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bLAck pARty's 'Hummingbird' Tells Stories of Love, in Every Season of Its Blooming
August 10, 2022
Featuring Childish Gambino, Saba, and more, bLAck pARty's latest project arrives as a heavenly affair.
Author:
Jazmin Kylene

Mallika Vie Searches For Healing and Love in "baby baby love me back"
August 9, 2022
"baby baby love me back" is a message of love, uniting body and mind.
Author:
DJ Connor

Xades Delivers a Reflective and Hypnotic Message With "Locked In"
August 9, 2022
While she’s set the world ablaze with her bass-heavy DJ sets, the Xades we’re greeting now has a much softer strength.
Author:
Jazmin Kylene
Sara Kawai Cultivates Culture and Fosters Friendship With Live Event ‘Kawai & Friends’
August 4, 2022
‘Kawai & Friends’ is a testament to keeping good company, loving music, and simply being friendly.
Author:
Carter Fife

quinn Liberates Herself in Unapologetic Self-Titled Album
July 25, 2022
From dysphoria, to mental health, to racial inequality, quinn speaks on truths no one else will dare to utter.
Author:
Jazmin Kylene

csndra Serves Up a Cocktail of Wounded Love and Perreo in "dmlo"
July 22, 2022
csndra cuts no corners when it comes to the quality of her art.
Author:
Jazmin Kylene

PawPaw Rod Delivers Honeyed Words of Affirmation in “Message (Better Days)”
July 18, 2022
"If you overthink, are hard on yourself sometimes and have to remind yourself to be present, I feel you baby, you’re just like me.”
Author:
Maxamillion Polo
![Chloe Bodur Is Looking to Inspire a New Generation With Her R&Bossanova [Q&A]](https://s3-us-west-2.amazonaws.com/onestowatch-v2/chloe-bodur-interview-1657819502.jpeg)
Chloe Bodur Is Looking to Inspire a New Generation With Her R&Bossanova [Q&A]
July 14, 2022
If indulgence and pleasure ignite your senses, look no further than Chloe Bodur.
Author:
Jazmin Kylene

Junior Mesa Breaks Down and Builds Himself Back Up in “Bleacher Blues” and “Buta Fly”
July 14, 2022
In his latest double release, Junior Mesa delivers an emotionally expansive effort.
Author:
Maxamillion Polo

rei brown Is a Born Anew in the Stellar ‘Xeno’
July 11, 2022
Xeno feels like the crystallization of a lifetime of artistic intent.
Author:
Maxamillion Polo
![Jac Ross' "It's Ok To Be Black" Is a Track and Message Everyone Needs to Hear [First Look + Q&A]](https://s3-us-west-2.amazonaws.com/onestowatch-v2/jac-ross-ones-to-watch_1578673933.jpg)
Jac Ross' "It's Ok To Be Black" Is a Track and Message Everyone Needs to Hear [First Look + Q&A]
January 10, 2020
"It's a celebration of perseverance and success. It's my remedy to people to be comfortable in your skin."
Author:
Alissa Arunarsirakul

Lonr. and H.E.R. "Make the Most" of a Dreamlike Collaboration
April 3, 2020
"Make the Most" is as sincere an R&B offering as they come.
Author:
Maxamillion Polo

Mustafa's "Stay Alive" Brings a New Weight To The Phrase "Music With a Message"
March 18, 2020
These are the words of Mustafa, a poet, filmmaker, activist, and songwriter who brings a new weight to the phrase "music with a message."
Author:
Krista Marina Apardian

Serena Isioma Is Crafting a Vibe All Her Own
March 24, 2020
Isioma is a slow burn that is quickly heating up.
Author:
Jenna Singer
![RINI on "Bedtime Story," Sensual R&B, and Making the Perfect Chicken Adobo [Q&A]](https://s3-us-west-2.amazonaws.com/onestowatch-v2/rini-interview-bedtime_1589562770.png)
RINI on "Bedtime Story," Sensual R&B, and Making the Perfect Chicken Adobo [Q&A]
May 15, 2020
Rini is a master, both in the kitchen and in the world of velvety-smooth R&B.
Author:
Maxamillion Polo

Monsune Treats Us to the Grooviest Synths & Childish Gambino-esque Vocals In "Outta My Mind"
September 3, 2019
Monsune's utterly soulful vocals blended with his steady ear for tasteful pop melodies are more than enough to win us over.
Author:
Alissa Arunarsirakul

NIKI's "lowkey" Is a Neo-R&B Ode to Authentic Relationships
April 24, 2019
NIKI is 88rising's first female breakout star.
Author:
Alissa Arunarsirakul
![GRAMMY-Winning Producer Kevin "Capi" Carbo Breaks Down Dominic Fike's "3 Nights" [ANATOMY OF A SONG]](https://s3-us-west-2.amazonaws.com/onestowatch-v2/kevin-carbo-ones-to-watch-2.png)
GRAMMY-Winning Producer Kevin "Capi" Carbo Breaks Down Dominic Fike's "3 Nights" [ANATOMY OF A SONG]
January 29, 2019
"After the initial vibe got going, I just went forward with it. I felt good that day, and everybody in the room felt good. Positivity."
Author:
Anna Scholfield

Still Woozy Will Have You Creepin' Thru the "Window" to See Your Summer Lover
April 17, 2020
Still Woozy feels like he can never falter.
Author:
Jenna Singer

Sam Tompkins Is England's Most Promising and Versatile New Act
January 7, 2020
Tompkins blends the sensibility of UK pop with the honest flow of its underground stars.
Author:
Matthew Rudas
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