UK R&B

UK R&B

Bound together by soul, these stars are remaking the R&B sound in their own image—with a proud British twist. This week, “In My Bag”, a commanding song from Up Next alumni FLO leads UK R&B. Taken from Londoners Stella Quaresma, Renée Downer and Jorja Douglas’ much-anticipated debut album, Access All Areas (out now), it’s a celebratory club track (produced by MNEK, Albin Tengblad, Styalz Fuego and Grant Boutin) that calls in Memphis’ GloRilla to seal up a tried-and-trusted philosophy on confidence and poise. “It’s all about being on top of your game in any situation or scenario—physically, mentally, just whatever makes you feel good,” Quaresma tells Apple Music about the track. “This is big and braggy, but it’s also centred around being authentic to you. No, we don’t have Birkins, and we don’t have a [Rolls-Royce] Wraith, but we’re still true to ourselves.” Elsewhere on the playlist, Nao returns on “Elevate”, and Victor Ray taps Kojey Radical and Strandz for “Sticks and Stones”. Remember, we update UK R&B regularly, so when you hear something you’re into, add it to your library.

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