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(04/04/23 12:00pm)
Grammy-nominated artist, The Kid LAROI has been making noise in the industry since the start of the decade. With multiple hit songs, the Australian artist has been making a name for himself for his fusion of pop and rap, generating millions of followers.
(04/04/23 12:00pm)
A lot has happened since Atlanta artist 6LACK released his last album “East Atlanta Love Letter.” Now, five years later, the R&B artist releases his third album “Since I have A Lover.”
(03/16/23 12:00pm)
Established by rapper J. Cole, Dreamville Records is the most exciting collective in music currently. After releasing a collaboration mixtape at the end of 2022, Dreamville now soundtracks the revered new movie “Creed III.”
(03/01/23 1:00pm)
Cactus Jack artist Don Toliver released his third project “Love Sick” on Feb. 25. This album follows his album “Life of a DON,” which received good reviews, but nowhere near the level of his debut “Heaven Or Hell.”
(02/23/23 1:00pm)
Caroline Polachek has been making records for well over a decade now, first coming into the scene with her synth-pop group Chairlift.
(02/16/23 1:00pm)
The Recording Academy of the United States hosts the Grammy Awards to acknowledge the art and content presented by musicians over the past year.
(02/06/23 7:02pm)
Atlanta rapper Lil Yachty first came to prominence during the SoundCloud rap era, becoming the poster boy for the fun and melodic time. Being known for his bubbly trap songs, he caught fans by surprise with the release of his single “Poland.” However, his most recent project “Let’s Start Here.” released on Jan. 27, may be his most artistic endeavor to date.
(01/31/23 1:00pm)
Claiming to be influenced by superstar artists such as MARINA, Amy Winehouse, and Kehlani, Shane Garcia has a deep appreciation for songwriting. Pair that with their captivating energy and unique voice, the 26-year-old alt-pop artist born and raised in New York has steadily grown their fanbase.
(02/02/23 1:00pm)
Artists face plenty of pressure when releasing music. Due to the high standards that fans hold them to or other outside circumstances, some artists have more on the line with their upcoming albums.
(01/18/23 1:00pm)
Figuring out the breakout artists of the year is almost impossible, especially thanks to social media and streaming. Last year, artists like Glorilla, Ice Spice, Steve Lacy, Yeat, and others were almost impossible to ignore. Now that 2023 has kicked off, here are the potential breakout artists of the year.
(01/11/23 1:00pm)
2022 was filled with some of the most revolutionary and spectacular albums when compared to the last few years. With many memorable projects, singles, and new artists, it can only make one excited for what's to come in the future.
(01/02/23 1:00pm)
As we leave 2022 in the past, it's hard to imagine 2023 following up this year in music. In all genres, but especially in R&B, this year has contained some of the most spectacular albums of the decade. Continuing my last two week's articles on the top 6-15 R&B albums of the year, here are my top five.
(12/27/22 2:32pm)
As 2022 nears its end, it's great to reflect and be grateful for what we've received. Last week, we started to look at some of the top R&B albums including Steve Lacy's "Gemini Rights" and Alex Isley's "Marigold." Continuing this, here are the next best R&B projects of the year.
(12/19/22 5:18pm)
With the year coming to a close, it’s always great to look back and appreciate what it's given us. When it comes to music, 2022 has been full of star-studded releases from across the globe, but the genre of R&B may have been the most exciting for many listeners. Here are my top R&B albums of 2022:
(12/10/22 7:10pm)
When “CTRL” was released in 2016, SZA was not only hailed as one of the best R&B artists of her time, but the album itself is considered one of the best of the decade. However, fans were left with very little to enjoy afterward as she only released a string of singles and features during her five-year hiatus.
(12/07/22 1:00pm)
Earlier this year, in celebration of Black History Month, the Echo highlighted five unsung black artists, including local heroes like the Belleville Three and recently deceased Betty Davis.
(11/29/22 1:00pm)
Today, many artists can credit quarantine and TikTok to their meteoric rise to fame, and Fousheé is one of them. After gaining popularity from her “Deep End Freestyle,” she continued to build off that momentum in the following year with an R&B album titled “time machine.”
(11/23/22 1:00pm)
Born in Cameroon, now living in Houston, Texas, Armstrong Orock's life and musical journey has been a unique spectacle. Going by the artist name ArmstrongWW, the artist has been making music since the age of six.
(11/15/22 1:00pm)
After releasing a disappointing house project in “Honestly, Nevermind,” fans were excited yet skeptical when news came out of another project from Drake. However, with the help of a hilarious fake album rollout including Vogue, NPR Tiny Desk, Howard Stern and more, excitement grew exponentially.
(11/09/22 1:00pm)
Music has always been one of the most creative and expressive forms of art, and thanks to the UK collective SAULT, that idea continues. This anonymous band out of nowhere surprises fans with five new albums.