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Marvin Twiggs

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Marvin is a music writer focused on sound, substance, and everything soul music related. He covers hip-hop, R&B, soul, and genre-defiant pop—often with a spotlight on rising independent talent. Rooted in the South but writing with a global ear, his reviews lean into the details. He’s got a soft spot for music that lingers and a bias toward artists who bring more to the table than just a beat and a hook. marvin.twiggs@outlook.com

Merna’s ‘Ours To Keep: Side A’ EP showcases the art of soft power

If the name Merna doesn’t ring a bell right away, the voice might. Under her former handle, Ayah, the Toronto-based singer has carved out a reputation for controlled, emotionally tuned vocals that carry presence without pushiness.

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Trey Songz Moves Through Love and Regret on “Lost In Time” and “Gimme a Chance”

Fresh off The Millennium Tour’s last stop, singer Trey Songz pulls the walls in closer with two slow-cooked releases, "Lost In Time" and "Gimme a Chance." Though they differ a…

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Natalie Slade Delivers Spiritual Cool and Shape-Shifting Soul on "Unquenchable Craving"

Natalie Slade spirals through urge and elegance on her recently released “Unquenchable Craving” single. The first sound on the track is a glassy, quick-moving synth arpeggio, blinking out across the…

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Adanna Duru Basks in Sunlight and Self-Assurance on “toes in the grass”

Adanna Duru floats into her own world on “toes in the grass,” moving like a woman who doesn't suffer fools gladly.

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Shavon Moore Balances Pop-Rock Grit and Vocal Restraint on "Nothing Like Me"

Shavon Moore lays it bare on "Nothing Like Me" anchored by a pop-rock sound that feels ripped from a weathered cassette deck.

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Danielle BlaiQ delivers a slow-burning groove on “THAT HEAT”

Danielle BlaiQ burns slow on "THAT HEAT", slipping through the mix of easy guitar melodies and stocky-built drums as if she's tracing her fingertips on skin.

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Dyna Edyne keeps it light and intimate on “Don’t Hold Back”

Soft-focused and slow-burning, Dyna Edyne’s “Don’t Hold Back” slips into the room at a deliberate pace, built on satiny layers and a gentle hush. Chorus-drenched Rhodes licks blur into soft…

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Heartbreak bends into motion on "Assis," as spill tab keeps her cool

Heartbreak bends into motion on “Assis,” as spill tab turns emotion into movement. A bass guitar rolls in with all the ease of someone flipping through old postcards. Then comes…

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Lorine Chia centers herself with clarity and calm on “This Time”

Lorine Chia has never lacked presence. She sings like her body has been fed by both prayer and pressure. And on her latest offering, "This Time," she taps into that steady fire with a honey and smoke-dipped rasp that leans into gospel’s resilience and soul music’s grit.