Tag: music
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LOONY: A Voice as Soft as Silk, With Lyrics That Hit Home
Again from the Northern Vibes playlist on Apple Music, I stumbled onto a voice I couldn’t ignore — LOONY. My introduction came through her 2021 EP soft thing, and the first track I ever played was Faceless. From the moment it started, I was pulled in by her lush, airy vocals that seemed to float…
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CHANCE THE RAPPER – “AND HE BACK”
After six long years of dropping singles and features, Chance the Rapper has finally returned with a full project — Starlight. For fans across the country, and especially for Chicago, this album feels like a breath of fresh air. I’ll be honest: The Big Day was good, but it didn’t stick with me the way…
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The Fast-Rising Wave of Latin Music in the U.S.
Latin music is no longer just a niche in the American music scene — it’s a cultural movement reshaping the industry. From reggaetón and Latin trap to regional Mexican sounds and bachata, the genre’s influence has grown far beyond Spanish-speaking audiences, becoming a staple for listeners across the country. One major indicator of this growth…
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JMSN: The Soul Architect of Alt-R&B
If you know, you know — and if you don’t, it’s time to tune in. JMSN (pronounced “Jameson”) has quietly built one of the most consistent catalogs in modern soul and alternative R&B, fusing raw vulnerability with lush, vintage-inspired production. While he might fly under the mainstream radar, for those who crave substance and sonic…
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Samara Cyn: The Nomadic Voice Of Rap & Alternative R&B
PRESS PLAY, THEN CONTINUE TO READ. I first stumbled upon this video on Instagram, randomly scrolling through reels. I heard the beat start and knew it was Erykah Badhu’s instrumental. I anxiously listened as Samara Cyn opened up with her first line. I instantly knew she was about to give us some heat. Like her…
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Lydia Persuad
Review by Daniel Cantu “A standout artist of the modern age where R&B music of today is paying homage to the past while embracing the future.“ I stumbled upon Lydia Persuad on an afternoon while on a flight coming back from Las Vegas from a friends bachelor party. After a long 4 day weekend of…