FLO, Access All Areas Review by Eliana Fermi FLO, the London-based trio, is making waves in the R&B landscape by drawing from the powerhouse era of 90s and 2000s girl groups. Comprised of the talented vocalists Renee Downer, Jorja Douglas, and Stella Quaresma, FLO delivers a modern take on the genre—a fusion that acknowledges its roots … Read more
KES, Banga Review Banga Blaze: KES’s Sizzling Fusion of African & Trinidadian Rhythms Straight from the heartbeats of Trinidad and Tobago, KES is back to set our worlds on fire with their latest single, “Banga.” For the uninitiated, KES, crowned as the Caribbean’s treasure, has a history of effortlessly blending pop, rock, reggae, calypso dancehall, … Read more
Izzy Bizu, Flower Power Review When the name Izzy Bizu is mentioned, several impressions come to mind: a vivid burst of energy, an old friend’s warmth, a beacon of coolness, and, above all, an authentic musical talent that has taken the industry by storm. Her newest EP, Flower Power, amplifies all these attributes while putting … Read more
Robert Glasper, Black Radio III Review Robert Glasper is a champion of Black music – boasting nine Grammy nominations and four wins for Best R&B Album, Best R&B Song, Best Traditional R&B Performance, and Best Compilation Soundtrack for Visual Media, and an Emmy Award for his song for Ava Duvernay’s critically hailed documentary “13th” with Common … Read more
Charlotte Lansman, The Cage Review Charlotte Lansman is a London based Bristol-born singer with a beautiful contralto voice that is taking influence from the world of jazz and soul to create music that is moving and profound with feeling. Her contralto tones and her poetic lyrics are paired with solid songwriting skills. Lansman’s catalog is … Read more
Charlotte Lansman, Water Review Charlotte Lansman is a London based Bristolian singer that takes influence from jazz, soul, and blues to create a unique sound. Lansman’s powerful contralto tones, poetic lyrics, and crafty songwriting skills have gained much notice in the UK music scene. With an American father and a British mother from County Durham … Read more
Michelle Ray, Chasing Shadows Review Michelle Ray is a Los Angeles based singer-songwriter who was blessed with a diverse musical genre upbringing. “I started singing before I could talk,” Ray exclaims. The natural-born talent began classical training at age ten after begging for vocal lessons. Ray’s technical abilities and love of melody naturally gravitated towards … Read more
Nyah Grace, My Sista Told Me Review Teenage artist Nyah Grace has a deep love of soulful R&B. Her voice is equally poised with a maturity and propensity way beyond her years. Grace is a teenage artist able to bridge the gap of her generation to longtime soul listeners. Originally from rural Oregon, Nyah grew … Read more
Jordan Mackampa, Magic Review Jordan Mackampa is a London based soul singer that is injecting the soul sound with his combination of Congolese roots and midlands upbringing. That unique soul style informs the sounds and stories of the music that is inspired by the cities he’s inhabited over the years. Other inspirations include his childhood … Read more
Bob Baldwin, Henna Review Bob Baldwin is not a new name, but certainly, one that deserves wider recognition for the insurmountable influence he has had on the smooth-jazz genre. His resume includes many citations of achievement for a career that began in 1983 that brought forth his debut album, A Long Way to Go, released in … Read more