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Sanniyah Antoinette – Because I Can: Transcendently Transformative RnB

Posted on 10 June 2023

Proving that there is nothing as liberating as thriving on internal validation and never having to justify the path you’re on as you towards your own idea of sanctity and success, Sanniyah Antoinette’s latest single, Because I Can, is a quiescent lesson in empowerment.

Forget the ‘haters gonna hate narrative’ and reach your destination with good karma in your soul by following in the footsteps of Sanniyah. With confident mantric proclamations against candourous confessions of crying just to break the silence, the singer-songwriter shared a captivating performance which left the airwaves infinitely richer in introspection.

With touches of Bjork in the ethereally spellbinding production and Sanniyah Antoinette’s diaphanously resounding vocal lines, Because I Can is a transcendently transformative hit. You owe it to yourself to place it on your playlists; it serves as a scintillating reminder that perseverance isn’t supposed to be easy, but by staying true to your autonomy and values, you can never lose.

Because I Can was officially released on June 2 – hear it on Spotify.

Review by Amelia Vandergast

Get close to Kameron Waller with his psycho-sonic soul single, Therapy

Posted on 31 May 2023

As smooth, sultry, and cinematic as the most iconic items in D’Angelo’s discography, the standout single, Therapy, from Kameron Waller’s EP, Rose Coloured Lens, is a postcard to 80s nostalgia, signed, sealed, and delivered with modernist lyricality. If you need a late night soul fix, delve into the smorgasbord of it superlatively laid out in Therapy.

After finding his voice in church choirs while independently writing songs, Kameron Waller was primed to make his unforgettable 2022 debut with his single, Traveler. The Maryland-born and raised soul singer has scribed his unique sonic signature through the amalgam of powerfully smooth vocals, lyrical storytelling and focus on honest emotion and empowerment. All of which are present in the confessionally fervent release, Therapy. By the time you reach the outro, you could very well be left with unrealistic romantic expectations.

Stream the official video for Therapy via YouTube or purchase the single via apple music.

Review by Amelia Vandergast

Adam Ford is head over hesitation in his latest cocktail of rhythmically toxic RnB, She Wants to Love

Posted on 26 May 2023
Adam Ford

Subversively leaning on the phenomenon that we all want what we can’t have, Adam Ford released an irresistible rendition of hot and heavy RnB with his latest single, She Wants to Love.

The Floridian up-and-coming icon has been on the airwaves with the candourous expositions of his life experiences since 2017; he has moved from strength to strength by orchestrating his discography, and now he’s proving he has what it takes to be the heavy weight of commercial potential.

At some point in all our lives, we’ve felt the chokehold grip of hesitation when someone lays it all on the line while baring their soul; She Wants to Love is a seductive vignette of that very same turmoil. It may not be your average love song, but it is all the more raw and real for it.

With the alchemic cocktail of melodic mesmerism, vocal lines that border on the celestial, and fervent lyrical themes which flash a warning signal of indecision and incompatibility, She Wants to Love could never have known any other creator.

“She Wants to Love was inspired by a recent relationship with someone ready to dedicate her life to me; in my mind, I wasn’t the perfect match for what she needed. This song came from a real place, even though, at this moment, I can’t give her what she wants; I know it won’t always be like that. I just hope I’m not too late when I’m ready.”

She Wants to Love will be available to stream on all major platforms from May 26. Check it out via this link & follow Adam Ford on Instagram.

Review by Amelia Vandergast

Karice reached the pinnacle of sensuous intimacy in ‘Callin’ Your Name’

Posted on 24 May 2023

Taken from her eponymous sophomore EP, the up-and-coming soul singer Karice’s latest Afro Pop rendezvous, Callin’ Your Name, reaches the pinnacle of sensuous intimacy. Each of Karice’s singles is a visualisation of her life experiences, and Callin’ Your Name, in all of its elevated distinction, is no exception.

The voluptuously soft single runs through at a steady tempo, enabling the listener to savour each of the impassioned vocal notes as they create synergy with the sun-bleached instrumentals that made the single summer RnB pop playlist material.

After being introduced to the BeaconSkillz producer, Big Zo, in 2021, the collaborative alchemy soon spilled, resulting in her debut EP, Spirritated, in 2022. Between both releases, you will experience her soulful vocal dynamism and classy approach to orchestrating sonic feats of seduction.

The Karice EP hit the airwaves on May 11; hear it on Spotify.

Review by Amelia Vandergast

Joshua Showtime Williams – Nasty: Elevated Impassioned RnB Poetry for the Kink-Friendly

Posted on 20 May 2023

Joshua Showtime Williams’ latest single, Nasty, is supercharged with sensuously scintillating RnB electricity. Staying true to the rhythm and blues roots while bringing the indietronic funk around the lyricality, which establishes him as the ultimate dom, created the ultimate feat of aural erotica.

E.L. James could only have hoped to reach Williams’ level in Nasty, which finds naturally provocative ways to speak to his kink-friendly fans. If you were vanilla before hitting play, you may just question your sexual proclivities after hearing the elevated impassioned poetry in Nasty.

The St. Louis-residing singer-songwriter, dancer and musician broke into the industry in 2014 before effortlessly establishing himself as one to watch. With over 1 million views on YouTube and 5.8 million on TikTok, plenty of people are already affixed to his boldly soulful presence.

Stream Nasty on Spotify now; your libido will be as gratified as your rhythmic pulses.

Review by Amelia Vandergast

The Cinematic with Soul Alt-Rock Originators, Underblue, Will Wrench Your Heart Strings with ‘Hold On’

Posted on 9 May 2023
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‘Hold On’ is the latest slice of filmic funk born from the ingenuity and superlative talent possessed by the NYC alt-rock outfit, Underblue, who have been creating inner-city waves since 2016.

This seminal release is an undeniable testament that it is their time. The soulfully smoky siren-ESQUE vocal lines from Kimberly Torres, the devilishly jazzy basslines from Simon Luk, and the ornate flourishes from keyboardist Ilvi Calderon is almost too much alchemy to handle – almost. Entwined with the guitars that straddle the timbres of the Cramps and My Bloody Valentine and the drums that punctuate the soundscape with flair, Hold On is a progressively interstellar triumph.

With heavy, hopeful, happy, and heart-wrenching being the cornerstones of the ethos behind the upcoming LP, you’re damn right you should save space on your radar for the powerhouse, which has enough innovation between them to rival Mars Volta – not an overstatement.

Hold On will officially release on May 19th followed by the full album on June 9th. Hear it on SoundCloud.

Review by Amelia Vandergast

EONE X MARAM fly into unimaginable places so high in the sky on TEMPERED

Posted on 6 May 2023

Featuring vocals from Bahraini soul artist MARAM, EONE X MARAM‘s TEMPERED is a rather delightful statement to plunge into with much mass appeal and lip-licking delight and one to get soulfully excited about.

EONE is a Brighton-based electronic music producer, DJ and music lecturer who is known best for his performances at the legendary Ministry of Sound nightclub and radio all over the world.

”With the ability to enhance any bass-heavy music style with his unique sound, Eone has become seen as one of the leading lights across the UK’s experimental Neogrime and Wave scene. Right off the bat from his Los Angeles debut for Tears in the Club, he has been securing prime-time DJ slots and last year played at Brussels and Prague shortly after. He has also just played his first-ever headline show in Budapest.” ~ EONE

EONE X MARAM‘s TEMPERED is one of those masterpieces which are rarer than the most exotic diamond. Feeling the energy and taking us to an extraordinary place to treasure no matter the weather is the mission, which has been skillfully navigated like an inspirational captain of the seas.

TEMPERED from Brighton-based electronic music producer/DJ EONE X MARAM is one of the most spectacular songs around right now and deserves to be on everyone’s mind. Thundering in with a heavy beat and so much intrigue, we find a rather stunning song to get thrilled about all night with the pj’s stretched to the max.

There are dreamy melodies to get involved inside like a night out on the town, that shall stay soaked into the mind forever.

Turn up loud on Spotify.

Reviewed by Llewelyn Screen

Fell for you: Sami the Collector wants to know how she likes it on Vuitton

Posted on 27 April 2023

Urging his lover to tell him exactly what she desires so he can make everything better, Sami the Collector shows us a true gentleman mindset with a superior display on the rather impressive Vuitton.

Sami the Collector aka Sami Ali is an Indianapolis, Indiana-based RnB/soul singer-songwriter, family man and master networker who has built up a rather impressive sound.

Brilliant once again. Sami the Collector has alleviated all nerves with a radiant song for the ages. Baked in so much goodness, this is the tasty treat we needed to nibble on before finding someone who changes everything.

Vuitton from Indianapolis, Indiana-based RnB/soul singer-songwriter Sami the Collector is a smooth soundtrack for all true lovers. With a kind outlook and showing us how to treat a romantic interest properly, this is an example to the youth of what the correct procedure is. In a world with so many confusing notions and misinformation, we find a single with a meaningful message to elevate all mindsets.

Listen up on Spotify.

Reviewed by Llewelyn Screen

Eye of the Tiger: Tiffany Bonneau lights the fire on Fearless Rebel

Posted on 26 April 2023

With a genuine smile and softly-sung vocals to ease the worries of the windy world, Tiffany Bonneau shows boundless spirit and determination to rise above the small-minded on Fearless Rebel.

Tiffany Bonneau is an emerging Philadelphia, Pennsylvania-based digital creator and indie RnB/soul singer-songwriter known for her giggles and honest performances.

Stunning our senses with a kind effort and with vocals which are so pure and must be heard, Tiffany Bonneau is a youthful artist who is at her natural self here. Displaying a glorious nature, this is exactly what the world needs more of.

Fearless Rebel from Philadelphia, Pennsylvania-based indie RnB Tiffany Bonneau is a raw look inside a growing creative ready to take the next step. There is love and care in droves here and we fly up into the sky, to get into a much better place mentally to succeed no matter the climate. If you’re looking for a heartwarming single to close your eyes with, this is exactly the potion to swim away from any previous notions.

Listen up further on YouTube.

Reviewed by Llewelyn Screen

Interview: Brice Robell is hugely insightful on RFLCT Pt. 1

Posted on 22 April 2023

Learning more about RFLCT Pt. 1 and that feeling of being live on stage was the mission when we spoke to Brice Robell. Destroying genre lovers by just keeping it real and fresh is what we found out, plus a barrage of information about producing soulful beats with meaning.

Hello there. We appreciate your time and for joining us. First, what do you have for dinner usually and where are you currently based?
I want to thank you all as well! My wife & I have a solid dinner schedule lined up. We’ll do taco Tuesdays, pizza Fridays, and we’ll add a vegetable curry or pasta dish in between. I am currently based in Seattle so there are lots of great places to eat for date nights as well!

Please tell more about RFLCT Pt. 1.
In technical terms it’s my debut album but if I’m being fully transparent it’s so much more than that. It’s the embodiment of an independent artist’s struggle navigating the wild-west of the internet age. From manipulative algorithms to misleading numbers to social media. I truly bled my heart & soul all over this project and I hope the message comes across.

How did you first get into music and do you recall your first time on stage and what it felt like?
I’ve been surrounded by music since I can remember. Whether it was piano recitals, singing in church, or playing alongside a high school band my Dad directed; the memories run deep! I remember my first time on stage was probably around 1st grade, I went out to play a song on the piano and I couldn’t find middle C haha, so my dad came up and pointed me in the right direction. If we’re talking about actually performing in recent years, I recall performing for a school of about 500 and it was a blast, especially having them sing along at the end!

Hip-Hop, Soul, Jazz/Funk, Alt RnB and even the ambience of a film score. Please tell us more about your music style and creation process.
To quote Jacob Collier, I’m a staunch non-believer in genre. All of these genres have certainly inspired me throughout my lifetime but I’m glad I don’t have to solely choose one; it would limit my creativity. Music is a rather spiritual process for me & sometimes I just have to get out of the way. I do my best to find/create sounds that best fit the individual song; sometimes it’s arduous & sometimes it happens in two minutes.

What’s it like being a vocalist, lyricist, producer, and multi-instrumentalist in this fickle music game?
Fickle is a great word to describe the current model. Honestly, the only thing I can control is the cultivation of my craft. Personally, I plan to put my energies into live performance and building local community. I’m over the online game & the vacuum of posts, likes, comments, etc.

Do you miss playing basketball or do you still find time to have a game with friends?
I do miss the camaraderie of being on a team. I’ll shoot hoops with a couple friends here and there but we keep it pretty low-key for the sake of old injuries. We’re all 30 and below but when you play college sports it takes a next-level toll on your body.

Last, what do you wish to achieve from your music career?
Personally, I’ve already achieved it. I’m making music I enjoy & it took me 5 years to feel competent producing, writing, mixing, etc. I’ve had a couple people reach out on how a song touched their soul & that is success to me. Stream counts and likes aren’t palpable and they’re never enough; having that awareness is crucial to your peace of mind as an artist. Thanks again for having me!

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Listen up deeper on Spotify.

Interview by Llewelyn Screen