This weekend brings a treasure trove of new R&B music, offering an exciting mix of fresh tracks. The atmosphere is electric with releases from both renowned artists and promising newcomers. Fans can revel in an array of new singles hinting at future projects, along with the eagerly awaited albums from KAYTRANADA and Tems. The wide range and exceptional quality of the music ensure there’s something to delight every listener, making this a memorable weekend for R&B aficionados. As we explore these new sounds, it’s clear that we are experiencing a remarkable moment in the genre.
Albums / EPs
Kaytranada’s latest album, TIMELESS, reaffirms his status as a beat-making maestro. Known for his signature heavy kicks and groovy bass lines, this project blends old-school funk, disco, boogie, and jazz elements with a futuristic twist. Featuring a stellar guest list including Rochelle Jordan, Tinashe, Channel Tres, Anderson .Paak, and Childish Gambino, the album showcases Kaytranada’s growth as a musician and producer. Standout tracks like “Pressure,” “Spit It Out,” “Call U Up,” and “Weird” make for a captivating musical journey, ensuring the album is a remarkable addition to his discography.
Tems’ debut album, Born in the Wild, showcases her remarkable ascent from Lagos talent to global sensation. Spanning 18 tracks, the album features only a few guest appearances, such as Asake and J Cole, yet it brims with confidence. Tems seamlessly blends her Nigerian alté and Afrobeats roots with US soul/R&B influences, highlighting her unique voice and thoughtful songwriting. The album navigates themes of relationships and personal growth, interspersed with motivational interludes from her mother and managers. Standout tracks include the commanding “Wickedest,” which samples Magic System’s 1er Gaou, and the catchy “Turn Me Up,” underscoring her rising star status.
ESTA. – FRANCIS
K CAMP – Float Island
Pip Millet – Tell Jimmy I’m Fine
Singles
Isaia Huron from South Carolina has just dropped ‘CIRCLE,’ his first track in over a year, through SLANG Music. ‘CIRCLE’ features a unique blend of melancholic chords with a heavy dose of bass and drums, creating a cold yet compelling soundscape. The song delves into themes of love, heartbreak, and emotional turmoil, serving as a lamentation for lovers, heartbreakers, and the heartbroken. The track’s abrupt ending is intentional, hinting at a larger sonic experiment Huron plans to explore in an upcoming project this summer.
Chikoruss – “All On Me”
Zacari – “Destiny”
Moses Sumney – “Vintage”
Juls ft. JayO – “Best Interest”
Raveena ft. JPEGMAFIA – “Junebug”
Mnelia – “My Man”
Jaz Karis ft. Reekado Banks – “TEQUILA”
Clara La San – “Things You Didn’t Know”
Tay Iwar ft. Le Mav & GOLD – “Feels”
greek – “SOMEDAY”
Amanda Reifer – “Colonize”
RUBII – “Dreams”
Nia Chennai – “So Pretty When You Cry”
tendai – “Twin Flame”
Zenesoul – “Joy”
Sebastian Mikael ft. Rapsody – “BYMYSIDE”
HILLARI – “Dangerous”
ELHAE – “More”
GAWD – “High Class”
Debbie – “Still Waiting”
