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Every week, we’ll be bringing you Must Listen: a series that's a compilation of rising artists along with songs that must be added to your everyday playlist. This week’s playlist consists of emerging acts like Poet22 and Flozigg and DijahSB. Turn on, tune in, and zone out.
Toronto's own DijahSB is a Non-Binary rapper that is bringing all the bounce straight to your playlists. Their newly dropped EP, Tasty Raps, Vol 1, features Chicago artist Mick Jenkins and fellow Toronto native, Harrison. DijahSB's music will have you swaying from side to side, busting out a two-step in your living room, motivating fans when they're feeling down with the house music jump around sound.
Flozigg
From the first listen, you can hear the Florida-born alternative artist leave a warm blanket over listeners with his production and vocals. With the release of his latest EP, Beige, Flozigg gathers his musical inspirations of alternative R&B and neo-soul to create a chill vibe within his production, the type of music you drive to at night as you clear your mind.
The poetic and exhilarating songstress Poet22 is a 19-year-old R&B artist from Wisconsin. In her latest single, “Over It,” Poet22 showcases her vocals in an alluring, vibrant energy, telling her truth about moving on. Poet22 plans to release more music soon; keep an eye out for her.
Toronto rapper Akintoye raps just about anything. His newest album Centerpiece is filled with tracks that prove he’s making his own way and is here to stay. With his viral following on TikTok, Akintoye is reaching his audience on all platforms, enabling his rise to the mainstream.
Known for her style of not dealing with semantics and forwardness, Emmpowerr is a hip-hop/R&B artist based in the DMV. Tracks such as “Blue Valentine” give you a bit of calmness and “the butterflies in your stomach” kind of vibe. On her mixtape, 1-800 Heaux Vol 1, her sound is filled with all-around fun, the feeling of a night out together, and endless good times.
Bran Movay
Bran Movay mixes hip-hop, neo-soul, and R&B in songs like “Hips Talk,” a vibe that’ll keep you dancing all night. The Texan producer, singer, and songwriter dropped his album Flower Talk II in 2020, followed by the recent release of the album’s deluxe version, where fans can hear Bran Movay’s hypnotic beats and melodies that are bound to leave them feeling groovy.
Bairi
Through her singing and songwriting, she is a combination of mystique, with an equally captivating voice. Bairi Aka Bairi The Siren’s “Paraiso” is a refreshing sound mixed with thrilling lyrics that will leave you with goosebumps all over. Bairi’s music is a mixture of self-care and tranquility; a reminder to take a break and take care of yourself.
Anayka She
The 22-year-old singer/songwriter showcases her slowed-down style of R&B with feel-good songs of being at peace and comfortable. The Panamanian R&B singer from Brooklyn released her EP, Mistaken, showing a wide and diverse range of defining sounds. Her newest song, "My Love," has a homey sense with a flavor of intimacy.