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Chill Vibes Alert, Kehlani and Kali Uchis Lead Our Hot New R&B Playlist!

Kehlani

Headlining this musical oasis is Kehlani‘s eagerly awaited new album, CRASH. Standout tracks include the titular “CRASH” and the sultry “Sucia,” featuring Jill Scott and Young Miko, showcasing a diverse array of styles and star-studded collaborations.

Next up, we have Kali Uchis’s captivating new single, “Never Be Yours.” This reimagined gem from her 2012 Drunken Babble mixtape proves the Colombian-Virginian artist’s songwriting prowess is timeless. With fresh melodies and production, this track is a must-add to your summer playlist.

Adding to the mix, Maeta’s new project Endless Night, produced by KAYTRANADA, delivers seven tracks of smooth, signature vibes. The title track stands out with its warm chords and ethereal synthesizers, making it a perfect fit for any R&B lover’s collection.

Fridayy also brings the heat with “Baddest In The Room,” a passionately vocal track that’s sure to resonate. And let’s not forget The 80s, the duo of James Fauntleroy and No ID, who re-released their project The Pursuit, featuring the mellow Snoh Aalegra-assisted “Blue.”

Dive into our latest playlist update and let us know your favorites in the comments. Don’t miss out on these cool R&B tracks and keep coming back to Honk Magazine for the freshest music drops around the clock!

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“Summer Is Gone” by Anjalts is an ode to fading romance”

Anjalts

“Summer Is Gone,” a pop song by Anjalts, is thoughtful and emotionally very clear, and it feels like the last golden hour before fall truly sets in. The song is a melancholy reflection on the changing seasons and a fading romance. It has both a sting and warmth, drawing you toward some space of reflection that feels cinematic.

The production of “Summer Is Gone” sounds bright like a half-forgotten memory you can almost reach out and touch, but can never fully revive. Anjalts, a solid producer and storyteller, delivers quiet emotion, and the performance allows you to attach your own memories while maintaining its specific roots.

The song, the production, and the mood all connect so well that it feels like the seasons are changing. But beneath that ease is a deeper emotional current, a quiet awareness that something beautiful has stopped. As a prolific songwriter, producer, and multi-instrumentalist, Anjalts continues to prove versatility with diverse styles and artistic vision. “Summer Is Gone” also touches on growth, reflection, and memories that follow us. It waits to remind us, touch us, that there is still ugliness or beauty to remember in the ending.

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Luke Panayiotou crafts intimacy and discovers love and purpose on “Am I In Love Again?” EP

Luke Panayiotou

“Am I In Love Again?” by Luke Panayiotou arrives as a quiet confession after years of silence, an intimate, self-made EP that’s his first release after a five-year hiatus, and it sounds so honest. This 3-song, 12-minute project is a reintroduction, and everything was written, performed, and arranged by the artist.

And since the EP combines acoustic, folk, rock, and ambient singer-songwriter sounds, it has a natural, personal feel. The recording was done at Oscillate Recording Studios in Knutsford/ Manchester with a warmth that allows Panayiotou’s vocals to shine through. The most emotional song on the EP is the title track, “Am I in Love Again.” It quietly examines falling back in love, the short bursts of overwhelming emotion that help you remember why you fell for someone in the first place.

“Back Around” tells a more contemplative story of perseverance. It’s about setbacks and the quiet resolve to continue, even when it feels like you’re on the verge of success. “Wherever I Go” is a triumphant end to the EP. Its upbeat, unifying energy celebrates connection, romantic, platonic, or otherwise. It accomplishes this by casting loyalty and presence in a more favorable light.

Panayiotou defines every aspect of “Am I In Love Again?,” from the songs to the cover art. This lends the work a cohesive artistic vision that feels both personal and enveloping. This EP shows that sometimes you need to take a step back to step forward with clarity and purpose.

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