandt Orange Makes Dreamlike Precision Sound "Effortless"
November 18, 2019
Brandt Orange's latest is his most ambitious to date.
Kyle Lux's 'No Roof Access' Is His Subconscious Personified
November 18, 2019
Lux's music is the equivalent of autumn transitioning to winter.
Ama Lou Cements Herself as an Artist to Know in 'Ama, who?'
November 15, 2019
In her major label debut, Lou captures what it sounds like to be effortlessly self-assured.
Alaina Castillo's 'antisocial butterfly' Sees Her Coming for the Pop Crown
November 15, 2019
Flawlessly switching between Spanish and English, Castillo is our latest pop-flavored obsession.
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Keenan's New Single Is Proof Outside Validation Is "No Good For You" [Premiere]
November 15, 2019
"The truth is you will never find happiness from relationships, substances, or achievements until you find it within yourself."
J.Lamotta Has Us Completely Wrapped Around Her Finger
November 14, 2019
The Berlin-based neo-soul artist instills a piece of her spirit into each record.
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Jess Connelly's 'ATM' Sees Her Growing Beyond Cultural Norms [Q&A]
November 14, 2019
"The project, for me, is a reminder to myself that: 'You're okay.'"
NIKI Strips Back to Bare Her Heart in 'Acoustic Sessions: Head In The Clouds II"
November 13, 2019
88rising's resident queen of R&B shows off her more sentimental side in a surprise release.
Chiiild's "Darling" Is a Hallucinogenic Heirloom of Love
November 13, 2019
"If you've ever been in love ..."
Collard Enlists Bakar for the Effortlessly Smooth "Stone"
November 11, 2019
Collard is the latest artist emerge to from this R&B renaissance.
Ambré Stands at a Crossroads of Past, Present, and Future R&B in 'Pulp'
November 11, 2019
The Grammy award-winning artist's take on R&B is nothing if not refreshing.
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Tim Atlas' 'Together Lonely' Is an Introvert's Dream R&B Record [Q&A]
November 8, 2019
"I hope this record does what music is supposed to do: bring people together."
Meet goodboy noah, an Emerging R&B Sensation
January 28, 2021
We had the chance to *virtually* sit down with emerging R&B singer goodboy noah and learn more about the inspiration behind his music.
keshi's "blue" Is a Heartbreaking Ode to Falling Out of Touch
December 17, 2019
Seemingly out of nowhere, keshi emerged as one of 2019's most promising artists.
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Meet Don West, the Aussie Artist Putting His Soul Into Every Song [Q&A]
January 31, 2025
West is transforming a timeless sound into something his own.
Q Explores Loves and Intimacy in the Otherworldly "Take Me Where Your Heart Is"
October 9, 2020
Q's latest neo-soul stunner belongs on the <i>Euphoria</i> season two soundtrack.
If You Love Erykah Badu, These Are 8 Ones to Know
February 26, 2019
Happy Birthday to the undisputed queen of neo-soul!
Malcolm Todd Dives Into the Emotional Rollercoaster of Love and Heartbreak in "Chest Pain"
December 10, 2024
"It's about that bittersweet feeling of losing someone who still lingers in your heart."
Meet No Guidnce, the London Group Resurrecting the '90s R&B Boyband Era
August 10, 2023
No Guidnce touches upon every cornerstone of romance—the yearning, the mourning, the floating, and the falling.
UMI's "Love Affair" Is a Masterful Blend of Identity Struggles, Love, and Anime
October 9, 2019
UMI has delivered everything we didn't know we needed.
Jenevieve's "Baby Powder" Is Made For Those Late, Sultry Nights
March 25, 2020
Goofy, cool, and effortlessly beautiful all in one fell swoop
Arlo Parks' "Eugene" Is a Strikingly Confessional Diary Entry
February 12, 2020
Parks "explores the agony, jealousy, and confusion that comes to light when the lines between platonic and romantic love blur."
Omar Apollo's "Killing Me" Sees Him Caught Between Love and Infatuation
March 15, 2022
Apollo is equally ready to welcome a new era and a new sound.
Joji Takes His Sound to Intergalactic Heights with Calming "Sanctuary"
June 17, 2019
For three minutes flat, "Sanctuary" gently lifts you out of reality and envelopes you in a zero-gravity space.
UMI's "Sukidakara" Is a Japanese-Sung Twist on R&B the World Needs to Hear
October 16, 2019
UMI embraces her multicultural identity in a bedroom R&B track that plays out like a dream.
NIKI's "Blue Moon" Conjures a Story of Love and Heartbreak Written in the Stars
June 24, 2024
"It’s about the deepest and rarest of loves we might stumble upon (once in the bluest of moons, if we’re lucky)."
NIKI's "lowkey" Is a Neo-R&B Ode to Authentic Relationships
April 24, 2019
NIKI is 88rising's first female breakout star.
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Teddy Swims on His Upcoming Debut EP, Writing Process, and Metamorphosis [Q&A]
October 1, 2020
We spoke with Teddy Swims about his upcoming debut EP, his writing process and his metamorphosis from rock singer to to hip-hop/R&B artist.
keshi and the Infectious Melancholy of 'bandaids'
March 24, 2020
"The <i>bandaids</i> record is about vulnerability but also about moving forward, and I hope that in some way it can be your friend in this strange time."
Fiji Blue Is Destined to Get You Up and Groove
October 24, 2019
If there is one constant to Fiji Blue's music, it is that it is guaranteed to make you dance.
Yebba Releases "Distance," an Immaculate First Glance at Her Long-Awaited Debut Album
May 8, 2020
Produced alongside Mark Ronson, Yebba's latest captures the moment she realized a relationship was nearing its final moments.
Tim Atlas' "Tangerine" Is a Luscious Ode to Understated Beauty
October 23, 2019
Tim Atlas learned a choreographed dance for his heavenly new single. That alone is reason enough for us to play "Tangerine" on repeat.
Montell Fish Fleshes Out His Creative Journey With the Breathtaking "Wings"
September 27, 2021
Spanning multiple disciplines, Montell's creative vision is hypnotic.
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10 Questions With Véyah on Her New Single “Better Than The Boys” [Q&A]
March 14, 2023
Get familiar with the 18-year-old rising star.
thuy's ‘girls like me don’t cry’ Sees Her Confidently Wearing Her Heart on Her Sleeve
October 6, 2022
In her sophomore project, thuy readily accepts the pangs and wants of the heart.
Loyle Carner and Jorja Smith Just Dropped the Best Collaboration of 2019 With "Loose Ends"
February 28, 2019
It does not get much better than this glorious fusion of hip-hop and soul.
grentperez Is the Hopeful Romantic We Need
May 24, 2022
Thoughtful, personal, honest, and endearing, grentperez makes music to cure the soul.