Hometown:Brooklyn, New York
Genre:Neo-soul
Why We're Excited:Adrian Daniel's modern R&B slithers and shape-shifts alluringly, propelled by a commanding falsetto that's practically engineered to make knees quiver. In "This City," Daniel performs with the commitment of a veteran balladeer, but his sonic surroundings situate him firmly in the present day.
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