5 Years. That’s how long we’ve been in this decade so far. Don’t even get me started on the events that transpired up to this point. One aspect of culture, music, has made countless strides and development within the medium this era. As you all know, I’ve documented artists such as Ojerime and Corey Lingo, […]
Tag: r&b
The Greatness of Roberta Flack
The legendary musician & keyboardist passed away on January 24th, 2025. She was only 88 years old. Although her death is tragic, she has left behind a massive impact in the music community. An impact that has stood the test of time. She was the first artist to win the Grammy Award for Record of […]
Why Kelz2busy is NYC’s Unsung Hero
New York City continues to be a hotspot for up-and-coming talent. Artists such as Laila, MIKE, Hurri Harran, Lexa Gates, Yaya Bey, and more have shown that the city is still a melting pot of hot, dope music. They’re all different soundscapes but evoke that classic NYC atmosphere: glowing skylights, sonorous terminals, and that fusion […]
Sampling as a Cultural Archive
By tapping into obscure jazz riffs, dusty gospel loops, and forgotten soul grooves, music producers are doing more than just crafting new beats — they’re curating cultural history. Sampling, historically a foundation of hip-hop and electronic music, has matured into a powerful form of archival work. When a producer plucks a melodic phrase from a […]
Male R&B in Jeopardy?
As a lover of R&B, I find it heavy on my heart that we’re not truly evolved in sound and lyrical content. Everyone talks about “bring the ’90s back,” but that means we’re going backward. And that is not a statement that anyone truly wants to come to fruition. There needs to be a balance, […]
Corey Lingo: R&B’s Sunset Prince
In an era filled with AI and socio-political tension, most male artists have not truly strived to push boundaries in musicality and cultural leadership. Those who are not afraid to speak on topics that are atypical outside of the usual love, sex, and heartbreak. R&B is a genre known for its storytelling, and it’s saddening […]
Forget what you heard, Angie Stone was Hip Hop to the core
The late Angie Stone was many things: an artist, an actress, a songwriter, and a record producer. To many people in the music community, she was a pivotal figure in the Neo-Soul movement. Hit songs such as “No More Rain(In This Cloud),” “Wish I Didn’t Miss You,” and “Baby” showcased her balance at continuing classic […]
Ojerime Is the Best R&B Artist of this Decade
In a decade where R&B has struggled to find its identity, often caught between the nostalgia of the past and the genre-blending tendencies of the present, Ojerime has emerged as a rare talent who embodies the best of both worlds. While mainstream R&B continues to lean towards pop, trap beats, and overproduced aesthetics, Ojerime has […]
If you haven’t listened to Gen Neo’s music, you’re missing out (Op-Ed)
There have been a lot of great new R&B artists trending now; one of these artists is Gen Neo. For those of you who aren’t familiar with him, Gen Neo is a Singaporean singer-songwriter, producer, and composer. He is known for his singles “Mine,” “Stay,” and “Same Mistakes.” Gen Neo was born on June 18, […]
Why R&B lovers should listen to Che Ecru (Op-Ed)
If you don’t know who Che Ecru is you are honestly missing out because he is turning the underground R&B music scene upside down. Ecru, a Boston native, is a singer and producer with over 60K followers on Instagram and over 50K on Soundcloud, respectively. He began to work on music full-time and built a […]
DJ Casper: How A Veteran DJ Went From Night Clubs To DJing For A Cause
Victor “Casper” Santiago, a DJ from the Bronx, has been captivated by the lively and melodious atmosphere of 1970s New York City since his youth. His interest in music was sparked by his father’s classic salsa albums, which he listened to on Saturday mornings while doing chores. Over the years, he has developed a deep […]
