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RnB Soul Trailblazer Arijjazmine Has Dropped an Amorous Earworm on the Airwaves with “Apply the Pressure”

Posted on 16 July 2020
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From the first verse in up and coming RnB Soul artist Arijjazmine’s latest single “Apply the Pressure”, the magnetic draw of her naturally inviting vocals pulls you into the smooth and amorous production which runs at an almost teasing pace.

With every progression, you’re eager to experience the next succinct evolution in the downtempo soundscape which almost shimmers with the warm and vibrant tones. Discernibly, Arijjazmine didn’t hold back when penning the lyrics to Apply the Pressure, there’s a rare depth to the lyricism which tackles the age-old frustration of wanting to know where you stand.

Not every artist succeeds in creating sentimental and sincere love songs, but perceptibly, Arijjazmine isn’t your average newcomer.

You can check out Arijjazmine’s single Apply the Pressure for yourselves by heading over to SoundCloud now.

Review by Amelia Vandergast

John MF Ward has made their debut with the smoothly sensuous RnB hit “Make It Right” featuring Exzac Change

Posted on 9 July 2020

With melodies made for melting into, sensuous crooning and strikingly contemporary lyricism, it’s safe to say that John MF Ward has made an ever-lasting impression on the airwaves with their single Make It Right.

There may be one or two elements of old school Soul. But the up and coming artist was able to lay his soul on the line while painting a stark portrait of 21st-century dating without over-romanticising it.

To add to the dynamism of Make It Right, John MF Ward borrowed the magnetic vocal prowess from Rap artist Exzac Change who lay down cutting bars over his smooth amorous harmonics. The collaborative chemistry is as potent as it comes with Make It Right.

We certainly don’t come across tracks as captivating as Make it Right every day. Or as authentic. We’d strongly suggest putting John MF Ward on your radar.

You can check out Make It Right for yourselves by heading over to Spotify.

Review by Amelia Vandergast

Trevor Quest has dropped their sultry dancefloor hit “Shake It” prod. Cratez

Posted on 9 July 2020

Up and coming RnB artist Trevor Quest dropped their sensually soulful EP “Mix Emotions” on June 28th. While each of the Hip Hop-infused hits provides a potent hit of salaciousness, the best introduction to the authentic artist’s contemporary style is “Shake It”.

With renowned producer Cratez in charge of polishing the mix, it was never going to fall flat. Instead, the light and intricate beats ooze earworm potential, there’s no reason why Shake It couldn’t become a charting summer RnB hit. It’s the perfect anthem for hedonistic summer nights.

You can check out Shake It along with the rest of Trevor Quest’s EP for yourselves by heading over to SoundCloud.

Review by Amelia Vandergast

Hourigan has released their optimism-invoking Indie RnB Folk Single “Fly Your Kite”

Posted on 6 July 2020

The word ‘arrestive’ may get thrown around a lot in reviews, but in the case of Hourigan’s Indie RnB Folk single “Fly Your Kite”, it’s more than justified.

The unfiltered soul which Hourigan projected into the Indie RnB mix has a way of crawling under your ribs as you drink in the organic accordant ecstasy in the sublimely serene soundscape.

If you could imagine what it would sound like if Jack Johnson, Hozier and Cosmo Sheldrake all collaborated on a single, you’d get an idea of how mesmerizingly transcendent Fly Your Kite is.

Lyrically, Fly Your Kite is a poignant message to the younger generations facing overwhelming levels of uncertainty. It’s a gentle optimism-invoking invitation to keep on going and to see past the crushing illusion society attempts to sell us.

You can check out Hourigan’s single Fly Your Kite for yourselves by heading over to SoundCloud.

Review by Amelia Vandergast

jackson r.a. – Little Love: Intricately Layered Experimental RnB

Posted on 13 June 2020

Columbus up and coming RnB artist jackson r.a. has recently dropped their standout single “Little Love”. Any fans of modernistic RnB Pop are going to want to hear it.

Little Love is a soulful feat of electronically mastered experimentalism which isn’t afraid to take RnB down bold new aural avenues. The raw undiluted emotion is fed into an intricately layered soundscape. But thanks to the instrumental hooks and the artist’s magnetic vibe, it’s all too easy to get hooked into the tonally diverse hit which demands repeat attention.

jackson r.a. may be fresh from their inception, but their sound is equally as fresh. Get them on your radar.

You can check out Little Love for yourselves by heading over to iTunes or SoundCloud.

Review by Amelia Vandergast

London Singer Songwriter Yazmine MB has released her Chillingly Soulful single “I Do”

Posted on 26 May 2020

London-based Neo-Soul artist Yazmine MB released her tension-stripping, soul-baring single “I Do” on May 24th. If it’s been a while since an up and coming artist has given you chills, prepare for the prickling evocative intensity in I Do.

Yazmine MB’s voice will leave you searching for the right adjectives even though none seem to be able to accurately capture her harrowingly ethereal harmonies which perplexingly ultimately resonates as soothing. The poised and minimalistic Neo-Soul instrumentals share the same alchemic propensities to leave you spellbound whilst simultaneously leaving your soul full.

In a feat of lyrical ingenuity, Yazmine MB used the age-old declaration of commitment “I do” in a sublimely resonant homage to the act of giving in. The added poetic twist is the icing on this raw and intimate cake which will stay with you long after it has faded out.

You can listen to I Do by heading over to SoundCloud now.

Review by Amelia Vandergast

RnB Soul Artist Marquarius Has Made Their Debut with the Sensuously Smooth Slow Jam “Can’t Stay”

Posted on 30 April 2020

RnB Soul artist Marquarius has made their debut with the sensually rhythmic downtempo perennial earworm “Can’t Stay”.

With the intricately immersive melodies, polished production, and amount of soul which has been poured into the mix through Marquarius’ vocals, you’ll be hooked in this sticky-sweet slow jam before the first verse has finished.

The duration of Can’t Stay may be criminally short, but the track is the perfect introduction to the up and coming artist’s sound. We’ll definitely be placing them on our radar. Their contemporary take on RnB may be roots-deep. But there’s an unparalleled stylistically magnetic element to Marquarius’s approach to production.

You can check out Marquarius’ debut single Can’t Stay for yourselves via Spotify.

Review by Amelia Vandergast

Jimi Amor – For You: Serenely Melodic Downtempo RnB

Posted on 24 March 2020

Up and coming RnB Soul artist Jimi Amor made his 2020 debut with the hypnotically smooth single “For You”. If you’re a sucker for serenely melodic downtempo RnB you may want to start preparing your vibe-out urban playlists for the sticky-sweet hit now.

With even more sensually appealing tracks to be released as part of their upcoming EP, the time to jump on their sound is now. While each of the tracks on their 3-track EP delivers the same mellifluous cathartic ambience, each soundscape contains a different mesmeric sentiment which will make your own soul feel recognised.

You can check out Jimi Amor’s debut single For You for yourselves by heading over to Spotify.

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Review by Amelia Vandergast

Put Your Self-Worth in Check with Jaonere’s Standout RnB Soul Single “Hopeless”

Posted on 12 March 2020

For a track with such a pessimistic title, Jaonere’s single Hopeless serves up some seriously accordant soul.

The melodically mellow RnB Soul single invites you to slip into the artist’s introspection surrounding their self-worth. And it may inspire you to pontificate on your own. But don’t worry, there’s very little chance of slipping into an existential hole as you listen to the deeply romantic single unfold.

The magnetic grip of the vocal melodies in Hopeless isn’t something that we come across all too often. Neither is the sincerity in the vocal delivery. The London-based singer-songwriter may deliver soulful retro vibes through his music, but you’ll only need to hit play on Hopeless to affirm just how much commercial potential lingers in his sound.

You can check out Jaonere’s single Hopeless along with the rest of his 2020 album All We Have Is Now via Spotify.

Review by Amelia Vandergast

Tarah Jaye – Your Love: Progressively Sultry Funk and Blues-Soaked RnB

Posted on 8 March 2020

If you like your RnB served straight from the soul, you’re bound to find plenty of sentimental appeal in up and coming artist Tarah Jaye’s latest sensually evocative single Your Love.

The deep grooves in the Funk-laden soundscape amplify the sultry magnetism which spills from the vocals and lyrics. And the progressive single doesn’t stop there when it comes to genre-blending. By the time you reach the outro, you’ll also have indulged in Jazz-style Blues guitar riffs. Considering that the track kicks off with a fairly simplistic electronic RnB Pop prelude, Your Love takes you on one hell of an aural journey which you’ll undoubtedly want to take time and time again.

You can check out Tarah Jaye’s latest single for yourselves by heading over to Soundcloud now.

Review by Amelia Vandergast