R&B

Frank Ocean Drops New Single, Reveals Nightlife Series

Frank Ocean has returned from a two-year hiatus with an unconventional release for fans to analyze. The new “DHL” single strays far from the two-time Grammy winner’s typical hip-hop ballads. Here, Ocean presents a blend of distorted lyrics over a synth-heavy, percussion-driven beat. Yay or nay? Let us know what you think in the comments […]

Review: BLV’s Playful “Sexplanations” Featuring Jay Novus

The cleverly-titled “Sexplanations” immediately strikes listeners with a downtempo, sensual, nostalgic vibe accentuated by its hip-hop-influenced beat and synthesized bass lines.  Belgium’s Jay Novus provides playful, and soulful lyricism that paints familiar pictures of a back-and-forth relationship, with the narrator trying to overcome his ego and communicate his feelings to the one he loves.  I […]

Johnny Burgos Releases a Sexy New R&B Track

With so much new music being cross-genre nowadays, it’s not always a bad thing to come across a nostalgic R&B track that really focuses on the vocals and lyrics. Brooklyn-based artist Johnny Burgos delivers exactly that in his latest release “Set Yourself Free”. The track is his lead single off his forthcoming EP Love Through It All (set to […]

Slowz Has The Perfect Soundtrack For Rainy Days And Staying In Bed

The ultimate rainy day stay-in-bed-and-have-sex soundtrack, that is. Whether you’re making love or not, Slowz‘s new EP is perfect for going ‘Nowhere’. Eyelids opening to cloudy skies and drips on my eardrums. Mmmmm… Another rainy day. It’s Earth’s energetic chill time – a thirst quencher for the soul. It’s also the best time to stay […]

Here Are 4 Producers You Probably Don’t Know But Who Deserve More Recognition

If your name is on the cover you get the credit. That’s how the music industry works. But in an age where major releases are more collaborative than ever, background players often don’t get the recognition they deserve. That’s why we put together a little list of the key players you may not have heard […]