Born in Washington D.C, 28-year-old, Ari Lennox is singed to J-Cole’s record label, Dreamville Records. On the Cole-featured single, Shea Butter Baby, Ari effortlessly oozes sultry passion and the album with the same monicker delivers.
Sounds like…
Perfect neo-soul, with luminous R&B renditions. Without a doubt, Lennox serves ear milk to listeners through her high vocal range and faultless runs. Surely, the album’s title is enough warning that you’ll melt like butter at the sound of her voice.
Speaks to…
Lenox’s personal experience of relationships and how she sails through both the good and bad parts of this. Sensual themes are openly threaded throughout this body of work.
Unholy – Collard
24-years old and London based, Collard, takes a cleverly crafted approach to soul music, with his debut album.
Sounds like…
A falsetto, Prince-like tone, and an effortless mix of funk with soul. Collard’s vocal range is incredibly vast, as he also harbours a light heavenly tone- far from Unholy(pun absolutely intended). He also switches it up to a deep rapper voice in Warrior Cry. Undeniably, there is an ethereal atmospheric feel laced throughout the album.
Speaks to…
Throwback feels of romance and the inner battle of conflict within these situations. It highlights the complexity of relationships.
Press L to Continue – ROMderful
Originally from Birmingham, Press L to Continue is artist-producer, ROMderful’s, debut album. It features artists such as Mali Music and Jay Prince.
Sounds like…
A fun summer piece, with auto-tune adding a dynamic and lively feel. Bopping beats bring in hints of Hip-Hop on some tracks, such as Let’s Get High. But this doesn’t deter from the unified R&B inspired sound of the album.
Speaks to…
The highs and lows of romantic relationships. The first few tracks tell of the thrilling chase of flirting, typically at the start of relationships. But as the album progresses, ROMderful takes us on a journey of experiences of challenges and questions that can arise.
Painted – Lucky Daye
Hailing from New Orleans, 33-year-old Lucky Daye will indeed make you feel lucky (hehe, corny but whatever) when playing his songs, as they bless your ears with melodies. He is signed to the RCA joint label, Keep Cool.
Sounds like…
Early Chris Brown and Bruno Mars vibes. Songs such as Roll Some Mo are truly R&B inspired, but the album also has a funky feel with tracks like Late Night. Daye’s high pitch vocals create to a chilled summer feel.
Speaks to…
Relationships, affection and summer love. This music will have you all up in your feelings.
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