When I hear the name TaniA Kyllikki my mind and all my listening sensations go wild and point me towards a musical space that has been inhabited by Adele, Mary J Blige and Mariah Carey! And I’m not kidding when I say that this British Versatile songwriter has swiftly emerged as the face of female pop and R&B with her astounding wide vocal range, eccentric raw natural storytelling, and innovative cutting edge musical concept that has made her such a darling with millions of listeners worldwide and cemented her status as the queen on the R&B reign. For many of her endearing fans, they remember how she managed to capture the attention of R&B legendary and sensation artist Ne-Yo with her song “Remind Me”. I’m buzzing to report that the remix has already garnered over 490.5 K streams on Spotify alone. To ensure that we get something to paint our 2022 playlist, she released a 9-track delightful album “Why Chapter One” on the 30th January 2022. This is one of the most emotional and fascinating albums I’ve listened to so far and an easy recommendation to any listener who would wish to immerse themselves in a musical world overflowing with melodic beauty and vocal dexterity.
The tracks have been appropriately arranged and introduce new ideas in cinematic fashion; the sad end of one track paving the way to the exhilarating start of the other. The track “Why” is cruising on the top charts with over 530.9 K Streams on Spotify and this melancholic tune will break even the strongest roots beneath your heart as the wooing touch of the piano that also utilizes the riffs in a mesmerizing manner is followed by the purest and seductively dazzling female vocals you’ve ever heard. The way she showcases her wide vocal range is itself a cure for that incessant heartbreak. Her vocally emotional delivery is what moves a listener close to tears as the song resonates heavily with her heartfelt lyrics about hurt, pain, and forgiveness.
“Lie With Me” is another enchanting tune that starts off with the charming piano tunes and TaniA’s does her thing with her mellifluous vocals for days smoothly riding over the piano tones and riffs in a grandeur manner and ties a listener with the seductive aura so they remain heavily invested in this lovely ballad as TaniA utilizes her vocal cords absorbingly with the higher and lower notes, balancing that thin line with perfect glamour like she was born for these kinds of moments. The repeated listening experience is absolutely guaranteed for it is not so often you listen to such pure smooth vocals shine through some laid-back melodicism!
“My Hero” is as emotional as it is powerful with the potent message being appropriate in a romantic scene as it is in a family scene. She allowed herself to be vulnerable in this one and the results are spellbinding as her words in her extraordinarily soft and rich vocals speak straight to your heart. The better part of this track is the upbeat feel that has been amalgamated to add depth and color with the live drums, the modest bass, and the swirling piano organs fitting in perfectly and sticking together like super glue to highlight the theme of the song.
There is so much from the other tracks to bewitch a listener and ensure that they come back for more of TaniA Kyllikki. This album has disrupted the entire musical space and the numbers it has already garnered in such a short period since its release are insanely huge! TaniA is not yet close to being done! Watch her as she takes over the female music industry in style and deserved acclaim. “Why Chapter One” is available on all your favorite streaming platforms, go stream it, save your favorite tracks from the collection and play them on repeat without a care in the world!
Afro Brazilian trio 3B Rich keep sharpening their place in contemporary music with the release of their latest single, “Slow Twerking.” Blending modern R&B, hip hop, and pop with an easy sense of control, the song lands as a hypnotic, club minded track full of cinematic detail and an undeniable groove.
Driven by smooth, pulsing production and airy synth work, “Slow Twerking” reaches beyond the usual dancefloor rush. There is a real story inside it. The track sketches the life of a dancer moving through the nightlife world, holding onto her confidence, resilience, and ambition. Through vivid lyrics, 3B Rich present a woman who commands attention while working toward something larger, supporting her child, investing in her education, and building a future for herself on her own terms.
A big part of the song’s appeal comes from the way the group handles its vocals. Brothers Hi-en, Mr. Spotlight, and J-Royal play off one another with the kind of chemistry that makes the track feel loose and precise at the same time. Verses, hooks, and melodies pass naturally between them. Each voice has its own character, but together they create a polished, unified sound. The hook stays with you, long after the song ends.
On the production side, “Slow Twerking” captures what makes 3B Rich stand out. They move between genres with care, never losing the emotional pull or rhythmic focus of the song. The layered arrangement, sharp sense of rhythm, and melodic immediacy make it easy to imagine the track thriving both on streaming platforms and in a live setting.
The single also arrives at an important point for the trio. As attention around “Slow Twerking” continues to build, 3B Rich are wrapping up work on their debut album. The project is expected to push further into the ideas introduced here, with more genre blending, stronger storytelling, and adventurous production choices. It speaks to the group’s drive to test their range while staying grounded in something genuine.
Originally from Los Angeles and now based in Las Vegas, 3B Rich bring a distinct West Coast feel that is shaped by broader global influences. Their music is marked by tight harmonies, a strong stage presence, and a creative vision that connects different sounds and cultural perspectives. As their catalog grows, so does the sense that they are becoming a genuinely forward looking act, one with the potential to leave a real mark on pop and urban music.
With more releases, live shows, and industry partnerships ahead, 3B Rich are moving steadily from rising talent to serious creative contender.
“Slow Twerking” is available now on all major streaming platforms.
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Rising bedroom R&B crooner Sylk McCloud, hailing from SE Washington, DC, turns up the temperature on his latest single, “Safeword.” It’s a slow burner built for the club, where glossy modern R&B melts into a little hip hop swagger. BuBu The Producer keeps the track sleek and plush, while featured rapper and emcee Mr.24 slides in with a verse that sharpens the edge.
Right away, “Safeword” lands in that moody late night pocket. The instrumental is velvet smooth, but it moves with a steady, hypnotic groove that nudges you closer. Sylk sings like he’s speaking directly across a dark room, soft in tone yet sure of himself. That push and pull is the point, a mix of vulnerability and control, desire and hesitation, all held in tension without spilling into melodrama.
The song takes its cues from the “Shades of Grey” film series, leaning into trust, fantasy, and the charged negotiation that comes with intimacy. Sylk makes the hook the centerpiece, letting the melody do the seducing even as the lyrics get bold:
“Tell me you’re sexy, all positions go
Are you ready for submission
Fifty shades is what I’m giving
Satisfaction all positions
Only one thing missing
Tell me your safeword…”
Those lines set the mood with a teasing confidence that never feels rushed. The chorus is restrained and tempting, built to linger rather than hit and disappear. Sylk’s voice floats above the beat with a magnetic ease, so the hook sticks in your head and in your gut.
When Mr.24 arrives, the energy shifts without breaking the spell. His delivery brings a gritty smooth contrast to Sylk’s melodic glide, grounding the fantasy in something a little tougher. It’s a smart pairing. The two artists sound comfortable sharing the same space, which helps “Safeword” work in more than one setting, from a packed dance floor to a late night playlist you keep to yourself.
A lot of the track’s pull comes from the production choices. BuBu The Producer builds a lush, atmospheric soundscape that matches Sylk’s tone, leaving room for breath, for pause, for that moment before the next touch. It feels designed for slow dancing, for cruising through the city after midnight, or for setting the room’s temperature with intention.
With “Safeword,” Sylk McCloud keeps carving out his lane in contemporary R&B, blending emotional weight with sensual confidence. The single plays like a small, cinematic scene, intimate on purpose, polished without feeling distant.
“Safeword” is now available on all major streaming platforms.
Some artists slide into a scene and hope the room makes space. Killem KD walks in like the room is already hers. Listen.
On her one take freestyle “Trouble Man (One Take),” the Mound Bayou, Mississippi native makes a clean announcement. She is here, she is ready, and she is finished waiting on permission. In about 1 minute and 25 seconds, KD delivers something that feels closer to a notice than a warm introduction, a warning shot aimed at anyone treating her like background noise.
Her intent is obvious in the way she hits each line. When she raps, “said I’m tired of waiting in corners and closets, it’s my time to shine, I can’t be quiet,” it lands like autobiography, not bravado. This is presence music, the kind that changes the temperature of a track. KD performs like she can feel eyes on her, like the tally is being kept, like silence has stopped being an option. Doubt, gatekeepers, anyone trying to flatten her momentum, they all get drowned out by the force in her voice.
The flow is slick and surgical, rooted in the South and proud of it. Every bar locks into the beat with a cadence that sounds fused, not rehearsed. You hear finesse, then grit right behind it, swagger sharpened by hunger. She stays patient. She doesn’t chase the pocket. She lives in it. The whole thing reads like instinct, not homework.
The video sharpens that feeling. Filmed guerrilla-style outside an old hospital building, it strips the moment to essentials: Killem KD, a mic, and whatever the day gives her. No crew lights. No studio polish. No safety net. Just daylight, concrete, and conviction. A dangling silver microphone adds a throwback touch, nodding to a time when you could measure an MC by breath control and bars.
That location matters, too. Hospitals are where people show up broken, hurting, trying to make it through. KD stands just outside that threshold and spits like she’s the diagnosis, unavoidable, contagious, impossible to dismiss. She closes her eyes at points, letting the performance swing between confession and confrontation. The result feels street-level and cinematic at once, early freestyle energy filtered through quiet urban melancholy.
“Trouble Man (One Take)” doesn’t lean on spectacle. It leans on certainty. KD knows what she brings, and she moves like her moment isn’t on the way. It’s here. This puts her in the lane of artists who demand recognition because the work leaves no other option.
Born and raised in the Delta, Killem KD carries southern soul, raw storytelling, and fearless energy into every bar. She’s pushing to put Mississippi on the map, and a clip like this makes that goal feel less like ambition and more like trajectory.
No edits.
No excuses.
No permission needed.
This is Killem KD, trouble in the best way possible.