New Music Spotlight: R&B Edition VII
Welcome back to The Daily Note’s weekly “New Music Spotlight”— where we talk about music your ears should be on, by artists to keep your eyes on.
The picks for this week's “New Music Spotlight” feature songs from artists on the rise, that take listeners on an aural deep dive, exploring the nuances of love and desire.
First Pick: “Whatever You Say” by Allyn exudes vulnerability as the songstress lays out the frustrations from the point of view of a fed-up lover. Allyn melodically floats on this track, delivering a performance that manifests authentically— esteeming the R&B genre. This track serves as a safe space that documents what happens when a romantic plateau arises.
Second Pick: “tangerine!” by Jahson Paynter is a song that thrives in a poetic lyrical pocket, bolstered by a stripped-back style of production— honing in on the track’s raw emotion. Jahson Paynter’s whimsical serenading, and songwriting approach are elements that live in a sonic atmosphere reminiscent of Daniel Caesar and Frank Ocean. This song vividly encapsulates the experience of being struck by a bittersweet love.
Third Pick: “Shotgun” by Qiuntellii is a sexy and steamy track that’s full of late-night romance. The song’s upbeat and rhythmic production, along with the lyrics “Come with me / Come for me / Rock the boat / I want it all for me,” emits a sultry chemistry. This song is for the lovers, and one to keep on repeat all summer.