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#NowWatching Playlist: 04-26-19
April 26, 2019
Kicking off with a raging lesson in Anger Management by Rico Nasty & Kenny Beats, only to follow up with tender love songs by Mahalia and LàˆON, this week's playlist has something for every type of music fan.
Author:
Yasmin Damoui

Baker Grace Overcomes Her Relentless Haters with Trap-Infused "Illest"
April 26, 2019
"It's easy to play the victim role and think the world is against you when a lot of times it's you betting against yourself."
Author:
Alissa Arunarsirakul

Kevin Abstract's 'ARIZONA BABY' Is the Rap Album We've Needed for Ages
April 26, 2019
Rap and the gay experience have historically existed at odds, but in ARIZONA BABY, being an openly gay man builds the emotional crux for an album poised to go down as one of 2019's crowning achievements in hip-hop.
Author:
Maxamillion Polo

Alexander 23 Tackles Mortality and Legacy in Under 3 Minutes With "When I Die"
April 26, 2019
Alexander 23's music is both empathetic and calming to the angst that often accompanies young adulthood.
Author:
Anna Scholfield

Karnaval Blues Effortlessly Blends Heartbreak and Synths in "You Come With The Rain"
April 26, 2019
His soulful vocals are intertwined with lush synths, reverbs, and tasteful beat drops which are signature for the British producer.
Author:
Kelly Itatani

Pell Raps His Way to Self-Love in One-Take "Bitch Ass" Video
April 26, 2019
"I wanted more raw and focused energy so that people could hear the words and have to watch me say them."
Author:
Alissa Arunarsirakul

Hablot Brown and Friends Are Back with the Buttery Smooth "Peace of Mind"
April 26, 2019
A seamless collaboration with Braxton Cook, Floyd Fuji and MALIA, the single is a prime example of how powerful getting talented musicians in the same room can be.
Author:
Anna Scholfield

Stand Atlantic - "Toothpick" | Live From The Rooftop
April 25, 2019
Pop-punk outfit Stand Atlantic is on the verge of breaking in a major way.
Author:
Maxamillion Polo

Stagecoach 2019: 6 Ones to Catch
April 25, 2019
This year's Stagecoach lineup welcomes dynamic voices, heartfelt sounds, and a new era of women pushing the boundaries of country music -- scope our 6 must-sees.
Author:
Ones To Watch Staff
![Julius Cowdrey Takes Us on an Emotional Voyage with Impassioned Double Release [PREMIERE]](https://s3-us-west-2.amazonaws.com/onestowatch-v2/julius-cowdrey-ones-to-watch.jpg)
Julius Cowdrey Takes Us on an Emotional Voyage with Impassioned Double Release [PREMIERE]
April 25, 2019
Both singles narrate a trying time in Cowdrey's life, illustrating a feeling of being let down by the ones you loved and trusted the most.
Author:
Chloe Robinson
![Su Lee Is Unapologetically "Messy Sexy" [Q&A]](https://s3-us-west-2.amazonaws.com/onestowatch-v2/su-lee-interview-messy-sexy-1664566364.jpg)
Su Lee Is Unapologetically "Messy Sexy" [Q&A]
September 30, 2022
"This single is about embracing the imperfections, the things that are deemed—societally speaking—unattractive."
Author:
Michelle Dalarossa
![Meet d4vd, the Gamer Turned Accidental Breakout Star [Q&A]](https://s3-us-west-2.amazonaws.com/onestowatch-v2/d4vd-interview-ones-to-watch-1664903523.jpg)
Meet d4vd, the Gamer Turned Accidental Breakout Star [Q&A]
October 4, 2022
"Every single genre is my artistry, I never had to come out of a box. It’s all me."
Author:
Jazmin Kylene

Coco & Clair Clair Put Their Breezy Charisma on Display in 'Treat Like Gold'
April 27, 2020
Coco & Clair Clair make brazen pop rap reminiscent of the bedazzled flip phones and low-rise jeans of the early 2000s.
Author:
Maddy Quach

Fiji Blue Has Us Feeling "Butterflies" in New Single
May 7, 2020
Fiji Blue's music seems to change with the seasons.
Author:
Joey Legittino

Hojean's "Over 85" Is an Effortless Joyride
March 4, 2020
There's simply no limit when it comes to Hojean.
Author:
Joey Legittino

Gracie Abrams' 'This Is What It Feels Like' Is Painfully Relatable Songwriting at Its Finest
November 15, 2021
<i>This Is What It Feels Like</i> is a masterclass in vulnerable, transcendent songwriting.
Author:
Alessandra Rincon

Q's "Stereo Driver" Is a Nostalgic, Intergalactic Venture
September 26, 2022
It’s all too easy to get lost in the kaleidoscope of Q’s sound.
Author:
Jazmin Kylene

JVKE Captures the Universal Feeling of Loss in "this is what losing someone feels like"
March 20, 2023
"We've all lost someone somehow, and it's time we start processing that loss together."
Author:
Alessandra Rincon

'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

Yebba Releases "Distance," an Immaculate First Glance at Her Long-Awaited Debut Album
May 8, 2020
Produced alongside Mark Ronson, Yebba's latest captures the moment she realized a relationship was nearing its final moments.
Author:
Maxamillion Polo