South African singer Lusanda is a rising star whose soulful voice bridges classic R&B with the smooth, contemporary textures of modern Afro-pop. With a style that’s both intimate and expansive, she delivers every lyric with emotional clarity and effortless control. Her music captures the tender moments between heartbreak and healing, often weaving personal stories with…
Pop star Sabrina Carpenter’s latest hits have sparked a wave of both praise and criticism—not just for their catchy hooks, but for questions about authenticity. In this episode, Rick Beato dives into the controversy surrounding her new music and reveals a side of the industry that most fans never see. Beato breaks down how chart-topping…
Rising alt-R&B star Jenevieve continues to blur genre lines with her hypnotic new single, “Head Over Heels.” The Miami-born, L.A.-based singer first turned heads with her debut Division in 2021, and now she’s doubling down on her signature sound—dreamy vocals, slick ‘90s-inspired production, and fearless vulnerability. “Head Over Heels” captures that headrush of falling too…
Equal Measure
Georgie Sweet is a rising star in the UK soul and jazz scene, known for her ethereal vocals and effortlessly smooth blend of neo-soul, broken beat, and R&B. Discovered through the Future Bubblers talent program, she made her mark with the 2020 debut album Misunderstood, a critically praised project featuring production by Kaidi Tatham, BluLab…
"You hate Jazz"
Harrison, a boundary-pushing jazz artist known for fusing classic jazz textures with modern soul and hip-hop influences, is redefining the genre for a new generation. Based in Toronto, Harrison first made waves as a producer before stepping into the spotlight as a solo artist. His breakout hit, “You Hate Jazz,” flips expectations with a cheeky…
Eye (Big La Reprise)
One of my favorite songs of all time is the Madvillain song (interlude?), "Eye" featuring the incredible Stacy Epps. I was playing around with Logic Pro's new 11.2 update that's supposed to have an upgraded STEM separator. So I dropped the song into Logic, pulled it apart, and played with a few elements. Came out…
Snuggle Up (rough mix)
Sometimes when you're in the zone with music, you need to keep it gong before the feeling goes away. Even though I'm still trying to release my previous album "I Was Starting To Forget About You", I've already started on my next project, "Nuerosoul". This time around, I'm experimenting with AI tools to create soundscapes…