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Kali Uchis & Coco Jones Sound Ethereal On Our “R&B Season” Playlist

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January is quickly coming to a close, but we’ve still got a few more months of winter ahead of us. This weekend, several R&B starlets are doing their part to heat up your playlist amid the chilly weather.

Kicking things off is none other than Kali Uchis, who delivered her “I Wish you Roses” single on Thursday (January 19). Sounding as ethereal as ever, the lovely track finds her vocals floating over production by Dylan Wiggins and Josh Crocker.

“I was a rose in a garden of weeds / My petals are soft and silky as my sheets,” the dreamy lyrics go. “So do not be afraid to get pricked by the thorns / While I’m here, I’m someone to honour.”

Drake came through with some exciting news this weekend, revealing that OVO has signed its first female artist – Naomi Sharon. The R&B singer is making a name for herself with two enchanting singles.

Firstly, we have “Celestial,” and a bit further down, you’ll find her “Another Life” song. Speaking on their professional partnership, Drizzy wrote, “I been waiting for this day for too long now where the world finally gets to digest the insane amount of work you have put in since we met. My dear friend just dropped her single on OVO Sound.”

Thus far, the reception to Sharon’s releases has been incredibly positive. Hopefully, more of the same magic will come from the vocalist later this year.

Bel-Air actress Coco Jones also caught our ear this weekend. In 2022, she made a tantalizing R&B debut with her What I Didn’t Tell You EP. On Friday, the deluxe cut arrived, complete with four new titles.

While they’re all worth listening to, we’ve selected “Fallin” for your consideration. Finally, this week’s update is closed out by Kelela’s “Contact” single.

Further down, you’ll find recent arrivals from names like PARTYNEXTDOOR, Jeremih, and SZA.

Stream all the latest additions to our R&B Season playlist exclusively on Spotify below. Afterward, check out more weekend recommendations on our Fire Emoji update.

Coco Jones Is Back With The Deluxe Edition Of Her Debut “What I Didn’t Tell You” EP

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This weekend’s new music releases have primarily come from male artists, though a handful of female talent didn’t hesitate to show their stuff too. Not only is Ice Spice breaking personal records with her Like..? EP, but Coco Jones is also pleasing fans with the deluxe cut of her debut project, What I Didn’t Tell You.

The original edition previously arrived in November, complete with seven titles. Of those, “ICU” and “Caliber” have chiefly emerged as favourites amongst listeners.

Coco Jones attends the Los Angeles premiere of Netflix’s “You People at Regency Village Theatre on January 17, 2023 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by JC Olivera/Getty Images)

To kick off 2023, Jones is adding a bit more to the beloved project. On Friday (January 20), her expanded version finally arrived, complete with four new titles.

One of the tracks, “Simple,” finds the Bel-Air actress connecting with renowned producer, Babyface. It first arrived on his Girls Night Out project last October, which also includes appearances from Ari Lennox, Doechii, Muni Long, and more.

Other new titles include “Fallin” and “Put You On,” as well as EP closer, “Plan B.” Additionally, the first seven tracks have been re-sequenced, giving Jones’ effort a fresh new feel.

Thanks to her undeniably hard work in 2022, the rising starlet earned an NAACP Image Award nomination for Outstanding New Artist. She also got a Best New Artist nod at the BET Soul Train Awards, during which she performed one of her most popular new songs.

Stream Coco Jones’ deluxe cut of her What I Didn’t Tell You EP on Spotify or Apple Music below. Additionally, make sure to check back in tomorrow (January 22) for more music updates on our R&B Season playlist.

What I Didn’t Tell You (Deluxe) Tracklist:

  1. Crazy For Me
  2. Caliber
  3. Double Back
  4. ICU
  5. No Chaser
  6. Headline
  7. Spend It
  8. Fallin
  9. Simple (with Babyface)
  10. Put You On
  11. Plan B

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Def Jam Wants You To “Def The Halls” With Their Christmas Album Feat. Jhené Aiko, Coco Jones, And More

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If you’re not in the holiday spirit by now, a handful of Def Jam artists are here specifically to change that. In wake of the Christmas season, we’ve previously featured festive tracks from Chris Brown, Ari Lennox, and Sevyn Streeter. Now, we have 16 titles for you on Def The Halls, many of which put a modern twist on the songs of the season.

The 16-track project actually landed back in October, just in time for Halloween. However, seeing as it’s celebrating the rapidly approaching holiday, we figured now was a better time than ever to let it have a moment in the spotlight.

Mikhala Jené firstly opens things up on “Please Come Home For Christmas.” Later, we hear from her again on “This Christmas.” Another double appearance comes from Kendra Jae who assists on both “Under The Mistletoe” with AUGUST 08 and “BBC” with DaniLeigh.

Alessia Cara holds things down with “Make It To Christmas,” and Jhené Aiko is obviously a standout with her work on “Wrap Me Up.”

Afterward, we hear from Coco Jones on “Silver Bells,” Kidd Kenn and Pap Chanel on “Naughty,” and finally, AUGUST 08 closes things out with “Silent Night.”

Stream Def Jam’s Def The Halls compilation album on Spotify or Apple Music below. Afterward, let us know which title is your favourite in the comments.

Def The Halls Tracklist:

  1. Please Come Home For Christmas (Mikhala Jené)
  2. Make It To Christmas (Alessia Cara)
  3. Christmas With You (Trinidad Cardona)
  4. Under the Mistletoe (AUGUST 08 with Kendra Jae)
  5. Trinket (Debbie)
  6. Last Christmas (Calabasas)
  7. BBC (DaniLeigh with Kendra Jae)
  8. Wrap Me Up (Jhené Aiko)
  9. Silver Bells (Coco Jones)
  10. Cold With You (OHNO)
  11. Everyday (Kennedy Stephens)
  12. This Christmas (Mikhala Jené)
  13. Naughty (Kidd Kenn with Pap Chanel)
  14. A Hoe’s Christmas (Jai’Len Josey)
  15. Snowed In (Bry Bee)
  16. Silent Night (AUGUST 08)

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Coco Jones Teams Up with Teyana Taylor To Direct “Caliber” Music Video

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Following her highly coveted role as the New Hilary Banks, in ‘Bel Air” Coco Jones teams up with Teyana Taylor to direct the music video for the first track from Coco’s forthcoming debut EP, set for release later this year.  On Tuesday, Coco and Teyana treated fans to the official video directed by “Spike Tey” through her  production company “The Aunties” her all female production company that has produced many music videos and ad campaigns. 

The video shows Jones at a futuristic party where attendees wear special contact lenses that indicate if they are a romantic match for each other. “With the release of ‘Caliber,’ I finally feel like I’m able to articulate the core of who I am,” said Jones in a statement. “My music is a love letter to my journey, and who I’ve become. With the team behind me, there’s nowhere to go but up.” Jones has been creating music for years, working in the studio with Grammy-winning producers including Rodney “Darkchild” Jerkins, Bryan-Michael Cox and Eric Hudson.  In the first Instagram post since her brothers death, and will be starting the second leg of her”The Last Rose Petal…Farewell Tour this month,  Taylor posted visuals and shots of the product with ahe caption that read “Get on my caliberrrrrr 🖤🖤🖤 @cocojones you are amazing & it was a pleasure working with you. Keep shining mama! CALIBER by @cocojones OUT NOW EVERYWHERE!! ✨Shoutout to da village cause you know it takes one!”  Check out a snippet of the video below.

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Coco Jones on Signing to Def Jam, ‘Bel-Air’ & Redefining Success

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Coco Jones Releases Her New Single "Caliber" via Def Jam

Coco Jones is no stranger to stardom. The former Disney Channel star has gracefully matured and glided into her greatness as a multi-talented actress and singer.

Jones has already dazzled fans in her role as the social media influencer and culinary expert Hilary Banks in Peacock’s hit series Bel-Air to start the new year. Amid the show’s success, she announced her signing to the historic music label Def Jam. Her single debut, “Caliber,” followed shortly after. According to the 24-year-old star, her vision aligns perfectly with Def Jam.

“It’s iconic,” she says. “I’ve had these experiences before, and I know how to operate in this business, but now I’m myself. I know what I want to sing about. I know what I want to say, and I know how I want it to sound. To have Def Jam behind me means so much because they get the vision too. They’re not trying to change me. They’re just trying to see me win.”

After wrapping up a captivating first season of Bel-Air, Coco heads into season two with the audience in their seat, wondering what’s next for Hilary.

“Everyone is asking me like I know what’s next,” she says as she laughs. “One thing I have learned about our writers is to expect the unexpected because they love to flip the script.”

As she has matured in the entertainment business, her definition of success has changed. “Being booked” was her previous definition. Now she equates success to simply one word: “peace.”

Whether using her angelic voice to serenade listeners or blessing viewers as a thespian, the sky is not the limit for Coco Jones. It is only a point of view.

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