R&B Now
R&B is one of the most dynamic, adventurous sounds in modern music, a place where art both personal and provocative meets the mainstream. From the alt vanguard to modern vets, straightforward to left-field, these tracks capture where R&B is now and point the way to where it’s going. This week, Lizzo’s “IRL” off her newly released mixtape <i>MY FACE HURTS FROM SMILING</i> is at the top of the playlist. The upbeat SZA-assisted track finds the duo unfazed by comments from critics and naysayers, as they are self-assured in who they are in real life. We update this playlist regularly. If you like a track, add it to your library.