Alternative R&B

By Status Ain't Hood Staff November 17, 2025
Kah-Lo returns from a brief sabbatical with “Somersaults,” a retro-tinged, energetic single that showcases her singular voice and emotional honesty. Known for hits like “Fake ID,” the Grammy-nominated Nigerian house artist steps into a more vulnerable era, exploring the disorienting pull of affection and the ways it can push us beyond our usual limits. With playful yet expressive vocals, she turns heartache into something bold, fun, and ultimately empowering.
By Status Ain't Hood Staff November 12, 2025
Jorja Smith bares her soul in the acoustic visual for “With You,” a tender exploration of love, trust, and emotional distance. The Walsall-born singer delivers raw vulnerability as she questions the state of a fading relationship, her soothing vocals floating over delicate guitar melodies. With its stripped-down production and heartfelt lyrics, the video highlights Smith’s signature blend of honesty and elegance.
By Status Ain't Hood Staff November 12, 2025
Canadian R&B singer-songwriter Savannah Ré returns with her heartfelt new single “Hold You,” produced by her husband YogiTheProducer . The soulful track celebrates intimacy, gratitude, and the comfort of genuine love. Ré describes it as a tribute to appreciating a partner’s care and safety. It marks her first release since her 2024 album Formed.
By Status Ain't Hood Staff November 7, 2025
Philadelphia-born, London-based artist ELUNIA releases her poignant new single “Strobe Lights,” a cinematic indie-electronic reflection on burnout, identity, and self-reconnection. Written amid the pressures of London’s recent post-production grind, the song captures the numbness of depression through ambient textures and soft electronic pulses. ELUNIA’s introspective lyrics (like the haunting line “what happened to that girl on the train?”) illuminate fleeting moments of clarity amid exhaustion and change.
By Status Ain't Hood Staff October 13, 2025
Rising Kansas City-bred R&B singer LeVelle has released his smooth and sultry new single “Tongue Tied,” showcasing his rich vocals and heartfelt songwriting. Following hits like “Fell In Love” and “Right Here,” the track further cements his status as a rising star. Co-written with top talents Wirlie Morrison, Jayshawn Champion, and Traci Hale-Martin, “Tongue Tied” blends love, desire, and soulful sophistication, earning praise from fans and critics alike.