TBKS E25: The Girl Next Door

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Now and then the stars align and you come across a hidden gem. This can be said about Neo-Soul/R&B rising star, Monelle. Still fairly unknown in the industry, Monelle is the best kept secret you’ve been needing but didn’t know you needed until now. This week on the show we discuss her incredible project titled “In Loathing Memory” — a body of work about love, loss, mental health and everything in between, all pieced together by some of the most impressive songwriting you’re going to hear this year. A serious contender for R&B album of the year so far.

21 Apr 2021 English South Africa Music · Music Interviews

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