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Empathetic & Spiritual, UMI Takes Us On a Journey of 'Introspection'
June 26, 2020
A worthy testimony to her growth as a songwriter, the EP is a conceptual and spiritual experience, with Easter eggs riddled throughout the collection, tying the 6-track EP in symbiotic bliss.
Author:
Jessica Thomas

St. Panther Mourns With A Tinge of Savory-Sweet Hope on "These Days"
June 23, 2020
A jazz-infused, down-tempo ballad inspired by the sudden passing of a friend, she muses on moving forward in life from loss in a raspy, mesmerizing tone strikingly unique to her.
Author:
Jessica Thomas

Keep Celebrating Black Music with Top That Track & TeaMarrr
June 16, 2020
Join Teamarr on Top That Track this week as they kick off their Celebrate Black Music series.
Author:
Precious Kato

Jorja Smith Gets Jazzy With a Cover of St. Germain's "Rose Rouge"
June 15, 2020
Smith breathes new life into a modern jazz classic.
Author:
Maddy Quach

Kiana Ledé Searches For the Heart in a Heartless Administration
June 12, 2020
Ledé reimagines P!nk's "Dear Mr. President," and the sentiment originally aimed at George W. Bush feels all the more relevant today.
Author:
Ruby Scott
![Roman Rouge's "The Other Me" is Thought-Provoking and Evocative [Premiere]](https://s3-us-west-2.amazonaws.com/onestowatch-v2/Roman Rouge - otw_1590686704.jpg)
Roman Rouge's "The Other Me" is Thought-Provoking and Evocative [Premiere]
May 28, 2020
Ethereal harmonies, funk-fueled basslines, and seductive melodies give us the 90's R&B feels from "The Other Me"
Author:
Chloe Robinson
![Welcome to Jackson Lundy's Amalgamation of Sound [Premiere]](https://s3-us-west-2.amazonaws.com/onestowatch-v2/jackson_lundy - otw_1590607596.jpg)
Welcome to Jackson Lundy's Amalgamation of Sound [Premiere]
May 27, 2020
In the vein of Ones to Watch favorites such as Brasstracks, Tom Misch, Jordan Rakei, and others of that ilk, Lundy is able to fuse R&B, Jazz, Folk, and many other genres into unescapable grooves.
Author:
Malc.

RINI Performs Live From Home | All Eyes On(line)
May 21, 2020
Live from home, RINI brings his velvety smooth R&B directly to you.
Author:
Ruby Scott

'How Do You Feel About Getting Married?' Is a Captivating Testament to What Dijon Does Best
May 18, 2020
"Romance is all over these little stories, and so is disappointment and so is desperation."
Author:
Maddy Quach
![From Classically-Trained Pianist to Rising Pop-R&B Star, lilspirit Finds His Lane in 'american spirit' [Q&A]](https://s3-us-west-2.amazonaws.com/onestowatch-v2/lilspirit-interview-american-spirit_1589568821.jpeg)
From Classically-Trained Pianist to Rising Pop-R&B Star, lilspirit Finds His Lane in 'american spirit' [Q&A]
May 15, 2020
After a short-lived career as an emo-rapper, lilspirit has found his true calling.
Author:
Kristin Robinson
![Setlist.Fm Presents: Who Is Lolo Zouaï? [NEW ARTIST DISCOVERY]](https://s3-us-west-2.amazonaws.com/onestowatch-v2/Lolo-Zouai-ones-to-watch-2.jpeg)
Setlist.Fm Presents: Who Is Lolo Zouaï? [NEW ARTIST DISCOVERY]
January 23, 2019
The young French-Algerian-American is a trilingual queen who has entered the scene as the next, budding R&B pop princess.
Author:
Tarek El Mendelek

Ordinary Child Pushes Pop Boundaries With Introspective and Emotive Songwriting
May 6, 2020
Ordinary Child reinvents his past ideas to make "Someday" his strongest single to date.
Author:
Tyler Borland

R&B Visionary Lucky Daye Teases Long-Awaited Debut Album With Hypnotizing Second Installment, II
February 6, 2019
If you have yet to familiarize yourself with Lucky Daye, it's about time you jump on the bandwagon.
Author:
Andra Nechita

Amaria and Destin Conrad Deliver Stunning “All For You” Visual
October 13, 2022
“All For You” is exactly what we have been craving for since Amaria dropped 'Bittersweet' late last year.
Author:
Carter Fife
![Make the First Move With Harrison Sands' "Open Doors" [PREMIERE]](https://s3-us-west-2.amazonaws.com/onestowatch-v2/harrison-sands-ones-to-watch-2_1563299432.png)
Make the First Move With Harrison Sands' "Open Doors" [PREMIERE]
July 16, 2019
"It really is a plea for the woman to take charge, and remove any and all doubt from the situation, because consent is sexy, and a topic that many men could use a lesson in."
Author:
Jess Myers
![Jordan Tariff Leaves His Old Self Behind in Moody Visual for "Warning Shot" [PREMIERE]](https://s3-us-west-2.amazonaws.com/onestowatch-v2/jordan-tariff-ones-to-watch-2.jpeg)
Jordan Tariff Leaves His Old Self Behind in Moody Visual for "Warning Shot" [PREMIERE]
January 9, 2019
"We wanted it to look and feel isolating, the way a lot of us feel in tough times of our lives. But ultimately strong and ready to take on whatever lies ahead."
Author:
Maxamillion Polo
![Junior Mesa's Garage Daydream Is Becoming a Reality [Premiere]](https://s3-us-west-2.amazonaws.com/onestowatch-v2/Junior-Mesa-Ones-to-watch_1581531087.png)
Junior Mesa's Garage Daydream Is Becoming a Reality [Premiere]
February 12, 2020
"For me, music is peace. It's what I want to share."
Author:
Precious Kato
![LOVER Paints a Portrait of the Modern "Starving" Artist [PREMIERE]](https://s3-us-west-2.amazonaws.com/onestowatch-v2/LOVER_press photo_1 copy_1565809910.png)
LOVER Paints a Portrait of the Modern "Starving" Artist [PREMIERE]
August 14, 2019
"Starving" is a sultry, indie-R&B fusion composition that sounds like Bon Iver took a day trip to Harlem.
Author:
Brady Moses

dijon Instills an Ineffable Warmth in the R&B-Folk Tinged "Cannonball"
February 7, 2019
"Made in living rooms mostly at night."
Author:
Maxamillion Polo

Get "Comfortable" With Savannah Cristina's Soul Therapy
April 28, 2020
"The vibe is therapeutic."
Author:
Precious Kato