New Music Spotlight: R&B Edition XVIII
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. Let's get into this week's top three new picks.
First Pick: “heartstrings” by Kenji is an amorous confessional that’s filled with warmth and vulnerability. The production feels pleasantly effortless and wholesome on the ears, as it rhythmically enhances the heartfelt penning of this track. The budding R&B singer delivers a sincere and moving performance on this heart-stirring single.
Second Pick: “Crybaby” by Payton is a track for the romantics. This song lives in a groovy pocket that’s sultry and dreamy. The rising R&B artist melodically pleads with a lover singing, “Please, take it easy on me / oh, I’m a crybaby”— as they delve into consoling passion.
Third Pick: “Dopamine” by Jastin Martin charms listeners as the Houston songstress offers mesmerizingly honeyed vocals. This song is sensual, intimate, and laced with smooth addictive melodies— as it creates a world meant to resonate with the real lovers. Through this record, Martin continues building intimacy and vivid storytelling within her growing discography.