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Sara King's "Velvet" Is a Sultry R&B Ballad Inspired by 'Twin Peaks' [Premiere]
January 30, 2020
Rarely does a song title so aptly embody the physical sensation of listening to a track unfurl out before you.
Author:
Maxamillion Polo
Donna Missal's "Hurt By You" Is Not Your Typical Break-Up Song
January 29, 2020
"You don't have to be hurt by change."
Author:
Krista Marina Apardian
Myles Cameron's "Counting Sheep" Is an Illustration of Isolation, Hope, and Love
January 29, 2020
There is no denying that this next chapter of Myles Cameron will be something cherish.
Author:
Chuck Ramos
We Are Head Over Heels for Joesef's "Sad Boy" Music
January 29, 2020
Joesef's music is birthed from the wretched gloom that comes the morning after a night of "getting pissed with friends."
Author:
Emily Smith
Poppy Ajudha and Mahalia's "Low Ride" Is the Ultimate Night Drive Mood
January 27, 2020
"Low Ride" brings back the charm of late '90s R&B queens.
Author:
Krista Marina Apardian
iyla Replaces Feelings With a Crown in "Tattoo Tears"
January 25, 2020
"Tattoo Tears" dominates as a sophisticated resignation of feelings.
Author:
Janette Ayub
Alaina Castillo Wants You to Treat Every Day Like Its "valentine's day"
January 24, 2020
Castillo reminds us that "valentine's day" is not just about February 14.
Author:
Krista Marina Apardian
Chloe Kae's "Misconception" Is a Gripping Case of Nostalgia
January 24, 2020
Kae's debut solo venture is an understated work of art.
Author:
Precious Kato
Mae Muller Is No Man's "Therapist"
January 24, 2020
"We are not here to teach men how to behave, we are not their mothers, or their therapists..."
Author:
Janette Ayub
NIKI's "Indigo" Has Us Believing in an Eternal Hot Girl Summer
August 14, 2019
NIKI is the undisputed queen of 88rising.
Author:
Maxamillion Polo
Harry Strange Masters the Art of the Queer Love Story on 'Something, Hold On'
July 30, 2020
Harry Strange's latest work, 'Something, Hold On,' perfectly captures love and growing up queer.
Author:
Kristin Robinson
Fall in Love With Snoh Aalegra's Classic R&B Sound in "Find Someone Like You"
June 17, 2019
With the release of her new single, Aalegra announced that her second album -Ugh, those feels again is set to release on Aug. 16.
Author:
Jess Myers
Los Retros - "Loop of Love" [Live + Interview] | All Eyes On
September 23, 2019
Los Retros is a talent that spans generations.
Author:
Maxamillion Polo
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
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
Grace Carter Empowers the Rejected to Move on in "Heal Me"
January 25, 2019
Drawing inspiration from R&B legends Lauryn Hill and Nina Simone, "Heal Me" is an extremely personal look into Carter's childhood.
Author:
Alyssa Yung
dijon's 'Sci Fi 1′ Is a 21st Century R&B-Folk Masterpiece
March 4, 2019
An EP that will likely go down as one of the most overlooked yet critically-acclaimed projects of 2019.
Author:
Maxamillion Polo
Meet Flores, the Indigenous Artist Making Us Reevaluate Love
December 9, 2021
"We are deliberately left out of the scope of history, justice, or the education system. It's time for change."
Author:
DJ Connor
Vanilla is Black Is Here to Prove That Sometimes Second Time's the Charm [Q&A]
May 17, 2024
Vanilla is Black has come to dismantle apathy, elicit groove, and redefine the industry.
Author:
Jazmin Kylene