Are you looking for new artists to listen to? Have you realized that most of the artists you listen to are men and want to add more women to your playlists? In honor of women’s history month, here are some underrated female artists you can check out and add to your rotation.
- Rina Sawayama
Rina Sawayama’s song “Comme Des Garcons” (Like The Boys) will make you feel like anywhere is your runway. The Japanese-British artist fuses pop with everything from R&B to club beats sure to brighten up your mood.
Recommended Songs: Comme Des Garcons (Like The Boys), XS, Lucid
- Chloe x Halle
The iconic Grammy-nominated sister duo, Chloe and Halle Bailey, are self taught musicians from Mableton, Georgia. The sisters were signed by Beyonce in 2015 and appeared in her visual album “Lemonade”. Chloe x Halle deliver vocals, visuals and songs that make you feel everything from angelic to powerful. You might recognize them from their trending song featured on Tik Tok “Do It”, acting performances on “Grownish” and the buzz for the upcoming live action production of “The Little Mermaid”.
Recommended songs: Do It, Ungodly Hour, Happy Without Me
- Snoh Aalegra
Snoh Aelegra is an Iranian-Swedish R&B artist with a soulful sound and music that reflects her coming of age story. She sings about love, heartbreak, and everything in between. Whatever mood you’re in or whatever emotion your feeling, Snoh Aelegra has a song that will perfectly accompany it.
Recommended Songs: Situationship, You Keep Me Waiting, Nothing Burns Like the Cold
- UMI
UMI is an R&B and neo-soul artist that gives a unique and nostalgic feel to each and every one of her songs. The Seattle native who attended the University of Southern California has a sound influenced by the r&b, sould, gospel, and Japanese pop her African-American father and Japanese mother listened to.
Recommended Songs: Butterfly, Frequently, Sonshine
- Raveena
Raveena is an R&B artist with a dreamy and spiritual feeling to her music. As an Indian-American artist she beautifully incorporates elements of South Asian culture within her music. Raveena’s sound is creamy and her visuals add to the illusion of the dreamlike sound.
Recommended Songs: Honey, Close 2 U, Headaches
- Noname
Noname is a rapper and poet inspired by artists like Lauryn Hill and Andre 3000. The Chicago native incorporates storytelling and witty poetry with critiques on race, sex, identity, and politics in her music.
Recommended Songs: Diddy Bop, Shadow Man, Self
- KAINA
KAINA is a Latina R&B artist whose music has elements of pop and salsa. The Chicago native strives to make music that is positive yet honest. Kaina tells her story as a first generation Latina through her smooth and melodic music.
Recommended songs: La Luna, Honey, Could Be a Curse