Kelsey Warren, the musical prodigy behind Blak Emoji, is a pioneer in crossing boundaries with his unique tapestry of sounds. He blends musical styles. Warren is a producer, recording artist, vocalist, composer, and multi-instrumentalist, therefore his work has numerous perspectives. Warren has carefully created a unique style of music that appeals to a wide range of people. He has done this by combining aspects of soul,...

Helena May’s new single, “Side Effects,” doesn’t just enter a room; it strides in with the kind of confident, hip-swinging swagger that makes you instinctively check your own posture. This is Brit-Funk with a capital F, built on a groove that feels less like a rhythm and more like a wry, talkative companion. It’s got that specific, indefinable warmth of an old analogue recording,...