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NIKI's "Indigo" Has Us Believing in an Eternal Hot Girl Summer
August 14, 2019
NIKI is the undisputed queen of 88rising.
Author:
Maxamillion Polo
![R&B Heartthrob Chris LaRocca Gets Recruited by the Mafia in Edgy "Dice Out / Test On Me" Video [Q&A]](https://s3-us-west-2.amazonaws.com/onestowatch-v2/chris-larocca-ones-to-watch_1565652661.jpg)
R&B Heartthrob Chris LaRocca Gets Recruited by the Mafia in Edgy "Dice Out / Test On Me" Video [Q&A]
August 12, 2019
To celebrate the release of his new music, we recently chatted with LaRocca about his punk rock past, surprising music tastes, and of course, his new 'Saudade' EP.
Author:
Alissa Arunarsirakul
![Fuscia Holds A Mirror Up To Reality In Self-Titled Debut EP [PREMIERE]](https://s3-us-west-2.amazonaws.com/onestowatch-v2/Fuscia-ones-to-watch-4_1565378445.jpeg)
Fuscia Holds A Mirror Up To Reality In Self-Titled Debut EP [PREMIERE]
August 9, 2019
The project's sound is lush, rich with R&B grooves and full of nods to jazz records of the late '60s and '70s.
Author:
Jessica Thomas

MIKNNA'S "MIRAGE" Is A Shimmering Lucid Daydream
August 7, 2019
Funky-fresh electro-R&B duo Ken Nana and Mike B. have dropped another summer bop for your poolside playlist.
Author:
Miranda Hyman
![Kota the Friend - "Alkaline" [Live + Interview] | All Eyes On](https://s3-us-west-2.amazonaws.com/onestowatch-v2/AEO_Kota01_1565131244.jpg)
Kota the Friend - "Alkaline" [Live + Interview] | All Eyes On
August 6, 2019
Jumping into a rendition of FOTO's standout single "Alkaline," Kota the Friend showed us firsthand that the hype surrounding the Brooklyn artist and poet is very much real.
Author:
Miranda Hyman

Baby Rose Soothes Lost Souls with Birthday Track, "August 5″
August 6, 2019
With a voice like that of Nina Simone and Tracy Chapman's lovechild, Baby Rose's new single will without a doubt put you right in your feelings.
Author:
Miranda Hyman

Treat Yourself to "Something Good" with James Vickery's Soulful R&B Stylings
August 5, 2019
Do yourself a favor and bask in the smooth stylings of this R&B virtuoso before the rest of the world catches on.
Author:
Alissa Arunarsirakul
![Chris LaRocca - "Yardsale" [Live + Interview] | Northside Sessions](https://s3-us-west-2.amazonaws.com/onestowatch-v2/Chris-Larocca-live-ones-to-watch_1564601374.jpeg)
Chris LaRocca - "Yardsale" [Live + Interview] | Northside Sessions
July 31, 2019
LaRocca's music is as ambitious as it is unassuming.
Author:
Maxamillion Polo
![LEISURE Paves a Yellow Brick Road to Success with a 'TWISTER' of Psychedelic R&B [Q&A]](https://s3-us-west-2.amazonaws.com/onestowatch-v2/leisure-ones-to-watch-6_1564527774.jpg)
LEISURE Paves a Yellow Brick Road to Success with a 'TWISTER' of Psychedelic R&B [Q&A]
July 30, 2019
"As devout fans of music, we know that it's often more special to find something for yourself, on your own time. There's no rush; we're not going anywhere."
Author:
Alissa Arunarsirakul

Your "Post Mates" Has Arrived, With Smooth Delivery From Cautious Clay and Jarami
July 29, 2019
The pop-fueled R&B single is the perfect track to jam to when you're waiting for that delivery to come through.
Author:
Jess Myers

Kyle Dion Puts a Relationship to Rest in "DEAD"
October 30, 2019
Dion's latest bout of infectious R&B arrives with a "Thriller"-inspired video just in time for Halloween.
Author:
Bianca Brown

Guzzle Emotional Oranges' Freshly-Squeezed Alternative R&B With 'The Juice: Vol 1'
May 14, 2019
In just one year, Emotional Oranges has easily become Los Angeles' favorite R&B mystery duo all while keeping their true identities unknown.
Author:
Alissa Arunarsirakul
![Meet Rhys Rich, the New Zealand Artist With an Infectious and Soothing Sound [Q&A]](https://s3-us-west-2.amazonaws.com/onestowatch-v2/rhys-rich-interview_1634666555.jpg)
Meet Rhys Rich, the New Zealand Artist With an Infectious and Soothing Sound [Q&A]
October 19, 2021
Alongside a live performance from MEOW in New Zealand, we take a closer look at the rising talent.
Author:
Jessica Magtalas
![R.LUM.R on Vulnerability, 'The Last of Us 2,' and His Debut Album 'Surfacing' [Q&A]](https://s3-us-west-2.amazonaws.com/onestowatch-v2/rlumr-ones-to-watch_1572636758.jpg)
R.LUM.R on Vulnerability, 'The Last of Us 2,' and His Debut Album 'Surfacing' [Q&A]
November 1, 2019
"The idea that someone may really need to hear what is laid out in the music is more important than whether or not I'm scared to say or express whatever I'm feeling."
Author:
Bianca Brown

Toulouse Is on the Brink of Something "Magnificent"
May 6, 2020
Toulouse is an artist who prefers to stay outside of the lines.
Author:
Precious Kato
![Jordan Hawkins: Gen-Z's Neo-Jimi Hendrix [Q&A]](https://s3-us-west-2.amazonaws.com/onestowatch-v2/jordan otw_1603756832.jpg)
Jordan Hawkins: Gen-Z's Neo-Jimi Hendrix [Q&A]
October 26, 2020
This is the story of 23-year old artist, songwriter, and multi-instrumentalist Jordan Hawkins.
Author:
Jessica Thomas

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

R&B's Newest Star Kiana Ledé Is Undeniably Herself in 'Myself' EP
June 10, 2019
Kiana Ledé's 'Myself' is a luxurious collection of bold, bright, and buttery R&B sounds.
Author:
Jess Myers
![KIAN Drops Visual For the Effortlessly Smooth "Every Hour" [Premiere]](https://s3-us-west-2.amazonaws.com/onestowatch-v2/kian-every-hour_1588373371.jpg)
KIAN Drops Visual For the Effortlessly Smooth "Every Hour" [Premiere]
May 1, 2020
"This song embodies safety within a relationship, learning about and acknowledging each other's past in order to better understand one another."
Author:
Maxamillion Polo

Jarryd James Makes a Bold Comeback With "Slow Motion"
January 30, 2019
"The world is a noisy place these days. The one thing I love about music is you can shut everything out to it, feel confident, and be at ease."
Author:
Kelly Itatani