Hi, my name is Christian Zabala and I’m an Associate Music Supervisor at PlayNetwork. This month’s post is focused on some new R&B from artists you may or may not have heard. I’ve been listening to a lot of records from this genre as it continues to make its way back in the mainstream…and because it’s just good for the soul.
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Artist: Amber Mark
Track: Put You On
Twitter: @Amb3rMark
By default, I like this song because its sound is inspired by New Jack Swing. Amber Mark does a great job of capturing the sound of old school R&B and making it work with the lingo of today’s R&B. I mean, if Sade gives you her support, then you must be good.
Artist: Summer Walker
Track: Girls Need Love (Drake Remix)
Twitter: @summerwalker
I’ve had this song on repeat…even before Drake decided to jump on and give this a remix! I don’t know if it’s the hypnotic beat or her old school vibe in her vocals, but Summer Walker has been slowly making her presence felt in the R&B circle and based on her style, she’ll be around for a while.
Artist: Solange
Track: Dreams
Twitter: @solangeknowles
Solange knows how to bring soul to her tracks and it’s no different on this record. Just put this on when you need to slow down or want to get lost in a beautiful soundscape.
Is this available on Spotify?
Currently our playlists are only available on our CURIOStream player. In the future, they’ll be available on other channels as well!