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StaySolidRocky Is Jumping From TikTok's Trending Pages to the Billboard Hot 100 [Q&A]
June 11, 2020
We catch up with the Virginia artist who, thanks to TikTok, finds himself with a self-funded Billboard Top 30 hit.
Derek Simpson's "Hide + Seek" Inescapably Captivates You
June 10, 2020
For the entirety of the six-minute song, you are put in a trance. A delectable guitar establishes the feel-good, alternative R&B vibe and drives the alluring beat throughout.
Slide's New Video Has Us "Waiting" For Better Days
June 10, 2020
Slide's video for their latest single, "Waiting", was shot at a time when its beautiful visuals, representing the desert environments east of LA, represent a contrasting narrative of both love and fear, life and death, and the inner monologue common to us all.
Black Artists You Should Listen to Now | #NowWatching
June 5, 2020
This week's #NowWatching playlist is dedicated to the sounds and voices of a small fraction of innovative black artists.
Music Taught Me to Love My Blackness | A Letter From The Editor
June 4, 2020
As protesters take to the streets across the world, I want to take this moment as a black man and editor of this site to share my perspective.
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Milq's "Summer Again" Transports You Directly to the 80′s [Premiere]
June 1, 2020
"Summer Again" is a song straight out of an 80's summer romance film.
BINNY Tries to Resist the Lure in Hypnotic New Single "Retrograde"
June 1, 2020
With inspiration hailing from Mariah Carey, to Drake, and everything in between, BINNY incorporates elements from his favorite R&B artists and love for strong female singers to formulate a potent sound, oozing with charisma and sass.
No Rome Enlists Indie All-Stars beabadoobee and Jay Som For the Dynamic "Hurry Home"
June 1, 2020
"Hurry Home" paints a vivid picture of a wistful late-night voicemail, the kind you leave after one too many drinks.
Alec Benjamin, Oliver Tree, Teamarr, and More Artists You Should Listen to Now | #NowWatching
May 29, 2020
The best new music playlist on Ones To Watch.
Travel To Another Dimension With Phoebe Ryan's "Reality"
May 29, 2020
"It's erotic. It's everything I see in my head when I go to sleep at night."
Vonte* Experiments with Melodic Vocals on "Bank of America"
January 11, 2021
Vonte*'s most recent release "Bank of America" perfectly defines what makes him so engaging.
Seiji Oda's Singles "CYBORG" and "no fillins" Showcase Bay Area Past and Future
February 5, 2021
Rapper, singer, and producer Seiji Oda returns with two new singles "CYBORG" and "no fillins."
Who Is chloe moriondo? | chloe moriondo on Coming-of-Age and Curing Heartbreak
September 2, 2021
Meet the artist turning the joys and pains of coming-of-age into euphoric and eclectic sonic meditations.
![Seint Monet Plays By Her Own Rules on "Wish I Had the Guts" [Q&A]](https://s3-us-west-2.amazonaws.com/onestowatch-v2/seint-monet-interview_1647028277.JPEG)
Seint Monet Plays By Her Own Rules on "Wish I Had the Guts" [Q&A]
March 11, 2022
"Whether it's soul-pop, funk, or even some obscure country-dance shit, if it's a great song, I'm going to release it."
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Noah Slee Writes a Love Letter To New York Following Majestic Casual World Tour [TOUR DIARY]
January 8, 2019
"I am surprised every time how much I get from just being present in this city."
Mark Evich Drizzles Soul Over Sizzling New Single, "Stuck"
January 17, 2019
"It was inspired by Robert Glasper's rendition of 'Letter to Hermione' by David Bowie."
Bedroom Pop Meets Dance in Dillion Francis and Cuco's Bilingual "Fix You"
February 6, 2019
Jumping off the success of his latest 2018 EP Chiquito, Cuco is showing us that he has what it takes when it comes to the big leagues.
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.
![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.'
DRAMA - "Hold On" | Live at Baà±o Flaco
October 2, 2019
DRAMA graced us with a self-empowerment anthem wrapped up in a wholly infectious range of sonics.