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HOHYUN's Concert Debut: A Night of Core Memories for Artist & Fans
Fans eagerly waited for the show to start — it was clear that R&B soloist HOHYUN’s first headline show was going to be one to remember. Jason Hohyun Lee, widely known as HOHYUN, is a Korean-American artist based in Los Angeles, who rose to popularity with his song, “SUNSET BOULEVARD” back in 2022 amassing over 10 million streams on Spotify. He has been making music for a little over four years, with the release of his first EP back in 2019 titled Stage Fright.
Christian Kuria Plays a Sold-Out Show in Houston
Taped to White Oak Music Hall’s box office window was a sheet of paper that read “Christian Kuria. Sold Out,” and once the show started, it was easy to see why. The California-based R&B singer stopped in Houston for one of the many sold out dates on his first US tour. Fans couldn’t be more excited to welcome him to the city, lining up for hours outside the venue and packing up tightly in front of the stage once doors opened.
Tinashe has “Unconditional” Love for Toronto
Tinashe is a musical world-builder for every angle of romance — from telling stories for hopeless romantics, to those in situationships and the heartbroken. Tinashe celebrates her fifth studio album, BB/ANG3L, with a highly anticipated 2024 North American East Coast tour. On Valentine’s Day, Tinashe sold out her Toronto tour stop at The Danforth Music Hall.
A Lesson in Love Alchemy: Rakiyah’s Korean Comeback With “Ready or Not”
The love alchemist of R&B music, Rakiyah, has returned with her latest single “Ready or Not” released on Thursday, February 15. This supernatural single highlights our R&B scientist’s desperation for truth, desire, and clarity. “Ready or Not” is filled with a sense of nostalgia and mysticism, with an added touch of intoxicating lyricism through an addictive Korean verse.
sunkis Swings By LA to Light Up the Night
Ringing in the Year of the Dragon, on February 9, 2024, R&B singer Sunkis held the Los Angeles stop of his debut North American tour, Phase 1, at the largest auditorium at the University of California, Los Angeles.
oceanfromtheblue Collaborates with COLORSxSTUDIOS for a New Single
On February 6, worldwide music curation platform COLORSxSTUDIOS collaborated with R&B/Soul singer-songwriter oceanfromtheblue and released “25 - A COLORS SHOW.”
Falling for Sarah Kang’s ‘Hopeless Romantic Tour’
Starting the new year off strong, the NYC-based singer-songwriter Sarah Kang held a stellar performance at the Moroccan Lounge in Los Angeles. This R&B and jazz artist has been pursuing music full-time since 2017, touching on themes of love, appreciation, and nostalgia.
JUNNY’s “Promise” Brings Winter Warmth in His New Single
On December 16, singer-songwriter JUNNY released “Promise,” a song that brings together the theme of providing comfort and support at the close of each day.
Interview: From Big Hit Trainee to Independent Artist: The Musical Journey of JUNE
JUNE, the Korean R&B singer-songwriter, composer, and producer, has been working on songs with artists since 2016. Notably, as a former Big Hit Entertainment trainee, he worked closely with BTS, writing and composing songs like “Awake,” “Lost,” and “Not Today.” He worked with SURAN to create songs like “Wine,” and compose songs like “Love Story.”
Denise Julia Drops Hot New Single "B.A.D." Featuring P-Lo
October 27 marks Filipina R&B singer-songwriter Denise Julia’s newest single release, “B.A.D.,” featuring Filipino-American rapper P-Lo. This song serves as the lead single in her upcoming debut album. It’s been more than a month since her latest release, and this time, the song doubles as an introduction of a glimpse of what her younger self aspired to become as a music artist and embracing herself as a person.
JUNE Returns to the El Rey Theatre for ‘JUNEtober’ in LA
The El Rey Theatre in Los Angeles, Calif. came alive on October 10 with a groovy and electrifying performance from JUNE (이준상), a Korean R&B singer-songwriter, composer, and producer. JUNE began his journey as a trainee under Big Hit Entertainment, contributing to the songwriting and composing for BTS and Suran, Eventually, he moved to Planetarium Records and became a part of PLT. Now, he has taken the leap into independence.
Interview: Singapore-Based Artists Josh Makazo & Jean Seizure, on Latest Collaboration, “Sights”
Electrifying and captivating are a few adjectives that perfectly encapsulate the two artists we will be introducing to you today. Josh Makazo and Jean Seizure are two multi-faceted artists who have taken the Singapore music scene by storm through their soulful voices and artistry.
Indonesian Artist ANNISYA Features Teza Sumendra for R&B Chemistry in “Feenin’”
On September 15, young Indonesian R&B and hip-hop artist ANNISYA released her new independently produced and written single “Feenin’” in collaboration with the well-known Indonesian R&B/Soul singer-songwriter Teza Sumendra.
On The Rise: 10 Artists We Are Featuring for September 2023
It’s a new month, which means it’s time to introduce you to new music from across the world, names you may or may not recognize, igniting exciting musical discoveries for you and your playlists. Join us on this ride as we present to you ten artists from across the globe who are making their mark within the music industry: Zior Park, Peach Tree Rascals, LEEBADA, HeyMen, Marz23, 16, Ava Maybee, Sumsher, Celia, and Ida Just.
Koven Wei and Ethan Low Bring Summer to an End With ‘BAMBINO’ and ‘GEMINI’ in Toronto
On August 31, AMPM had a line out the door to commemorate Koven Wei and Ethan Low's album release party, celebrating their debut albums BAMBINO and GEMINI respectively. The low light yet intimate club served its purpose that night with a crowd formed around a small raised box of a stage tucked to the side.
Interview: Indie Uyghur-American R&B Artist Sebi Ali Gets Candid About His Life, Career, and New Music
Music is a very popular medium for artists to give themselves a creative outlet. Not only do they share their experiences, but they also provide a safe space for their listeners. Let’s meet the Uyghur-American artist Sebi Ali. He recently released a new song “5%TINT” and alternate versions of his previously released track “No More.” Through his songs, he has spoken about love, heartbreak, and life in general. In this interview, we peek into his artistry, his life outside of music, and what his next plans are!
Milky Day Shows His Raw & Emotional Side in the Healing EP ‘Impulses’
A rising Korean-New Zealander artist, known for his unique blend of R&B and soulful music, Milky Day is back with his latest emotionally-charged EP, Impulses. Set for release on August 21, Impulses serves as a poignant reflection on the tumultuous world observed through the artist's window during the confining grip of COVID-19 lockdowns; a shared experience that bound us all.
Jenny Lyric Drops a Cute Korean Remix of "Matter of Time" Feat. FLANNEL ALBERT
Jenny Lyric does it again, dropping a stunning new Korean remix of her latest single "Matter Of Time." This captivating track features Korean-American artist and producer FLANNEL ALBERT, and together, they've created a powerful fusion of R&B, K-Pop, and soul.
10 UK Artists With Black or Asian Backgrounds to Discover in 2023
For as long as HALSUG has been running, we have highlighted numerous artists of Black and Asian descent from all over the world. With some of the HALSUG team based in the UK, it's time we present our readers with some Black and Asian artists who hail from the United Kingdom. From pop to rock to R&B, here are 10 UK artists with Black or Asian backgrounds for you to discover and enjoy in 2023.
R&B Artists Milky Day and Denise Julia Take Us on a Night Drive With Their New Single, “Let Me”
On June 22, R&B artists Milky Day and Denise Julia had an exclusive release listening party hosted by Unbound Entertainment Group to give a first listen of their new single, “Let Me.” HALSUG had the opportunity to attend the listening party to hear their collaboration for the first time and ask both of them some questions.