Last Thursday, the MOBO Awards 2026 took place in Manchester. The night celebrates Black music in the UK and honors the biggest names in the industry today. The award for Best Male Artist of the Year went to Jim Legxacy. Legxacy blends rap, emo guitar textures, Afrobeat rhythms, Jersey club, and eclectic sampling in his music. This win confirms his role in redefining Black British music for a new generation. A few days before the awards took place, he released his latest single, ‘idk idk’. The track is the first offering from his upcoming fourth studio album. With this song, he delivers exactly what was mentioned above—a blend of all his musical influences. It opens with a female voice singing, “Ooh, darling, please don’t give up on me,” right away setting the tone for the song’s message. The lyrics explore what happens when you’ve “given everything and still can’t tell if it was worth it,” touching on subjects such as police encounters, industry rejections, financial struggles, and the fear of fame. The singer doesn’t shy away from telling us about his life. What a strong way to kick off the new era.
With a whopping one hour and thirteen minutes, spread across seventeen songs, RAYE is back with her second album THIS MUSIC MAY CONTAIN HOPE. The record follows her independently released smash hit My 21st Century Blues. In between albums, RAYE has collected award after award, toured arenas around the world, and scored massive hits. Over the past few years, she has fully embraced who she is as an artist — and here, she showcases every side of that artistry. The album opens with a spoken monologue that immediately sets the tone. We know right away we’re in for something dramatic, theatrical, and unapologetically over the top. We’re invited into a world where overwhelming emotions are translated into big band songs. On ‘Beware.. The South London Lover Boy.’, she playfully warns her female listeners about players. It’s cinematic perfection — like the intro to a comedy-horror dating show. Bold, chaotic, and exactly what we expect from her. With tracks like ‘The WhatsApp Shakespeare.’ and ‘Winter Woman.’, RAYE gives the big band a brief rest, leaning more into R&B-inspired production. The latter, in particular, could have easily lived on her previous album. It feels like a continuation of her earlier work, offering a moment of familiarity within an otherwise musical theatre-inspired project. One of the album’s standout moments arrives with ‘I Know You’re Hurting.’. Having already performed it live, we remember hearing it back in January — and yes, tears were shed. The song is deeply relatable, and her voice feels like a warm hug, gently guiding you through whatever you’re going through. Surprisingly, ‘Life Boat.’ stays true to the emotional core of the previous song while flipping the sound entirely. Coming off a tender ballad, we suddenly find ourselves in the saddest club imaginable. It’s a subtle nod to RAYE’s past writing EDM hits. The track features friends and family repeating “I’m not giving up yet,” adding a powerful communal layer. As the beat builds, RAYE belts with raw intensity, convincing both herself and us to keep going. Beautiful. “This song is called I Hate The Way I Look Today” she announces — and that’s exactly what follows. Over a jazzy arrangement, she lays bare her insecurities with brutal honesty. Of course, the jazz influence brings some tasteful scatting along the way. The powerful theme throughout the whole album is how the singer manages to make you, the listener, feel like you are right there with her in the studio, on the big stage or simply in her room reading her diary out loud. Each and every song, no matter a serious or fun subject, feels personal and conversational. And when we say it feels like you’re in the studio with her we mean it, she even ends the song “We got it guys, every one has a cup of tea now” while her big band applauds the phenomenal recording. One of our personal favorites from her live shows, ‘Skin & Bones.’, finally makes its album appearance. It’s sharp, witty, and brutally honest as she calls out a lover: “He’s insane ’cause he thinks he can make love without having to love me!” It’s a modern love story with bite. Naturally, it flows perfectly into her number one hit ‘WHERE IS MY HUSBAND?’, reinforcing the ongoing search for real love. If you thought you’d only cry once, think again. By track fourteen, ‘Fields.’, it’s time to grab tissues. Here, RAYE collaborates with her Grandad Michael in one of the album’s most touching moments. The song beautifully describes how we sometimes let life take over from what really matters in life. She beautifully invites us to listen to her message to her granddad “Dear Grandad, It's been so many months that I haven't called. Seems there's always something more important on my to-do list. All that I'm missing, chasing everything I lack, Grandad. Seems I dwell on what I don't have instead of what I do.” before asking him “Do you get lonely too, Grandad?”. Most of the song is traditionally sung in the first person, however, near the end, after we hear her granddad RAYE switches to the third person to continue the story. Goosebumps all over. We move one with more family members as RAYE’s two sisters Amma and Absolutely join her for the next song ‘Joy.’. We love hearing the three different personalities of the sisters all being respected throughout the song. Yes, it feels messy and overwhelming, the song is a lot to digest, but in the best way possible. We love how the song truly feels like it was a joy to record for each and every musician involved in the song. For the closing track, ‘Fin.’, RAYE ends on a cinematic note. She thanks everyone involved, quite literally reading out the full list of contributors. The credits are literally rolling like at the end of a film — a perfect, theatrical ending to an ambitious and deeply personal project.
We know Jacob Banks as the ultimate artist to trigger any emotion in us. He can bring tears to our eyes with beautiful songs like ‘Unknown (To You)’. On the flip side, he makes sure we can smile again after shedding a tear with more uplifting tracks such as ‘Silver Tongue’ and ‘Mexico’. One thing that always stands out in his music is his undeniably unique voice — deep, rich and comforting, instantly recognizable from the very first note. In two weeks, we’ll be treated to his brand new album Limerence. To build anticipation, he has been steadily releasing new music. ‘Claim To Fame’ and ‘Love Like This’ kicked off this new era, and today it’s time for one final taste before the full-length project arrives. The third offering is ‘Love Like This (Flip)’. And yes, that sounds familiar — it’s a reworked version of the previously released single with the same title. The original version dropped in January, right in the middle of winter. To match the shift in seasons, Jacob “flips” the track into a reggae-inspired version, perfect for sunnier spring days. Alongside the new arrangement, we’re also treated to a collaborator: reggae singer NESTA. The collaboration truly makes the track feel fresh and new. It’s the kind of song that gives you butterflies from the very first listen.
Miraa May is known for loving a powerful collaboration. She has worked with some of the biggest female names in UK R&B, such as RAYE, Mahalia and Jorja Smith. If these names are any indication of what Miraa’s own music sounds like, you’d be right to place her in that same lane — R&B and soul, with touches of hip-hop, afrobeats and pop, all delivered in her conversational, almost spoken style. For her latest release, the singer teamed up with the legendary duo Sons of Sonix. They’re one of those names you might not immediately recognize, but you’ve definitely heard their work. The duo has collaborated with artists like Ariana Grande, Justin Bieber and Stormzy just to name a few. They are known to build the beats and shape the whole vibe of a song. Together with Miraa May they are delivering ‘Good Advise’ with afro inspired beats while staying familiar in the R&B lane. The result sounds like a global and rhythmic song. A potential early summer hit which might be the big international breakthrough moment for Miraa.
The weekend arrives early with the latest release from Channel Tres. We all know him for his delicious hip-house sound — a mix of hip-hop and house — blended with funk and electronic influences. It’s no surprise artists like Robyn, SG Lewis and Tyler The Creator have all lined up to work with him. After his official debut album Head Rush in 2024, he’s now officially back with new music. The California-born singer and rapper brings us straight into party mode with ‘Medicine’. It’s another silky-smooth dance record. The song’s lyrics invite you to hit the club with your friends, carried by his signature deep voice that mesmerizes you onto the dancefloor. Before you know it, you’re locked into the night, dancing until sunrise. “Pussy poppin’, heavy breathin’, now you sweatin’, I’m the reason. Damn right, it’s Channel season!” We already know the clubs are going to eat this up.
One of the most underrated R&B singers is hands down Keri Hilson. We remember the days when she dominated the charts — not just with her own hit singles, but also as a songwriter for some of the biggest artists like Britney Spears, The Pussycat Dolls, Mary J Blige and Usher. We still go back to both of her studio albums, In A Perfect World… and No Boys Allowed, as if they were released yesterday. And let’s be honest — ‘Knock You Down’ is one of the best songs ever released. After fifteen years of not releasing any music, the singer made her comeback last year. She released her project WE NEED TO TALK in three parts. The first two parts, LOVE and DRAMA, arrived earlier, and with the third and final part, REDEMPTION, dropping last Friday, the project is now complete. The first two parts already gave us standout tracks like ‘Bae’, ‘Somethin (Bout U)’ and ‘Again’. Luckily, the final part delivers just as strongly. We’ve been debating which song to highlight from the project. As much as we love the cheerful, summery ‘Thankful’, we keep coming back to ‘Who’. The track feels like an instant classic from the hitmaker. It reminds us of some of our favorite songs by her, like ‘Make Love’ and ‘Slow Dance’. And that moment at the 1:36 mark — where she stumbles over her words before admitting, “I can’t even write a fucking verse, that’s a first.” — is a perfect reminder that she’s still one of the best songwriters in her lane. Welcome back, Miss Keri Baby!
FLO are single-handedly saving R&B girl groups from going extinct. Ever since their 2022 debut single ‘Cardboard Box’, they’ve been releasing banger after banger, eventually leading up to their full-length debut album Access All Areas in 2024. Recently, the trio was invited to the Tiny Desk Concert studio to show the world exactly why they are the most relevant girl group of the moment. The performance was nothing short of legendary — the perfect way to close their album promo run while teasing new material from their upcoming project. After performing fan favorites of the album, they premiered two brand new songs, ‘Therapy At The Club’ and ‘HaterBooth’. Still, neither turned out to be the first single of this new era. Today marks the official premiere of ‘Leak It’, the first single of their next chapter. By now, everyone knows the trio are certified R&B vocalists, consistently delivering flawless harmonies and effortless runs. But with this release, they prove they’re ready to take on something bigger — stepping into full pop territory. The track sounds like nothing we’ve heard from them before. FLO go all in, delivering a bold, high-energy pop record that wouldn’t feel out of place in the hands of The Pussycat Dolls. It’s catchy, current, and screams “hit.” We purposely held off on this review to watch the music video first — and thank god we did. It fully confirms our first impressions. FLO are here to deliver a big pop moment. The release feels like a rebirth in the best way possible. In the video, the girls enter a retreat designed to shape them into the ultimate pop girl group, making sure they tick every box needed to dominate the scene. With clear nods to the Spice Girls through their styling, they prove they have their eyes set on global pop domination — and honestly, Clean believes it to the full 100%.
After an 11-year break from music, Hilary Duff has released a brand new album. It’s a true comeback from the singer who once dominated the charts after her adventure with Disney Channel. We were a bit hesitant to dive into her new music. How could you possibly top hits such as ‘Come Clean’, ‘Wake Up’ and ‘So Yesterday’? And how can she create an album as good as Dignity — the record that brought us bangers like ‘Gypsy Woman’ and ‘Danger’? That album still sounds fresh to this day: no skips, and truly ahead of its time. Yet here we are, giving Hilary the chance she deserves. Leading up to luck… or something we were treated to several singles that, in our opinion, were a bit misleading. The singles ‘Mature’ and ‘Roommates’ sound rather generic and forgettable to us. They’re the kind of songs that could have been recorded by any pop singer, missing that true Hilary trademark. It’s when the singer gets personal that she truly captures the listener. The first highlight on the album is ‘We Don’t Talk’. Here she sings about her estranged relationship with her sister — a story of regret, distance and unresolved family conflict. On the track she doesn’t shy away from sharing her family drama with the public. The family themes continue on ‘The Optimist’. The song dives into the complicated relationship Hilary has with her father. The songwriting is beautiful as she bares all to the listener. It easily stands as the most emotional offering on the project. The production perfectly lends itself to her angelic voice, remaining calm and restrained rather than going all out. She becomes poetic with lyrics such as: “I was an emotional architect who knew your dimensions more than you. I learned which way you turned your back, to let go of eye contact, and which bottles made you feel most immune.” For the album the singer worked closely with her husband, Matthew Koma. The producer reaches a high point with ‘Future Tripping’, a fun upbeat pop song that sits somewhere between glossy glam-pop and 80s synths. The theme of the track feels very relatable as Hilary sings about spiralling over the future of her relationship, letting her worst thoughts take over: “I’m worried about shit that hasn’t happened. Entertaining every doubt. Oh, here I go again, tripping out, spiraling around and around. Can you keep me on the ground? Honey, I need help.” CLEAN’s personal favorite on the album flirts with the same theme of anxiety within a relationship. On ‘Holiday Party’, Hilary sings about her imagination running wild and fearing the worst from her partner. She explores anxious thoughts about her husband cheating on her with her best friends at a holiday party. In her mind he is doing all the worst things imaginable. We can’t help but wonder what the vibe in the studio was like when Hilary sang the line “In my head, you live another life where you fuck all my friends and wish someone else could’ve been your wife” — especially with her husband, who produced the track, sitting right there in the studio with her. The album ultimately manages to surprise CLEAN. We enjoy the glossy pop sound that sits somewhere between the universes of Robyn and Carly Rae Jepsen. Hilary sounds as angelic as ever on this autobiographical body of work. She opens up about relationship anxieties, estranged family ties and growing into her role as a mother and wife. She truly bares it all for the listener and doesn’t hold back on any topic.
Clean brings you new music on the daily. We make sure you stay up to date with the latest releases you shouldn’t miss out on. However, every now and then, we like to take a little throwback. Whether it’s a song we believe you may have missed or a true blast from the past that once dominated the charts, these moments are here to remind us what today’s music is built on. We celebrate the hits of today — and revisit yesterday’s best tunes, like the one below. Our favorite pop star has been in the news for anything but her music lately. After her arrest on suspicion of driving under the influence and selling her masters, the focus seems to be on negative headlines only. This is nothing new for the ‘Why Should I Be Sad’ hitmaker — she has been living under this kind of scrutiny ever since she stepped into fame. At Clean, we prefer to shine a light on her incredible discography. Back in 2003, Britney Spears released what we still consider her best album to date. In the Zone brought us hits such as ‘Toxic’ and ‘Everytime’ — both of which have gone down in history as some of the best songs ever released by a commercial pop artist. But the album offers so much more than just these chart-topping smashes. Listening to the project as a whole today only confirms how timeless her fourth studio album truly is. For the album, she teamed up with producer Mark Taylor, who has worked with icons like Cher, Celine Dion and Kylie Minogue. No surprise he ended up creating magic with the ultimate pop star. Together, they delivered the flirty, steamy and undeniably sexy ‘Breathe On Me’. The track blends dance-pop with trip-hop influences, wrapped in sensual lyrics where heavy breathing becomes a clear metaphor for intimacy. It even leans into subtle trance elements, making it the perfect track to close out a way too sweaty club night full of dancing. The song quite literally resembles a climax — the kind of moment where the music peaks, the blinds open for a second, and the first light of sunrise floods the room. Pure perfection.
Your week is off to a great start with the soulful new release from Maverick Sabre. The Irish-London singer/rapper has been on our radar ever since his collaboration ‘Slow Down’ with Jorja Smith back in 2019. We still listen to the song to this day. Maverick is known for his ability to blend soul, R&B, hip-hop and folk with alternative influences. After his 2025 album Burn The Right Things Down, he clearly wants to keep the fire going while it’s still burning. The singer first grew up immersed in the Irish hip-hop scene, gaining attention as an MC and producer. Later he leaned more into his soulful singing voice, ultimately blending the two worlds together. This latest release, ‘8 Stages’, is no exception to that rule. In the song he tackles the eight stages of emotional growth, a theme Sabre often explores in his songwriting about relationships and self-reflection. As of now, no new project has been announced, hinting that this might be a standalone single. After hearing this one, we can’t help but hope there is another album on the way.
Malcolm Todd had a bloody good 2025. He released his self-titled album Malcolm Todd and the deluxe version Malcolm Todd (Still). The project put his name firmly on the map thanks to huge singles like ‘Chest Pain (I Love)’ and his collaboration with Omar Apollo, ‘Bleed’. The album took him around the world performing these songs live for his fans. Clean even got the chance to see the young singer live in Berlin. Fast forward to 2026 and the ‘Zip Up My Fly’ hitmaker is ready for his next era. He has announced the album Do That Again and just released the very first single from the upcoming project. The opening seconds of ‘Breathe’ catch us off guard, almost tricking us into thinking he is moving in a completely new direction. The track begins with a heavy beat and a sensual Malcolm almost whispering the first lines over the drums. Soon enough it becomes clear that we are still very much listening to the Malcolm we know and love. That sensual, playful energy ends up being the catchiest part of the song. With ‘Breathe’ the singer shows us a fun and confident side of himself. This also reflects in the video, where he is kidnapped by three female fans. Tied up in his performance gear, he sits on the ground while the girls dance around and on top of him. He may be tied up, but he secretly seems to be enjoying it all. We are fully here for this newfound sexy confidence!
Happy birthday to Jack Harlow! Instead of receiving gifts himself, he is sharing one with his fans. For his 28th birthday the rapper releases his fourth studio album Monica. The album was recorded mostly in New York City, the city he now calls home. The body of work dives into his personal reset after moving to New York, which Harlow said changed how he sees himself creatively. The title Monica feels like a reference to a ’90s R&B aesthetic and the romantic themes running throughout the record. With the release of this new project he dives into a different sound than we’re used to from the young hitmaker. First of all, he tones down the rapping and replaces many of his usual rapid-fire bars with more soulful singing layered over the production. Sonically the project pulls influences from jazz, blues and soul music. The overall vibe is slower, late-night and introspective. It somehow reminds us of our new favorite artist, Gabriel Jacoby. The album opens with ‘Trade Places’. Right from the beginning it becomes clear we’re stepping into a more mature version of Jack Harlow when it comes to the sound. Lyrically, however, he remains as playful and cheeky as ever. The rapper becomes almost obsessive with his love interest. He would do anything to be close to her. If that means trading places with a lamppost for her to lean on, or a handrail for her to hold onto, he would happily do it. It’s a fun take on being so obsessively in love with someone that you want to be by their side every minute of the day. On ‘Lonesome’ we come closest on the album to the old Jack. The track sits somewhere between his previous work and the sound he is presenting today. This crossover mainly appears in the perfect balance between singing and rapping. In the song he opens up about a relationship falling apart, admitting that his own behavior contributed to the breakup. He doesn’t shy away from sharing his mistakes: “I was tryna have my cake and still find out how it tastes.” It sounds like an instant classic Jack Harlow song. Throughout the album the mood stays mellow and laid-back. As much as we enjoy this sound for Jack, we are happy when we arrive at ‘Say Hello’, where the production steps into a slightly more uptempo groove. Here the singer reflects on a relationship that has already ended and hopes to reconnect with his ex someday. He lets go of control and accepts that he cannot force things to work out. Instead of trying to win her back, he hopes they might casually cross paths again and let life bring them together. If not, he respects her path. One thing is clear: Jack leaves the door open for a future encounter. The album is his shortest to date, counting only nine songs and running just 28 minutes long. But those 28 minutes are well spent. We are treated to a more mature-sounding Jack Harlow, reinventing himself and exploring a new musical direction without fully losing the version we all fell in love with. It’s the kind of album you can press play on wherever you are. It works perfectly in the background — and your parents, friends, or even strangers overhearing it will fall in love with it too.
We are big fans of UK singer ELIZA. Last week she released her brand new album The Darkening Green. The album’s campaign was led by the singles ‘Anyone Else’ and ‘Cheddar’, both setting the tone perfectly for the project as a whole. While going through the album, we very quickly picked our favorite. The production on ‘Pleasure Boy’ grabs our attention from the very first second. It’s the most upbeat offering on the project and the one track that has our feet tapping along to its funky beat. It’s the ELIZA we love the most — mellow as always, yet leaning into a more “in-your-face” stylized production. The songwriting explores her raw desire and physical attraction within a relationship. At its heart, the song captures the moment when someone becomes completely hypnotized by another person’s presence and body. It’s not your typical love song. ELIZA is in no way trying to glamorize the beauty of wanting someone. Instead, she remains honest and self-aware about her lust and the simple desire to feel high on that feeling. We especially love the 2:48 mark of the song, when she sings “Cause I’ve been waiting all night” before the track abruptly pauses for a second and then continues. Let this be the song that convinces you to listen to the project as a whole. You won’t regret it.
Nia Smith is a young and up-and-coming star from the UK. The singer has an incredible voice and is ready to contribute to the thriving R&B scene in the country. We recently had the opportunity to hear her live while she was the support act for Elmiene — and wow, she completely blew us away. With just a backing track and a microphone, she had the entire audience on the edge of their seats, watching her with goosebumps all over our bodies. Incredible new talent! The singer is now back with a new single from her debut album. For the track she worked with American singer Destin Conrad. He recently announced on Instagram that he has multiple collaborations coming up with female artists within the R&B genre. You can imagine how happy we were when we found out that Nia is one of them. The result of their studio session is the smooth and classy ‘Tough’. The song was inspired by a conversation Nia had with some of her friends about crying. Her male friends revealed they hadn’t cried in years, while her female friends admitted they had cried just two days ago. The song reflects on letting your guard down and not being too hard on yourself. We can’t wait to hear this one live.
Four years after the release of his Grammy-winning album Harry’s House, Harry Styles brings us his fourth solo studio album, Kiss All The Time. Disco, Occasionally. In the past four years he has been touring and taking time away from the bright lights of fame. He spent some time settling in Berlin to be part of a community, go out dancing in the world’s most famous clubs, and live the normal life of someone his age. The time away from the studio became exactly what was needed to return with fresh inspiration. A sense of togetherness and celebration of music found in the club scene is exactly the feeling the singer tries to recreate on this album. The album opens with the first and only single leading up to the full project. ‘Aperture’ sets the tone perfectly for the rest of the record. Its slow opening almost feels as if it was always meant to introduce the new album and slowly pull us into the world Harry has tried to built for his fans. Last Saturday the singer brought the song to life on the stage of the Brit Awards. During the performance it becomes clear that he wants us to come together, dance to his music, feel united, and let go of everything holding us back — letting the light in. After the club comes the therapy session, questioning all your life choices. Harry opens the song ‘Are You Listening Yet?’ on a steady drum: “God knows your life is on the brink and your therapist’s well-fed. The fix of all fixes, unintimate sex.” The statement immediately sets the tone for the rest of the track. The drum remains dominant throughout, demanding you pay attention as the singer asks: “Now you’re all out of choices, are you listening yet?” To make the moment even more intimidating, a choir joins in during the chorus singing those exact lines. On one hand it feels confronting to have so many voices questioning whether you can get your life together; on the other hand it is beautiful to know you’re not alone. ‘Are You Listening Yet?’ is an instant favorite on the album for Clean. On ‘Season 2 Weight Loss’ — what a title — we are treated to some of producer Kid Harpoon’s most interesting production on the album. The track almost begins like a computer game soundtrack, but as soon as the band comes in it shifts into something that feels almost like a soft porn version of drum ’n bass. The unusual production allows Harry to keep his vocals low-key and conversational. The song title works as a metaphor for gaining confidence in the public eye. It is not about actual dieting or physical weight loss; instead, Harry describes it as the “mission statement” for the album, exploring themes of personal evolution and returning as a better version of himself. On ‘Dance No More’ it’s like Harry gives his best attempt at a Prince-inspired song. The track is clearly his most funky and soulful offering to date. Even though the sound feels like a revamped version of music from the past, the lyrics are very current. Harry sings “DJ’s don’t dance no more, they said” wanting to prove them wrong by stating that they very much do these days. Out of nowhere he invites all his friends to shout in choir, “Respect your mother!”. It’s messy in the best way possible. The song has second single written all over it. Reaching the very end of the album, we arrive at the highlight: ‘Carla’s Song’. The track opens as a beautiful ballad, allowing the singer to put his vocal range fully on display. When we reach the chorus, the production transforms into a more 80s-inspired ballad, becoming more tempo-driven while still carrying the emotional weight of the song. We love how the track takes you on a journey. When we reach the line “I know what you like, I know what you’ll really like. I know what you like, I know I can read your mind” the song is in full force, building toward a climactic ending for the album. What a beautiful piece of music. Going through Kiss All The Time. Disco, Occasionally., we occasionally feel a little lost. There are gorgeous highlights, for sure, but overall it sometimes feels as if Harry cannot fully let go of an older version of himself to completely embrace the stronger, more experimental version waiting to emerge. The version of him that heard beautiful sounds, beats, and voices colliding on way too dark dancefloors — and knows exactly how to translate that energy into songs like the first single ‘Aperture’. It almost feels as if another year away could have helped perfect the album even further. It is by no means a bad record, but as a whole it doesn’t always feel cohesive, which may leave the listener slightly confused. Luckily, there are plenty of great songs here to return to and enjoy Harry at his full potential.
Brent Faiyaz’s latest release Icon is a major success. The album made it into the Top 10 of the Billboard charts. The singer is once again showing us how much the music industry has changed over the past few years. Brent chose to stay independent and releases music under his own label, ISO Supremacy. There is clearly no need to have a big label behind your music these days — artists are proving that independence is the way to go. The album is packed with his trademark sound: moody, atmospheric R&B with introspective lyrics about relationships, fame, and vulnerability. There is, however, one track that stands out among the others. Halfway through the project we are surprised by the more pop- and disco-sounding song ‘other side.’. It immediately demands our attention and has us tapping our feet. For the song, Brent Faiyaz went into the studio with producer Benny Blanco. This right away explains why the track is such an excellent blend of commercial pop and R&B. We remember the days when songs like this were dominating the charts. We couldn’t be happier to hear the singer taking a shot at this sound as well. ‘other side.’ serves as one of the record’s most atmospheric and emotionally resonant moments.
Are you ready for an early summer bop? With the sun out in Berlin, we’re starting to feel that tingling sensation creeping in — the kind that makes you daydream about long nights and warm air. That feeling got a serious boost thanks to the latest release from Justin Skye. Justin Skye and KAYTRANADA have once again cooked up heat in the studio. The two have linked up before — including on one of Clean’s all-time favourites, ‘Oh Lala’. This new track is another dance-worthy moment that somehow keeps things effortlessly low-key. Cool, fresh, and layered with that signature R&B touch — it’s everything you’d expect from a classic KAYTRANADA production. Add Justin’s sensual vocals on top, and you’ve got another certified banger for your playlist. The song offers another taste of the upcoming EP Justin is set to release on March 27th. The project, CANDY, is already shaping up to be a fire starter for summer 2026.
Let us shine a light on Mack Keane today. Born and raised in Los Angeles, the singer-songwriter and producer is no stranger to music. Growing up in a musical family, with both parents working in the industry, musicality was always part of his world. His sound blends neo-soul, R&B, and pop with effortless finesse. He previously collaborated with Destin Conrad on the Grammy-nominated album LOVE ON DIGITAL. The two proved to be a match made in heaven — even taking their chemistry on the road together for Destin’s tour. Meanwhile, Mack has been busy crafting his own material — and thankfully so, because his new single is an absolute smash. With ‘Ordinary Feelings’, the second release from his upcoming project, he delivers a funky, soulful ode to his musical heroes Stevie Wonder and Marvin Gaye. His silk-smooth voice feels tailor-made for this kind of groove. To be completely honest, we weren’t familiar with him until now. But boy, oh boy, are we happy we finally discovered him. Now give us a minute to catch up with his full discography.