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Let Aisa Come to Your "Rescue" in Ethereal New Single
July 1, 2024
Citing influences like Mk.gee, Frank Ocean, and Steve Lacy, Aisa's sound is in good company.
Montell Fish Questions the Ether in the Enthralling "Is It a Crime?"
June 21, 2024
"Is It a Crime?" is heavy and evocative, framed by dark, foreboding synths and guitar work.
Bryant Barnes Releases Long-Awaited “Give Me A Sign,” Ahead of Debut EP
June 20, 2024
“Give Me A Sign” synthesizes Shiloh Dynasty vulnerability with the artistic brilliance of a Sade or Giveon.
Mustafa Explores Humanity and Heartbreak in "Gaza is Calling"
June 14, 2024
"The hope is that this serves as a stark reminder that every path is ours, every child is ours, and every war is ours to answer for and speak against."
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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.
Montell Fish Assumes the Moniker of dj gummy bear For a Series of Otherworldly Singles
May 14, 2024
Montell Fish as dj gummy bear proves that honoring your inherent unlimited nature will always be the right route.
AUDREY NUNA's "Jokes On Me" Is an Entrancing Exploration of Loss
May 7, 2024
“Jokes On Me” keeps a foot in both sides of a loss—the “I’m better off without you,” and the “I miss you.”
Coco Jones' "Here We Go (Uh Oh)" Is a Heart-Striking R&B Stunner
May 6, 2024
“It’s the impossible mission to move on from this chapter, from this person, from this cycle.”
![Meet Skylar Simone, Def Jam's Latest Signing and the Artist Behind the Mesmerizing ‘Shiver’ [Q&A]](https://s3-us-west-2.amazonaws.com/onestowatch-v2/skylar-simone-shiver-interview-1714756564.png)
Meet Skylar Simone, Def Jam's Latest Signing and the Artist Behind the Mesmerizing ‘Shiver’ [Q&A]
May 3, 2024
"It's part of who I am. Skylar and music are one and the same. There isn't one without the other."
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10 Questions With Benita on Her New Single "The Worst" [Q&A]
April 23, 2024
Benita is yet another artist making Toronto a hotbed for sultry, sexy R&B.
![Baird Reminds us of the Magic of A/B Singles In "In Dreams/Anais" [PREMIERE]](https://s3-us-west-2.amazonaws.com/onestowatch-v2/baird-ones-to-watch.png)
Baird Reminds us of the Magic of A/B Singles In "In Dreams/Anais" [PREMIERE]
May 7, 2019
The full magnitude is felt when they're listened in succession, beginning with the swooning of "In Dreams..." but ending with the more somber message of "Anais."
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Ella Thompson Warmly Welcomes You Into Her Album with "There's A Fire, Yet to Burn"
November 19, 2024
Named after the iconic Ella Fitzgerald, it’s no surprise that Ella Thompson’s music sounds like a blast from the past.
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KALLITECHNIS - "Talk Talk Talk" [Live + Interview] | Northside Sessions
April 23, 2019
Head to Toronto with us to discover the electronic-minded R&B musings of KALLITECHNIS.
thuy Gives Us A Lot More to Love With ‘I hope you see this (deluxe)'
May 31, 2022
The Vietnamese-American revisits her debut EP with five new velvety smooth tracks.
Jada Michael Delivers a Self-Love Affirmation With "Go"
June 30, 2022
Jada arrives as a body and sex-positive figure in "Go."
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Jay Wile Turns On the Charm With "2AM" [PREMIERE]
January 15, 2019
Every note and sung word of Jay Wile's feels prophesized.
![Brendan Bennett Debuts a Party Anthem For Our Pockets with "Rich Friends" [PREMIERE]](https://s3-us-west-2.amazonaws.com/onestowatch-v2/brendan-bennett-ones-to-watch-2.jpg)
Brendan Bennett Debuts a Party Anthem For Our Pockets with "Rich Friends" [PREMIERE]
February 18, 2019
Finally, a song for ballin' on a budget.
Drake Hops on 4batz's Breakout Hit "act ii: date @ 8," as the Viral Artist Signs EP Deal With OVO Sound
March 11, 2024
4batz is ready to take over the world.
Omar Apollo Makes Heartbreak Sexy in 'God Said No'
July 2, 2024
The internet’s boyfriend, Omar Apollo comes heart-wrenchingly clean in his dynamic sophomore effort.
![AYLà˜ Is the Rapping & Singing Extraordinaire Making Nigeria Proud With 'dnt'dlt' [Q&A]](https://s3-us-west-2.amazonaws.com/onestowatch-v2/aylo-ones-to-watch_1565116278.jpg)
AYLà˜ Is the Rapping & Singing Extraordinaire Making Nigeria Proud With 'dnt'dlt' [Q&A]
August 6, 2019
In celebration of his new music, we recently chatted with AYLà˜ about his musical upbringing, his continual growth, and of course, 'dnt'dlt.'