{"id":3621,"date":"2018-12-22T01:36:42","date_gmt":"2018-12-22T06:36:42","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/blogs.dickinson.edu\/wdcvfm\/?p=3621"},"modified":"2018-12-22T17:54:01","modified_gmt":"2018-12-22T22:54:01","slug":"10-rb-songs-for-post-finals-feels","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/blogs.dickinson.edu\/wdcvfm\/2018\/12\/10-rb-songs-for-post-finals-feels\/","title":{"rendered":"10 R&B Songs for Post-Finals Feels"},"content":{"rendered":"

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10 R&B Songs for Post-Finals Feels<\/strong><\/h3>\n

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Everybody should be on their way home from school soon and putting finals behind us is the best thing we can do. With so much good R&B projects coming out this year and WDCV’s commitment to sharing underrepresented artists, here are 10 R&B Songs for Post-Finals Feels that we hope you like or already vibe to. For those that aren’t exactly R&B, we couldn’t resist including them and for those who aren’t exactly “underrepresented,” we thought they still seriously deserved the shout out. <\/p>\n

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\nOn Your Own – Jorja Smith<\/strong><\/p>\n

Jorja Smith, an English R&B singer, should be recognized as one of this year\u2019s standout vocalists with the release of her debut album <\/span>Lost and Found<\/span><\/i>, with popular singles like \u201cBlue Lights.\u201d Smith has such contemporary heartfelt lyrics, but maintains a retro vibe citing Amy Winehouse as one of her influences. \u201cOn Your Own\u201d shows off Smith\u2019s powerful pipes as she carries out beautiful notes about one of her past breakups.<\/span><\/p>\n

If you like \u201cOn Your Own,\u201d listen to \u201cWandering Romance\u201d and \u201cBlue Lights\u201d<\/span><\/i><\/p>\n

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Around Me – Brent Faiyas<\/strong><\/p>\n

23-year-old Grammy-nominated singer Brent Faiyas already has his name all over the hook of last year GoldLink hit \u201cCrew\u201d which has amassed over 150 million streams on Spotify alone. On \u201cAround Me,\u201d Faiyaz talks about loyalty and fame over a beautiful melody. Separate from releasing his own solo music, Faiyaz is the lead singer of the group Sonder – a word capturing the understanding that everybody you see has a life as complex as your own. Sonder released their debut EP <\/span>Into<\/span><\/i> last year which was one of Complex\u2019s Top 100 Albums of 2017. <\/span><\/p>\n

If you like \u201cAround Me,\u201d listen to \u201cInsecure\u201d and \u201cGang Over Luv\u201d<\/span><\/i><\/p>\n

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Lovely – Sonder<\/strong><\/p>\n

With the mention of leader singer Brent Faiyaz, we had to include a great song by the crew Sonder themselves. The crew\u2019s other two members are producers Atu and Dpat that put an electronic feel to the normal R&B harmonies. \u201cLovely\u201d shows off Faiyaz\u2019s range as he sings about being mesmerized at the strip club. The soul and passion that Sonder puts into every track is unmatched and the whole <\/span>Intro<\/span><\/i> EP is a masterpiece.<\/span><\/p>\n

If you like \u201cLovely,\u201d listen to \u201cToo Fast\u201d and \u201cSirens\u201d<\/span><\/i><\/p>\n

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\"\"<\/a> Hiding Place – Jordan Rakei<\/strong><\/p>\n

Impressive singer, songwriter and multi-instrumental Jordan Rakei brings soul and jazz a new name with his track \u201cHiding Place\u201d off of his second album <\/span>Wallflower<\/span><\/i> released in 2017. Collaborating with the likes of Tom Misch and more recently Loyle Carner, Rakei has also focused on the beautiful simplicity of his background instruments while touching souls with his voice. Jordan Rakei is the definition of a complete artist and at the young age of 26, he is only getting better.<\/span><\/p>\n

If you like \u201cHiding Place,\u201d listen to \u201cOttolenghi\u201d and \u201cAlright\u201d<\/span><\/i><\/p>\n

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Been A While – 6LACK<\/strong><\/p>\n

Despite <\/span>also<\/span><\/i> being Grammy-nominated this year (along with Brent Faiyaz) and having one of the most complete R&B albums of the year with <\/span>East Atlanta Love Letter, <\/span><\/i>6LACK (pronounced \u201cblack\u201d) continues to not get the widespread love he deserves. Both <\/span>EALL<\/span><\/i> and his first album <\/span>FREE 6LACK<\/span><\/i> deserve Grammys for their respective years as 6LACK\u2019s moody failed relationship vibes will win almost everybody over. His raspy, unorthodox voice hits deep and makes you remember the ex you never had. <\/span><\/p>\n

If you like \u201cBeen A While,\u201d listen to \u201cOne Way (feat. T-Pain)\u201d and \u201cNever Know\u201d<\/span><\/i><\/p>\n

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Stand Still – Sabrina Claudio<\/strong><\/p>\n

22-year old Sabrina Claudio is a Cuban-American singer who continues to blow minds straight from her first EP <\/span>Confidently Lost<\/span><\/i> released in early 2017. Her voice hypnotizes you with her long notes filled with sensual vibes about love and fighting. While difficult to describe, her voice speaks for itself. Start from her first EP and see how her musical growth!<\/span><\/p>\n

If you like \u201cStand Still,\u201d listen to \u201cOrion\u2019s Belt\u201d and \u201cRunnin\u2019 Thru Lovers\u201d<\/span><\/i><\/p>\n

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The Real – SiR<\/strong><\/p>\n

Another one I can\u2019t put my finger on as SiR has not yet gained much commercial success, even after being signed to Top Dawg Entertainment with the likes of Kendrick Lamar and SZA. SiR\u2019s mellow and soulful voice lingers on tracks like \u201cThe Real\u201d on top of a deep, twangy bassline. SiR has been kept lowkey despite featuring on Anderson. Paak\u2019s <\/span>Venice<\/span><\/i> and Masego\u2019s latest album <\/span>Lady Lady<\/span><\/i>. TDE\u2019s soulful specialist released his sophomore album <\/span>November<\/span><\/i> earlier this year and it\u2019s definitely worth a listen or two.<\/span><\/p>\n

If you like \u201cThe Real,\u201d listen to \u201cThe Perfect Remedy\u201d and \u201cRight By You\u201d<\/span><\/i><\/p>\n

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Facts – H.E.R.<\/strong><\/p>\n

H.E.R. (H.aving E.verything R.evealed) is a 21-year-old singer signed to RCA records who has done songs with Bryson Tiller, Khalid and Daniel Caesar. Her music goes through her toxic breakups, her stable relationships and her vulnerability throughout. Her confidence is heard in her soothing voice and can combat this vulnerability, leaving the listener with two very powerful sides to love. H.E.R. also was seen on the charts for her cover of Drake\u2019s \u201cJungle.\u201d<\/span><\/p>\n

If you like \u201cFacts,\u201d listen to \u201cFate\u201d or \u201cCould\u2019ve Been (feat. Bryson Tiller)\u201d<\/span><\/i><\/p>\n

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FRIENDS – BLAISE MOORE<\/strong><\/p>\n

Blaise Moore is a Toronto-based singer who combines trippy rolling electronic synths to accompany her sometimes muffled vocals. Moore comes off as raw and real, singing about her ex-boyfriend Laurence, who she named her EP <\/span>Laurence<\/span><\/i> after. She\u2019s young, confident and definitely has the voice to back it up. She released her second EP <\/span>Temporary Her<\/span><\/i> in late 2018.<\/span><\/p>\n

If you like \u201cFRIENDS,\u201d listen to \u201cHE DON\u2019T\u201d and \u201cHANDS\u201d<\/span><\/i><\/p>\n

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To Love & Die – Jhene Aiko<\/strong><\/p>\n

Although she\u2019s been a star for years, Jhene\u2019s last full-length album <\/span>Trip<\/span><\/i> didn\u2019t get the respect it deserved. Despite saying this, spotlighted today is \u201cTo Love & Die (feat. Cocaine 80s).\u201d Jhene shows here her true mastery of her powerful voice with well placed rhyme schemes, bridging the gap between R&B and Hip Hop. Jhene can do it all and it\u2019s no secret, having artists like Kendrick Lamar, Childish Gambino and Common ready to work with her. An incredibly talented artist, her whole discography deserves a listen.<\/span><\/p>\n

If you like \u201cTo Love & Die,\u201d listen to \u201cStay Ready (What A Life) (feat. Kendrick Lamar)\u201d and \u201cJukai\u201d<\/span><\/i><\/p>\n

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-Written by Myles Parker (’19). Look out on our schedule for my show Double Decker next semester, you can catch some of these songs and more beats and rhythms there<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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