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RITTYBO Understands the Camaraderie in Vulnerability [Q&A]

RITTYBO Understands the Camaraderie in Vulnerability [Q&A]
December 3, 2019 RITTYBO is special and there is just no other way to put it.
Author: Chuck Ramos
new artist discovery
soul
interview
R&B
album reviews
rittybo
mourning
No Rome Is a The 1975-Cosigned R&B Star to Look Out For

No Rome Is a The 1975-Cosigned R&B Star to Look Out For
December 2, 2019 No Rome is a much-needed R&B outlier.
Author: Matthew Rudas
pop
R&B
New Artist Discovery
No Rome
Dirty Hit
Arlo Parks Explores the Human Condition in 'Sophie'

Arlo Parks Explores the Human Condition in 'Sophie'
December 2, 2019 Parks' latest collection is nothing short of awe-inspiring.
Author: Bianca Brown
soul
singer songwriter
R&B
sophie
album reviews
arlo parks
arlo
parks
Alaina Castillo Is a Backseat-Driving Fashionista in  "No Importa" Video

Alaina Castillo Is a Backseat-Driving Fashionista in  "No Importa" Video
November 29, 2019 Castillo is securing her place as the next pop icon.
Author: Bianca Brown
pop
R&B
Alaina Castillo
alaina
castillo
no importa
anti social butterfly
Baby Rose Delivers 'To: You' for All Your  Holiday Feels

Baby Rose Delivers 'To: You' for All Your  Holiday Feels
November 27, 2019 'To: You' is a soul-infused early holiday present neatly wrapped in R&B elegance.
Author: Bianca Brown
soul
R&B
Baby Rose
baby
rose
to you
album review
Honeycraft Explores Imagined Suffering in "Outsider"

Honeycraft Explores Imagined Suffering in "Outsider"
November 22, 2019 A critical examination of self-pity has never sounded this good.
Author: Precious Kato
R&B
Soul
Pop
Honeycraft
Outsider
Kaash Paige Is R&B's New Dream Girl

Kaash Paige Is R&B's New Dream Girl
November 22, 2019 Kaash Paige makes "indie music for the soul."
Author: Precious Kato
R&B
Soul
album reviews
kaash paige
kaash
paige
Love Songs
Parked Car Convos
Deaton Chris Anthony Dances to the Beat of His Own Drum in 'BO Y'

Deaton Chris Anthony Dances to the Beat of His Own Drum in 'BO Y'
November 20, 2019 BO Y is a wicked fast-paced, crisp '80s synth club kid's dream.
Author: Precious Kato
R&B
album reviews
Electronic
Dance
Pop
Deaton Chris Anthony
dca
BO Y
Ayoni Sets the Ultimate Mood in  "Rap Songs" Video [Premiere]

Ayoni Sets the Ultimate Mood in  "Rap Songs" Video [Premiere]
November 20, 2019 Ayoni's latest music video emanates a mystic energy.
Author: Precious Kato
soul
pop
R&B
Ayoni
Iridescent
Rap Songs
Marie Lang's "Don't Wanna Go Back" Is Glowing With Femininity [Premiere]

Marie Lang's "Don't Wanna Go Back" Is Glowing With Femininity [Premiere]
November 18, 2019 A song for anyone who has experienced the pains and joy of a friendship turning into something more.
Author: Precious Kato
R&B
Soul
Electronic
Marie Lang
Don't Wanna Go Back
Emotional Oranges Portrays a Relationship Gone Sour in "Someone Else (Rejuiced)" Single + Video

Emotional Oranges Portrays a Relationship Gone Sour in "Someone Else (Rejuiced)" Single + Video
July 16, 2019 Two oranges who have grown unhappy in their relationship cheat on one another with an apple and a strawberry. Yeah, you read that right.
Author: Jess Myers
R&B
emotional oranges
Soul
Someone Else
Sports Tease Post-Hiatus Album With "Baby Baby"

Sports Tease Post-Hiatus Album With "Baby Baby"
October 19, 2020 Groovy. Forlorn. Infectious. "Baby Baby" is Sports at their best.
Author: Maddy Quach
R&B
psychedelic
Indie pop
sports
baby baby
Emotional Oranges Concludes 3-Part Love Story in "Hold You Back"

Emotional Oranges Concludes 3-Part Love Story in "Hold You Back"
January 18, 2019 "We were inspired by the guitars on Sade's 'No Ordinary Love' all the way over to the drum beat on Drake's 'Just Hold On, We're Going Home.'"
Author: Alissa Arunarsirakul
soul
r&b
emotional oranges
hold you back
ASTN Wants You to Know 'You're Almost There' [Q&A]

ASTN Wants You to Know 'You're Almost There' [Q&A]
March 25, 2022 "No matter how sideways your love life may seem, it's important to know that there's someone out there for you."
Author: DJ Connor
pop
interview
R&B
album reviews
astn
you're almost there
Support the Magic of PRIDE Year-Round with CLAY's "project 5 (demo)" [Q&A]

Support the Magic of PRIDE Year-Round with CLAY's "project 5 (demo)" [Q&A]
August 30, 2019 "For me, it doesn't make sense to do anything in my life that doesn't have the goal of ultimately serving others, uplifting, empowering and building community for marginalized people."
Author: Jessica Thomas
soul
r&b
singer songwriter
interview
CLAY
project 5 demo
RMR Switches Gears to Deliver the Tragic Story of "DEALER"

RMR Switches Gears to Deliver the Tragic Story of "DEALER"
April 10, 2020 The enigmatic viral artist is back.
Author: Maxamillion Polo
rap
hip hop
R&B
trap
RMR
dealer
boylife's 'gelato' Is an Unflinching  Portrait of Humanity

boylife's 'gelato' Is an Unflinching  Portrait of Humanity
October 11, 2021 <i>gelato</i> is a Jackson Pollock splatter of the human experience.    
Author: Maxamillion Polo
soul
R&B
anti pop
album reviews
boylife
gelato
From YouTube Covers to Covering the Globe: Daniela Andrade Releases "Ayayai" [PREMIERE]

From YouTube Covers to Covering the Globe: Daniela Andrade Releases "Ayayai" [PREMIERE]
September 18, 2019 Andrade has illuminated her path to stardom with her delicate, mesmerizing voice and unbelievable creativity.
Author: Bianca Brown
soul
indie
R&B
daniela andrade
alternative indie
Ginger Root's 'Nisemono' Is a Euphoric Look at Imposter Syndrome and the Quarter-Life Crisis

Ginger Root's 'Nisemono' Is a Euphoric Look at Imposter Syndrome and the Quarter-Life Crisis
September 12, 2022 Ginger Root has managed to find merriment within delicate introspection and sobering surrender.
Author: Jazmin Kylene
soul
indie
R&B
indie pop
album reviews
ginger root
nisemono
Kim Petras Has a Fun Night Out in  "Blow It All"

Kim Petras Has a Fun Night Out in  "Blow It All"
May 10, 2019 + Catch the pop princess on tour this summer.
Author: Alyssa Yung
r&b
pop
kim petras
blow it all

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