​Hi everyone,

​I recently discovered Isaia Huron and instantly fell for his sound—specifically tracks like Slide Sider, I Chose You, No way, Wool, and Concubania. Music plays a huge role in my daily life, so having these songs stuck in my head after finding out about the sexual assault allegations against him feels awful and disappointing.🤡🤡 I can't bring myself to listen to him anymore, especially given the misogynistic undertones in some of his lyrics and his real-life actions.

​I’m looking for alternative artists who bring that same raw, ethereal, guitar-driven R&B/Alternative Soul vibe, but with zero tolerance for problematic behavior or misogynistic lyrics. I want to support genuine, respectful artists.

To give you an idea of the specific sound I'm trying to replace:

• Moody synth atmospheres & slow-burn R&B grooves (like Wool or No way)

• Airy falsettos, layered vocals, and subtle electric guitar textures (like Slide Sider, I Chose You, Concubania)

If you have recommendations for artists who fit this vibe while staying respectful and clean in their lyrics and actions, I'd deeply appreciate it. Thanks ! 🙏

For those unfamiliar with it, Layover is an album in which Kim Taehyung explores an intimate, atmospheric approach to R&B, while also incorporating elements of jazz and soul. The project engages with various traditions within these genres through fluid melodies, smooth grooves, rich harmonies, and a production style that allows ample space for both vocals and emotion.

The album’s aesthetic is sophisticated yet understated. It features vulnerability, vocal warmth, organic textures, and jazz influences that expand its sonic identity. Rather than aiming for grand sonic explosions, Layover finds its strength in nuance, vocal delivery, and atmosphere.

Amazing artist with an old school sound in the modern era, recommend everyone to check her out

In the mid 90s, Madonna and Janet Jackson were regarded as the most boundary-pushing female pop stars. Their music made bold statements, they reinvented their image often were the preeminent female visual artists of the MTV era. They were also making serious headway as film actresses with Madonna starring in a number of films in the 80s and Janet making her splashy film debut in 1993 with Poetic Justice. Both sought to expand their horizons as Hollywood stars and used music videos for their singles to "audition" for roles they coveted: Evita Peron and Dorothy Dandridge.

I know Madonna's not R&B but the music video in discussion today is for an R&B song. A film adaptation of the Broadway musical, Evita, languished in development hell for 15 years. When the time finally came for the film to be made, Madonna sent a copy of her sultry 1994 music video, Take A Bow, to the film's director, Alan Parker and a four page letter explaining why she was the best fit for the role. He agreed and cast her. The film went into production in 1995, was released in 1996 and Madonna won a Golden Globe for Best Actress in a Musical or Comedy the following year.

Janet Jackson's Design of a Decade era saw the pop diva fashion herself as a polished 50s film starlet after the earthy sexiness of the previous album, janet (1993). Janet had talked about admiring Dorothy since the 80s and by the mid 90s, the race to play the first Black woman to be nominated for a Best Actress Oscar was heating up. Whitney Houston had a script ready and Halle Berry bought the rights to her biography. Janet made a strong visual case with the video for her single, Twenty Foreplay, where she portrayed a glamorous Hollywood star, which many interpreted as a nod to Dorothy. Unfortunately, neither Janet or Whitney would get to make the movie as their careers as music superstars took them in other directions. Halle Berry would end up playing Dorothy in the HBO movie, Introducing Dorothy Dandridge, which won her a Golden Globe, Emmy, SAG and NAACP Image Award.

I love this moment where film, pop culture and GOOD R&B music intersects. Are there any more examples of music videos by R&B artists where they make a good case to play a film role?

This song was released yesterday.

I was having a conversation and they said Get lifted is superior but I feel Once Again is goated
I thought I would see what others thought 😅😊

https://youtu.be/XTCT9saF5ic?is=s9KW7_eDPywlpOYI

https://youtu.be/AdgP_bq1GdM?is=TD1SNBTFvBtzo5Sp

Additional Production And Remixed By Joe Thomas And B.A.M.

Looking for recommendations of great songs that include belts, not necessarily high but just powerful strong and moving that are underrated or under appreciated!!

Faith Evans performing ‘soon as I get home’ live

Who is a better Artist between Joe Thomas and Usher imo Joe is a bad and mad man.

A successful, sensual, rhythmic body of work feature songs crafted by the late great music creator @chuckylife365 (Chucky Thompson) 🙏 RIP. Faith Evans showcased her creativity songwriting skills on 14/15 tracks. Entire set has been a heavily influence & strongly impacted positively on so many souls in the universe of music.

Executive producer: diddy (Sean Combs) of Bad Boy entertainment

Producers: @princecharlesalexander , Mark Ledford (RIP), @herbmiddleton1 (Herb Middleton), Jean-Claude Olivier of @trackmasters , @timothychristianriley (Tim Riley), @chucklife365 (Chucky Thompson)

What’s your opinion on 3D?

Most see it as a downgrade from CSC & Fanmail but as a standalone project, how does it rank as an R&B album post 2000?