This Week In R&B 🎧 [February 7]

🍠 Here are the YAMS-approved gems to listen to this week.

So much great new music dropped this week in the R&B world. So we thought: let’s put The Yamily on to what we’re listening to from artists both major and independent. Listen to the YAMS playlist, and get put on to your new favorite song below!

Rema “Baby (Is It A Crime)”

Afrobeats star Rema teased a Sade-sample song in late 2024 and the snippet instantly went viral because it was THAT good! DJs were spinning the snippet at New Year’s Eve parties, so that’s how you know Rema has a hit on his hands. 🔥 Finally in February 2025, we have the full song and it does NOT disappoint!

GIVĒON “ Twenties”

Giveon is back with a new single and is tugging on heartstrings with this soulful ballad about spending his twenty-somethings years on love wasted. Who else is ready for a new Giveon era in 2025?

Chase Shakur’s new album ‘WONDERLOVE’

Atlanta native Chase Shakur has made a name for himself in the worlds of alternative R&B and “trap soul”, and he’s now back with a new album entitled ‘WONDERLOVE'.’ With features from Smino and RIMON, Chase effortlessly blends hip-hop production and electronic sounds into progressive, soulful jams.

Jordyn Simone’s new EP ‘Remember When’

Los Angeles native Jordyn Simone is one of our favorite up-and-coming female artists. And this new project that she’s released today is special because each of the 7 songs features an up-and-coming male counterpart. Joseph Solomon, Lekan, TA Thomas, Jordan Hawkins, Phabo, Dende, and Reggie Becton can all be found on ‘Remember When.’ LOVE THAT!

Zyah Belle '1-800 Heartbreak”

80s Phil Collins drums. Yearning for love. DRAMA. Zyah Belle brought it all plus some gorgeous vocals on her latest release “1-800 Heartbreak.” 💔

NAO “Light Years”

NAO is no stranger to big, soaring anthems. And with her upcoming album ‘Jupiter’, she is not letting us forget that she’s THAT girl! “Light Years” is a huge, heavenly-sounding ballad. Get ready to levitate and maybe even shed a tear! 🥹

This week also sees new music from Rory & Leon Thomas, Jazlyn Martin, Tommy Richman, Melanie Fiona, Lizzie Berchie, and more. Make sure to check out our YAMS playlist – available on Spotify, Apple Music, and Tidal – for more of the latest in R&B!