5 RnB/Soul Artists To Get You Through The Quarantine
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If you’ve been following our new IG Live series Sonja’s Morning Show with founder of Unique Markets, Sonja Rasula, then I’m sure you’re familiar with her Artist of the Day segment. For those who might not be familiar, Sonja reads music recommendations from her favorite “Gen-Z adjacent” staff-member, Daniel. In case you missed it, here are five of Daniel’s RnB/Soul recommendations to get you through this quarantine:
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Fieh
Song Recommendation: 25
Fieh is an emerging band from Norway. Their sound is a mix of jazz, neo-soul, and hip hop. After forming their band in music school, the band honed their skills for five years and finally put out their first project named Cold Water Burning Skin late last year. They are super talented and definitely will put you in a great mood.
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Pink Sweat$
Song Recommendation: Body Ain’t Me
Pink Sweat$ is a unique artist. Out of Philadelphia, he is an RnB singer who grew up singing in the church choir. He's a part of what many call amp RnB, a sub-genre that's becoming more popular today centered around acoustic guitar. He makes the perfect music for you to listen to while you work, clean or relax with a loved one to. So check him out, and yes, he does actually wear pink sweats everywhere he goes.
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Princess Nokia
Song Recommendation: Green Eggs & Ham
Princess Nokia is an artist that you truly cannot put in a box. A singer, MC, and songwriter, Princess Nokia exudes a swagger and eccentricity that well represents her New York roots. She never looks the same in each music video and will brag about wearing Skechers instead of Triple-S Balenciagas. If you're looking for some creative inspo from music, look no further than Princess Nokia.
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Sampha
Song Recommendation: Indecision
You've either heard of Sampha and you love his music or you're about to fall in love with him. The London singer is one of the most talented songwriters and artists of our generation, having worked with everybody from Drake, Kanye, and even Beyoncé. He is able to sing with such strength, but then shift so quickly to a moment of vulnerability with the slightest break in his voice. His music is full of so much raw emotion, and he is able to succinctly communicate situations and feelings that we've all experienced before in the simplest phrases. While I would say that he's more of a soul artist, he has also performed on house beats and other blends of EDM instrumentals with frequent collaborator SBTRKT (pronounced Subtract). No short description of him will really do him justice. Watch his live performance on NPR's Tiny Desk series to get a glimpse of his genius.
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Xavier Omär
Song Recommendation: Just Get Here ft. VanJess and Wale
A breath of fresh air in the RnB genre, Xavier Omär injects soul into every note that he sings. He glides effortlessly between octaves, and is just as capable of churning out a slow ballad, Deep End, as he is a fast-paced samba number, Struck!. Maybe as integral to Omär's music as himself is Sango, a frequent collaborator and producer of Omär's. Sango creates atmospheric rhythmic instrumentals that give Omär the perfect canvas to express his art. Together they are a tried and true combo that will provide you with the perfect backdrop for a rainy morning.