Corey Libow prefers to protest for peace from the couch R&B sometimes seems strait-jacketed. Rather than displays of vocal strength and musicality, it’s modern variant is often frozen in atmosphere and moody fog. Singers need any edge to appear different or unique and Jhene Aiko instantly sprang to attention due to her work with TDE. […]

Corey Libow always uses the diamond lane You already know the West is in a good place. DJ Mustard’s ratchet anthems are already banging out of car stereos for the rest of the summer. IamSU! and the HBK gang keep the Bay in flush supply. And of course there’s Kendrick, coronated by Dre and Snoop […]