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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
syd B on the Seasons of Hurt and Healing That Inspired 'Are You Feeling It Too?' [Q&A]
July 8, 2021
<i>Are You Feeling It Too?</i> sees syd B evolving not just as an artist but as a person.
Author:
Tyler Borland
![Skylar Stecker Proves Stadium-Ready With 'Earth Signs' Performance [Premiere]](https://s3-us-west-2.amazonaws.com/onestowatch-v2/skylar-stecker-earth-signs_1629306132.jpeg)
Skylar Stecker Proves Stadium-Ready With 'Earth Signs' Performance [Premiere]
August 18, 2021
Skylar brings her latest striking EP to life in grand, praiseworthy fashion.
Author:
DJ Connor

Get Away From It All With Cool Girl Island's “do not disturb" (airplane mode)
March 6, 2023
“Most days it’s a feel-good, self-love kind of song, other days it makes me strangely sad…"
Author:
DJ Connor
![Brendan Bennett Debuts a Party Anthem For Our Pockets with "Rich Friends" [PREMIERE]](https://s3-us-west-2.amazonaws.com/onestowatch-v2/brendan-bennett-ones-to-watch-2.jpg)
Brendan Bennett Debuts a Party Anthem For Our Pockets with "Rich Friends" [PREMIERE]
February 18, 2019
Finally, a song for ballin' on a budget.
Author:
Anna Scholfield
![Cautious Clay Opens Up on Debut Album 'Deadpan Love' [Q&A]](https://s3-us-west-2.amazonaws.com/onestowatch-v2/cautious-clay-deadpan-love_1624652502.jpeg)
Cautious Clay Opens Up on Debut Album 'Deadpan Love' [Q&A]
June 25, 2021
On his long-awaited debut album, Clay takes major stylistic risks that ultimately pay off and then some.
Author:
Carter Fife

Jada Michael Delivers a Self-Love Affirmation With "Go"
June 30, 2022
Jada arrives as a body and sex-positive figure in "Go."
Author:
DJ Connor

BLK ODYSSY Taps Bootsy Collins for the Syrupy Sweet "Honeysuckle Neckbone"
March 22, 2023
BLK ODYSSY remains an indefinable expression of art.
Author:
Jazmin Kylene

Col3trane, DJDS, and RAYE Bear "The Fruits" of Their Labor in R&B Stunner
February 21, 2019
"The Fruits" sees Col3trane and Raye trading verses of burning R&B precision atop bass-heavy production courtesy of DJDS.
Author:
Maxamillion Polo

Havelock Flirts With the Idea of Hedonism in "Pheromones"
August 23, 2019
There is a hypnotic ebb and flow to Havelock.
Author:
Allissa Williams

Berel's Thirteenth Floor' Is a Silky Smooth Ode to Falling In (and Out) of Love
October 15, 2019
Berel's voice is the sonic personification of cashmere.
Author:
Precious Kato