There’s a curious sort of old-soul gravity to Amelina’s single, “Step by Step,” one that defies the pop-rock sheen and the artist’s young age. The track opens with a resolute, almost stern, string and piano line that feels less like an invitation to a party and more like the sound of someone tying their shoelaces before a long journey. This is the sound of...

The ascent of Daniel Nwosu Jr., better known by his stage name Dax, from the middle of Wichita, Kansas, to the forefront of the international music scene has been watched by the whole world of music. From the time of his early mixtapes, like as the influential "2pac Reincarnation Vol. 2: The Beginning," to the time of his viral duet "Cash Me Outside" with Danielle...