Pelumi, also known as P3Lz, is one of those really rare artists who has a fierce genuineness that cannot be faked. She is lovingly acknowledged as one of the rare jewels in the industry. Her profound connection to the streets of Toxteth, which are located in Liverpool, not only helps to form who she is as an individual but also provides inspiration for her songs. From...

Okay, let’s tumble into Apryll Aileen's “Under My Tree,” shall we? It’s not your grandma’s sleigh-bell jingler, not by a long shot. Aileen, this classically-trained pianist, decides to cloak herself in a Christmas-themed R&B haze, like wrapping a finely-made watch in soft flannel. It’s the kind of thing that makes you tilt your head. https://open.spotify.com/track/6BBE2fTRte3f7HW7NZkTwm?si=JDkhIyolRLeIJS9r8m7PVA The song feels like staring at a snow globe, the tiny...