Remember when everyone was asking "where'd all the good R&B go?" Well, 2026 just answered that question loud and clear. We're in the middle of a full-blown R&B renaissance, and honestly? It's about damn time. At Hot Mic Radio, we've been watching this resurgence build for months, and the wave is finally crashing. These aren't your parents' smooth jazz-influenced crooners (no shade to them, though). Today's R&B artists are blending […]
Look, we need to settle this once and for all. Walk into any barbershop, beauty salon, or scroll through music Twitter, and you'll hear the same heated debate: Is classic R&B making a comeback, or are these new school artists completely taking over the game? As someone who's been watching the airwaves closely here at Hot Mic Radio, I can tell you the answer isn't as black and white as […]
LÉA ("Lay-Uh") THE LEOX ("LEO") is a name you're going to be hearing a lot more of. This LA-based, Brockton, MA native is a force to be reckoned with, carving her own path as a queer multi-genre artist with music that captivates and introspects. Rooted in classic R&B, LÉA refuses to be boxed in, much like the lion of the zodiac she shares her name with. Her sound is a […]
