2018 has been dripping with Black Excellence since the clock struck midnight. The arts have been affected in a way that can only make me smile and laugh in outright delight. So much of music, film, and traditional art has seemingly hurdled us into a new Black Renaissance, and I’m just overwhelmed with the glory … More [Out of the Box] JOJO ABOT
Today’s Out of the Box is a bit of a throwback. Several years ago, coming on six years now, a friend of mine introduced me to an artist making big noise in China. When I checked her out, to say I was blown away would be doing her an injustice. SingerSen is a pixie of … More [Out of the Box] SingerSen
To you and yours, RnS wishes you a Happy Valentine’s Day! … More Tobias Dray (feat. Junny) — Call This Love
If you think I’m focusing a lot on women in the first part of 2018… you’re right. You’re absolutely right. And what a group of kick-ass females they are. I’m just gonna dig right in on this one. A-Fuzz is one of the stankiest, jammingest band of women I’ve heard come out of South Korea. … More Cy Recommends – A-Fuzz
Queen Tasha, released a special clip for her latest single, the first of 2018, “No Gravity.” On the heels of a special performance she did for Dingo Music and the release of the official audio, she brings us this intimate interpretation. Backed by a band of talented musicians, complete with a cellist, pianist, guitarist, and … More Yoon Mi-rae — “No Gravity”
You know what I love? When artists that share a label or just a similar aural aesthetic recommend music from artists they also love. Such was the case when one of my favorite producer-cum-artists, Mndsgn, recommended Joyce Wrice on his Instagram. Joyce’s voice is just so light, such a magical sound. Effortless, lovely. Listening to … More [Out of the Box] — Joyce Wrice
Our first recommendation of the New Year comes from Cy. And she is head-over-heels for this band — pop/funk/soul outfit SE SO NEON. … More Cy Recommends — SE SO NEON
Okay… first of all, RnS fam… HOW COME NOBODY TOLD ME IRISH DUDES ROSE UP LIKE THIS?! I swear I can’t trust anybody anymore! I see y’all ain’t loyal! If there’s one genre that challenges my love of soul and R&B, it’s House and all its progeny. When I tell you I almost fell to the … More [Out of the Box] Iglooghost
Okay, so here’s the thing. I don’t believe I’ve ever been more offended by a band than I was when I first heard this neo-blues outfit. I first discovered Decadent when the ladies and I were putting together our list of must-sees for Zandari Festa. They were kind enough to answer a few questions for … More Cy Recommends – Decadent
There’s nothing quite like someone who has a keen mastery of their mother tongue, a knife’s edge wit, and a rapacious appetite for absolutely shredding listeners with their flow, power, and musicality. I came across G Yamazawa on a whim. I was listening to another hip-hop album (don’t ask me to try to remember which), and … More [Out of the Box] G Yamazawa
Rock 'N Seoul 