R&B/Soul
By Oliver Heffron
“With his breakout trilogy complete, Benji. sat down with NUANCE to discuss his musical upbringing, unique sound, and the production process for Love Gun 3…”
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“ASTN’s velvety, sleek R&B sound draws listeners in without demanding attention. Fusing R&B vocals with trap production, his approach is a refined balance of smooth melodies, sharp production, and engaging songwriting. What A Night To Be In Love, marks a point in the young artist’s evolution with its deft exploration of love, human connection, and self-reflection. Sitting down with NUANCE, ASTN discussed his journey, the creative process behind the new EP, and the personal experiences that shaped its sound…”
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“Only a few releases in, it’s already clear UK R&B singer Nellie Charles has a rare combination of a spectacular voice and an affecting way with words. Combining an assertive, charismatic lyrical voice with a velvety smooth instrumental on her debut single “BO$$,” Charles infuses the core of classic 70s soul with the complications of the modern age, taking the listener through tribulating romances and breakthroughs of self-discovery…”
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“Fresco Trey took some time out of his holiday to catch up with NUANCE, where we discussed his upbringing in Memphis, developing his authentic R&B sound, and his putting together his new EP Detour…”
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“Multifaceted artist Malachiii is developing a buoyant sound around his versatile voice and intuitive production process. Combining aspects of R&B and hip-hop into his brand of contemporary pop, the Southern California native has been finding new ways to channel his passion for performing into each new release as he colors in a diverse, optimistic portrait…”
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“Happy Nuance Friday! We hope you enjoyed the long weekend festivities and fireworks. Still, another week is in the books, and those Bluetooth speakers at the function aren’t going to DJ themselves. Thankfully, this week we’ve got some exciting new tunes from new faces and old friends, so start the BBQs again because the summer is starting to really begin…”
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“Alicia Creti has a special voice. Spontaneous and vulnerable yet polished and powerful, she clasps at her listener’s heartstrings through hazy emotional testaments about heartbreak, self-reflection, and the human condition…Creti sat down with NUANCE for a virtual interview to talk about her musical origins, suddenly turning her dream into a career, and where she’s taking her sound from here…
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“LA-based singer/songwriter Carlina manifests her positive intuitions on breakout single “Lucky Girl,” garnering millions of streams since its release as the anthem for the recent “Lucky Girl Syndrome” Tik-Tok trend. Lyrically embodying the trend’s concepts of positive thinking, the track musically impresses with smooth, charismatic vocals and slick, textured production…”
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“Reggie Becton sat down with Nuance for a virtual interview to discuss how he fell in love with music growing up, the cinematic inspiration for his new mixtape, and where he sees the vision going from here…”
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“Released today, Aqyila’s debut EP For the Better introduces the world to the Canadian artists’ contagious optimism and catchy melodies through a series of tracks that don’t shy away from change. Aqyila sat down with Nuance for a written interview to talk about growing up in Toronto, why she started making music, and how her passion suddenly became a career…”
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“London-born R&B star Col3trane shares new dynamic track “Simp,” the first single off upcoming project due for release this March. The track displays an exciting sonic progression since his debut project Lush Life, with Col3trane sharing romantic lyrics with smooth vocals over a late-night dance groove featuring swooning reversed chords and valleys of reverb…”
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“Here’s a list of ten R&B records from this year that present a distinct, immersive vision of the genre…”
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“Atlanta singer Jeven Reliford provides vital r&b energy on his new single “Say Dat Then” featuring Anne Marie. The track brings back 2000s r&b duet vibes over a piano and 808 instrumental. Both express their desire for a true ride-or-die with a romantic back and forth stressing the importance of meaning what you say…”
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“Entergalactic is Cudi’s most ambitious piece of work,creating a dazzling visual spectacle for Netflix with an R&B soundtrack that is his most content work to date…”
Read Moreby David Williams “Fresh off his North American run of his To the Moon Tour Kid Cudi has shared his second single “Willing To Trust” from his forthcoming 10th studio album and Netflix television animated series..”
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“Convict Julie sat down with Nuance for a virtual interview, where she talked about the process of creating Exquisite Pain, her musical upbringing in Atlanta, and where her sound and artistry will go from here…”
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