For the last couple of years, Florida has been a hot commodity in hip-hop. While it s great to see the Sunshine State get the respect it deserves, the genre has begun to overshadow the state s other musical offerings, its strong R&B scene in particular.
Sure, acts like Savannah Cristina and the charismatic Twelve’len are paving the way. And Florida has been home to indisputable legendary artists such as T-Pain, Pretty Ricky, Betty Wright, and, if we re seriously harking back, Ray Charles.
But there’s
Although 2020 kneecapped the music industry,
New Times has picked out ten emerging artists listed here in alphabetical order by artist name who found a way to connect to listeners. Now in 2021, these contemporary R&B acts are elevating the genre to new heights, fusing the sounds of jazz, funk, hip-hop, pop, and soul.
Florida R&B Acts to Watch in 2021: Amaria, Ginga Soul, Zya, Marlounsly
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