In The Spotlight

Inayah – “Choose”

Born in Houston, this singer and songwriter began singing at the age of 2 thanks to a very musical family. She grew up listening to classic soul, while Stevie Wonder’s “Sir Duke” was the foundation of her wanting to pursue music. She got her professional start singing jingles for a jingle company. Uploading covers to social media led to a remake of Ella Mai’s “Boo’d Up” going viral. Inspired by legends like Aretha Franklin, Anita Baker and Johnnie Taylor, she released her debut “Fairy Tale” in 2018.

Singing about a lover making her choose between love and her music, her new single tells the relatable tale of having to deal with the clash between head and heart. Accompanying the emotion-laden lyrics is a smooth, contemporary R&B melody. With a resonant rhythm guiding us through the song, it’s the layering of electronic elements and warm guitars that fuse together in an understated soundscape. And with her soulful vocals, this polished groove is an honest and reassuring gem.

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Music History

Maroon 5 – “Misery”

From their album “Hands All Over” (2010):

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New Music

Ally Salort – “Finish Line”

Contrasting vulnerable lyrics with a happy, polished pop melody, this is the new single by US songstress Ally Salort:

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In The Spotlight

Naima Adams – “All I Ever Wanted”

Hailing from an Italian-American background, raised in Rome and now London-based, this singer and songwriter grew up with old jazz and soul records. She studied at Berklee College of Music in Boston and moved to London to attend the London College of Music. Since then she’s performed alongside Sampa The Great and Angelique Kidjo, played festivals like Love Supreme and Glastonbury and appeared on TV shows like Later With Jools Holland. She released her debut “Fragile” in 2024.

Exploring confronting past disappointments and the tough process of rebuilding oneself, her new single is an intimate account of dealing with her personal challenges and reclaiming her inner strength. Taken from her upcoming EP “When We Let Go”, expected on May 27th, this jazzy, indie-R&B song is dipped in a soulful swagger. With a layered production of resonant percussion, sunlit guitars and her warm and textured vocals, this alluring tune champions reflection and resilience.

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Music History

Wet Wet Wet – “Maybe I’m In Love”

From their album“10” (1997):

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New Music

Vella – “Dance Without You”

Sparkling with retro disco-funk glitters, this is the new single by L.A-based singer and songwriter Vella:

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