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The Immigrant Experience Is at the Heart of Tà'KE's 'The Art of Letting Go' [Premiere]
May 7, 2021
Tóke's ability to channel and empathize with complex emotional situations makes his music a documentary on an individual scale.
Author:
DJ Connor
Myles Lloyd Faces His Fears in "Running On You"
May 6, 2021
Llyod's latest is an intoxicating slow burn.
Author:
Joe Beer
Evann McIntosh Is Making Music Like "Nobody Else"
May 4, 2021
McIntosh provides all the talent and tension required for an artist to puncture through the clutter, staking claim to a sound all their own.
Author:
DJ Connor
For Kareen Lomax, Creating 'Hard Feelings' Was Therapy [Q&A]
May 3, 2021
For budding R&B artist Kareen Lomax, the story of her career thus far has not been a straight trajectory but a winding road.
Author:
Jessica Thomas
Kyle Dion and Kari Faux Are Effortlessly Charismatic on "PURR"
April 30, 2021
Over a bouncy and experimental R&B cut, Dion and Faux truly embody the subtle art of the perfect collaboration.
Author:
Tyler Borland
Ai Bendr Finds Herself Lovestruck in "Coffee"
April 30, 2021
At the center of "Coffee," is Ai Bendr's ever-impressive vocal talents.
Author:
Tyler Borland
tg.blk Brings an Old School Flair to "Love Being Used"
April 29, 2021
"This song is my ode to painful queer young love."
Author:
Tyler Borland
Sabriel Sings of Betrayal and Vulnerability in "Fox In The Henhouse"
April 28, 2021
"I want to achieve vulnerability through these songs, so that others can have a better understanding of their own experiences too."
Author:
Joe Beer
The Spirit of the '90s Is Alive in Phabo and Destin Conrad's "Slippery" Visual
April 26, 2021
"Slippery" is a journey through R&B's golden years.
Author:
Carter Fife
Lovsky Returns With the Haunting "Masks"
April 19, 2021
"Masks" stands as one of Lovsky's most poetic singles to date.
Author:
Tyler Borland
Joy Oladokun Demands Truth From the Unspoken in "Blink Twice" [PREMIERE]
October 9, 2019
Oladokun explores the unsavory mess of "situationships" in heartbreaking fashion.
Author:
Jessica Thomas
Montell Fish Explores the Emotional Impact of Lingering Spirits in 'Her Love Still Haunts Me Like a Ghost'
October 28, 2022
Hauntings come in all shapes and forms this Halloween season.
Author:
Gregory Castel
ODIE Rediscovers Himself in "Slowly"
February 4, 2020
"Slowly" serves as a gentle reminder both to ODIE and listeners alike that losing yourself is only a part of the process of creation.
Author:
Bianca Brown
NIKI's 'Nicole' Is a Look Into the Past and Future of a Pop-R&B Star
August 15, 2022
NIKI holds the hand of a younger her, revisiting old stories through a vessel that’s lived more life.
Author:
Jazmin Kylene
Doja Cat's 'Hot Pink' Is the Most Versatile Hip-Hop Offering of the Year
November 7, 2019
Doja Cat's star power is undeniable.
Author:
Maxamillion Polo
ASTN Is as Good as Gold
January 5, 2022
ASTN is an artist that just has a way with music.
Author:
Alessandra Rincon
emawk Sings of Self-Care and Hope in "tea"
December 12, 2019
emawk's soulful voice is as soothing as a cup of tea on a cold day.
Author:
Precious Kato
Chiiild Will Surely Bring You "Back To Life" With Their Psychedelic Soul Righteousness
September 13, 2019
+ Catch Chiiild on tour with Emotional Oranges this fall!
Author:
Alissa Arunarsirakul
Bakar Muses on Nepotism and the Black British Experience on "The Mission"
August 23, 2021
Bakar explores what it means to be a "futuristic immigrant" in a world that still scrutinizes people of color.
Author:
Joey Legittino
Kaash Paige Is R&B's New Dream Girl
November 22, 2019
Kaash Paige makes "indie music for the soul."
Author:
Precious Kato