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Kehlani Joins Victoria Monét On “Touch Me” Remix

“Touch Me” has been a huge record for Victoria Monét, who continues to turn heads to her music.

At a time, Monét was known to the world as “Ariana Grande’s best friend” but now, she’s far out of Grande’s shadow. It’s beautiful to see the steps that she has taken in the last several years, creating a brand for herself and sharing her incredible vocals with us all.

She’s a regular staple of our R&B Season playlist and, with a new remix of “Touch Me” featuring Kehlani, you can bet your top dollar that we’ll be featuring this one over the weekend.

The new remix is stunning, with both vocalists sounding great together. Can we talk about this outro too? The way the song naturally ends is unlike a lot of songs these days. This ends so organically. The listener isn’t waiting for another verse, another hook, or anything. This was the perfect way to get through the track.

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The Real Mack The Knife honors memory and spirit with soulful release “Rio Grande de Loíza”

The song “Rio Grande de Loíza” by The Real Mack The Knife is a powerful tribute to Puerto Rico’s history, memory, and sacred spirit. The track transforms nature into something spiritual, intimate, and timeless, inspired by the legendary river and Julia de Burgos’ immortal voice.

The song “Rio Grande de Loíza” has an old, alive vibe from the beginning. River water, moonlight, desire, and cultural memory shape a song that seems to rise from the ground. The Real Mack The Knife uses the river as a living, symbolic being, unlike the original work.

Julia de Burgos gives the piece incredible depth. She sees the river as a witness, a mother, a wound, a mirror, and a prayer throughout the song’s emotional landscape. The literary and spiritual connection gives the track a haunting beauty beyond music.

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Devan Ibiza adds soul and reflection on new release “Portland”

With “Portland,” Devan Ibiza creates a warm, thoughtful, atmospheric hip-hop record rooted in boom-bap’s deep, reflective energy. Soulful production and introspective mood make it a quiet moment of thought rather than a distraction.

“Portland” embodies classic hip-hop. Boom-bap gives it a rhythmic foundation, and warm, soulful production draws listeners in. This beat is perfect for contemplation, letting emotion and thought flow.

The single’s mood adds interest. Devan Ibiza values subtlety and atmosphere over loudness and trends. The song’s restraint is its strength. Late-night thoughts, personal memories, and quiet realizations make “Portland” contemplative.

Devan Ibiza’s release is well-paced emotionally. Since the song is never rushed or crowded, its atmosphere can naturally resonate. That patience gives “Portland” a timeless quality usually reserved for classic hip-hop stories and soulful underground records.

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