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What once made R&B the most enthralling genre was its ability to drown in the depths. Artists willing to bleed on paper offered art that was painfully human, healing anyone left assured that love has scorned us all, thankfully because we were brave enough to desire at all. Much of the genre has strayed from this core sentiment, though a few artists are maintaining its pulse. Baltimore-born, NYC-based artist Low.bō is one of them.

The second single to emerge from his self-produced debut album husk, “blur” is a haunting ode to a love unfulfilled. Low.bō uses a dizzying alt R&B landscape to find meaning within his aching, rising to the surface with a song that perfectly encapsulates both grief and acceptance. With angelic harmonies that mirror those of Blood Orange and Sampha, Low. bō's songwriting talent is equally matched by his vocal ability.

“Won’t lie, I still think about you / Wish I could come see you more / Can’t help the feelings that change now / Like summer going into fall.” There is a yearning unbelievably palpable on this track, which is what makes it linger long after the three-minute mark. Much of Low.bō’s allure is his willingness to expose and surrender to tenderness, making him a vital artery to the emerging R&B talent he calls peers.

Speaking on the nuance of healthy heartbreak, Low.bō explains, “On the surface, it feels warm and familiar— but beneath the warmth is a quiet sadness. It’s not about toxicity, just a relationship that wasn’t meant to last.” With husk slated to arrive September 3, Low.bō has already cemented his stance before his rightful introduction. 

Watch the "blur" visualizer below: