And just like that, we’re officially in the second half of 2019! Worry not however, as summer is here and bringing plenty of sunshine to our ears. This past month, we got a surprise album from Daniel Caesar, a much-awaited third album from Jordan Rakei and a bunch of EPs that had us on our feet.
Our best picks of the delightful bunch of R&B / Soul releases of the month below featuring Rachel Chinouriri, Monet, Pip Millett and more.
The super talented 19 year old Londonder, dropped her immaculate debut EP, Mama’s Boy, this month. 4 tracks full of captivating alternative soul, Chinouriri simply put is an artist that should be on your radar. Blessed with not only heart soothing vocals her storytelling abilities are up there with the very best in the growing UK scene.
The project which spans just under 15 mins showcases Rachel’s varied skill-set as an artist. Despite the tracks being very succinct, each track shows off a different element both lyrically and sonically.
Off the back her headline show earlier in the month at Hackney’’s MOTH Club, be sure to follow Rachel Chinouriri’s journey as she is set to only go from strength to strength.

Track of the Week: Madi Saskia ‘Furthest’
An artist steadily evolving and making a name for herself, Madi Saskia comes through strong with her new single Furthest.
The Birmingham songstress provides a soothing slowjam that brilliantly illustrates Madi at her soulful best. Furthest tells the tale of love and its never ending challenges, touching on the complex dualities of finding love. Vocally impeccable, Madi draws a vivid picture lyrically sprinkled over heart-warming production.
When speaking on the song’s inspiration, Madi explains, “Being with a person with so many flaws and is so far from what you expect for yourself but then they turn out being the greatest thing for you.”
A slow-jam fit for any day of the week, Furthest, will get you all up in your feels. You can also catch Madi Saskia live at her headline show on Sat 24th August.
Track of the Week: Kadeem Tyrell & Ka-Li wave past the ‘Smoke & Mirrors’
It’s fair to say the sub-genre of Alternative R&B is only getting stronger. Two names waving the flag for the sound are Kadeem Tyrell & Ka-Li.
The Londoners come together effortlessly here on their new single, Smoke & Mirrors. Both artists, who are making waves in their own right truly complement one another on this dreamy single.
Kadeem Tyrell has been steadily on the rise in the UK Soul scene. Hundreds of thousands of streaming plays, multiple official Apple Music and Spotify playlist placements, BBC Radio 1 support and 2 sold out headline shows in London. Most importantly, he’s established a reputation for consistently releasing standout music with singles like Let Me Know, April 25th and Focus.
Ka-Li are a duo consisting of singer / songwriter Indigo Lily and producer, Sam Posener. Drawing influence from Lauryn Hill to Led Zeppelin, the pair have already dropped two very well received singles in recent months and plan on a further 2 EPs later in 2019.
Smoke & Mirrors is a heartwarming track that vividly paints pictures from beginning to end, personifying soul in its truest essence. Already featured on Spotify’s R&B UK playlist, the song is a thoughtful exploration of
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