Opinion
Arin Ray’s “Lovely,” And What It Means For A Song To Sound Like Instagram Love
Written with the simplicity of a heartfelt caption, the song rattles off affirmations any lover would want to…
Revisiting PartyNextDoor’s “Loyal” And The Perks Of Dating A Friend
The singer's 2019 Drake collab about lovers and best friends is the sweetest song in either of their catalogs.
Mahalia Reckons With The Responsibility Of Eternal Love In “Forever”
The song the singer calls a "certified bop" comes with a warning that cautions against taking her love for…
Revisiting “Angel In Disguise,” The Song Jack Harlow Didn’t Know Was Brandy’s
The track at the root of Harlow's first internet dragging is a love song written with subtle hints of scorn.
The Contextual Brilliance Of Ella Mai’s “Break My Heart”
The D'Mile-produced track is the most ingenious love song on 'Heart On My Sleeve,' Mai's sophomore album.
Everything We Noticed In Kehlani’s “Everything”
The penultimate track on 'blue water road' feels like a sequel to "little story."
Rotimi Tells Us What It Means To “Love Somebody”
The heartthrob unpacks one of his least sexual and most romantic songs following a show in New York.
Singers Just Don’t Beg Like Usher On “U Got It Bad” Anymore
There's a generality to the sort of simping on the '8701' song that's helped preserve its resonance.
Muni Long’s “Another” Is The Love Song Every Ain’t Sh*t Dude Needs To Hear
The song may sound like it's about finding another man, but really it's about giving another chance.