Super-producer Kaytranada taps R&B duo VanJess for his latest masterpiece, "Dysfunctional." On the feel-good gem, the Nigerian-American sisters deliver buttery vocals over Kaytranada's funky and intoxicating production. "I don't wanna play, no games / I'm just tryna stay...," coos VanJess. "Don't say hey in the light, but you'll pull up Wednesday night / It's like this every time." "Dysfunctional" will [More]
2018 for R&B has been quite the rollercoaster; Some artists stepped up their game, some created nonsense, while others decided to make a comeback. Major highlights would include Beyoncé and Jay-Z teaming up as The Carters to officially release a joint album. Their single "Apeshit" wasted no time taking over. Also, beloved Teyana Taylor finally released her highly-anticipated album “K.T.S.E.” [More]
Following the release of single "Addicted," "Touch The Floor," and "Control Me," sister R&B duo VanJess release their much-anticipated debut new album, Silk Canvas. Silk Canvas fuses soulful R&B, pop palatability, and electronic energy for a deep, diverse, and dynamic body of work. The set features 15 cuts with guest appearances from GoldLink, Masego, Little Simz, Berhana & Leikeli47. Along with the album, [More]
Increasing the anticipation for their debut album, Silk Canvas, VanJess released another sultry bop called "Control Me," which exposes another side of the sisters. Jess's deep voice perfectly compliments Ivana's sweet tone to make this track perfectly feel good. The video to compliment the track will be released later this month and it stars dancer Nicholas “Slick” Stewart—who just graced [More]
As their latest single “Addicted” heats up, VanJess announce July 20th as the release for their anxiously-awaited brand new album, Silk Canvas. The sisters shared the news during their private album release party this past weekend. They also dropped a 30-second clip of a video for album cut "Control Me," starring dancer Nicholas “Slick” Stewart—who just graced the cover of [More]
The VanJess sisters return with a bopping new single that will have you "Addicted." Following the release of the visual for "Through Enough" featuring Goldlink, back in February 2017, the singer-songwriters, real names Ivana Nwokike and Jessica Nwokike, merge their love for hip-hop and R&B for this hard-hitting and soulful gem. About the single, the duo revealed, "'Addicted' represents the more [More]
Back in September 2017, VanJess, comprised of Nigerian-American sisters Ivana and Jessica Nwokike, released the single "Through Enough." To support the groovy, dance-infused record, the duo releases a new music video, which carries the synergetic and celebratory vibes of the song. On "Through Enough," the duo deliver smooth, hypnotizing vocals about meeting someone, but being afraid to fall in love [More]
On the groovy, dance-infused record, produced by Lophiile (H.E.R., GoldLink), the duo delivers smooth, hypnotizing vocals about meeting someone, but being afraid to fall in love again because of past heartbreaks.
Produced by Darehouse, the smooth and seductive record offers advice on moving on from an unbearable heartbreak while alluring the listener in with a groovy summer jam we can all relate to.
The Grammy-winning producers have taken a softer, more subtle approach to their newest release, choosing to provide a sultry bed of instrumentals for VanJess’ stellar vocals to rest on.
