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Stella

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Raphael Saadiq: The icon behind Icon, the latest album by Brent Faiyaz
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Raphael Saadiq: The icon behind Icon, the latest album by Brent Faiyaz

On February 13th, Brent Faiyaz released Icon—an ambitious, almost provocative project.

February 25, 2026

Interview with Chxrry
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Interview with Chxrry

Meet the Toronto-born R&B new icon

February 11, 2026

Dave: The Boy Who Played The Harp
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Dave: The Boy Who Played The Harp

Six years after We’re All Alone in This Together, Dave returns with The Boy Who Played The Harp.

January 27, 2026

The BPM's Queens
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The BPM's Queens

Erased yesterday, celebrated today: women producers are finally stepping out of the shadows. They compose, arrange, and assert their signature sound. A powerful symbol: in 2023, WondaGurl presented Rosalía with the Producer of the Year award at the Billboard Women in Music Awards

November 16, 2025

Who is Sailorr ?
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Who is Sailorr ?

Originally from Jacksonville, Florida, Sailorr brings a fresh energy to R&B with her unique vision, blending boldness and authenticity. She first shared her tracks on SoundCloud under her Sailor Moon–inspired pseudonym, before going viral on TikTok with her song POOKIE’S REQUIEM. Sailorr stands out for her ability to fuse influences as diverse as Erykah Badu, André 3000, and Lana Del Rey. Even without having released her debut album yet, she’s already asserting her style and artistic universe.

November 16, 2025

The One of One: D'Angelo
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The One of One: D'Angelo

For many people, D’Angelo is Untitled (How Does It Feel) — a song so iconic that it transcended R&B to become a true pop culture moment. Often presented as the father of neo-soul, he in fact shaped far more than a single movement. His passing on October 14, 2025, is a stark reminder of one thing: an entire generation — and the one that followed — still carries the mark of his influence.

November 15, 2025

Who is Chxrry?
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Who is Chxrry?

Originally from Scarborough in Toronto, Chxrry brings a different kind of energy to R&B. In a scene dominated by heavyweights like Drake and PARTYNEXTDOOR, she asserts a feminine, atmospheric vision — one that’s free, modern, and full of attitude. In the era of the clean girl aesthetic, Chxrry chooses the opposite: a world where glamour, chaos, and confidence coexist without filters

November 15, 2025

Hot Girl Summer : Afropop version
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Hot Girl Summer : Afropop version

Popularized by Megan Thee Stallion as an anthem of empowerment and self-confidence, Hot Girl Summer took on a new meaning this year. The soundtrack of our summer was African. From Lagos to Accra, from Johannesburg to global stages, three artists set the tone: Ayra Starr, Amaarae, and Tyla.

October 27, 2025