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‘Fury’ – Alex Omen’s Neon-Bathed Lament Burns Bright and Bleeds Deep

Posted on 10 February 2025

Some artists write about heartbreak, but Alex Omen pulls you straight into the wreckage. The Columbus-based singer-songwriter has been making waves since 2018, filtering his emotionally raw lyricism through genre-bending lenses that blur the lines between modern hip-hop and RnB. Drawing from the atmospheric depths of The Weeknd, the sonic unpredictability of Travis Scott, and the soul-searching artistry of Frank Ocean, Omen pulls listeners into his world, one aching note at a time.

With his latest single, Fury, you don’t need to take the wheel for the sensation of late-night cruising through a haze of light trails. The neon-lit synth lines carve out a black-lit kaleidoscope of sound, while Omen’s melodically melancholic vocals ensure every syllable lands with intent. As heartbreak bleeds through the reverb-laden crescendos, the track shifts from introspective pensiveness to something far bigger—an all-encompassing sonic storm where pain and passion collide.

Few artists can make a song as sonically rich as Fury without losing its emotional gut-punch, but Omen delivers every second with an intensity that lingers. The way he alludes to heartbreak’s unpredictable emotional spectrum makes it impossible to let his name slip from memory.

Fury is now available to stream on all major platforms, including YouTube.

Review by Amelia Vandergast

‘Good Lord!’ – Malya Tempts the RnB Gods with Her Sultry Debut

Posted on 10 February 2025

Some artists tiptoe into the industry, but Malya kicked the door wide open with her debut single, Good Lord! The Sydney-born singer-songwriter has spent nearly a decade honing her craft on stage across the Western Suburbs, and at 23, she’s finally ready to take her own sound to the airwaves. Taking cues from the vocal fluidity of Ariana Grande and the soulful weight of SZA, she’s riding the contemporary RnB wave in a direction that pays homage to the golden era of 90s icons while staying radio-ready for the new generation.

Good Lord! is a full-bodied meditation on desire—sensuous in its production, intoxicating in its delivery. Every note carries intent, ensuring not an ounce of the soul in her performance slips by unnoticed. Self-produced and sonically rich, the track boasts the same earworm appeal as her influences without leaning into imitation. The hypnotic melodies wrap around lyrics that revel in the body’s ability to spark obsession, making for a track that doesn’t just flirt with seduction—it commands it.

If this is Malya’s first step, it won’t be long before she’s towering above us from the RnB pantheon.

Good Lord! was officially released on January 26th and is now available to stream on all major platforms, including Spotify.

Review by Amelia Vandergast

Jaisy Blurred the Boundaries Between Reverie and Reality in ‘can’t get enough of you’

Posted on 8 February 2025

 The boundaries of romanticism and obsession blur in Jaisy’s ethereally dreamy, reverie-slicked release, can’t get enough of you, which exhibits her as the ultimate alchemist of contemporary alt-RnB. It’s hard to know where the kaleidoscope of hazily hued instrumental tones ends and where the lush natural reverb which spills from her harmonies starts.

To describe can’t get enough of you as hypnotic is an understatement at best; rather than being a release you consume, the single consumes you so that by the time the rock riff-licked crescendo hits, you’ll be beyond susceptible to the semi-lucid spell Jaisy cast.

The Toronto-based artist, producer, and dancer has been steadily building her name in the alt-pop and RnB scene, refining her craft at Seneca College’s Independent Music Production programme. With over 15 shows under her belt—including a headlining gig that attracted over 100 fans—Jaisy’s music is as much about emotional depth as it is sonic ingenuity. Each track she creates dares to test new extents of vulnerability, speaking to the overwhelming emotions that come with progressing into adulthood, balancing the desire to be taken seriously with the lingering nostalgia of youth.

We’ve heard countless new entries into the RnB arena already this year, but as far as making an everlasting mark goes, few have done it better than Jaisy. With can’t get enough of you paving the way for her upcoming EP, To: You, she is set to speak to even more listeners through her intoxicating sound.

can’t get enough of you is now available to stream on all major platforms, including Spotify.

Review by Amelia Vandergast

CMC J$ap’s ‘No Limits’ is the Sound of RnB Breaking Orbit

Posted on 6 February 2025

CMC J$ap isn’t interested in following the gravity-bound formulas of RnB—he’s hurtling past them at full velocity. ‘No Limits’, lifted from his interstellar LP Woke Up on the Wrong Side of Orbit, doesn’t just flirt with genre fluidity—it obliterates the concept of genre constraints entirely. Synthwave, hip-hop, trap, pop, and RnB all collide in a kinetic explosion of sound, with beats that ignite the track like rocket fuel and an energy level that refuses to wane.

The Kansas City-based artist, producer, and songwriter has never been confined to a single lane, and his global reach is proof that his boundary-smashing approach resonates. As co-founder of Canis Major Collective and NerdLyfe Global LLC, CMC J$ap has built more than just a discography—he’s constructed an empire where music, fashion, and business intersect. But it’s his ability to push a new evolution into the trajectory of RnB that has allowed him to reach his creative zenith, and ‘No Limits’ is an emphatic testament to that.

This isn’t just a track for today—it’s a future blueprint for RnB evolution. If your playlists are stuck in the past, let CMC J$ap propel them forward. ‘No Limits’ is now available to stream on all major platforms, including Spotify.

Review by Amelia Vandergast

Razing RnB to Its Core: Face It by BroBroCookDatUp ft. Evan L Lee & w a v e s

Posted on 30 January 2025

Face It, the standout single from BroBroCookDatUp Presents Starting 5ive, places BroBroCookDatUp firmly in the vanguard of contemporary RnB. Featuring Evan L Lee and w a v e s, the track pairs rhythmically intense trap beats with lush layers of textural reverb that envelop the listener. While the sonics are undeniably polished, the delivery is raw and unapologetic, holding no punches as it calls out those who treat love like a disposable game.

The production’s intensity is matched by the conviction in the vocal performances. BroBroCookDatUp, Evan L Lee, and w a v e s each bring their distinct energy to the table, creating a collaborative synergy that keeps the track’s momentum sharp and unrelenting. It’s not a track that simply sits in the background; it commands attention with every beat, every word, and every nuance of its honed arrangement.

Rod, the artist behind BroBroCookDatUp, pulls from his family’s musical legacy to shape his innovative sound. From looping melodies his uncle Carlos composed to harmonising with his daughter, Rod’s work is deeply personal while still aiming to push boundaries. His artistry doesn’t stop at music; through his SpaceTrap.shop clothing line and his community-focused initiatives, he continues to create meaningful connections with his audience.

Stream Face It on all major platforms, including Spotify.

Review by Amelia Vandergast

Alt-RnB Visionary Isabelle Mettle Reached Her Experimental Zenith with ‘Not Feeling You’

Posted on 19 January 2025

Isabelle Mettle, the 22-year-old producer, songwriter, and vocalist from North London, has built a reputation for her fusionist sonic signature and ability to instil emotion into innovation. Her latest single, Not Feeling You, is a testament to her fearless experimentalism, merging retro-fused soul with glitchy trip-hop textures and neo-soul waves that hit with deliberate force.

The track unfolds like a sonic tug-of-war, capturing the emotional turbulence of feeling out of sync in a relationship you’ve outgrown. Mettle’s harmonised vocals act as an anchor amidst instrumental chaos, her soul-drenched delivery piercing through the unpredictable landscape. It’s a study in contrasts: the complexity of shifting time signatures pairs with jagged turntable scratches to create moments of disarray, while her control and precision tether the track, preventing it from spiralling into complete disorder.

By the time the neo-soul undertones reassert themselves in the mix, the track feels like a fully realised emotional storm — a visceral portrayal of dissatisfaction which aches with evocative weight. Each element of the production seems intentionally misaligned, mimicking the inner confusion of a love gone stale.

With influences rooted in soul, R&B, jazz, and alternative music, Mettle has been refining her craft since her early teens. She describes herself as a producer and songwriter first, with vocals being an extension of her creative process rather than the sole focus.

Not Feeling You was officially released on January 17th; stream the single on Spotify now.

Review by Amelia Vandergast

Chris J Hudson – What Do You Wanna Do ft MoskoStar1: A Game of Hearts and RnB Harmony

Posted on 13 November 2024

In What Do You Wanna Do, the two legends in their own right Chris J Hudson and MoskoStar1 create a velvet-touched sonic seduction that resonates with lyrical vulnerability and soulful bravado.

Born from Chris J Hudson’s creative evolution—from Phoenix indie band frontman in Thunderbird to an LA-based solo visionary—the track is a testament to his commitment to making music that embodies heart and soul. His influences, spanning from Prince’s experimental genius to the groove of Timbaland and the emotive depth of Joni Mitchell, are distilled into this bilingual RnB gem that bridges borders and musical backgrounds.

The single pulses with smoky Latin guitar tones and jazzy sax lines, underscored by melodious keys, that bring a nostalgic warmth straight from the 80s and 90s RnB playbook. It’s a quintessentially smooth yet fiery RnB-Soul fusion, reflecting Hudson’s belief that music should mirror what’s in the soul, not just provide easy pleasure. The track’s groove feels like a game of chess in the arena of love, where the object of desire holds all the proverbial cards, leaving the protagonist grappling with the pain of ambiguous longing.

Hudson’s artistry, defined by a mission to spread love and mindfulness, is undeniably at the heart of this sultry release. It’s an aural aphrodisiac designed to sweep listeners off their feet—while slyly reminding us that love often leaves us at its mercy.

What Do You Wanna Do is now available to stream on YouTube.

Review by Amelia Vandergast

Get into an intimate RnB groove with ILL PHIL’s seminal single, Abo(U)T [Cinnamon]

Posted on 25 July 2024
THE MEMOIR by ILL PHIL PRODUCTIONS

The lead single, Abo(U)T [Cinnamon], from ILL PHIL’s EP, THE MEMOIR, which dropped on July 8th, is locked and loaded with vibe-heavy vulnerability. The track opens with an aphrodisiacal R&B intro that instantly locks you into a melodious groove that will leave you out of the proverbial palm of this illustrious artist’s hand.

The candour within the ode to a soul he doesn’t feel worthy of filling invites you to live vicariously through the passion that mused the mellow declaration of unflinching affection. The lush and laidback production that allows hints of hip-hop roots to pull through the soul-swathed melodies is a testament to the dynamic artist’s ability to use his own worldview to create vignettes which reflect wider emotional phenomena. Anyone who has ever felt the inflection of inferiority in the presence of someone who appears to be rendered in perfection will find visceral resonance in every honeyed vocal note in Abo(U)T [Cinnamon].

Hailing from Brooklyn, New York, ILL PHIL is a seasoned producer and artist with over a decade of experience in the hip-hop and R&B scenes. Known for his versatility, ILL PHIL excels in producing, songwriting, beat making, mixing, and mastering, crafting high-quality tracks that resound with creative authenticity. Abo(U)T [Cinnamon] is the ultimate example of how ILL PHIL is holding dominion over the NYC RnB scene.

Abo(U)T [Cinnamon] is available to stream on Apple Music and Bandcamp.

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Review by Amelia Vandergast

Chicago soul conduit, JOSÉ, reflected the beauty of human connection in his latest single, This Is

Posted on 18 July 2024

For his latest single, This Is, the soul conduit, JOSÉ, collaborated with guitarist Tim Wu, to deliver his most sublime slice of euphony to date.

With Tim Wu’s melodious guitar lines grooving through the smooth minimalist production, oscillating between staccato chops and intricate lead work, the instrumentals soothe the senses as JOSÉ’ dreamy diaphanous harmonies send sparks of affection through the release which tenderly meditates on a love so pure that it tears at the soul to even think about letting it go.

The Chicago-born-and-raised singer-songwriter and producer who made his debut earlier this year is clearly well on his way to carving out a legacy for himself with his uniquely mellow singles which allow affectionate introspection to evolve into universally resonant reflections of the beauty of human connection.

This Is was officially released on July 12th; stream the single on Spotify now.

Review by Amelia Vandergast

King Brian versed the gospel of manifestation in his latest alt-RnB single, Gotta Make It

Posted on 24 June 2024
Gotta Make It by King Brian

King Brian (AKA Brian Christopher Brown) is a master of all creative trades, and jack of none; the Michigan-born, Nashville-based singer-songwriter, dancer, author, filmmaker and producer honed his talents at a young age, and at this stage of the game, he is nobodies’ pawn.

His latest single, Gotta Make It, is an extension of his impassioned aspiration to become a catalyst for positive transformation worldwide; also noted through his series of books which explore how to unlock enlightenment, fulfilment and self-actualisation. By fusing the soul of RnB and the conviction of rap verses within a melodically tight, and transcendentally iridescent all-consuming pop-hooked production, Gotta Make It is an unflinching statement of intent from an artist determined to bring his rapidly expanding audience to gaze through his illuminated and empowered world view.

Gotta Make It surpasses the tired hustler hip-hop tropes by delivering the gospel of manifestation to anyone ready to take control of their lives, instead of blindly wishing for kismet or karma to pay them their dues.

Gotta Make It is exclusively available on Bandcamp until the single reaches all major streaming platforms on July 7th. Find your preferred way to listen here.

Review by Amelia Vandergast