If music is about evoking emotion, whether from the artist or the listener, Brent Faiyaz is onto something. The young Charlotte artist produced and sang his latest song titled “Allure.” The beat is a mix of hazy memories and a distinct voice of reason. With the subgenres of Rap growing in number, it’s about time R&B started to become more experimental at the independent level. Look out for an EP from the Lost Kid this year.

 
Bryan Hahn got the plug on dope R&B this year. He’s on Twitter (@notupstate).