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    Gallant

    Age: 28

    State Maryland

    Comparable Artists: The Weeknd, dvsn, Brent Faiyaz

    Monthly Listeners: 2.1m

    Gallant fits very strongly into the 'alternative-R&B' sub-genre that erupted in the 2010s with artists like The Weeknd and Frank Ocean. He uses extremely quality production with electronic influences and is an excellent songwriter. He has two studio albums out and an extended play. His 2016 debut album Ology was nominated for a Grammy.

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    Erika De Casier

    Age: 30s??

    Country: Denmark

    Comparable Artists: Aaliyah, Tamia, Ashanti

    Monthly Listeners: 165k

    Erika de Casier is making R&B that feels like a modern interpretation of the 90s. It meshes genres like G-Funk and UK Garage into the foundational sound of that era and the result is an incredibly well-polished debut record in Essentials. It feels self-assured and modern despite wearing the hallmarks of 90s R&B on it's sleeve.

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    Choker

    Age: 23

    State: Michigan

    Comparable Artists: Frank Ocean, Tyler the Creator, Childish Gambino

    Monthly Listeners: 1.1m

    From his debut project, 2017's Peak, Choker has been labeled and often dismissed as a Frank Ocean clone. While the similarities are striking, Choker offers much more than just a cheap knockoff. Beautiful songwriting, wonderfully unique instrumentals entirely self-produced and an incredible talent for melodies, Choker's discography offers perhaps the first true glimpse into a post-Blonde world.

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    Arin Ray

    Age: 25

    State: Ohio

    Comparable Artists: Ty$, Summer Walker, Kehlani

    Monthly Listeners: 1.3m

    It's no secret that Arin Ray is industry. In fact, his career began on one of the most laughably 'industry-plant' platforms - the now defunct X Factor USA. But in the 6 years since his appearance on the show, Arin Ray stayed out of the limelight, instead penning and producing songs behind the scenes for superstars from Juice WRLD to Chris Brown. His solo music is undeniably commercial but behind the accessibility lies impressive songwriting and melodies. Platinum Fire, his 2018 debut album feels like the mega-smash release of the year in some alternate universe where R&B was the dominant genre.

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    Ruthven

    Age: ??

    Country: UK

    Comparable Artists: Prince, Jai Paul

    Monthly Listeners: 34k

    In 2016, Ruthven sent demos to an email address for the Paul Institute, a record label founded by Jai & A.K. Paul - two brothers signed to XL Recordings and widely heralded for their influence in 2010s electronic music. Ironically they had already intended to contact him, after finding his music themselves online - Ruthven had posted his music on the original KTT site. A fireman at the time, he joined the Paul Institute, releasing two funk and R&B songs 'Evil' and 'Hypothalamus'. Comparing anyone to Prince is a tall feat but it's difficult to not hear the likeness when listening to the closing minutes of 'Hypothalamus' in particular.

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    Giveon
    Brent faiyaz

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    Sep 5, 2020
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    oliverislost

    Giveon
    Brent faiyaz

    both too big for this list

    I tried to exclude anyone over 2.5m monthly listeners and anyone who'd had a recent major placement - like Chicago Freestyle

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    safe

    both too big for this list

    I tried to exclude anyone over 2.5m monthly listeners and anyone who'd had a recent major placement - like Chicago Freestyle

    Fair

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    decided id been complaining too much about the lack of new artists on this site so I wanted to share some artists who I personally really like and see a bright future for

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    I remember hearing ruthven was a firefighter

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    Gallant “next” since 2016

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    Last dude look like Joel Ortiz and Chance the rapper did the DBZ fusion dance.

    Gonna check them out tho

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    RIP PRINCE

    I remember hearing ruthven was a firefighter

    Yes

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    Ruthven on whole another level. Paul Institute really doing magic.

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    The real HighKey

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    Okay thought of good artists to mention idk if they'll blow but great r&b vibes

    (This one is crazy)

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    Sep 5, 2020
    RIP PRINCE

    I remember hearing ruthven was a firefighter

    hes working on music full-time now!

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    Sep 5, 2020
    roronoa

    Gallant “next” since 2016

    yea
    not sure if he'll ever make that next step in the US. apparently hes huge in South Korea lol. the music is great though

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    Okay thought of good artists to mention idk if they'll blow but great r&b vibes

    https://soundcloud.com/abeltwoo/wont-youhttps://soundcloud.com/andersnst/december-ft-luca

    (This one is crazy)

    !https://youtu.be/Y5aM4NyPLbk

    gonna check these out

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    safe

    gonna check these out

  • Good looking OP. Gonna check these out

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    Janine & Brent are the best pure R&B artists out. THEY. is a fantastic group. Dope thread OP.

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    gay shoes

    Janine & Brent are the best pure R&B artists out. THEY. is a fantastic group. Dope thread OP.

    never heard of Janine but she's from NZ so ill definitely have to check her out

    Brent is f***ing great and so are THEY. - didnt realize THEY. were still making music until someone mentioned me in a thread about them this year

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    Only one I hadn’t heard of was Erika, she’s dope af.

    I’d also like put some shine on Marco Mckinnis

    Real soulful dude

    Ojerime

    Heavy 90s vibes mixed some new age, really unique

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    Choker and Gallant are two of those artists who I just cant fathom how they aren't huge
    the level of the music theyre making is absolute leagues ahead of their popularity and suited to the times

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    never heard of Janine but she's from NZ so ill definitely have to check her out

    Brent is f***ing great and so are THEY. - didnt realize THEY. were still making music until someone mentioned me in a thread about them this year

    Janine is so dope bruh please consider listening. I can't even put into words how f***ing amazing she is.

    THEY. put an EP out recently and it's fire as usual. Them niggas are here to stay, as long as they stay true to themselves.

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    Sep 5, 2020
    earthwalka

    Only one I hadn’t heard of was Erika, she’s dope af.

    I’d also like put some shine on Marco Mckinnis

    !https://youtu.be/skSCzqqKe7k

    Real soulful dude

    Ojerime

    !https://youtu.be/8kNBB5idD7E

    Heavy 90s vibes mixed some new age, really unique

    ya I wanted to find a balance between accessible and still relatively unknown

    and good looks gonna check em out

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    Only one I hadn’t heard of was Erika, she’s dope af.

    I’d also like put some shine on Marco Mckinnis

    !https://youtu.be/skSCzqqKe7k

    Real soulful dude

    Ojerime

    !https://youtu.be/8kNBB5idD7E

    Heavy 90s vibes mixed some new age, really unique

    Give It Up 2 Me is my SOTY. S*** is f***ing classic.

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