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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.
SiR and Zacari's Latest Visual Is a Heart-Racing "Mood"
December 3, 2019
"Mood" is just that, a laidback and effortless vibe.
LAUNDRY DAY Shines Bright in 'LIGHT UP SHOES 2'
December 2, 2019
Inspired by BROCKHAMPTON, the high school collective is bending the rules of hip-hop and anti-pop.
Jean Dawson's "Ooga Booga" Is a Fever Dream We Don't Want to Wake From
November 22, 2019
Dawson is doing music differently.
![Jez Dior Wants to Be for Others What Eminem Was for Him [Q&A]](https://s3-us-west-2.amazonaws.com/onestowatch-v2/jez-dior-ones-to-watch_1574375941.jpg)
Jez Dior Wants to Be for Others What Eminem Was for Him [Q&A]
November 21, 2019
"If it is just one person reaching out to me saying I saved their life, that alone is success to me."
Winston Surfshirt Brings the Funk We All Need in 'Apple Crumble'
November 18, 2019
Good music never goes out of style.
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.
![Derek Luh's "Hoodie" Is Not Your Typical Break Up Song [Premiere + Q&A]](https://s3-us-west-2.amazonaws.com/onestowatch-v2/derek-luh-ones-to-watch_1573750589.jpg)
Derek Luh's "Hoodie" Is Not Your Typical Break Up Song [Premiere + Q&A]
November 14, 2019
"It's a beautiful break up song. No animosity; just real feelings about not fully being over someone."
Baby Keem's "Orange Soda" Video Is a Film Reel of Rap's Next Star
November 13, 2019
Baby Keem is ready to take the hip-hop crown.
Oliver Malcolm Is Setting the Stage to Become 2020's Breakout Artist
November 13, 2019
2020 belongs to Malcolm.
Koffee Sets "Rapture" Ablaze With Remix Feat. Govana
May 31, 2019
Meet the Jamaica native who writes meteoric hip-hop/reggae crossover hits that are as fiery as her home nation's cuisine.
Lucky Daye Delivers an Irresistibly Modern Groove in "Karma"
January 18, 2019
Lucky Daye is shaping up to be one of the most promising R&B-fueled artists in the game.
![blackwave. Is Crafting a Timeless Aroma With "Perfume" and Forthcoming EP [Q&A]](https://s3-us-west-2.amazonaws.com/onestowatch-v2/blackwave-perfume-interview-1660325974.jpg)
blackwave. Is Crafting a Timeless Aroma With "Perfume" and Forthcoming EP [Q&A]
August 12, 2022
blackwave. is made for easygoing summer days spent watching the sunset.
Oxymorrons Bring a Rollercoaster of Energy to Adrenaline-Pumping "Think Big"
March 9, 2022
"If you're not headbanging or screaming like you're about to transform into a Super Saiyan, I don't know what will."
![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.'
EBEN on Why Don't We, Car Burning Down, and Biggest Guilty Pleasure | Quick 6
March 14, 2019
+ EBEN just dropped a new bubbling pop earworm, "Next Ex," in anticipation of the upcoming tour, and we are hooked.
Making Tyler, the Creator His Brown Sugar Salmon
August 3, 2021
This one is dedicated to Tyler Baudelaire.
redveil Enlists JPEGMAFIA For the Explosive and Unapologetic "black enuff"
April 10, 2023
"black enuff" is a bold offering to anyone who has had their identity diluted.
![Daz Rinko Takes a Page Out of The 'Insecure' Handbook in His Video for "Broke Lawrence" [PREMIERE]](https://s3-us-west-2.amazonaws.com/onestowatch-v2/daz rinko-ones-to-watch-2.jpg)
Daz Rinko Takes a Page Out of The 'Insecure' Handbook in His Video for "Broke Lawrence" [PREMIERE]
January 30, 2019
"As a fan of the show, I relate to the character of Lawrence and how he deals with the everyday struggles of being a black male making his way in the world."
Kwame Adu Reconciles With His Past on "Counting Losses"
April 1, 2021
"Counting Losses" is a track that is just as meditative as it is energetic.