MUST LISTEN 062
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 REI AMI, RIMON, and Cautious Clay. Turn on, tune in, and zone out.
Rising Korean-American pop superstar, REI AMI, has unleashed her highly anticipated debut mixtape, FOIL this weekend. Standout track “saturn emoji” begins with gentle whisper-like vocals that yearn for a special someone while simultaneously switching up to an aggressive confident-packed second half that perfectly reflects the versatility of her craft.
New York-based artist and songwriter BAYLI has released a brand new collaboration with Atlanta-bred rapper and songwriter ILoveMakonnen titled, "SICK!" Drenched in a wet and sticky production, the track is a slick summer anthem that embodies the energy of being hyper fresh. With BAYLI’s forthcoming debut EP stories from new york on the way, we’re on the edge of our seats to find out what’s in store.
Toronto’s rising R&B star Ebhoni releases her latest single “Rotation” to kick off the release of her upcoming mixtape, Good Dick & Weed. The track is built around a low-lit trap beat and dizzy synths, a roomy production that leaves space for Ebhoni’s magnetic personality. The song offers a confident ode to taking control of your love life and keeping your romantic options open.
Eritrea-born, Amsterdam-raised singer RIMON embarks on a new chapter announcing her forthcoming 6-track EP, Digital Tears along with the new single, “Feed Me.” This song marks the start of a new era for the celestial songstress; sonically, visually, and creatively as it explores the theme of why we’re so obsessed with our devices and overwhelmed but find it almost impossible to detach ourselves and ultimately switch off.
Singer-songwriter Saint Bodhi releases her latest single “Hurt Like Me.” The emotional tune showcases the rising star’s powerful pen accompanied by an incredibly smooth flow; her unique and signature sound hard to be challenged. Having written for artists like Beyonce and A$AP Rocky, Bodhi has already proven she’s here to stay.
R&B songstress, LOONY blesses our ears with her emotional and raw EP, soft thing. The project is a blend of jazz, contemporary R&B, and neo-soul; with tracks like “ours,” which has the Scarborough native floating effortlessly over a jazzy soundscape that’s backed with celestial-like harmonies.
Los Angeles-based singer-songwriter Njomza, returns with her spellbinding EP, Limbo. The 7-track experience details a period of new-found growth for the rising star as she touches on love and relationship woes that ultimately transforms you into a more confident person.
Philadelphia native Noah Guy is back with his first single of the year, “Saltines & Gingerale.” The track is a warm, R&B/pop fusion that is wrapped in nothing but love. On the track the pop sensation in the making romanticizes his relationship, his silky smooth vocals will leave you floating on cloud 9.
Singer-songwriter, producer, and multi-instrumentalist Cautious Clay unveils his highly anticipated debut album, Deadpan Love. The 14-track album is packed with influences from R&B, hip-hop, and indie-pop wrapped in Cautious’ signature sophisticated songwriting style. The project navigates through relationships while swimming through a valley of complex emotions leaving you wanting to replay it after each listen.