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Sonder's 'Searchin' And Evolving '90s R&B

Sonder's new EP, Into, is out now. Markpeaced/Courtesy of the artist hide caption

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Sonder's 'Searchin' And Evolving '90s R&B

The trio builds on the elements that defined late '90s R&B by incorporating bare drum patterns and simple harmonies into a riskier song progression.

Sonder's 'Searchin' And Evolving '90s R&B

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Monday

Hear Bilal & Big K.R.I.T. Guest On Keyon Harrold's 'Stay This Way'

Keyon Harrold has just released his newest single, "Stay This Way (Feat. Bilal & Big K.R.I.T.)." Deneka Peniston/Courtesy of the artist hide caption

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Hear Bilal & Big K.R.I.T. Guest On Keyon Harrold's 'Stay This Way'

The jazz trumpeter asks if euphoric moments are meant to last, or if they're naturally fleeting.

Hear Bilal & Big K.R.I.T. Guest On Keyon Harrold's 'Stay This Way'

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Tuesday

Monday

Songs We Love: Little Simz, 'Poison Ivy (Feat. Tilla)'

Little Simz's new album, Stillness In Wonderland, comes out Dec. 16. Vicky Grout/Courtesy of the artist hide caption

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Songs We Love: Little Simz, 'Poison Ivy (Feat. Tilla)'

In a nostalgic love song produced by SHE, the 22-year-old London rapper opts for an atypically airy, emotional vocal delivery.

Songs We Love: Little Simz, 'Poison Ivy (Feat. Tilla)'

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Wednesday

Songs We Love: Saba, 'Church / Liquor Store (Feat. Noname)'

Saba's new album, Bucket List Project, comes out Oct. 27. Bryan Allen Lamb/Courtesy of the artist hide caption

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Songs We Love: Saba, 'Church / Liquor Store (Feat. Noname)'

With ethereal production from Cam O'bi, the Chicago rapper takes a hard look at how the prison system affects the West Side of his hometown.

Songs We Love: Saba, 'Church / Liquor Store (Feat. Noname)'

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