“ANNA VEE utilizes and raw emotive delivery to expres sherself on ‘Honestly.’ The soaring vocals do convery a genuine honesty in this ode to being true to yourself and your needs. No one can be happy until they are truly happy in their own skin and place in this world. At its heart that is what this track is about.”
“It isn’t easy to put Duckwrth in a box and label him. And this new release, ‘I’m Really Changing’ only amplifies the ambiguity of his sound.
The track brings some Neo-Soul groove, a little R&B smoothness and a tranquil Hip-Hop flow to unleash the lyrical progression of this track about shifting and changing to be a better man. But in the end, it’s all about that tasty vibe!”
“Mathilde Widding is a Norwegian songstress with smooth sultry soul filled vibes. Capturing the same magic of Amy Winehouse or ZZ Ward, Widding draws the listener in with a little grit and a lot of silk smooth emotion infused into her delivery. ‘Good Grief’ is the type of song that sticks to you long after the last note.”
“This Contemporary R&B track is a true international affair. ‘So Sick’ is the debut single from Miya Zawa. The new project from Sara Flint and Tom Brereton is an assortment of musical offerings that pair Pop, Dub & Folk. The writing process spread across Australia & Japan.
The track is about having higher standards for your friends love life than they sometimes do and this unique fresh take on love is refreshing given the theme of love is one every artists dives into eventually. Can’t wait to see what other new takes ont he world Miya Zawa gives us. ”
“Amanzi delivers smooth Retro Soul grooves on her latest single, ‘In The Dark.’
The UK artist, with South African roots, brings both power and emotive finesse to this track which feels like a sultry summer night next to the one you love.”
“Citi Limitz feels like a throwback in some ways as R7B trios seem rare these days and this group would be right at home in the late 80s. That said ‘The Most/If The Only Knew’ has a modern edge that is right at home in today’s musical landscape.
The track has that smooth groove you;d expect and the lyrical punch to make you feel exactly what they are laying down.”
“Newfound love and infatuation can border on obsession and that is the sentiment captured by Ex habit and BURY on their sultry new release, ‘Let Me Fall.’
The track straddles the line between Neo Soul and Contemporary R&B, but certainly has a mainstream Commercial vibe that will resonate with music lovers of all genres.”
“London artists have a distinct sound that I really like. This R&B duo’s video fuses an upbeat yet contemporary vibe, though they linger on the hook a bit too long. Still, it’s a cool retro visual paired with a good sound.”
“I loved the emotion and writing of ‘Killer of Mine,’ as well as the old school piano and clap beat. That said, the edges could have been softened and rounded out to better allow the emotions to land.
McCabe has clear and obvious talent and he emotes well, though for me the backing got in the way of me truly feeling the track in places. A softer mix would have lifted this one to greater heights for me but it is still a good, worthwhile track that lets the writing and emotions carry much of the workload.”
“Love is a complicated animal, and since no on else is inside our hearts it is often hard to see why a person stays or even what they saw in them in the first place.
’Blind’ from PEPTALK is a smooth groove that attempts to unruly the confusion our brans must unravel before we make any decision to give up on a love and move on. The R&B groove comes with a Pop vibe making this one fit across a few genres.”
“Hailing from Toronto, Jon Vinyl blends Pop and Cotemporary R&B vibes to create a soothing sound heavy on emotion and talent. ‘Feels Good’ hits like something Ed Sheeran might create after taking a trip to Motown. The song has a nice tranquility that feels like a warm embrace from a dear friend or cherished love one.
My biggest critique is I wish it was longer and had at least one more verse.”
“This is a matter of outhinking yourself as an artist. There are great moments to this performance and the premise was rock solid.
The problems were all in the production dynamics and arrangement. Had Wiseoff simply unleashed this track with a steady flow and build I’d have been all in, but the embellishment and add-ons got in the way emotionally for me and left the overall track feeling disjointed and needlessly chaotic. ”
“Unfurling smooth R&B vocals with a hint of Pop sensibility, Kailaya invites the listener in to her intimate world. ‘To Be Loved By You,’ brings some old school sultriness to the contemporary world with a heartfelt build of emotion and vulnerability.”
“The groove is pleasing and I like that side of this track, but for me the vocals felt a bit melodramatic.
Overall this song was a case of trying to do and be too much. The talent is there and could have shined, but for all the world this one felt like a group of talented people saying ... Hey let’s throw everything we got up against the wall and see what sticks.
The end result felt like an unorganized mess lyrically, and the varying performance style felt at odds rather than complementary to each other.”
“A smooth R&B groove might not be what you first think of when it come sto an inpirational and uplifting track but Ladi Seoul manages to create exactly that on this track. ‘Eyes On The Prize,’ is about maintaining your focus on the goals you are chasing even when the road gets tough. The vocals are smooth and genuine and come with a rich tone that soothes the soul.”
“I really liked this one after that intro which for me felt out of place with the rest of the groove and smooth delivery.
M’Lynn has a nice sultry vocal delivery that carried me along and I like the beat behind it for the most part though a few of the transitions felt a bit clunky by comparison to the rest of the groove.”
“Kenny Sharp cuts us up with the gleaming blade that is ‘Smooth.’ This Retro Funk/ Soul number has a bit of Bruno, but also some Hip-Hop-esque verve that reminded me of Yung Grvy.
This is a one of those tracks that lodges in your gut and reverborates out to your bones with the groove. I dare you to listen to this and not be persuaded to move to the Funk.”
“Julia Raye does a good job of straddling he genre line with her latest release, ‘Give You Up.’ There is certainly a Contemporary R&B vibe though this track also has a more Commercial Dance Pop sound.
The track is about nothing someone isn’t good for you but being unable to deny your feelings despite that fact. ”
“L’MArco and AshtnMrtn team to give us ‘Jubilant People,’ a Reggae track that speaks to the times and the strong spirit of people who refuse to be controlled. Rhythmic and with a infectious beat this track is one that lingers in the mind long after that last note. ”
“A Jazz influenced Soul track, ‘Lose’ offers a chance to sit back and relax as you contemplate fate and the times in life when no matter what you do things just do not work out how you’d hoped. Isa Y clearly has an old soul and this track has a bit of that old school crooner to go along with the smooth musical groove. ”