Music Reviews — R&B

The XXL Freshman class has been generating  some controversy over the past couple of years. With names like Tekashi 69, Trippie Redd, Lil Pump and Blocboy JB in the news it's hard to overlook some of these artists. Whether it's negative or positive any publicity is good publicity when it comes to these new rappers. Over time many people forget who some of these artists are after their XXL debut and many others just fall off the face of the earth.There is an argument that the 2014 class might have be one of the most talented classes of all time...

Ella Mai has been making headlines with her hit single Boo’d up. It’s early to call it, but I’m not hesitant to say that this song is an instant classic. Her charismatic melodies and harmonies are what make this single such a hit. The melody is so catchy yet, mesmerizing to the ears. Just the way the song enters in the beginning is so smooth. The 90’s piano with the Drake bass lines can spar with the best of instrumentals and are so memorable. The slight synths give you such a vibe  when they fall in the background of the...

Had a listen to DC YOUNG FLY's yes Mr. #FaawkYouMean New R&B Mixtape "If You Didn't Know Me". Lord this mixtape MIGHT just be a classic. The boy can SANG. He is creative as hell to be honest, his production is surprisingly amazing and he finds his way to recreate already legendary songs. Like this mixtape is better than anything Drake/Trey Songz/ and a few others have dropped in a LONG time. His cover to "Fake Love" by Drake is so cold it sends chills down your spine. Like If you haven't heard this mixtape go get it. It will...