Jul 8, 2026
In Rotation: Genia
From a Victorville Walmart to a Def Jam deal, 23-year-old Genia is bringing raw vocal power back to contemporary R&B.
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Jul 8, 2026
Hmm... IsoKeys
IsoKeys is burning up the digital space and hitting commercial radio waves with the buzzing track "RA TA DIA."
Jul 8, 2026
Hmm... sunkis
San Francisco's own sunkis is bridging Mandopop and R&B, and major playlists are starting to pay attention.
Jul 8, 2026
Hmm... EBK Young Joc
Stockton rapper EBK Young Joc is making serious noise as West Coast playlists and East Coast radio stations start paying attention.
Jul 8, 2026
Hmm... BJRNCK
Chicago singer-songwriter BJRNCK is stepping out of the background and onto the radar with her G Herbo-assisted single "Coming Home."
Jul 8, 2026
Hmm... Soby
Soby is making major waves on Apple Music's 'The New Asia' playlist, and it's time to pay attention.
Jul 8, 2026
Hmm... Ezra
A mystery R&B talent named Ezra is suddenly making serious noise on Spotify's biggest playlists.
Jul 8, 2026
Hmm... GmoneyDt
West Coast newcomer GmoneyDt is gaining playlist traction with "What I Thought" and "Car Sicc."
Jul 8, 2026
Hmm... Whoppa Wit Da Choppa
Jacksonville drill standout Whoppa Wit Da Choppa is picking up heat with his new track "Just Tweakin."
Jul 8, 2026
Hmm... Echo Huang
Indonesian R&B talent Echo Huang is making waves as her single "2ND GUESSING" lands on Spotify's YAMS playlist.
Jul 8, 2026
Hmm... Rosado
A spot on Spotify's YAMS playlist has us looking very closely at rising hip-hop and R&B artist Rosado.
Jul 8, 2026
Hmm... Naisha
With a Ty Dolla $ign feature on her debut and Skrillex in her corner, newcomer Naisha is demanding our attention.
Jul 8, 2026
Hmm... Mic King
Philly underground vet Mic King is grabbing playlist spots and legendary features from Rakim and Ghostface Killah.
Jul 8, 2026
Hmm... Big Celly
Apple Music's BASE:LINE playlist just tapped Big Celly, and we're officially paying attention.
Jul 8, 2026
Hmm... Big Moochie Grape
Memphis rapper Big Moochie Grape lands a prime spot on Spotify's New Joints playlist with 'Do What I Wanna.'
Jul 8, 2026
Hmm... Ethan Low
Toronto's Ethan Low is quietly building a dark R&B empire, and Spotify's Fresh Finds is already taking notice.
Jul 8, 2026
Hmm... Haley Bridge
Haley Bridge is taking off with her new summer anthem "Flying" landing straight on Spotify's New Music Friday.
Jul 8, 2026
Hmm... Kash Kyla
Charlotte's own Kash Kyla is creeping onto major playlists and demanding your attention.
Jul 8, 2026
Hmm... Sekou
British-Ivorian rising star Sekou is shifting gears with his vibrant new single "Does She Know."
Jul 8, 2026
Hmm... Eera
Surf Gang co-founder Eera lands a major playlist placement for "Seaglass" as his sophomore album drops.
Jul 8, 2026
Hmm... Nine Vicious
Georgia's controversial rage rap shapeshifter Nine Vicious is taking his underground buzz on the road this summer.
Jul 8, 2026
Hmm... SICKOFTHEINTERNET
Canada's indie R&B scene might have its next big thing with SICKOFTHEINTERNET landing on Fresh Finds Canada.
Jul 8, 2026
Hmm... Cole Redding
Pop singer-songwriter Cole Redding lands on Spotify’s New Music Friday as his momentum builds.