Alternative R&B
Hertfordshire’s Owen Saward unveils Belief: Chapter 1, a soulful EP blending classic 2000s R&B with modern flair. Showcasing infectious hooks, rich melodies, and club-ready production, this release marks a bold step in the genre’s resurgence and cements Saward’s growing reputation for emotionally resonant, contemporary R&B.
Harlem-based visionary Candice Hoyes returns with “Far Away Star,” a powerful jazz reinterpretation of a Swedish traditional song, inspired by Duke Ellington’s 1978 recording. Collaborating with Grammy-winner Ted Nash, Hoyes delivers soaring opera-infused vocals and original lyrics that explore Black ancestral history, justice, and freedom—marking a stirring and genre-blending start to her year.
Singer/songwriter/producer Zyah Belle drops the video for her feelgood groove ‘About Time’. The track is accompanied by a party-themed video directed by Ben Reilly and co-starring R&B singer Lekan. “About Time” follows Belle's recent singles "1-800-Heartbeark” and "LYIN.”