Valentine's Day selections focus on love songs from artists rooted in New York City, with an emphasis on R&B as the genre. The choices span classic and contemporary tracks that capture the love felt in NYC neighborhoods. Alicia Keys (Hell's Kitchen) contributes "Un-thinkable (I'm Ready)", which balances fear of commitment with the chance of a lifelong love and uses a conversational approach co-written by Drake. The song projects a grown, sexy, and honest tone. Vontee The Singer and Cash Cobain (Bronx) contribute "IMU", a 2024 Sexy Drill highlight that blends NY drill braggadocio with R&B sensuality and examines cyclical, toxic relationship dynamics. Jadakiss (Yonkers) is also featured with "By Your Side."
"Un-thinkable (I'm Ready) balances the fear of commitment with the chance of a love of a lifetime. The laid-back track takes a conversational approach, which aligns with Drake's co-writing on the track. Keys is no stranger to love songs; her catalogue is filled with them, and they're all hits. But Un-thinkable is a standout. It's grown and sexy but honest and real. This one is for all the lovers too scared to make the first move: I was wondering maybe."
"With the braggadocious tone of NY drill and the sensuality of r&b, Vontee The Singer (and the rest of Slizzy Entertainment) finds his pocket. IMU from his 2024 effort, Lovers & Friends, is definitely a highlight for the genre itself, especially with an assist from the genre's forefounder, Cobain. Vontee finds himself questioning why he and his partner keep playing games; something every toxic couple asks themselves. Despite how toxic they are, they're never leaving each other alone."
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