AD and JayNine perfectly encompasses that unique West Coast essence throughout the project in a way that feels familiar, but not recycled...
Read moreKash Doll – For Everybody
While Run Me My Money was one of the first tracks to get people’s attention, her newest song, For Everybody, is her biggest one to date...
Read moreBuddy – Shine
The Compton rapper is signed to Pharrell’s i am OTHER label and while he has had solid and consistent features, he is preparing for his debut project early 2017...
Read more6lack - Never Know
6lack got his big push after he debut single PRBLMS was premiered on Beats 1 by Zane Lowe after numerous placements on Apple Music playlists, all leading up to...
Read moreDave B – Zonin
This track Zonin is off of his latest project, Tomorrow, a collaborative effort with Soulection producer Sango. The two managed to create harmonic project that...
Read moreRo James – Permission
Permission was his debut single after singing to RCA Records. It samples Willie Hutch’s “Brother’s Gonna Work It Out,” which might sound familiar seeing...
Read moreKamaiyah – I’m On
I first heard her when she was featured on Drake & YG’s single Why You Always Hatin? Not too long after that, she released her debut mixtape, A Good Night In the Ghetto...
Read moreJevon Doe – Bigger
I’ve watched Jevon progress as an artist since I first met him over a year ago. Hailing from Houston, TX, he is really bringing a different sound from his region and to the game. His upcoming project...
Read moreDarnell Williams – South Central
Darnell has been staying pretty low for the most part, but things switched up and he received a lot of attention when he dropped the self-directed visual for...
Read moreGravez – Stay Tough
I love JMSN & Elhae, so hearing them together on a Gravez track was great. The Atlanta producer consistently gives us both amazing remixes and original songs that reflect his eclectic style. They explain...
Read morePaco Troxclair – Going Duffy
When you hang around a lot of people from New Orleans, you’re going to listen to a lot of classic NOLA Bounce music, but also get put on some the new gems coming out of the city before the masses on....
Read moreELHAE - Halfway Love
Atlanta’s Elhae is all about the vibes, just how I like it. Halfway Love, the Rascal produced single from his AURA EP, begins with a sample from Michael Jackson’s Rock With You and quickly switches up the beat and leads...
Read moreBelly – No Option
Belly is in no way new to the game. After an almost five-year hiatus, he made his re-introduction to the industry with his mixtape, Up For Days. From The Weeknd giving an infectious hook on Might Not to...
Read moreSafe – Feel
So I don’t know too much about SAFE. The Toronto native only has 2 songs up on his Souncloud, but I love this track, especially the Sade sample in the beginning. Hopefully there is more to come.
Read moreMarco – Dawn
After two years passing since his successful XVII EP release, Orlando native Marco released his debut mixtape, Studio Nights. The 17-year old compiled a tracklist that includes a few previously released singles, as well as some new tracks exclusive to this project. Dawn is a personal favorite. It feels like a really good summer night.
Read moreAlessia Cara – Here
It seems like Canadian artists are really shining lately. The 18-year-old Def Jam singer Alessia Cara made her debut with her single “Here,” which she describes as “a song for all the antisocial, awkward, and miserable party-goers of the world.”
Read moreBryson Tiller - Set You Free
Bryson was my first music feature, and honestly the only reason I decided to add this section to the site. SO, I’m not going to re-introduce him, I just wanted to put the spotlight back on for a second. People are finally starting to pay attention, and you should too. Be on the look out. Trap Soul coming soon.
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Camille Safiya - Deep Sea Diving
Camille Safiya’s album 24k, which she describes as her “treasure chest of gold that she has to give to the world” is straight vibe music. She takes you on a journey with her strong, unique and piercing vocals, combined with thoughtful songwriting and solid production.
Read moreJohnny Rain - Oakland Ting /808 and Patron
While Johnny Rain might not be on everyone’s radar yet, I’m hoping and thinking that will change soon with his debut album, 11. It is entirely self-produced, and the young singer’s ability to uniquely carve out his own sound in this alternative R&B space everyone seems to love these days, really shines through.
Read moreYB - Why Love
YB The Singer is an upcoming R&B artist out of Mississippi, and this track Why Love, which was co-produced by WondaGurl, is one of the songs that created a significant buzz for the 20-year-old.
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