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Rising alternative R&B artist Joji showcases ample potential on his moody, full-length, debut studio album, ‘BALLADS 1.’ The vibes are real. 88rising truly is rising. Joji is on the roster of the mass media company, which is getting incredible buzz as a record label highlighting Asian artists. The alternative R&B Read more
Alternative R&B singer/songwriter Joji, part of the ‘rising’ 88rising roster, takes a “Test Drive” in advance of his highly-anticipated album, ‘BALLADS 1.’
88rising alternative R&B standout Joji keeps things incredibly ‘short and sweet’ on the Clams Casino-produced single, “Can’t Get Over You.”
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Blood Orange (Dev Hynes), shines bright on “Jewelry,” the second advance single from his highly-anticipated fourth studio album, ‘Negro Swan.’
Blood Orange (Dev Hynes), makes a compelling return with “Charcoal Baby,” an advance single from his fourth studio album, ‘Negro Swan.’
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Former teen-pop artist Ryan Beatty comes back strong as an ‘out and proud’ gay man on his awesome, eclectic & honest debut LP, BOY IN JEANS.
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Canadian-bred, LA-based alternative R&B artist Black Atlass impresses on his ultra-moody, falsetto-laden sophomore album, ‘Pain & Pleasure.’
Rising artists Ryder, Milan Ring, and Sara Vanderheyden highlight ‘Music from Rising Stars,’ a column featuring new, rising, and up-and-coming artists, bands, and music.
Super producer Diplo enlists the incredibly talented DRAM to make ‘sweet music together’ on thrilling, eclectic single, “Look Back.”
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Following a seven-year hiatus, N.E.R.D returns full-throttle on fifth studio album, ‘No One Ever Really Dies.’
R&B artist Joji drops a compelling, moody gem with “Will He,” the promo single from his debut EP, ‘In Tongues’ (November 3).
Frank Ocean continues to show the world he ‘beats to his own drummer’ on his latest single, “Provider.” It’s a unique, if scattered listen.