11 Songs You Need in Your Life This Summer – Aipate
R&B music and summer are a perfect match, the smooth melodies and laid-back grooves perfect for those leisurely moments. Our latest R&B/soul roundup features 11 new tunes that are so smooth they’ll get you in relaxation mode, engulfed in emotion. This selection spans R&B, neo soul and alt-R&B and includes songs by artists like Taylor Jules and JayWood. Enjoy your summer, will you?
Luminiah – “chapter III: love alchemy”
Luminiah has just unveiled the third single in her ongoing series. Titled “chapter III: love alchemy”, the sensual song arrived paired with an alluring music video directed by the singer herself. Luminiah, who is a Berlin-based American singer, got us hooked with her previous two songs. Her brand of R&B is utterly intoxicating. About “love alchemy”, she says, “This song is about holding people accountable to dive deep into themselves. We need to acknowledge our own process and move from stagnancy into expansion.”
Luminiah on Instagram>>
JayWood – “Sun Baby”
Canadian artist JayWood’s newest offering is a blissfully psychedelic neo-soul tune. The song’s title, “Sun Baby”, suits its vibe perfectly. That vibe is further accentuated by the music video, which is sunkissed and nature-loving. JayWood (real name Jeremy Haywood-Smith) is currently working on an album titled Leo Negro. “‘SUN BABY’ is an embrace of my vulnerability, and acceptance that I need it to connect with people, an audience, friends, lovers, mentors, idols, whoever,” he says about the new song, which I find quite therapeutic.
JayWood on Instagram>>
Amanda Magaña – “Memo”
Amanda Magaña is a Bay Area-based newcomer whose beautifully woven melodies result in songs that are as soothing as they are emotional. Take her latest single for example. Named “Memo”, it is a touching breakup song carrying Amanda’s jazz influences. Gripping strings and layered vocals overlie the track’s melodious groove. You’ll want to listen to “Memo” again and again. And that’s for sure.
Amanda Magaña on Instagram>>
Luke Marzec – “Broken Promises”
The rollout of Luke Marzec’s debut album, Something Good Out Of Nothing, is steadily on course. After releasing the song “Space To Be Free“, the UK musician has since followed it with “Broken Promises”. This one is billed as the final single and, with it, Luke seeks renewal of some sorts. “‘Broken Promises’ is about new beginnings. It’s about jumping on a plane, going to the other side of the world, and starting afresh,” he reveals. The seasoned singer-songwriter and multi-instrumentalist is set to drop the album on 18th August.
anaiis – “Deus Deus”
Over the years, anaiis has enthralled listeners with her powerful voice and inspired songwriting. The French-Senegalese artist is retaining that magic as she enters a new chapter. She is working on a new album which we can get a taste of by listening to her newest song, “Deus Deus”. This sublime neo-soul track arrived paired with an elegant music video — both the track and visuals are quite stunning.
anaiis on Instagram>>
Taylor Jules – “Sage Advice”
Taylor Jules lets her heart do the talking. With a style that sits at the intersection of R&B and indie pop, the Los Angeles-based makes music steeped in honesty and vulnerability. You get to hear Jules bare her soul on “Sage Advice”, her most recent release. The feelings captured in this song are those of heartache and anger, with the lyrics describing the end of a close friendship. “This song is an ‘I told you so’ to myself. It’s about knowing someone’s red flags but never imagining those traits would turn on you. It’s about that brutal moment when you realize you were right to be cautious—and the ache that comes from ignoring your own wisdom,” Taylor says lamentingly.
Taylor Jules on Instagram>>
Jake Knox x Alexi Blue – “Your Love”
US artist Jake Knox has a new album out. Titled Jake Is Dead, Pt.1, the project showcases his carefully crafted concoction of sounds. “Your Love” featuring singer Alexi Blue is one of the songs on the album. The song came with an accompanying music video which captures its summery vibe perfectly. I love its lush soundscape. “‘Your Love’” is a song I wrote at one of the higher points of my life. After having been through 2 near death experiences and a big heart ache, I finally felt that spark again that had been missing for sometime. Every now and then you feel like life has got you on the ropes forever but then an amazing person can change your life in a second,” Jake notes.
Jake Knox and Alexi Blue on Instagram>>
Crayon x FKJ x ELIZA – “Diamond Miner”
Parisian producer Crayon enlisted French multi-instrumentalist/producer FKJ and English vocalist ELIZA for his new song, “Diamond Miner”. The song offers listeners another taste of Crayon’s forthcoming album, Home Safe, which is a project inspired by his childhood and the idea of home and what it means to different individuals. “Diamond Miner” layers ambient synths over jazz-influenced R&B rhythms. It embodies the kind of warmth that permeates the whole album.
Crayon, FKJ and ELIZA on Instagram>>
LOV – “Relate”
2025 continues to be a dynamic year for Canadian newcomer LOV — the singer made her debut and followed the song with two more. “Relate” is her third and latest single. The piano-guided soulful ballad is filled with melodies and harmonies that augment its powerful lyrics. “I wrote this song about a time when I decided that it was time for me to stop asking myself if I was ‘good enough’ and started asking myself if things were fit for me. It’s about standing in your power as a woman and realizing the power in choice that you have,” LOV explains. The singer’s smoky vocals is on full showcase on this track, her ability to weave emotionally resonant songs noticeably highlighted.
LOV on Instagram>>
Ainjo – “It’s Complicated”
Ainjo’s second single of the year is a vibey R&B cut called “It’s Complicated”. On this song, the California-based artist laments over the failure by a love interest to voice their intentions. As always, Ainjo puts up a sterling vocal performance, delivering this song in laidback fashion. “It’s Complicated” is smooth and melodious, the perfect song for Sunday-afternoon playlists. You can expect the song’s music video to arrive soon.
Ainjo on Instagram>>
Freedust – “What We’ve Lost (The Remix)”
Among the amazing tunes on Freedust’s 2024 album Groove Chronicles is the standout cut, “What We’ve Lost”. It is this song that the funk/soul band have just remixed, changing its overall tempo. Still, the song retains the immediacy of its original message. “What We’ve Lost” was penned about the challenges of living in a corrupt system. The remix is just as galvanizing.
Freedust on Instagram>>
