MUST LISTEN 145
Every week, we’ll be bringing you Must Listen: a series that's a compilation of rising artists along with songs that must be added to your everyday playlist. This week’s playlist consists of emerging acts like Yeek, Justine Skye, and Naïka.
Jai'Len Josey
Jai’Len Josey unveils a provocative and passionate new single, “Housewife,” setting the stage for her highly anticipated debut album, Serial Romantic, arriving soon. Layering cinematic handclaps, strings, and airy keys over a glossy groove, Jai’Len leans into playful confidence and romantic fantasy. Her vocals shift between vulnerability and self-assured charm, flipping domestic bliss into something modern, self-aware, and fully in control.
Anna Margo
Los Angeles–based artist, singer-songwriter, producer, and multi-instrumentalist Anna Margo just dropped her sultry new single “Aligned.” Led by a spellbinding falsetto, the track is rooted in trusting your own timing and instincts.
Naïka
Global pop fusion artist Naïka unveils her highly anticipated debut album, ECLESIA, a fully realized body of work shaped by movement, community, and a life lived across cultures — marking a major milestone for the French-Haitian artist.
Danny Sanchez
After returning to music last October, UK rap favorite Danny Sanchez is back with his latest release, “Dessa.” Produced by Gaptoof, the track nods to his journey so far while encouraging listeners to chase their dreams. Reflecting on how far he’s come and the work still ahead, Danny delivers an honest take on entrepreneurship as an independent artist. Grounded, disciplined, and hungry, “Dessa” captures the mindset of early success and will resonate with those grinding in silence.
Slayyyter
Cult-favorite pop disruptor Slayyyter unveils new single “OLD TECHNOLOGY” ahead of her upcoming album WOR$T GIRL IN AMERICA. The provocative pop chameleon delivers a hard-hitting anthem that embodies her self-proclaimed “iPod music” era — a surge of adrenaline channeling early internet bravado and nightlife chaos into a bold declaration of autonomy. Confrontational and darkly playful, “OLD TECHNOLOGY” taps into the intoxicating pull of escapism.
Justine Skye
Justine Skye drops her new single “Thong” ahead of her upcoming EP CANDY. Driven by KAYTRANADA’s signature production, the track pulls listeners into a world of flirtation, freedom, and late-night fantasy. Playfully unapologetic, “Thong” and its accompanying video captures Justine in her element, gliding over the beat with effortless, magnetic confidence.
Yeek
Multi-sensory storyteller Yeek announces his forthcoming EP Zodiac, arriving March 20 via Stem, alongside new single “Felt A Spark.” The downtempo alt-pop anthem captures the tension of growing attachment and the intimacy of connection in an age of increasingly digital love.
Yaya Bey
Known for her silky, immersive songwriting and emotional clarity, Yaya Bey marks a shift with her latest project. Following do it afraid, she recognized she had been suppressing grief shaped by the loss of her father, her home, and a broader sense of innocence, leaving her depleted rather than joyful. With Fidelity, Bey turns toward renewal, spotlighting the enduring strength of Black love, joy, adaptability, creativity, and ultimately, fidelity in uncertain times.