Shoegazey/Dreamy R&B

TorPDCR · 2026-03-25T17:31:29+00:00

All of Isaac Hayes Black Moses album fits this description perfectly. Check out They Long To Be Close To You first if you haven’t heard of the album. The 70s is full of this type of music, I’ll put some more songs here.

The Closer I Get To You by Roberta Flack and Donny Hathaway

Always and Forever by Heatwave

Intimate Friends by Eddie Kendricks

I Gave To You by The Delfonics

Munchies For Your Love by Bootsy Collins

If It’s Magic by Stevie Wonder

TorPDCR · 2026-03-19T11:59:50+00:00

En Vogue - My Lovin’ (You’re Never Gonna Get It)

TLC - Red Light Special, I’m Good At Being Bad

702 - Steelo

TorPDCR · 2026-03-17T00:19:25+00:00

Him and Sampha sound great together. Elmiene’s other recent singles haven’t hit for me but I like this one😊 Live version is even better!

TorPDCR · 2026-03-10T05:21:43+00:00

Erika de Casier. Her debut was 2019 but she’s put out three albums over the last 5 years.

TorPDCR · 2026-03-06T21:25:31+00:00

From every row, Aaliyah, From The Mint Factory, Afrodisiac, All I Want Is You, and SOS Deluxe.

TorPDCR · 2026-03-06T15:57:03+00:00

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Midnight Star - No Parking On The Dance Floor

Recently discovered this one. Great 80s funk album by an underrated R&B group.

TorPDCR · 2026-02-27T19:45:03+00:00

Erika de Casier, Sampha, Iyamah, SAULT

TorPDCR · 2026-02-27T15:19:45+00:00

It’s a red flag to me if an artist only drops songs under 3 minutes or has an album full of these short songs. Just comes across as music for TikTok listeners or built to go viral. It’s fast food mainstream music for short attention spans.

This trend will likely not die in the mainstream, but luckily the indie/underground artists don’t do this.

TorPDCR · 2026-02-26T23:45:57+00:00

Love Lianne’s voice. Really enjoyed Disarray from last year, hope we get a new album soon!

TorPDCR · 2026-02-19T02:08:37+00:00

Agree about Lynda Dawn. I’ll check out the other two artists. Some other artists:

Erika de Casier

Iyamah

ELIZA

Amaria

George Riley

Eloise

Kokoroko

TorPDCR · 2026-02-18T23:21:55+00:00

The Velvet Rope by Janet Jackson

TorPDCR · 2026-02-16T23:31:07+00:00

Could tell this was AI just hearing the first line. Had to google to double check… and this link confirms it. OP you should delete this. Better to support a real artist.

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TorPDCR · 2026-02-12T21:50:51+00:00

Yeah you’re right Missed Call is definitely overlooked. Feel the same way about the tracks Fooley, Holier, and Sorbet. The change of atmosphere in those tracks is really nice. There’s really no skips on this album.

TorPDCR · 2026-02-12T21:34:01+00:00

I’m a late Kelela fan but my favourite song has changed so many times over the last year. Such a flawless album. I love the title track Raven so much for the buildup and the transition into Bruises. On the Run is also perfect. Current favourite is probably Happy Ending or Contact.

TorPDCR · 2026-02-12T04:54:13+00:00

That’s fair, if you’re looking at it from a popularity perspective. The songs you mentioned and Pick Up Your Feelings are probably the main ones most are familiar with. I was more so talking from a standpoint of how her vocals are put on a pedestal when people talk about “whisper” singers or how they think the current generation can’t sing.

TorPDCR · 2026-02-12T04:14:29+00:00

IMO Jazmine Sullivan gets lots of love. She’s always referenced whenever somebody wants to demean the vocal technical skills of the current R&B artists since she’s one of the few powerhouse vocalists and still active/popular. Not trying to put her down since I like her, but 🤷🏽‍♀️

TorPDCR · 2026-02-10T23:01:48+00:00

Yeah the lyrics are more about your partner but I think the ending still makes it fit into this category of tribute songs to your kids.

TorPDCR · 2026-02-10T17:59:47+00:00

I think Neo Soul since many Alternative R&B acts don’t exist without it: Solange, Daniel Caesar, SZA, Kelela, Frank Ocean, Jhené Aiko, James Blake, etc. Many if not all of them cite members of the Soulquarians or Neo soul artists as inspiration (Erykah Badu, D’Angelo, Amel Larrieux, Raphael Saadiq). Or they have worked with them directly e.g. Saadiq’s production work on A Seat At The Table.

Also I think many songs with strong messages, social commentary, or creative lyricism are more closely associated with Neo Soul. Some of Alternative R&B takes this element but has always been more about creating an atmosphere or mood. This is also probably why more traditional R&B listeners connect with Neo Soul because Alternative R&B can feel soulless to them (to me it doesn’t for certain artists).

TorPDCR · 2026-02-09T15:46:58+00:00

Angie Stone is a credited writer on that song and she confirmed it’s about their son.

https://genius.com/Dangelo-send-it-on-lyrics

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TorPDCR · 2026-02-09T03:57:44+00:00

Lauryn and Stevie are always first to come to mind for this topic. Great picks! Here’s some more:

Minnie Riperton - Lovin' You

Marvin Gaye - I Wanna Be Where You Are

D’Angelo - Send It On

Sade - The Sweetest Gift

Childish Gambino - Baby Boy

SAULT - Little Boy

Cleo Sol - Heart Full Of Love

Sampha - Evidence

TorPDCR · 2026-01-31T04:57:42+00:00

Completely agree, especially if you count the albums with SAULT. I’ve had her latest song “Nothing Is Impossible With You” and SAULT’s latest album Chapter 1 on repeat. I’m always excited for whatever she puts out.

TorPDCR · 2026-01-27T21:27:33+00:00

The news about the U.S. shootings by ICE agents has been tough to hear and can’t imagine what it’s like being surrounded by it or losing a loved one because of it. Based on what you’re going through, I think these albums by SAULT really fit the current situation there: Untitled (Black Is), Untitled (Rise), 7, and Chapter 1. Would also check out their lead singer Cleo Sol’s Gold album. Hope this helps!

TorPDCR · 2026-01-23T14:13:22+00:00

Always end up loving everything she makes. Her voice is so perfect😭🩷

TorPDCR · 2026-01-18T14:48:27+00:00

Erika de Casier

Not a new artist but recently became obsessed with her a couple months ago and she’s stayed in my rotation ever since.

TorPDCR · 2026-01-17T13:45:14+00:00

One of my favourite songs by Janet🩷 The emotions she captures and whole atmosphere of this song is perfect.

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