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- SZA. While SZA’s earliest projects, See.SZA.Run and S, showed a glimpse of the artist that we know today, not until the 2017 release of Ctrl did she become a household name.
- Kehlani. After a short run with teen group Poplyfe and appearances on America’s Got Talent, the Oakland native would have her share of ups and downs before eventually having a prosperous solo career.
- Kali Uchis. Years creating and being on a steady rise, the Northern Virginia native Kali Uchis received her breakthrough with the song “After the Storm,” which featured Bootsy Collins and Tyler the Creator.
- Summer Walker. While over a year removed from her classic release of Still Over It, the Atlanta native has been making much noise in the industry since 2018’s Last Day of Summer, only becoming more notarized with 2019’s Over It.
- SZA. 463 votes. Solana Rowe (born November 8, 1990), better known by her stage name SZA, is an American singer-songwriter. She was born in St. Louis, Missouri, later relocating to Maplewood, New Jersey.
- H.E.R. 330 votes. Gabriella Sarmiento Wilson (born June 27, 1997), known professionally as H.E.R. (pronounced "her", an initialism for "Having Everything Revealed"), is an American R&B singer.
- Halle Bailey. 9 votes. Halle Bailey (born March 27, 2000) is a child actor and one-half of R&B duo Chloe x Halle, with her older sister Chloe. Chloe x Halle signed with Beyonce's Parkwood Entertainment and supported the singer on the Formation World Tour.
- Summer Walker. 267 votes. Summer Marjani Walker (born April 11, 1996) is an American singer-songwriter. She is signed to LoveRenaissance and Interscope Records.
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Naomi Sharon
Genres: Mellow Alternative R&B Top Tracks: Definition of Love, Regardless Spotify | Instagram This Dutch-Caribbean singer released her debut album Obsidianlast year. It feels spiritual and vulnerable, as if she’s trying to reach a place of restoration. We are along for the ride, reminded of Nigerian-British singer Sade in the process. Recently, Naomi Sharon has joined Drake’s OVO label as their latest R&B solo artist. With a string of excellent releases, we’re excited for what’s to come from...
Ego Ella May
Genres: Jazz-infused R&B Top Tracks: Undone, Underwater Spotify | Instagram This award-winning contemporary jazz and R&B artist has already made quite a name for herself. Ego Ella May’s sound is reflective and tranquil. So, if you’re in need of soothing, you know where to go. Her latest EP FIELDNOTES PT IIIwas released late 2023, where she has also co-produced three out of four songs. You can find Ego Ella May performing at Ronnie Scotts and Brick Lane Jazz Festival in the coming months.
Jordan Ward
Genres: Indie R&B Top Tracks: Cherimoya, 311 Spotify | Instagram You might have caught the dancer turn R&B artist on his Tiny Desk last October. He opened up his set with his track ‘Lil Baby Crush’ whilst the piano softly played SWV’s Rain before the opening lyrics “She look like 90’s R&B, Her friends like SWV” – the scene is set and we’re hooked! 2023 saw Jordan Ward make a splash with his breakout album, FORWARD. 2024 is set to be the year where he solidifies his mark on R&B and music at la...
FLO
Genres: Contemporary R&B, Pop R&B Top Tracks: Summertime, Not My Job Spotify | Instagram We stan FLO and were one of the first to call them out as R&B artists to watch. Made up of Stella Quaresma, Jorja Douglas and Renée Downer, FLO formed in 2019. Their melodious harmonies and sweet personalities are reminiscent of our fave 90s and 2000s R&B girl groups who linger sweetly in our memories. FLO have already made it onto TV screens with the legendary Jools Holland show in the UK and Jimmy Kimme...
Tendai
Genres:Alternative R&B Top Tracks: Pressure, Time in Our Lives Spotify | Instagram Tendai, a Canning Town local, is a genre-bending R&B artist on iconic UK rapper Stormzy’s 0207DefJam. He is specific with the signifiers in his videos and carefully selects the lyrics that’ll create the perfect movie in the heads of his listeners. Dark purple is how he describes his music, a colour often associated with wealth and wisdom. Tendai can’t be put in a box. His work features a variety of sounds, from...
Ojerime
Genres:Alternative R&B, Electronic R&B Top Tracks: Nothing, Give it Up to Me Spotify | Instagram South Londoner, Ojerime has been a gem of the British R&B scene for a minute. 5 projects in, Ojerime is truly in her own sonic lane. Ojerime’s sound is heavily influenced by ’90s R&B, yet is refreshingly experimental. Tinges of Hip Hop, tinges of electronic music and more can be heard. With Ojerime’s signature dulcet tones and layered harmonies guiding the way. Lyrically, Ojerime is a story teller...
We’re going to be honest, making projections for the future feels to be a dangerous sport at the moment. But our love for R&B, Soul, Neo-Jazz and everything in-between compels us to compile a list of the soulful vocals that make us shiver and the riffs that have us tapping our feet. Plus the Hip Hop Soul artists that move us with their quick-witted...
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- Cleo Sol. From Ladbroke Grove, West London, and formed of Serbian, Spanish and Jamaican heritage, Cleo Sol is a special talent who has been an eye catcher in the genre for a few years now.
- Lizzie Berchie. The Neo-Soul singing sweetheart from Newham. Lizzie Berchie is a little bit sultry, a little bit sweet. Berchie welcomes you to her world by gently pulling you into storytimes about the beauty of flourishing love in songs alongside the world’s own heartaches and grief such as in tracks ‘Nsala’ and ‘Trying’.
- SiR. Inglewood, California native, SiR has a laid-back tone in his voice. The same vibe is reflected in the sound of his music. The energy of California feels breathed into his laid back, but deeply resonant, Neo-Soul sound.
- Amaria. Amaria McGee is a sultry Tampa, Florida native with deep roots in Neo-Soul. Amaria may be the most relevant comparison to Erykah Badu in contemporary Soul and R&B there is.
Feb 14, 2023 · youtu.be. For Fans of: Doja Cat, Doechii. Listen to these songs first: “Sock It 2 Me,” “Crazy Down,” “Sailor Moon”. R&B does not need to have a specific look or sound, especially in ...
Mary Wells, a pioneering soul artist, rose to fame as one of the first successful female singers in the male-dominated music industry. Her hit song “My Guy” topped the charts and solidified her as a key figure in the soul music genre. With her distinct vocal style and stage presence, she paved the way for future female R&B artists.
Nov 12, 2023 · The five nominees for Best R&B Album highlight how women are driving the category. With entries from Coco Jones, Victoria Monét, Summer Walker, Emily King and Babyface — whose album features all female singers — R&B is putting ladies first. Princess Gabbara.
