R&B is one of the most dynamic, adventurous sounds in modern music, a place where art both personal and provocative meets the mainstream. From the alt vanguard to modern vets, straightforward to left-field, these tracks capture where R&B is now and point the way to where it’s going. At the top of the playlist is Cleo Sol’s empowering new single “Fear When You Fly,” which finds the singer-songwriter learning to trust herself and letting go of things weighing her down. Listen to “Fear When You Fly” now on R&B Now and add the playlist to your library to stay up on the latest and greatest of the genre.