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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

Summertime Afrohouse bounce drives Big Sas’ "Bébi" [Video]

Big Sas opens "Bébi" with watery, chime-like keys and a soft, compressed pulse—setting the groove for a summer afternoon. Percussion and strings slide in, but the beat holds a gentle, stepping bounce from the jump.

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iyla tightens dark pop tension on "Corset"

iyla wades straight into the deep end on "Corset." Producer/arranger Kadis and iyla build the beat out of shadows and old ghosts—a chorus of voices that feels ancient, cracked open by drums that hit with a cold edge.

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Eric Roberson turns heartache into a slinky groove on "Over You / Under You"

Eric Roberson flips heartbreak into something smooth and danceable on "Over You / Under You," gliding in with a featherlight tenor that lands close and honest.

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STORRY Flips Pop Expectations with Quirky Swagger on "Bum Bum" [Premiere]

Some pop songs arrive with all the subtlety of a parade float, but STORRY’s “Bum Bum” takes a left turn at every corner—rolling in on a toy piano’s bright tinkle and bell-toned drama...

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Brent Faiyaz dreams of neverland on "Peter Pan."

Brent Faiyaz shows up soft-focus and spellbound on "peter pan.," running down his day like he’s halfway between the airport and a dream.

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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…

Marvin Twiggs

Summertime Afrohouse bounce drives Big Sas’ "Bébi" [Video]

iyla tightens dark pop tension on "Corset"

Eric Roberson turns heartache into a slinky groove on "Over You / Under You"

STORRY Flips Pop Expectations with Quirky Swagger on "Bum Bum" [Premiere]

Brent Faiyaz dreams of neverland on "Peter Pan."

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

LA band garbagebarbie releases "kiss," a flirty garage-pop anthem for Summer

awfultune releases new single and 'split' EP

Bailey Martin says goodbye to the haters with “Ain’t My Fault”

Andrew Canlon shares riveting double single "Love Is Enough" and "To Live a Dream"

Taylor Jules impresses with R&B laced embrace "Sage Advice"

Jay Tone is carving out his space with "Puzzles"

Matt Oakley is redefining country music with heart, soul and modernity

Texas’ Blacktop Mojo does rock music the way it should be done

Tha Rapper Haiti blends authentic style with musical passion

From Machismo To Mujeres: Women As The Face Of Reggaeton

4 things I learned on the 'Call Me If You Get Lost' tour

4 things every artist needs to think about in 2022