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![Bask in the Slow-Burning R&B Stylings of Jonah Yano With "nervous"](https://s3-us-west-2.amazonaws.com/onestowatch-v2/jonah-yano-ones-to-watch.jpg)
Bask in the Slow-Burning R&B Stylings of Jonah Yano With "nervous"
May 9, 2019
Although the Japanese-Canadian's existing discography only consists of two singles, Yano has managed to find his niche in the realm of laidback R&B.
Author:
Alissa Arunarsirakul
![Jordan Rakei Urges Future Generations to "Say Something" Against Corruption](https://s3-us-west-2.amazonaws.com/onestowatch-v2/jordan-rakei-say-something-ones-to-watch.png)
Jordan Rakei Urges Future Generations to "Say Something" Against Corruption
April 24, 2019
With an effortlessly smooth sound, Rakei is exploring the idea of technological growth and how it may affect humanity.
Author:
Kelly Itatani
!['Not Waving, But Drowning' Is Irrefutably a Loyle Carner Project](https://s3-us-west-2.amazonaws.com/onestowatch-v2/loyle-carner-not-waving-but-drowning-ones-to-watch-2.jpeg)
'Not Waving, But Drowning' Is Irrefutably a Loyle Carner Project
April 23, 2019
Carner bridges the gap of nostalgia-inducing hip-hop and pertinent modern sensibilities in what proves to be an emotionally-laden sophomore effort.
Author:
Maxamillion Polo
![FKJ and Col3trane Merge Jazz & Dancehall With "Perfect Timing"](https://s3-us-west-2.amazonaws.com/onestowatch-v2/fkj-ones-to-watch.jpg)
FKJ and Col3trane Merge Jazz & Dancehall With "Perfect Timing"
April 15, 2019
Dancehall rhythms, jazzy brass, and soothing vocals... What more could we ask for?
Author:
Alissa Arunarsirakul
![Kadhja Bonet - "Nobody Other" | Live From The Rooftop](https://s3-us-west-2.amazonaws.com/onestowatch-v2/kadhja-bonet-ones-to-watch.gif)
Kadhja Bonet - "Nobody Other" | Live From The Rooftop
March 19, 2019
From the threads of psychedelic soul, jazz, and folk, the California-based artist weaves together songs that blur the lines between music and poetry.
Author:
Maxamillion Polo
![Let Saba Abraha Tell You A Story of Vulnerability [NEW ARTIST DISCOVERY]](https://s3-us-west-2.amazonaws.com/onestowatch-v2/saba-abraha-ones-to-watch-2.jpg)
Let Saba Abraha Tell You A Story of Vulnerability [NEW ARTIST DISCOVERY]
February 13, 2019
Listening to Saba Abraha's music can only be described as ceremonial.
Author:
Chuck Ramos
![Summer Walker Delivers the Perfect Soundtrack for Rainy Days With 'CLEAR'](https://s3-us-west-2.amazonaws.com/onestowatch-v2/summer-walker-ones-to-watch-2[1].jpeg)
Summer Walker Delivers the Perfect Soundtrack for Rainy Days With 'CLEAR'
January 25, 2019
Over the span of ten minutes of sensual R&B-tinged perfection, Walker flirts with the idea of a past life as a lounge jazz singer.
Author:
Maxamillion Polo
![Natty Reeves Indulges The Hopeless Romantic In Longing New Single, "November"](https://s3-us-west-2.amazonaws.com/onestowatch-v2/natty-reeves-ones-to-watch-4.jpg)
Natty Reeves Indulges The Hopeless Romantic In Longing New Single, "November"
January 23, 2019
Bristol-based crooner Natty Reeves is back and pulling at our heartstrings once again.
Author:
Anna Scholfield
![Charlotte Cardin's "Drive" Is a Mesmerizing Excursion Worth Taking](https://s3-us-west-2.amazonaws.com/onestowatch-v2/charlotte-cardin-drive-ones-to-watch-2.jpeg)
Charlotte Cardin's "Drive" Is a Mesmerizing Excursion Worth Taking
January 9, 2019
There is a mystical quality to Charlotte Cardin's jazz-infused pop.
Author:
Maxamillion Polo
!['Not Waving, But Drowning' Is Irrefutably a Loyle Carner Project](https://s3-us-west-2.amazonaws.com/onestowatch-v2/loyle-carner-not-waving-but-drowning-ones-to-watch-2.jpeg)
'Not Waving, But Drowning' Is Irrefutably a Loyle Carner Project
April 23, 2019
Carner bridges the gap of nostalgia-inducing hip-hop and pertinent modern sensibilities in what proves to be an emotionally-laden sophomore effort.
Author:
Maxamillion Polo
!["Just When" You Thought Life Couldn't Get Better, Yellow Days Returns With New Music](https://s3-us-west-2.amazonaws.com/onestowatch-v2/Yellow-Days-Ones-to-Watch-2_1561404389.png)
"Just When" You Thought Life Couldn't Get Better, Yellow Days Returns With New Music
June 24, 2019
The track steers farther away from Yellow Days' indie-rock roots and dives deeper into classic whopping funk sounds.
Author:
Jess Myers
![Sophie Coran's "S P A C E" Is a Cinematic Love Letter to Self-Love](https://s3-us-west-2.amazonaws.com/onestowatch-v2/tumblr_30e9c9172ac6f2305b1bf509c1c4c5f2_455154d1_2048_1614993305.jpeg)
Sophie Coran's "S P A C E" Is a Cinematic Love Letter to Self-Love
March 5, 2021
This week Philadelphia-based singer Sophie Coran returns with "S P A C E," her first release of 2021. attention on Sophie Coran this year.
Author:
Carter Fife
![Manchester's Secret Night Gang Isn't Here to Make Music For the Money or Views [Q&A]](https://s3-us-west-2.amazonaws.com/onestowatch-v2/SECRET-NIGHT-GANG-interview_1652201630.jpeg)
Manchester's Secret Night Gang Isn't Here to Make Music For the Money or Views [Q&A]
May 10, 2022
"Nowadays, music gets lost because it isn't written with meaning or acknowledging what's going on now."
Author:
Jazmin Kylene
![Poppy Ajudha and Mahalia's "Low Ride" Is the Ultimate Night Drive Mood](https://s3-us-west-2.amazonaws.com/onestowatch-v2/poppy-ajudha-mahalia-low-ride_1580155705.jpg)
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
![Celeste Is the Rising R&B Songstress Who Highly Values Intimacy in Her Songwriting](https://s3-us-west-2.amazonaws.com/onestowatch-v2/celeste-ones-to-watch_3_1578939668.jpg)
Celeste Is the Rising R&B Songstress Who Highly Values Intimacy in Her Songwriting
September 5, 2019
Although Celeste was born in sunny Los Angeles, her entire childhood was spent in the U.K., where she indulged in the musical stylings of Aretha Franklin and Billie Holiday.
Author:
Alissa Arunarsirakul
![Introducing Arlo Parks, A Sagacious Voice for a Broken Generation [NEW ARTIST DISCOVERY]](https://s3-us-west-2.amazonaws.com/onestowatch-v2/Arlo-parks-ones-to-watch-3 _1560979411.jpeg)
Introducing Arlo Parks, A Sagacious Voice for a Broken Generation [NEW ARTIST DISCOVERY]
June 19, 2019
Carefully crafted with tidbits of real life details and poetic liberties, Parks is able to capture personal moments while tapping into our overarching shared human experience.
Author:
Jessica Thomas
![Celeste Is a Flame That Is Impossible to Extinguish](https://s3-us-west-2.amazonaws.com/onestowatch-v2/celeste-ones-to-watch_1578939729.jpg)
Celeste Is a Flame That Is Impossible to Extinguish
January 13, 2020
Celeste's music does more than stop you dead in your tracks. It entrances you.
Author:
Maxamillion Polo
![Yellow Days Makes a Nostalgic Return With "Treat You Right"](https://s3-us-west-2.amazonaws.com/onestowatch-v2/yellow-days-treat-you-right_1588604550.jpg)
Yellow Days Makes a Nostalgic Return With "Treat You Right"
May 4, 2020
Yellow Days' return is scored by infectious soul and jazz undertones.
Author:
Tyler Borland
![Easy Life's "Nice Guys" Is a Chaotic Masterpiece](https://s3-us-west-2.amazonaws.com/onestowatch-v2/easy-life-ones-to-watch_1572375204.jpg)
Easy Life's "Nice Guys" Is a Chaotic Masterpiece
October 29, 2019
A naked trump cameo, a religious cult, and an unfazed Easy Life make for one of the best music videos we've seen all year.
Author:
Bianca Brown