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Trip felt like Jhené Aiko's most fully realized project yet and a major improvement over her major debut. It was just nowhere near as psychedelic as it was implied or as I hoped for, and ended up being a pretty straightforward ride.
Mereba's ability to blend together soul, R&B, and hip-hop, was a breath of fresh air and led to some fantastic music to vibe out to.
R&B/neo-soul songstress MALIA has returned with her new album 'Back in My Body,' a concept album that captivates the senses.
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Overall, Platinum Fire is just a really smooth, vibe heavy listen throughout and although it doesn't stray too far from typical R&B tropes, it's a really impressive debut that warrants people's attention and has made Arin Ray a name I'll be looking out for in the future.
Violinist, Alexvndria has embarked on a transformative journey into becoming a singer-songwriter with her debut EP Hopeless Romantic.
Baton Rouge jazz rap artist Wakai wows us with his follow-up track "Natura," melding acid jazz & neo-soul for a unique sound.
