"Less is more" is the motto this time around on our new playlist update, because even though we were pretty strict with our selections this time around, they all have so much to offer. Of course, one of the big topics of conversation right now is the brand new KAYTRANADA album , which is a pretty fitting description now that we think about it. After all, the crisp and clean production all over this project, the grooves, the melodic sensibilities, and the vocal performances would stun anyone in any era, and it's a very praiseworthy feat of engaging songwriting and immersive sonic wizardry.
If you want to preview it with a highlight, check out the collab "Witchy" for some amazing chemistry. Another massive album from the world of R&B-related musicianship this week is the much-anticipated new record from Tems, . As opposed to the funky and collab-heavy , this release complements it perfectly if you're interested in checking both of them out if you haven't already.
This new full-length is a more breezy and tender experience with even more spotlit vocal wonder and a more minimal, atmospheric, but nonetheless immediate approach. Check out the Afrobeat and hip-hop-fusing " " with to get an idea of the beauty the album holds. Finally, we wanted to shout out 's " " as one of, if not the best R&B-adjacent single that dropped this week.
It's a really sweet and catchy cut, and it plays with a lot of elements like scorching guitar, high-toned vocals, grand synths, and bombastic percussion.
