Dialling Up the Future: KayOShea Reinvents RnB with Yo Number

With echoes of the iconic Nelly and Kelly Rowland track behind the syncopated beats, scuzzy synths and trickles of piano keys, KayOShea didn’t just break the mould with Yo Number, he contoured a retro-futuristic hybrid that instantly catches you off guard, pulls you in deeper and gives you the compulsion to hit repeat.

KayOShea, the Indiana-born artist who has spent over a decade navigating music, comedy, and acting, has a knack for exploring the experimental intersections of RnB. His approach refuses to sit in one space, stretching the genre’s boundaries with textured production and expressive depth.

Despite the polish and artful nuances, Yo Number still finds a way to feel like an impromptu rush of expression, allowing you to lock right into the energy of the salacious with soul single. The blend of crisp production with KayOShea’s vocals as they switch from RnB harmonies to rap verses ensures Yo Number makes an unforgettable impact—never veering into overindulgence but always keeping you hanging on every moment.

Now available to stream on all major platforms, including YouTube, Yo Number makes it clear that KayOShea isn’t just experimenting for the sake of it—he’s actively writing the next chapter of RnB.

Review by Amelia Vandergast