R&B

Victoria Monét Maps Out 2023 North American Tour

PUBLISHED Jul 10, 2023

In support of her forthcoming debut album JAGUAR II, pop/R&B singer-songwriter Victoria Monét has announced her first headlining tour. The...

Exclaim!'s Staff Picks: Sampha's "Spirit 2.0" Is an Artist in Full Flight

PUBLISHED Jul 7, 2023

It isn't as if Sampha's been missing; in the time since his singular, award-winning solo debut Process was released, he's lent a hand to th...

Exclaim!'s Staff Picks: Katie Tupper's 'Where to Find Me' Locates Her Commanding Vocals

PUBLISHED Jul 5, 2023

The effortless silk of Katie Tupper's vocals shines throughout all five songs on her new EP, Where to Find Me, but perhaps most of all on "...

KOKOROKO Loved Montreal, and Montreal Loved Them Right Back

Montreal International Jazz Festival, Montreal QC, June 29

PUBLISHED Jun 30, 2023

When KOKOROKO took the stage at Montreal International Jazz Festival, they were greeted warmly by a packed crowd that was there to support...

Exclaim!'s Staff Picks: Summer Walker Vibes Out on the Mellow 'CLEAR 2: SOFT LIFE'

PUBLISHED Jun 30, 2023

Summer Walker's latest offering, CLEAR 2: SOFT LIFE is overflowing with mellow, vibey tracks that exude a delicate blend of swagger and vul...

Mileena Floats Forward on Her 'Time Spent Running' EP

PUBLISHED Jun 23, 2023

Exclaim! Staff Picks alum Mileena has shared her second project of the year. Her Time Spent Running EP is available to stream now. The fol...

Shaggy, TLC and En Vogue Leaned into Balmy Nostalgia in Toronto

Budweiser Stage, June 15

PUBLISHED Jun 16, 2023

Shaggy, TLC, En Vogue and special guest Sean Kingston brought a joyful throwback party to Toronto's Budweiser Stage, leading the audience b...

Toronto's IDMAN Announces Debut EP 'Risk,' Shares "Still"

PUBLISHED Jun 16, 2023

On the heels of supporting Sampa the Great's US tour, burgeoning Toronto R&B star IDMAN has announced their debut EP, previewed today by ne...