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Fighting Desires: Canadian-Pakistani RnB creative Sameer Amir fights those reckless desires on Autopilot

Posted on 4 January 2023

Wondering if it was true love or something that was destined to fail, Sameer Amir searches for closure on the excellent new single to reminisce with on Autopilot.

Sameer Amir is an innovative Canadian-Pakistani RnB artist who is based in thriving Toronto, Canada and has the kind of refreshed mind who inspires all listeners.

”is about the fact that we don’t have control over our lives no matter how much we try to resist our desires. It’s written as the dance floor at the club being someone’s heart and how we dance alone a lot to be comfortable, pushing away the people that try to enter our space as a reaction to being constantly hurt before.” ~ Sameer Amir

Performed with so much intensity and soul-healing vigour, Sameer Amir unlocks the moment which shall change romantic notions forever. Doused into a dynamic vocal performance to turn up loud, we find a contemplative single to reflect on while the pain stings slightly longer than first expected.

Autopilot from Canadian-Pakistani RnB artist Sameer Amir is a truly striking song to swim deeply into when that period of self-reflection kicks in. Packed with a splendidly illuminating passion and desire, this is a striking single for anyone who has dealt with the cruel twist of love.

Finding inner peace to love again, is the only way to live after dealing with heartbreak.

Hear this top new single on Spotify. See more on IG.

Reviewed by Llewelyn Screen

Evelyine found the poetry in intimacy in her RnB single, Moonlight + Cotton Sheets

Posted on 2 January 2023

Finding the poetry in intimacy, the up-and-coming RnB soulstress, Evelyine, reached evocatively ethereal heights with her latest single, Moonlight + Cotton Sheets.

Between the contemporary kick of the trip-hop textures, the contrast of the smooth rap bars from the featuring artist, Adrian Wright, and her elevated harmonies, which reminisce with 90s pop and RnB nostalgia, the soul in the standout single from her album, NEW LIFE, is hypnotising.

The Grand Rapids, MI singer-songwriter has been polishing her RnB pop edge since the age of seven, when she started writing lyrics. Under the influence of Mariah Carey, Christina Aguilera and Celine Dion, she found her voice, leading to her becoming a regular performer by age 16. After touring the circuit with cover material, she returned to her songwriting passion and penned her first single, New Life, which hit the airwaves in January 2022.

Whatever her next move is, we know it’s going to be embellished with soul, talent and intrinsic grace.

Moonlight + Cotton Sheets is now available to stream on Soundcloud.

Review by Amelia Vandergast

Anesia Renee is riding on an opulent high in her debut RnB single, New Money

Posted on 28 December 2022

African American RnB singer-songwriter, Anesia Renee, is fresh from the release of her debut single, New Money. The rich in neo-soul glamour single exhibits evocatively jazzy melodies, sharp beats, and a vocal timbre powerful enough to heal hearts torn asunder.

The elevated sophistication, the humble confidence in her presence and the tranquillity spilling from the mellow accordance orchestrate a sublime listening experience that will leave you feeling on an equally as opulent high.

Since entering the music industry, Anesia Renee has opened for the RnB icon Avant, provided backing vocals for many major artists, including Tye Tribbett and DeWayne Woods, featured in Voyage Dallas Magazine and keeps her gig diary constantly booked. After the launch of her debut single, Anesia Renee is preparing her debut album, which promises more euphonious soulful vibes.

Delve into New Money on YouTube.

Follow Anesia Renee on Instagram, Facebook, and Twitter.

Review by Amelia Vandergast

 

SXMSIDY “Loving the Crew” and Loving the Song

Posted on 27 December 2022

Forgive my juvenile vocab – I picked it up when I was playing in a Trip-Hop band, and some attendees described the sound as “baby making music.” But really, you have to think about it… some tunes just scream that we ought to turn the lights down low, pour wine, and light candles. And this leads me to Sxmskidy’s track “Loving the Crew.”

It’s a seriously downtempo song – slow with ambient background vocals pulsating throughout. Of course, we can’t get through this review without talking about Sxmsidy’s vocals – some beautiful tenor lines that ring out in the upper register. Honestly folks, he soars in the chorus amidst sparse drums and orchestral sweeps in a way that would make Pavarotti (or Seal, for that matter) blush. There’s an immense passion present in the song that you just can’t ignore.

It seems that I’m not the only who sings the praises (no pun intended) of Sxmsidy’s vocal chops – right on the homepage of his website, it reads a quote from a top playlist curator: “SXMSIDY’s voice is phenomenal: especially the way he controls his rhythm with precision…” In addition to reviews, we also get to see a fascinating bio (teaser: he was French born), and contact information. There is a lot of the website under development but more than enough to get acquainted with this rising talent.

 

LA’s Sani Knight is ‘BADASF’ in his latest slice of seductively self-aware RnB Hip Hop

Posted on 26 December 2022

At 19 years old, the LA-residing artist Sani Knight has conquered the music industry with over a million streams on his collective discography, which kicked off in 2020. Marrying RnB and new wave hip-hop, his latest single, BADASF, allows wavy RnB melodies to seductively flow to the solid trappy beats.

If that wasn’t enough to get you in the mood, the pop-pinched effect-laden vocals that flow as mellifluously as the instrumental melodies in the short and sweet hit are hypnotic in their salacious vibe. Lyrical gold runs through the entire duration, but no line hits harder than “even if we don’t feel the same tomorrow, even if the love we made is hollow”.

Few artists are more self-aware of the inclination of wanting to ride slow as a means to a dopamine-fixing end. Undoubtedly, that is a vital key to the success the artist inspired by The Weeknd, 6LACK, and Che Ecru has unlocked.

BADASF was officially released on December 16th. Check it out on Spotify.

Review by Amelia Vandergast

Spend your ‘Christmas Mornin’ with the slick RnB debut single from Jaai.

Posted on 23 December 2022

Channelling the timeless soul of Ella Fitzgerald and the slick impassioned style of Sade, the Atlanta-based gospel RnB singer-songwriter Jaai. helped her fans to celebrate ‘Christmas Mornin’ with the chilled jazzy vibe in her debut single.

The smoothly uplifting single, released on December 2nd, proves just how much Christmas music has evolved since Mariah Carey started topping the Christmas charts every year. Jaai. is on truly sublime form in Christmas Mornin, which flows to the subtle seduction of boom-bap beats and her celestially elegant vocal timbre that would leave you with a shiver if it wasn’t so warming.

The single takes away any sense of novelty away from Christmas music and strips commercialism from the holiday itself, as it reminds you that Christmas is a day like every other, where joy revolves around the people that light up our lives. The artificial lights, no matter how bright, could never compare.

Christmas Mornin’ is now available to stream on all major platforms via this link.

Review by Amelia Vandergast

Anesia Renee interview on A&R Factory: New Money feels rather good

Posted on 23 December 2022

We sat down with the incredibly soulful RnB vocalist Anesia Renee recently. She shows us how her faith strengthens her and eloquently describes how she got into music at only 6 years old.

Thank you for chatting with us today, Anesia Renee. Please let everyone know where we can find you today and how do you normally start your day?
Anesia: If you missed any in-person performances that I do across the U.S. You can virtually find me on Instagram (@imanesiarenee), TikTok (@anesiareneewrld), and Twitter (@AnesiaMusic). I know Twitter is not so popular right now given the current situation with them, but just in case anyone still uses it, you can still find me. So, as far as how I start my day a lot of people assume that since I have a lot of followers on my platforms combined that I have it made. No, let’s be real – I still work my 9-5 and still get booked and compensated for my music performances along with being a well-known influencer on TikTok. I believe others should see that singing is a major part of who I am, but I am also still a real person who does regular things.

How did you get into the music game?
Anesia: My story goes back at the age of 6. I loved singing and all but at 10 years old, I decided to challenge my skills by not only singing but writing my own songs. I genuinely have a passion for this. By the grace of God, my talents led me to open for RnB singer Avant, I was a background singer for Tye Tribbett, DeWayne Woods, and more.

Please tell us more about your new release, New Money.
Anesia: There’s kind of a funny story behind the new release, New Money. I had the beat for 4 years sitting on my flashdrive. I recently re-discovered the beat last year and sent it to Sean Alexander (IG: @synthsei) who works for Teddy Riley (IG: @teddyriley1). Sean co-produced the track. To be transparent, “New Money”; was inspired by my growth as a woman and really feeling like I’m just a new person. Let’s just say, money feels good and I feel good. #IssaVibe

What does it feel like when you’re on stage and performing live with those lights on bright?
Anesia: It is VERY fulfilling! My live band and the interaction and participation in the crowd sparks my energy. The feeling is indescribable.

Which musicians inspire you to be better?
Anesia: Just to name a few, I would say Jill Scott, Jazmine Sullivan, Chrisette Michele, and Corinne Bailey Rae. They are versatile, hard working, entertaining and authentic. They are set aside from the typical well-known artists in the industry because they truly have depth. They have raw talent.

What’s the best piece of advice you’ve ever been given?
Anesia: My grandmother and mother have always told me to Keep God First! I’ve been sticking to that in everything I do.

Last, what do you think the music industry needs to do in order for the scene to be better and help underground artists shine?
Anesia: The music industry needs to push them. The industry needs to give artists the opportunity to be on a platform in front of major audiences, such as more openings and bigger platform access. Giving the truly talented ones a chance!

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Listen up on YouTube. Follow her journey on IG and stay up to date with everything here.

Interview by Llewelyn Screen

Ozzie Aguilera channelled their natural sultry beguile into the dream pop fantasy of a resilience-advocating single, You Can’t Give Up

Posted on 18 December 2022

The autonomy advocator Ozzie Aguilera is a sonic vision in their latest jazzy RnB dream-pop single, You Can’t Give Up. The single testifies to the strength that everyone who goes against the heteronormative mould has to muster to stand a chance in a world that claims to celebrate individuality before beating down anyone that shines a little brighter than the rest.

The powerfully demure single extends the ‘haters gonna hate’ conversation to serve as a reminder that there will always be times when you feel like giving in, but relenting to that entropy will never be your only option.

The Mexican American singer-songwriter, makeup artist and entrepreneur may claim to strive for emotional expression over perfection; in my view, they’re a faultless pioneer who always leaves us arrested by their ethereal grace and natural sultry beguile.

You Can’t Give Up was officially released on December 9th. Hear it on Spotify.

Review by Amelia Vandergast

Sweet Limb – Straight Up: Upbeat & Soul-Bleached Texas RnB

Posted on 17 December 2022

With speaker-blasting bass reverberating under the jazzy keys and colourful dream-pop melodies, Sweet Limb’s alternative RnB single, Straight Up, is a straight-up masterpiece.

His direct spoken-word hip hop-style vocals over the intricately layered instrumentals pull you right into the centre of the playful, upbeat, and soul-bleached record that will spill dopamine every time you hook into the high-vibe release. “I don’t trust anyone but us” may be a simple lyric, but the romanticism within it is powerfully profound in the context of the dreamy single that pays homage to the salvation in connection.

Straight Up is just one of the singles found on Sweet Limb’s sugar rush of a 2022 EP, Vibes, which is everything it says on the tin. The Texas-based DIY independent artist Chris Robinson always draws from real-life experience to give the guarantee that every release you dip into that has seeped from his stunningly creative mind will resound on a resonant level.

Straight Up is now available to stream on Spotify.

Review by Amelia Vandergast

Kourdell Shows Up to Show It

Posted on 17 December 2022

Sometimes an artist’s story arc seems like it was written by a Hollywood script wizard. Kourdell, a New York State native, has had a successful life doing things in the background – such as being a dancer on MTV, BET, and performing at Madison Square Garden. Completing his bona fides it looks like he’s ready to become the main attraction. And dear readers, let me tell you, the word “ready” is an understatement.

Kourdell’s song “Just Show It” (available on his Spotify page) is a breakout track in a million ways. First, his vocals are captivating and resonant – with crisply articulated lyrics and a romantic swagger that Cary Grant would admire. The beat too is an engineering work of art. With phased guitar strums, and ear-candy vocalizations in the background – morphing drums a la Bjork’s “Vespertine.” The track evolves in a way that shows it was meticulously crafted.

There’s also an interesting sci-fi/space-themed lyric video on YouTube. Here we get to see Kourdell’s visual arts side. He seems like a classy guy, which goes with the style of his music, so no surprise there. I end up reviewing a lot of music as part of my day job, and I feel like I have a pretty good sense of whose music is going to gain traction, and I can say confidently that Kourdell is a safe bet.