Alternative R&B
Jessie Reyez returns with “Ain’t U Tired?” alongside Grammy-nominated R&B singer Muni Long, delivering a heartfelt, piano-driven love song rich in emotion and vocal chemistry. The track explores surrendering to undeniable love, with both artists blending distinct yet complementary styles. Accompanied by a dreamy, island-inspired visual, the release captures an intimate, authentic mood. Together, they create a warm, resonant record that feels both effortless and deeply affecting.
South African singer Jimmy Nevis returns with the powerful new video for “PREY,” an alternative-pop release confronting gender-based violence in South Africa. Blending atmospheric production with urgent storytelling, the track draws inspiration from advocacy movements like Women for Change SA and is paired with striking protest-driven visuals. Serving as both reflection and resistance, “PREY” will also make its live debut at the Cape Town International Jazz Festival.
Momo Boyd, best known as a member of Infinity Song, steps into her solo spotlight with the debut single “Strong.” After drawing attention for her recent feature on Baby Keem’s “Good Flirts” alongside Kendrick Lamar, Boyd channels her soulful style into a candid track about feeling taken for granted in a rocky relationship. Indeed, “Strong” pairs heartfelt vulnerability with a warm, girl-next-door charm, highlighting Momo's distinctive voice and emotional songwriting.
Midwest singer/songwriter Yebba returns with her deeply personal second album Jean , released through RCA Records and arriving five years after her acclaimed debut Dawn . Executive produced alongside John Rooney, the album was crafted over several years across Arkansas, Dallas, and New York’s Electric Lady Studios. The project captures what Yebba calls her “adulting years,” a time shaped by healing, uncertainty, and personal liberation. Lead single "Yellow Eyes" introduces the album’s reflective tone, balancing nostalgia and acceptance. Rooted in gospel conviction while weaving in Delta blues, folk, country, and indie textures, Jea n reveals Yebba at her most intimate, grounded, and creatively free.
Alt-R&B duo threetwenty (comprised of Nigerian-American singer-songwriter Ivana Nwokike and Swedish producer Filip Hunter) unveil a striking visual for “undo/redo” from their radiant 10-track project separate from the noise . Directed by New Century Sound and Tamiym Cader, the video mirrors the songs’ meditation on time as both enemy and opportunity. Nwokike’s elastic vocals glide from regret to resolve, culminating in a hopeful refrain: you still have time to undo, redo.