MUST LISTEN 085
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 Araya and Sinéad Harnett and Kenneth Cash Turn on, tune in, and zone out.
In-demand producer Lucianblomkamp continues his return to solo releases today with yet another collaboration, this time with Sydney-based artist Liyah Knight with their single, “Parting Gift.” The track is a gorgeous slow-burn, with Lucian's slinky production paired perfectly with Knight's combination of honeyed vocals and sharp intonation.
Brooklyn-based, Thai-Chilean artist, Araya, shares his latest single “Blue” from his forthcoming album ETHOS due in February 2022. Singing from a place of doubt and heartbreak on the rap-tinged “Blue,” Araya grapples with the fear of waiting for something that never arrives.
Los Angeles-based R&B singer-songwriter Sinéad Harnett shares her latest track “Where You Been Hiding,” the lead single from the forthcoming Deluxe Edition of her highly praised sophomore album, Ready Is Always Too Late. The track is a silky, sensual, and smooth ballad where Sinead’s heavenly vocals float effortlessly over a minimalistic production while closing with a lush string arrangement that creates a euphoric soundscape.
Following the success of a string of singles this year, Ayotemi returns with his latest, “peon,” off of his forthcoming debut album due in early 2022. The track is a soulful come-up tune about embracing your inner power and strength. Playing off its bouncy beat, Ayotemi utilizes the track as a manifestation of how he projects his life and career as it grows.
Rising R&B maverick, Kenneth Cash, returns with his latest single “Patience.” This single is a testament to Cash’s artistry; it is entirely produced, recorded, written, and mixed by Cash himself, and effortlessly combines elements of hip-hop and R&B into one mesmerizing track.
Singer-songwriter, Georgia Lines, releases her latest emotively driven single, “I Got You.” Layered in dreamy atmospheric strings that float over a chilled groove, it showcases her vivid storytelling ability, reflecting on change, loss, acceptance, and letting go.
Merging contemporary R&B with resonant Brazilian rhythms, emerging artist YVY MARAEY offers a fresh and soulful perspective on her latest single, “A Família.” The rising star weaves playful melodies, chill beats, and expressive vocals into her upcoming debut EP. With a unique blend of European, Antipodean, and Latino elements, her sound is laid-back and light, yet rooted in strong grooves that make you want to move.
New York native Taylor Belle unveils her latest single, “DNA.” Best known for her ethereal harmonies and complex reflections of self-love, this record takes a new path, recounting a physical connection that proved to be spiritually transformative. This sultry R&B jam evokes a late-night euphoria with a hard-hitting rhythm that’s guaranteed to put you in your feels.