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,...

I confess, my first encounter with MAAME’s new single, “Daydreaming,” was one of deceptive serenity. Here is a track that slides into your awareness with such poise, a self-assured piece of modern R&B that knows its way around a groove. It’s only on the second pass that you realize the serene space it creates is filled with a low, anxious hum—the sound of a...