We are giving you a variety of new upcoming R&B artists that we think deserve a spot on your playlists. Ranging from sexy R&B infused with jazz, soul and even rock.
1. Raveena – “If Only”
The Indian-American R&B singer emerged in 2016 with her beautifully silky single “You Give Me That,” immediately establishing herself as an artist with unique talent. In the song “If only you”, treats us with a soulful experience with nostalgic cues like never before.
2. James Vickery – “Until Morning”
James Vickery’s voice is instantly recoganizable from the first notes. A powerful and echoing voice like Sam Smith, but in a soulful way. “Until Morning” EP is a slow-jam where James shows a variety, opening the song as well as bragging flawless falsetto.
3. Nao – “Saturn”
Nao, is an English singer/songwriter and producer from East London. Her sound is naturally soulful and is infused with electronic music, funk and R&B. She’s decided to write a song based on the affects of Saturn Return in relation to her heartbreak. Nao has beautifully written “Saturn” by using astrological terms throughout the song.
4. Masego – “Old Age”
Masego, the uprising American trap house jazz fusion artist has cast a spell-like effect on all of us with his beautifully composed songs and his signature jam on the saxophone. The musician’s talent goes beyond reach and is considered one of the best talents of this generation. His greatest hits “Tadow’ “Navajo” and ” Old Age” has proved one of the fines experimental and emerging songs in our current music scene.
5. Jacob Banks – “Chainsmoking”
Jacob Banks, another British singer/songwriter propose a gritty baritone that blends in uniquely well with Pop Rock and Electronic selects like “Chainsmoking.”
6. Jorja Smith – “The One”
Jorja Smith, R&B singer-songwriter from Walsall, West Midland. Previously she’s collaborated with artists like Drake, Kali Uchis and Stormzy.