Song Review/ R&B : Drea Dominique’s ‘Roll’
For this article, we explore her single, ‘Roll’ from her album ‘Romantic Tragedies’. The collection is made to explore the world of love, heartbreak, vulnerability and healing.
Song Review/ Roots Folk : The Joff Lowson Trio’s ‘Fire on the Hillside’
Roots-folk, banjo and bluegrass. That’s what you’ll get from The Joff Lowson Trio’s latest release, ‘Fire on the Hillside’. The track is playful and dynamic, thanks to the banjo melodies.
Album Review/ Soul : Lady Nade’s ‘Identity’
Her latest release is her ‘Identity’ album. A fresh collection of music that is forged out of the artist’s lively imagination, value systems, sense of self and ideas about identity.
Song Review/ Pop : Carbon Brown’s ‘Miss Ya Baby’
The artist’s latest release is ‘Miss Ya Baby’, a fun-loving and groovy pop track. It’s a song about love by someone who’s not just in love; but is consumed and cherished by the love.
Song Review/ Soul : Keesha Blair’s ‘The Inheritance’
Her latest release is ‘The Inheritance’, a neo soul track that explores the roots of the blessings we receive in a lifetime. Tracing it back to family, tribe, and community, she sings in gratitude for this inheritance.
Song Review/ Soul : Cheryl Craigie’s ‘What’s Going On’
Her latest release especially exemplifies this. ‘What’s Going On’ is a song that addresses the breakdown and dysfunction across human societies in the world.
Song Review/ Soul : Doctor Noize’s ‘Some People See, But I Don’t’
Creating rhythms, narratives and fun soundscapes around this, he builds an appealing portfolio of music. ‘Some People See, But I Don’t’ is the artist’s latest release.
Song Review/ R&B : Joey P.’s ‘Walked In’
The track, ‘Walked In’ opens the collection. It is a sound wash. As you get into the track, you’ll find yourself immersed in the moods of his vocals, in the atmosphere of the synths and hip-hop rhythms.
Album Review/ Soul : Audren’s ‘Think Freedom’
Her latest release is the ‘Think Freedom’ album, a collection in which the true spirit of her music and style is unleashed.
Song Review/ R&B : Zióna Maré-Laveaux’s ‘Fold Me Like Sunday’
Her latest release is ‘Fold Me Like Sunday’, a track that is made with floating synths, mellow beats, piano accents, and a launching vocal line.
Song Review/ Soul : Krey Galin’s ‘All About You’
His latest release is ‘All About You’, a love track that gets into the incredible depths that you can carve out when you’re in love.
Song Review/ Soul Funk : Chris Oledude’s ‘Rainbow Soul’
His latest release is ‘Rainbow Soul’, a track that is as colorful as the title might suggest.
Song Review/ Singer-Songwriter : Maddox Jones’ ‘Body & Soul’
For his latest single, ‘Body and Soul’, he collaborates with Nigerian Afrobeat artist Great Adamz to create a harmonious soul music space
Song Review/ Soul : Dax’s ‘Man I Used to Be’
His latest release is ‘Man I Used to Be’, an R&B/ Soul style track that blends visceral expression with vulnerable honesty.
Song Review/ R&B : Miss Ricky’s ‘Deeper’
There’s a lot of romance, imagery, and dreamy elements to her music. ‘Deeper’ is the artist’s latest release.
Song Review/ Alternative : Gianfranco GFN’s ‘Boulevard de l'Amour "Fall In Love’
Gianfranco GFN’s versatility as a musician especially peaks in his latest release ‘‘Boulevard de l'Amour "Fall In Love’. Craftily blending rock, jazz, blues, and R&B/ soul, he speculates on the dreamy experience of falling in love.
Song Review/ Soul : Noah Kahlil’s ‘Karma Collects’
His latest release is ‘Karma Collects’, a contemplative, charismatic and compelling track that unites dazing, dreamy R&B ambiences with subtle beat dynamism, funk grooves, and a floating verse.
Album Review/ R&B : Jeilani’s ‘Absence of Affection’
In his latest release, ‘Absence of Affection’, the artist explores the complex labyrinth of heartache. A sphere that has been often and consistently explored across centuries in different art forms.
Song Review/ R&B : Kristin Venae’s ‘Still Here’
Her work is a hybrid of storytelling and stream of consciousness; a combination that serves her genre-blending style. ‘Still Here’ is the artist’s latest release, one that delves into the expressive beauty of love.
Song Review/ Neo-Soul : LTB’s ‘Fate’
His latest release is ‘Fate’, a track in which he creates subtle, but multiple layers within the soundscape, perhaps to represent the nature of Fate itself.