Underrated R&B artists that you should check out on Spotify
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In the 1940s, Black Americans developed a music genre called rhythm and blues or most commonly known as R&B. The genre has continuously flourished and now has its own sub-categories. These, of course, include Contemporary R&B, Disco, Doo Wop, Funk, Motown, Neo-Soul, and Quiet Storm Soul. With the rise and fall of most music genres, R&B is sure to stay with all the up-and-coming artists under it.
With that said, here is a list of underrated R&B artists that you should add to your playlist on Spotify:
UMI | Neo-Soul R&B
Tierra Umi Wilson or most commonly known as UMI is a Japanese-American singer and songwriter. Born on February 9, 1999, in Seattle, Washington, she started writing music when she was just four or five years old. Then, she wrote music in a songwriting journal throughout high school.
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UMI released her self-produced music in 2016. Then, her debut EP, Interlude, followed after. UMI makes Neo-Soul R&B type of music and mixes it with hip-hop and rap. As of this writing, Love Affair became her most popular composition with 68, 041, 763 listeners.
DANILEIGH | R&B, and Latin
Danielle Leigh Curiel or professionally known as DaniLeigh is an American singer, songwriter, rapper, dancer, and choreographer. She released her first single D.O.S.E in 2015.
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However, she released her first successful single Play in 2017. The song is about empowerment for Latinas all around the world. It also features Mexican-American rapper Kap. As of this writing, on the other hand, her most popular song Easy with Chris Brown has 215, 413, 558 listeners.
AMARIA | R&B-Soul
Amaria Mcgee is a young R&B-Soul artist based in Tampa, Florida. She is an extremely talented creative and specializes in music, photography, videography, and editing on top of being a talented singer-songwriter.
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The Moon and the stars aligned to spark a Twilight on the breakout of the R&B-Soul musician. PUN INTENDED if you know what I mean. As of this writing, her most popular song Lose Control has 2, 180, 769 listeners.
These R&B artists will definitely spice up your playlist with their mellow vocals and ethereal voices. Jam out and fall to the beat and their voices. Check them out on Spotify now!
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