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R&B Has Never Seen a Femme Fatale Quite Like Mariah the Scientist
The Atlanta singer chatted with VICE about her latest project ‘Ry Ry World’ and how heartbreak often feels like death.
With 'Soulquarius,' Phabo Is R&B's New North Star
After penning records for major labels, Soulection Records’ latest indie luminary is now charting his own path as an artist.
Capella Grey's Music Sounds Like a New York Summer
With his sizzling music video “Gyalis,” the newly-signed Bronx artist is trying to bring party culture back.
Alycia Bella's Exes Have Spent Years Writing Songs About Her. Now, It's Her Turn
The Bay Area native silenced her heartbreak for a long time. On 'Muses,' she's letting it go.
Black Women Still Need to Be Protected
Xavier Omär wrote a call to action to protect Black women. Later that day, footage of a physical altercation between Saweetie and Quavo went public.
Joyce Wrice's 'Overgrown' Is 2000s R&B Done Right
In a landscape where nostalgia sells, the Los Angeles-based singer is remaking the hip-hop and R&B formula of her predecessors in her own image.
The R&B Duet Is Making a Comeback
In the 60s, Marvin Gaye was the king of the duet. Now artists like Lucky Daye and Ari Lennox are following that blueprint.
Q's Electric R&B Is a Safe Space for Black Men to Own Their Feelings
After spending years battling anxiety, the South Florida singer realized music was the only thing he could control.
Masego Wants to Be More Than A Sax-Wielding Ladies Man
The traphousejazz singer spoke to VICE about how his new EP 'Studying Abroad' is a first-class ticket exploring his shortcomings in love.
This R&B Duo Made a Whole Album About Dating Women Named Amanda
With 'The Amanda Tape,' THEY. deliver an emotional 10-track offering about the same-named women in their lives.
Giveon Might Turn Your Text Message Into a Song
The R&B singer spoke to VICE about life after a Drake co-sign and why no conversation is safe around him.
Bryson Tiller's Return Is Right on Time
There is no 'Anniversary' without 'TRAPSOUL,' and contemporary R&B’s scene wouldn’t exist as it does without his success.