I have done a lot of reviews of different artists over the last three months, but I feel like that they deserve a little more recognition than what they are getting not just on my blog, but also regarding their music. So, here is my list of 8 singers that you should been listening to:
1. Charlotte Day Wilson
Charlotte Day Wilson is a singer and producer who lives in Toronto, Canada. I learned about her from a friend. Her EP CDW was the very first thing that I listened by her. You guys should really check her out. Her music is very soulful, but with a mixture of pop and rhythm and blues.
2. Jhene Aiko
Jhene Aiko is one of my favorite singers. I like to describe her as "a hidden gem" because some people don't know who Jhene is or what her music is like. This same friend also introduced me to her. The first song that I listened to was The Worst from her Sail Out EP. I don't know that she even sung that song. From there, I have been a fan of Jhene Aiko ever since then. I have done two review on her musical projects called Sailing Soul(s) and Souled Out if you care to look at them:
Also, listen to Sailing Soul(s) on DatPiff.
3. Tinashe
Tinashe is a another artist that you need to watch out for. I recommend that you listen to her first 3 mixtapes along with her debut album Aquarius and some of her other work. You can listen to In Case We Die, Reverie, Black Water and Aquarius on SoundCloud.
You can also go to DatPiff and stream or download her mixtapes. That's where Tinashe first got her start as a solo singer.
4. FKA twigs
FKA twigs is not only a singer and songwriter, but she is also music producer and a dancer. Her soft, angelic voice is so beautiful with different genres like trip hop, avant garde and experimental music. Her projects EP1 and EP2 is what gave the world of who FKA twigs really is. She has since released her debut studio album LP1 and her third extended play title M3LL155X. If you like experimental music, then you need to listen to FKA twigs. ASAP.
5. Chloe x Halle
I love me so Chloe x Halle, y'all. These girls can not only sing, but they're also sisters. Chloe and Halle Bailey are from Atlanta, GA. They have released Sugar Symphony (2016), The Two of US (2017), and their debut album The Kids Are Alright (2018). You guys need to look these girls on YouTube or Google. Your mind will be completely blown by how good they really sound.
6. H.E.R.
I always love to do reviews on H.E.R. for you guys because I feel like the whole world needs to know who she is even if she doesn't shows her face. H.E.R. has achieved great success with extended plays H.E.R. Vol. 2 (2016), H.E.R. Vol. 2 (2017), along with her self-titled album H.E.R. (2017) and H.E.R. Vol. 2: The B Sides (2017). You really need to go and support this artist and her music. This girl can sang!
7. Jorja Smith
Jorja Smith is an English singer from Walsall, West Midlands. She is known for collaborating with different artists, most notably with rapper Drake on his More Life playlist in 2017. Project 11 was her very first extended play in 2016 and in June, she released her debut studio album Lost & Found. I recommend that you go and really give her songs a good listen. I will probably do a review on her Lost & Found album once I get a chance to listen to it. So, stay tuned for that.
Where to buy Project 11:
Where to buy Lost & Found:
8. Khalid
Khalid is an up and coming singer-songwriter from Fort Stewart, Georgia. He released his debut single "Location" on August 2016. His debut studio album American Teen was released on March 3, 2017. If you're from Georgia, then support Khalid by purchasing his album American Teen and also stream his song Location right now.
Where to buy Location:
Where to buy American Teen:
9. Ella Mai
Ella Mai is a 23 year old singer from London, United Kingdom. She bursted on to the music scene her hit single "Boo'd Up" from her third EP Ready (2017). She also has two more EPs titled Time and Change, both of which was released in 2016. I recommend that you listen to all three of her extended plays and see for yourself why Ella Mai is this new artist to watch in 2018.
Where to buy Time:
Where to buy Change:
Where to buy Ready:
