Written by: Nuance Editorial Team
Happy Nuance Friday! We hope summer’s been serving you well. While there’s been no shortage of big moments and trends in music recently, we thought today might be a good time to share some of our favorite new projects from lesser-known talents in case your rotation could use some new shades.
Ravyn Lenae – Bird’s Eye
Chicago R&B phenom Ravyn Lenae releases her highly-anticipated sophomore album Bird’s Eye–featuring hit singles “Dream Girl (feat. Ty Dolla $ign)” and “One Wish (feat. Childish Gambino)” as well as dynamic new grooves like the upbeat opener “Genius” and reggae-inspired “Candy.” Executive produced by Grammy-Award winner Dahi (Kendrick Lamar, Steve Lacy, SZA), the album sees Lenae triumphantly explore new textures while mastering her R&B core.
beabadoobee – This is How Tomorrow Moves
Indie pioneer beabadoobee unveils her third studio album, This Is How Tomorrow Moves, produced by Rick Rubin and recorded at the producer’s Shangri-La studio in Malibu, CA. Bringing her distinct songwriting talents differently to each track, the album sees the British alternative artist take her burgeoning sound to a new level of excellence.
Lily Williams – Losing My Accent EP
Rising singer-songwriter Lily Williams shares hew new EP, Losing My Accent, which sees the British-born, Southern California-based artist narrates her journey towards embracing change on intimate tracks like “Every Storm,” “Love You to Death,” and the title track “Losing My Accent.” To learn more about Lily Williams, check out her interview with NUANCE here.
Larry June – Doing It For Me
San Francisco MC Larry June enlists an all-star team of producers (Cardo Harry Fraud, Cookin Soul, and Jose Rios) to deliver his best-produced display of his G-Funk-inspired luxury rap stylings on his new project, Doing It For Me.
Mac Critter – Treacherous
Rising Memphis rap star Mac Critter drops new project Treacherous alongside a new music video for “Way Bigger.” Mastering a dark, woozy sound on tracks like “Mixed Emotions,” “Ion Like,” and “Blind A Bih,” Critter is displaying the unique potential that got him signed to Gucci Mane’s the New 1017.
Mavi – shadowbox
Athens, GA, singer-songwriter Willow Avalon teams up with rising country star Maggie Antone for a contemporary country hit, “Yodelayheewho.”
BigBabyGucci – Baby 5
Charlotte, North Carolina, underground hip-hop phenom BigBabyGucci drops new album Baby 5.