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Gonçalo Santana penned a reflectively compelling RnB memorandum with ‘Note to Self’

Posted on 6 February 2023

Swiss RnB visionary, Gonçalo Santana, has spent the last two years spilling soul onto the airwaves with his distinctively potent approach to the genre. At the start of 2023, he released his debut EP, Brainless, which concludes with the reflective philosophy in Note to Self.

Note to Self keeps 90s RnB at its core while elevating the multi-sensory experience with elements of gospel, which will easily leave you pious to the singer-songwriter’s poetic graceful beguile. The neo-classic-ESQUE piano melodies also go a long way in implanting gravitas within the soul-stirring intimate memorandum.

Like the best things in life, there’s a bitter-sweet emotionally complex sentimentality to the quiescent RnB ballad, delivering the definitive proof that Gonçalo Santana is the real sincere deal.

Note to Self was officially released on January 27th; hear it on SoundCloud.

Review by Amelia Vandergast

Daniel Aether – Bet & Gamble

Posted on 4 February 2023

Daniel Aether brings a global perspective to RnB/Hip Hop with his Nigerian and Italian heritage, by way of Scotland, with his new track “Bet & Gamble.” The song, on its face, is a pretty straight-up-sexy-slow-jam song with a beat that features Spanish style guitars and light analogue style synths. Aether’s voice is what really drives the number home – he’s got high-notes for days and easily displays a vocal sensitivity often lacking in those singers/rappers who rely all too much on autotune. Additionally charming is a very non-placeable accent in his singing; it’s like you know there’s some cultural inflection.

Currently Aether’s SoundCloud page has only three songs currently (I’m hoping that will change as he is writing and producing more) and they all seem to centre on a lo-fi attitude – his style is very identifiable in that he’s clearly an individual in a world of clones (dare I hope that originality is making a comeback?). If you’re a visual person, then I would recommend a hop over to his Instagram account where you can see him in striking fashion and pictures around various cities.

Superlative RnB Soulstress Jaai. Emanated Sensuously Celestial Grace in her Sophomore Single, God is Real

Posted on 3 February 2023
Jaai.

After the RnB soulstress Jaai. left us spellbound with her dreamily festive debut single, Christmas Mornin, and rendered our souls as her own; she’s back on sensuously pure form with her sophomore Christian & Gospel single, God is Real.

The Charlotte, NC-hailing artist delivered a mellifluous reminder of how sublime it is to find trust and sanctity in knowing there is a higher power. All desire for control our mortal coil will never grant us legibly ebbs away  in the smooth, easy-listening ensemble of jazzy RnB, which is radiant through the balance between nostalgic grace and contemporary trip-hop-y beguile, which puts Jaai. right back on brand to how we heard her from her exceptionally promising debut.

God is Real will be available to stream from February 3rd. Hear it on Jaai.’s official website.

Review by Amelia Vandergast

As Long As You Remember: Sani Knight flies into that special moment on Daydream

Posted on 21 January 2023

Seeing a captivating sunset and smiling rather broadly as he wonders if she’ll stay, Sani Knight gives his lover the most respect possible on the romantic foot-slider to slow dance with right now on Daydream.

Sani Knight is a 20-year-old indie RnB/hip hop artist who is based in Los Angeles, California and performs with a soulful edge many can only dream of.

Calming our minds like a fun snorkel in beautiful waters, Sani Knight sizzles with something rather special for anyone who needs to believe in love again. Calm and easy on the ear, we are treated to a radiant release which will clear any previous romantic disasters away rather quickly.

Daydream from Los Angeles, California-based RnB/hip hop artist Sani Knight is a rather terrific track which will see hearts soar in wonderful unison. Silky smooth vocally with an outstanding beat to cuddle tightly inside like a blanket in winter, this is a rather memorable release to embrace all evening.

When you know who you want to be with, the light will never turn off unless you want it to.

Listen up on Spotify. See the vision on IG.

Reviewed by Llewelyn Screen

Chloë Lupton is set to lift the collective mood with her intoxicating amalgam of RnB, Funk, Disco and Pop in ‘Midnight Radio;

Posted on 20 January 2023
Chloë Lupton

RnB Funk Pop fusionist, Chloë Lupton, has transmitted the ultimate soundtrack to intoxicated euphoria with her latest single, Midnight Radio.

The catchy disco grooves that pulsate through old-skool-inspired production are seductively efficacious in their ability to reflect the heat when sparks fly from a chance encounter on the dancefloor as you connect through music.

The 22-year-old Suffolk-based artist is a creative powerhouse after spending the last seven years studying and working in music, acting and dance, including training in performing arts and musical theatre.

After realising she has an ear for soul, jazz and RnB, which also happens to be where her stylish signature vocals lie best, she worked on adding her own individualistically amalgamated sonic style to the airwaves. Now signed with Radical Lounge Studios, there is no telling where the soulful prodigy will be a year from now. She’s definitively one to watch.

Midnight Radio will officially release on January 20th across all major streaming platforms. Check it out via this link.

Review by Amelia Vandergast

DMK takes us ‘Higher’ with his alt-RnB single

Posted on 17 January 2023

With a similar tonal palette to the one used in Nirvana’s iconic track, Something in the Way, in addition to the faint reminiscences to Hozier, the up-and-coming independent RnB artist DMK, well and truly came into his own through his artfully experimental single, Higher.

We fully attest to the single’s ability to take you higher through the transcendental feel of the soundscape, which breaks through from the grungy indie guitars in the prelude. The calm and collected nature of the vocals makes it all too easy to meditate on the laidback lyrics that illuminate a more mindful way of living. For your own sake, make it a playlist staple. The hypnotic textures of the track have what it takes to strip ennui from the soul by sonically alluding to the emotional quiescence we should all be striving for. The Houston-hailing artist and producer is definitively one to watch.

Watch the official music video for Higher on YouTube.

Review by Amelia Vandergast

Grammy-Nominated Frank Swisher is on Euphoric Form in His Contemporary RnB Single, ItDontGetNoBetta ft Corio

Posted on 13 January 2023
Frank Swisher

For his seminal single, ItDontGetNoBetta, the SWILLA-signed artist, Frank Swisher, teamed up with Corio to create a gratitude-encompassing feat of RnB soul that pays homage to the unparalleled feeling of losing yourself completely in the sanctity of another.

If those three little words don’t feel enough, send your main squeeze this lusciously fresh hit their way to allude to how deep your feelings run. It’s Shakespeare for the modern era, with sublimely smooth melodies to boot.

After garnering hype as a rising artist in the hip-hop world, Swisher set his sights on the contemporary RnB scene; based on the impassioned euphoria within ItDontGetNoBetta, the Ohio-born and raised artist may just be in the running for another Grammy nomination.

ItDontGetNoBetta will officially drop on January 13th. Catch it on Spotify.

Follow Frank Swisher on Instagram.

Review by Amelia Vandergast

School is in session for Monicasuperiorroze’s lesson on sensuality in her seminal single, Close

Posted on 11 January 2023

The spotlight is moving ever closer to the sensuous soulstress, Monicasuperiorroze. The Palmdale-residing RnB artist brought as much heat as the Cali sun she finds her inspiration under in her seminal single, Close.

The kicked-based grooves and sultry harmonies set an elevated laid-back tone, while the lyrics show how visceral affection should always be. With nuances of trip-hoppy jazz written into the extended mix and ample room for vocal progression and tensile amplification, Close is a whirlwind for all the senses.

There is a discernible boldness and confidence in her indie RnB stylings; she could never be accused of being assimilative. If she’s following any rulebook, it is the one she constructed from the confetti after ripping up the rules laid down by everyone before her.

Stream Close on YouTube. Follow Monicasuperiorroze on Facebook, TikTok and Instagram.

Review by Amelia Vandergast

NALLA is liberatingly demure in her orchestrally originated alt RnB Single, Sidechick

Posted on 10 January 2023

There are few things in this life as bitter-sweet as concluding that you’re a sidepiece for someone you have fallen wholeheartedly for, which NALLA demurely explores in her latest single, Sidechick.

The smoky R&B single pays homage to the roots of the genre while replanting them through a fresh futuristic vision that resounds through the distorted vocals in the intro and the glitchy rhythm of the beats that allow the sensually convictive single to veer into the trip-hop arena.

If any single is going to compel you to stand by your convictions and muster enough self-esteem to walk away from an unworthy lothario who probably needs to spend thousands in therapy before he works through his inability to commit, it’s this orchestrally scored masterpiece.

Sidechick is now available to stream via Spotify.

Review by Amelia Vandergast

Ain’t Goin’ Down Like That: HOOD CRITTAX runs off on anything they want on debut track da jump off

Posted on 7 January 2023

Seeing fine talent in abundance and taking a snack for lunchtime, HOOD CRITTAX are those ravenous Pitbulls who shall never give up on their popping off all night with the bare hands debut track da jump off.

HOOD CRITTAX is an Atlanta, USA indie hip hop/RnB trio who are inspired by classic sounds and their experiences growing up on those tough streets.

After recording at Timbaland studio recently, HOOD CRITTAX surges through with a top-shelf release to show their intent globally. You feel their incredible exuberance transform previous thoughts through a thoroughly ferocious soundtrack.

da jump off from the underground Atlanta, USA indie hip hop/RnB trio HOOD CRITTAX is one of those gangsta tunes which shall get the groove going. They are inspired by the legends of the game and everything is funky, groovy, hardcore and just excellent in all areas.

If you are a massive fan of edgy lyrics and a sparked-up beat to vibe with, this is a single to turn up loud. It’s that good.

Illuminate your street hustle on Spotify. View their stories on IG.

Reviewed by Llewelyn Screen