Deeply atmospheric trip-hop production meets with breathy and soulful vocals, for an RnB-fusion single that’s as evocative as it is mood-setting and ultimately uplifting. Vironnica delivers a seductive and catchy anthem of longing to connect, for the poetic and immersive Mirage.
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Introducing his second EP from the summer, HJ Soul kindly stopped by to talk about the divine RnB project Illusions. We discuss the title, themes within, the pressures of a sophomore release, and plenty more. Here’s how it went.
An exultant downpour of synths introduce an otherwise slick and stylish take on Afrobeat, with the smooth melodies and unavoidably catchy hook of Like it Like That.
Tis the season for big tunes, good vibes, and unity – MC Shep captures the moment beautifully, with the stylish and catchy seasonal tones of RnB Christmas hit Home With You (For The Holidays) Remix.
“I listened to Robbie Williams a lot when I was younger, because he’s from the same town as me so I have to represent Stoke, ahaha.”
Breakthrough RnB singer and songwriter Joy Lewis reignites the multi-layered bounce and creative production of a simpler era, with the uniquely soulful, passionate and colourful single Your Love – The Remix.
“The music I make is honestly just a journal entry of what’s going on in my life, it reflects me as a person so I think my audience will grow with me and accept whatever it is I do.”
Seductively soulful guitar and keys bring forth a nostalgic warmth, as Jeffw collaborates with sublime singer and artist Phoebesharmony, for the beautiful I Trust.
The new single Time and Money brings together a somewhat nostalgic RnB verse melody, with dreamy production and equally ethereal vocals, to elevate that passionate conviction and heartfelt lyricism as ever, but to deliver an ultimately unique take on his reflective style.
Riding high on an instantly catchy riff, the dreamy synths and soca-style rhythms of Just Like That pave the way beautifully for an exotic and bold performance from Monique Togara.
浮世幻想 (Floating World Fantasy) offers up an impressive collection of songs, effectively both familiar and fresh in everything from structure to the subtle character and faultless ability of the soulful, mildly raspy but still comfortingly smooth leading voice.
Old School Hip Hop promising as nostalgic a sound as its artwork implies – Duvee Davis engages and inspires, with Gone.