Troielle masters the space in both lyric and performance with this release. Arrangement-wise the set-up is easy to vibe to, softly picked electric guitar, a few ambient layers, hi-hats, all supporting this long-form expressive vocal, through a story that feels both deeply personal and broadly metaphorical.
Soul Pop
Established RnB singer and artist NXTHXN captures the soulful essence of the genre, with the smooth and melodically intoxicating new single One Time.
Crafted during a time of profound personal turmoil, the single speaks out on behalf of self-worth and not seeking validation from external sources. It’s an incredibly relevant topic given the rise of image-based influencers, and SABINA has approached it in a broadly accessible, musically timeless fashion, effectively presenting a classic power-ballad with a stylish twist of modern contemplation.
Committed to authenticity in its personal story telling and the clear emotional depth of E.J’s voice, this album devotes itself to unity and truth by way of the revealing complexities of the heart and soul.
Featuring a gripping storyline that’s personal in lyric but relatable and broadly compelling in the accompanying video, SnapDibz recreates the story of the Karate Kid with My Life’s visual counterpart, depicting a child’s reaction to being bullied and ultimately finding his strength. Meanwhile the music relays a tale designed to engage with and inspire those who are struggling to find their way.
New Jersey artist and multi-instrumentalist Brittneyann leads with a divinely delicate and breathy RnB vocal, throughout the smooth-indie pop single Friends Lovers Enemies.
Smooth soul and the old-school comfort of Hip Hop crafted with purpose and commitment – Troy Remedy impresses in a humble yet uplifting way, for the beautiful new single Faith In God.
Creatively side-stepping away form the norm, but with professionalism and emotion to meet the clear talent on display, Troielle captures a style of her own, for the alluring new single Always In Time.
Having carved out a unique lane in music with his band JNBW, lead singer and front-man Jesse Posis now sets out on the solo road for an entirely new project.
The serene and soothing fusion of breathy vocals and smooth keys and production, allows for a sweetly seductive sound, as RnB songwriter and artist Khalil Amaru delivers the intimate and impressively catchy love song I’ll Be Yours.
Performatively nostalgic, the song has the anthemic energy and production quality of a nineties power ballad, elevated all the more so by the equally retro dance design of the soundscape. The energy builds, and both Veronica’s delivery and the musical set-up creatively reinforce that evolution.
Structurally uninhibited by industry expectation, the song follows a single verse melody line throughout the extent of its 4.5 minute lifespan – an ode to Faith repeating and looping, just two notes across seven syllables, consistently grounding an otherwise unpredictable and boldly diverse production.