{"id":6313,"date":"2026-01-07T23:56:36","date_gmt":"2026-01-08T04:56:36","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/chandraalilijah.com\/?p=6313"},"modified":"2026-01-07T23:56:38","modified_gmt":"2026-01-08T04:56:38","slug":"what-music-are-we-listening-to-in-2026","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/chandraalilijah.com\/index.php\/2026\/01\/07\/what-music-are-we-listening-to-in-2026\/","title":{"rendered":"What music are we listening to in 2026"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>Listen to good music. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>What is good music? What does it sound like? In 2026, listen to music that feeds your soul, makes you want to dance and feels good. With a dash of lover girl tunes, too, of course! <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>I\u2019ve curated a few artists and songs that I think need to be on your playlist this year! <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Let\u2019s Get Into It <\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Kaytranada<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large is-resized\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"640\" height=\"480\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/chandraalilijah.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/img_6699.jpg?resize=640%2C480&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-5313\" style=\"width:696px;height:auto\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/chandraalilijah.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/img_6699.jpg?resize=1024%2C768&amp;ssl=1 1024w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/chandraalilijah.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/img_6699.jpg?resize=300%2C225&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/chandraalilijah.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/img_6699.jpg?resize=768%2C576&amp;ssl=1 768w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/chandraalilijah.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/img_6699.jpg?resize=1536%2C1152&amp;ssl=1 1536w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/chandraalilijah.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/img_6699.jpg?resize=500%2C375&amp;ssl=1 500w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/chandraalilijah.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/img_6699.jpg?resize=1320%2C990&amp;ssl=1 1320w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/chandraalilijah.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/img_6699.jpg?w=2000&amp;ssl=1 2000w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/chandraalilijah.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/img_6699.jpg?w=1920&amp;ssl=1 1920w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 640px) 100vw, 640px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Kaytranada at AfroFuture Detroit!<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>By now, if you haven\u2019t noticed from my Instagram posts, I love me some Kaytranada!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>He\u2019s a Montreal prouder that makes the coolest electronic house music I\u2019ve ever heard. He\u2019s my icon.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>I\u2019ve seen Kaytranada perform THREE times and I have LOVED every single performance! <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>His music makes me feel good, free, and just takes me to a space of peace.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>(A FEW) My favorite Kaytranada songs: <\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>1. \u201cVivid Dreams\u201d featuring River Tiber <\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>2. \u201cSeptember 21\u201d<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>3. \u201cSpace Invader\u201d<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>4. \u201cDO IT! (AGAIN!)\u201d &#8211;  featuring TLC<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>5. \u201cCulture\u201d featuring Teedra Moses <\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>6. \u201cPressure\u201d <\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>7. \u201cChances\u201d featuring Shay Lia <\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>And that\u2019s just a few! <\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Kehlani <\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>My R&amp;B hottie 4life><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Been a Kehlani fan since &#8220;You Should Be Here&#8221;. Kehlani is one of those artists I\u2019ve seen grow over the years, from new relationships to breakups, to growth, to new relationships to breakups.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>One thing about this artist they always express their music in such a real way. I feel like when I am listening to Kehlani, they are giving me a realistic expression of what is happening in their life, but using art to show it.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Top 7 Kehlani songs:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>\u201cForm of You\u201d featuring CHILDOFNINES, DESTIN CONRAD<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>\u201cUn(folded)\u201d<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>\u201ceverything\u201d<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>\u201cYet\u201d<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>\u201cChange Your Life\u201d featuring Jhene Aiko <\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>\u201cPiece of Mind\u201d<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>\u201cBallin\u2019\u201d <\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Leon Thomas <\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>If you\u2019re looking for some R&amp;B to get into this year, Leon Thomas is THAT GUY. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>I grew up watching him on the Nickelodeon show &#8220;Victorious&#8221; seeing him grow as an artist over the years and finally reaching his stardom is pretty iconic. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Currently playing:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>\u201cYes It Is\u201d<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>\u201cLone Wolf\u201d featuring 4Batz<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>\u201cJust How You Are\u201d<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>\u201cMy Muse\u201d<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-pale-pink-color has-text-color\">Recommended Posts<\/h2>\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-latest-posts__list wp-block-latest-posts\"><li><a class=\"wp-block-latest-posts__post-title\" href=\"https:\/\/chandraalilijah.com\/index.php\/2026\/04\/03\/dear-love-bug-2\/\">Peanuts and good decisions<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a class=\"wp-block-latest-posts__post-title\" href=\"https:\/\/chandraalilijah.com\/index.php\/2026\/04\/02\/owning-623-detroit-shop-at-25-years-old\/\">Owning 6:23 Detroit Shop at 25 years old<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a class=\"wp-block-latest-posts__post-title\" href=\"https:\/\/chandraalilijah.com\/index.php\/2026\/04\/01\/5-tips-on-how-to-have-a-successful-pop-up-shop-in-2026\/\">5 tips on how to have a successful pop-up shop in 2026<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a class=\"wp-block-latest-posts__post-title\" href=\"https:\/\/chandraalilijah.com\/index.php\/2026\/03\/31\/when-did-we-stop-going-shopping\/\">When did we stop going shopping<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a class=\"wp-block-latest-posts__post-title\" href=\"https:\/\/chandraalilijah.com\/index.php\/2026\/03\/30\/march-was-a-testing-month-but-we-survived\/\">March was a testing month, but we survived<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Erika de Casier<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>In my opinion, Erika makes alternative R&amp;B; it has a different cadence than the typical R&amp;B that has been mainstreamed.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>She combines instruments and creates music that is unique, fresh, and futuristic.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Listen to <\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>\u201cNo Butterflies, No Nothing\u201d<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>\u201cHome Alone\u201d<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Aaliyah <\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Always keeping Aaliyah in my rotation. A true artist who left this world too soon. However, her music is TIMELESS. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Currently in rotation<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>\u201cTry Again\u201d<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>\u201cMore Than A Woman\u201d<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>\u201cOne In A Million\u201d<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Rihanna <\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>My forever favorite music hottie&gt; <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>I listened to Rih since I was\u2026. 5 or 6 years old? (Lol)<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Rihanna will always have a special place in my music library. She\u2019s the first artist I truly fell in love with besides the Cheetah Girls and Beyonc\u00e9! Lol<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>It\u2019s too many songs to list, but here are my top 5 for 2026!<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>\u201cRockstar 101\u201d featuring Slash<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>\u201cPhresh Out the Runway\u201d<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>\u201cSame Ol\u2019 Mistakes\u201d<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>\u201cDesperado\u201d<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>\u201cLemme Get That\u201d<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">6lack<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large is-resized\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"640\" height=\"853\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/chandraalilijah.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/img_6047.jpg?resize=640%2C853&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-6319\" style=\"width:524px;height:auto\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/chandraalilijah.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/img_6047.jpg?resize=768%2C1024&amp;ssl=1 768w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/chandraalilijah.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/img_6047.jpg?resize=225%2C300&amp;ssl=1 225w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/chandraalilijah.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/img_6047.jpg?resize=1152%2C1536&amp;ssl=1 1152w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/chandraalilijah.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/img_6047.jpg?resize=1024%2C1365&amp;ssl=1 1024w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/chandraalilijah.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/img_6047.jpg?resize=1320%2C1760&amp;ssl=1 1320w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/chandraalilijah.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/img_6047.jpg?w=1500&amp;ssl=1 1500w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 640px) 100vw, 640px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Did you know I met 6lack? I will forever cherish that moment! <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Imagine meeting one of your favorite artists!!!!!!! <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Did I mention he\u2019s also releasing a new album this year?! <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Anyway, if you\u2019re seeking classic R&amp;B with that new deep cut edge, 6lack has you covered.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Here are a few of my faves: <\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>\u201cRent Free\u201d<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>\u201cchasing feeling\u201d<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>\u201cEx Calling\u201d<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>\u201cSwitch\u201d<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>\u201cLet Her Go\u201d<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>\u201cCutting Ties\u201d<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>\u201cOutside\u201d<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>\u201cThat Far\u201d<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>\u201cTalkback\u201d<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<p>Okay, 6lack may be my favorite male R&amp;B singer\u2026<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>10. \u201cScripture\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Sade <\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>My mom played this one Sade song on repeat. Recently, I played it and yeah\u2026. I see why. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Our Sade rotation:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>\u201cSoldier of Love\u201d<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>\u201cKiss of Life\u201d<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>\u201cThe Sweetest Taboo\u201d<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Mariah The Scientist <\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>I will say Mariah The Scientist is giving us lover girl music. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>I\u2019ve played that one song, maybe one too many times\u2026<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>\u201cIs It A Crime\u201d featuring Kali Uchis <\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>\u201cFrom A Woman\u201d<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>\u201cAlways n Forever\u201d featuring Lil Baby <\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">DESTIN CONRAD<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"640\" height=\"480\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/chandraalilijah.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/img_0172.jpg?resize=640%2C480&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-5832\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/chandraalilijah.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/img_0172.jpg?resize=1024%2C768&amp;ssl=1 1024w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/chandraalilijah.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/img_0172.jpg?resize=300%2C225&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/chandraalilijah.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/img_0172.jpg?resize=768%2C576&amp;ssl=1 768w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/chandraalilijah.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/img_0172.jpg?resize=1536%2C1152&amp;ssl=1 1536w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/chandraalilijah.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/img_0172.jpg?resize=500%2C375&amp;ssl=1 500w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/chandraalilijah.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/img_0172.jpg?resize=1320%2C990&amp;ssl=1 1320w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/chandraalilijah.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/img_0172.jpg?w=2000&amp;ssl=1 2000w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/chandraalilijah.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/img_0172.jpg?w=1920&amp;ssl=1 1920w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 640px) 100vw, 640px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>He makes music for the pretty girls!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If you\u2019re seeking a sultry R&amp;B vibe with a bit of pop influence, give DESTIN a listen.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>He puts on a GREAT show as well, it\u2019s very real, very personal and gives you that early 2000 sitcom experience where the main character goes to see the hottest new artist. Get into it, honey!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>We are listening to: <\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>\u201cLOW TIDE\u201d<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>\u201cKISSING IN PUBLIC\u201d<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>\u201cMR.E\u201d<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>\u201cSame Mistakes\u201d featuring Alex Isley <\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">A lil bit of the 70s <\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Now and then, I dabble in the oldie but goodies. Shout out to my aunties and uncles lol!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>\u201cFor The Love of You, Pts. 1 &amp;2\u201d &#8211; The Isley Brothers<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>\u201cOff the Wall\u201d &#8211; Michael Jackson<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>\u201cLovely Day\u201d &#8211; Bill Waters <\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>\u201cSweet Thing\u201d- Rufus (Chaka Khan) <\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">My 80s-themed song<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>One day, I heard this song and just fell in love with it!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u201cEverybody Wants to Rule the World\u201d &#8211; Tears for Fears<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>A curated playlist made for you<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Liked these vibes? 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