In this episode of Next Wave R&B’s Artist Spotlight, we sit down with independent R&B artist JeRonelle to talk about his journey, evolution as an artist, and the next chapter of his career.

Based in Los Angeles, JeRonelle has continued to build his name within R&B through his distinctive vocals and artistry. His journey has included collaborating with Drake on For All the Dogs, receiving coverage from Billboard, BET, and VIBE, and touring alongside artists such as Durand Bernarr and Daley.

During our conversation, JeRonelle also takes us behind his latest single, “BackRoom” featuring SevnDeep — the first release from his upcoming sixth studio EP. Co-written and co-produced by Liston, “BackRoom” blends early-2000s R&B nostalgia with a modern sound.

JeRonelle opens up about stepping into a bolder and more confident era of his artistry, the inspiration behind his new music, his experiences throughout the industry, and what listeners can expect from him next.

🎵 “BackRoom” feat. SevnDeep is out now on all streaming platforms.

Watch the full conversation and get to know JeRonelle beyond the music.

https://youtu.be/zRG2ViwDZqI?si=wysYN29Lxyfwt0Y7

We had a great conversation with Atlanta’s own Shemon, an artist who has already made his mark behind the scenes working with some of R&B’s biggest names and is now stepping into his own lane as a recording artist.

After being selected to join the Recording Academy’s Class of 2026 as a voting member, Shemon continues to take major steps forward in his career.

During our conversation, we talked about his journey in the music industry, transitioning from behind the scenes to becoming an artist himself, his creative process, and what’s next.

Shemon recently dropped his new single “What U Want,” giving listeners a taste of what’s to come from his upcoming album.

🎙️ Watch the full conversation and get to know Shemon.

https://youtu.be/D0L3pTCKPQY?si=PujZQl_KWJa8R7iw

DMV R&B artist Hasani joins Next Wave R&B for an exclusive Artist Spotlight interview.

We first discovered Hasani earlier this year when he opened for Dylan Reese’s concert, and his performance immediately caught our attention. Since then, we’ve been excited to learn more about his journey, his music, and what’s next.

In this Artist Spotlight, Hasani talks about:

• His journey as a DMV R&B artist
  
• His musical influences and creative process
  
• The experience of opening for Dylan Reese
  
• His current music and upcoming releases
  
• What’s next for his career
  

If you’re a fan of discovering emerging R&B talent, this is an interview you won’t want to miss.

https://youtu.be/5hGKCqtraKQ?si=xowcywGKbbpH3Fj5

Atlanta’s own Isaac Wallace is stepping into a new chapter with the release of his upcoming album, She Taught Love — available 6/16/26 exclusively on EVEN.

In this spotlight, we sit down with Isaac to talk about the journey behind the project, the meaning of the title, and how his unique sound continues to carve out his own lane in R&B.

If you’re discovering Isaac Wallace for the first time, this is the perfect place to start.

Stream Isaac's album on EVEN:
https://www.even.biz/r/she-taught-love

Follow Isaac on socials:
https://www.instagram.com/onlyisaacwallace

https://youtu.be/2OTJ2SprtHY

We caught up with Rob J after his performance at Trevor Jackson’s headliner in Greensboro, NC.

Rob J is one of those artists you feel the moment you hear him — raw, smooth, and authentic R&B energy. After the show, we tapped in to talk about his journey, his sound, and what’s next.

If you’re a real R&B fan, this is an artist you don’t want to sleep on.

⏬ Tap in and get familiar with Rob J.

https://music.apple.com/us/artist/rob-j/128898654
https://open.spotify.com/artist/7hrv6Hu33seEGWWXtizJi3?si=NfICFpm1Sa-LvaYubHaWnA
https://www.instagram.com/robjofficial?igsh=MXNkcXA1ZW1ld2t1Yw==

https://www.tiktok.com/@robjofficial1?_r=1&_t=ZT-963sTXwdSs1

https://youtu.be/OcHFBJoIWZA

We had the opportunity to sit down with Def Jam recording artist Genia ahead of the release of her highly anticipated new single, “Hot,” dropping 06/05/26.

In this interview, Genia gives us a deeper look into who she is as an artist, her journey, her creative process, and what fans can expect from her upcoming music.

If you love discovering new R&B artists and exclusive conversations, this episode is for you.

Stream Genia:
https://open.spotify.com/artist/4aAD0IqgpuOUyFGFZKEgNB?si=bczySl3XSOCTCZDaw4KcHQ

https://music.apple.com/us/artist/genia/1671882511

https://youtu.be/TIMFlP_a7eA?si=BhxXYmJ5V1X-cexN

We caught up with Trevor Jackson right after he shut down the stage in Greensboro, North Carolina 🎤🔥 during his Healing Out Loud Tour.

Fresh off the performance, Trevor opened up about balancing life as a recording artist and actor, the mindset he brings into every show, and more.

Getting the chance to not only meet Trevor but sit down and talk with him made us even bigger fans—this is a moment we won’t forget.

If you’re a fan of Trevor Jackson or real R&B, this is one you don’t want to miss.

Listen to Trevor's New Album: "I Love You, Goodbye (The Greatest Breakup Album of All Time)"

https://music.apple.com/us/album/i-love-you-goodbye-the-greatest-breakup-album-of-all-time/1840231917

https://open.spotify.com/album/0rqlkDSLtoiQ10Zwd9XRca?si=uC0FKjzlSi-hGdjmuyLUjQ

https://youtu.be/balJqUh36Lg?si=AN1okSLjhNTkxBV7

We sat down with R&B artist Dylan Reese to talk about his upcoming Jigsaw Tour kicking off this January, and his highly anticipated album dropping on 12/12/2025 — featuring collaborations with Concepcion, Breez Kennedy, Rexx Life Raj, K. Forest, and more.

In this exclusive interview, Dylan opens up about what it means to be a full-time independent artist, how he’s navigating the modern music industry, and what fans can expect from his next era of music.

🎧 Follow Dylan Reese:

Instagram:
https://www.instagram.com/dylanreesemusic?igsh=ZWl5ZjliNnJuZjM5

TikTok:
https://www.tiktok.com/@dylanreesemusic?_r=1&_t=ZT-91AE0FOoKyb

Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/artist/6m3JhzmHaGOTO2XKns88fy?si=p4BFzWIcTR-HYM0wJe6KlA

Apple Music:
https://music.apple.com/us/artist/dylan-reese/853330760

https://youtu.be/tOFt-15j8EI?si=PN7dI2plfQoHWjbA

R&B Pop Artist LILY MASSIE TALKED ABOUT HER NEW ALBUM RELEASE, "WHAT LOVE FEELS LIKE (SIDE A)". LILY SHARED THE STORIES BEHIND THE SONGS, THE CREATIVE PROCESS, AND WHAT THIS ERA MEANS TO HER.

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Listen to Lily Massie – What Love Feels Like (Side A)


Spotify → https://open.spotify.com/album/5EZHcUgJ5mDfMtMRlgbTLF?si=YaEqm3RiQi-ym1Do59enUw

Apple Music → https://music.apple.com/us/album/what-love-feels-like-side-a/1831058459

https://youtu.be/lY_4ePYQA68?si=EKgCQoYlhwCulwg3