Latest R&B Posts

[R&B/Soul] Jay Watts – Single Friends

Posted by Tyler Trew - September 6, 2017

Jersey’s Jay Watts gets as smooth as you can get with his newest single. “Single Friends” was produced by Reefa and 12Keyz. Together these three acts put together something you won’t forget.

Jay Watts takes center stage on this minimal masterpiece. Anybody who’s been into the hip-hop/R&B/soul swing as of the past couple of years will certainly find this one appealing, but even if you haven’t, this is just a good song no matter what. You feel the soul and that’s what connects you when it enters your ears. You can’t help but to love it and sing along.

[Electronic] Otto Botté – Rocola De Verano (feat. Rochee)

Posted by Tyler Trew - September 5, 2017

Otto Botté
Rocola De Verano (feat. Rochee)

Buy

Get your dancing shoes on, we’ve got something saucy to share with you. “Rocola De Verano” is the debut single by Otto Botté featuring Rochee. This Latin-infused original is about as fun as you can get. You’ll get the idea from the very start of the track.

Right from the get-go you get pulled into the funky landscape. It’s got a cool tone to it, something that a lot of artists try for but can’t achieve with their music or brand as a whole. Otto Botté smooth confidence makes for a work of art that speaks across cultures despite its central influence. After you have a listen through and are seduced by the sexy tones, get a copy of the track from iTunes.

[R&B] Amir Miles x Nxfce – Runaway

Posted by Tyler Trew - August 29, 2017

Amir Miles x Nxfce
Runaway

Buy

“Runaway” is an uplifting R&B track that comes to us from the Lush Records catalog. More specifically it comes from Amir Miles and Nxface who teamed up on this incredible gem. What makes things even better is this one has been released as a free download.

Amir and Nxface get smooth and sexy on this one. One thing that Lush seems to be able to do with a lot of their releases is find songs that have that underground sound, but still could be applied to the masses on radio. “Runaway” bridges that gap with remarkable songwriting that isn’t tailored to be popular. It just happens to be a smashing track whose sound can be enjoyed by anyone.

[R&B/Soul] Lenis – Until The Day Of

Posted by Tyler Trew - August 24, 2017

Lenis
Until The Day Of

Buy

If you want something to soothe your week, then Lenis has you covered. Her new single “Until The Day Of” will be your go to song with its sweet, alluring nature. The San Diego songstress has something superb on her hands with this original.

“Until The Day Of” blends R&B with Lenis’ own soulful edge. It’s soft, like a batch of clouds that will hold you in a warm embrace and never let go. You don’t want to be let go either. Lenis delivers a smashing vocal performance while the producer DTB laid the instrumental foundation for her to spring from. Lenis is a highly talented vocalist, but she reaches new heights with this exceptional work. Get your copy on digital stores today.

R&B
Soul

Galimatias – Blowback [TMN Interview/Single Release]

Posted by Geoff Hong - August 21, 2017

Galimatias
Blowback

Buy

LA-based Danish artist Galimatias has been featured many times here on The Music Ninja. Known for his decadent piano chords and swirling melodies, Galimatias makes some of the most soulful tunes out there today. Transcending genres, he effortlessly blends together aspects of soul, jazz, hip-hop, and R&B. Galimatias has always hit us with sultry, emotional tunes that can instantly set the mood.

To help kick off your week, I’m excited to share Galimatias’ new sinful single, “Blowback”. Paying homage to one of his main musical muses, Matias samples Barbara Lewis’ 1963 soul classic “Hello Stranger”. Subdued electronic elements overlaid on pulsating rhythms and tight R&B beats create some characteristically sensual vibes on this track. Galimatias throws in his own ad-libs and vocal riffs; part of his effort to incorporate voice as part of his musical arsenal. Lewis’ sensual crooning is not overpowered whatsoever– showing Matias’ mastery of blending together such different musical elements.

As a TMN favorite, Galimatias has been interviewed by us before. I was lucky enough to catch up with him again, as he enters the newest phase of his solo career. Listen to the track above and read up on the interview after the jump: Continue reading →

[Event] Go In The Studio With STINT To Break Down “Weight in Gold”

Posted by Tyler Trew - August 18, 2017

Gallant
Weight in Gold

Buy

It’s not often you get a chance to see exactly how a song from a Grammy nominated album was put together. However, now we’re getting a chance to thanks to Noiselab who’s new course with STINT will show you how the illustrious “Weight in Gold” single from Gallant was made.

This isn’t something we’d usually share, but the fact that you can enroll for free, we just couldn’t pass up. For the interested music lover or the hardcore producer, the course gives you an interesting, one-of-a-kind look into the creation of our generations most iconic singles. If for some reason you’ve never heard the song – which is basically impossible – give it a listen here and check out the Noiselab course page for more information around the course. We’ve already ran through it and it’s worth the time!

Event
R&B

[R&B] Blest Jones – For You (feat. Micah)

Posted by Tyler Trew - August 17, 2017

Blest Jones
For You (feat. Micah)

Buy

Let’s dive right into a Summer R&B jam from Blest Jones and Micah, shall we? Thanks to Lush Records, this fresh tune has come into the fold as a free download, so there’s no sleeping on this one. In his Lush debut, Blest brought the heat.

“For You” is a dynamic single in that it takes you through some different moods throughout the song, but centers in upon a vacation-friendly vibe. A mix of poppy R&B goes along with some hip-hop nuances makes this one single that everybody can love. Blest and Micah weren’t playing around when they were cooking this one up. “For You” would be well worth the purchase price, but luckily they’re celebrating Blest’s debut with a freebie. Thank them, share it around.