I think in part yearning in R&B comes down to a willingness to sing real ballads, look at Lucky Daye with That’s You, or Tiana Major9 with Alone, even Alex Isley with Thank You for a Lovely Time. The musical arrangements have to support vocals that have depth and nuance, so chord changes, timing etc., matter as well as the courage to feel.
I believe that yearning is not only back but it’s always been there just with certain artists. Artists like Kehlani, Leon, and Lucky Daye all have yearning as a cornerstone in their discography. I love that the need for yearning is becoming a conservation. I also think that the conversation is getting louder to the point where I believe it can begin challenging other artists.
We need a variety of r&b love songs back. The classy falling in love songs , the we are gonna work it out love songs, the sensual ones, the sexy, raunchy ones. They all gave you the language for whatever it was you were feeling a crush, real love or lust.
I think in part yearning in R&B comes down to a willingness to sing real ballads, look at Lucky Daye with That’s You, or Tiana Major9 with Alone, even Alex Isley with Thank You for a Lovely Time. The musical arrangements have to support vocals that have depth and nuance, so chord changes, timing etc., matter as well as the courage to feel.
I believe that yearning is not only back but it’s always been there just with certain artists. Artists like Kehlani, Leon, and Lucky Daye all have yearning as a cornerstone in their discography. I love that the need for yearning is becoming a conservation. I also think that the conversation is getting louder to the point where I believe it can begin challenging other artists.
We need a variety of r&b love songs back. The classy falling in love songs , the we are gonna work it out love songs, the sensual ones, the sexy, raunchy ones. They all gave you the language for whatever it was you were feeling a crush, real love or lust.
Wonderful commentary!!