I’ve listened to over 5,000 new music releases in 2024. These are my Top 5 favorite Indie R&B tracks of the year.

5. Dizzy Fae – “Magnify”

A talented star in the making. She has that cross-over R&B/Hip Hop/Pop similar to Doja Cat, but with more charm.

4. Mabel – “Right On Time”

Mabel. Don’t. Miss. She’s more known more for her rhythmic pop hits, but this was a nice gem off the indie mixtape she put out over the summer. Back to the Indie R&B roots she debuted with 10 years ago. She is simply one of the best R&B singer/songwriters in the game.

3. Jordyn Simone, TA Thomas – “GREY”

Criminally underrated. I’m not the most lovey-dovey ballad guy in the world by any means, but this is a gorgeous duet. Easily one of the most chill and easiest on your ears tracks you will ever hear.

2. bLAck pARty – “Distant Lover”

Absolute quality. Probably the best indie R&B song I’ve heard in a couple years. What a melody. Dope album too.

1. Venna, Jorja Smith – “Myself”

Technically not indie, Jorja Smith is one of the best singers in the world, and Venna is a Grammy award winning musician. But this isn’t a mainstream radio song. It’s art, beautiful art to be clear. Real music. Timeless. If you told me this is one of the best songs you’ve ever heard, I wouldn’t argue! Matter of fact, I’d agree.