The first encounter with Asta Bria’s new single, “Dragonfly,” is a calculated disorientation. For an artist who once cozied up to funk’s leisurely sway, this is a sharp turn onto a rain-slicked digital highway. The song’s intent for the dance floor is immediately apparent; a commanding, four-to-the-floor beat acts as a gravitational field, pinning you to the present moment. But hovering just above it...

The Far Rockaway R&B artist Jaz Vernon steps back in with a sleek single made for pre-save links, night plans, and repeat plays. "YKTV" does not beg for attention. It walks in dressed correctly, checks the lighting, and lets everyone else adjust. After a two-year pause, Jaz Vernon returns with a pop and R&B single that feels clean, stylish, and quietly charged. The title says plenty...