Youngshann Asks for Reciprocity on "Better"

Lauryn Hill once sang "Tell me who I have to be, to get some reciprocity?" Virginia-based R&B singer Youngshann has released her brand-new single "Better" and is asking the same thing. "Better" is a relatable song about relationships where you're so excited at the idea of new love that you ignore all the red flags. Influenced by R&B contemporaries like Jhene Aiko and Kehlani, Youngshann made a name for herself through a series of remixes and covers. For her, music serves as an uncensored vehicle to express herself through stories about her life.

This is Youngshann's follow up release to her debut single "Coastin" that released in 2019. Produced by W$ Kharri, "Better" finds Youngshann being candid about her emotions. Speaking on the song, she divulged,

“With ‘Better,’ I really wanted to explain how it feels to deal with a guy after you see red flags. Sometimes we find ourselves giving more than we are receiving. The ups and downs in relationships can get stressful, but it wouldn’t be if time, love, and effort were reciprocated back to us.”

Watch the video for "Better" below and try not to be triggered.

Related Articles

Sofia Camara Shares What She’s Learned On New EP ‘Still Somewhere Here’ [Q+A]

Sofia Camara Shares What She’s Learned On New EP ‘Still Somewhere Here’ [Q+A]

October 16, 2026 Healing is a process, zigging and zagging as you try to figure out how to move on from a broken heart, an ended friendship, or just the changes that come from growing up. On Sofia Camara’s latest EP, she charts that journey, tackling the ups and downs of love.
Author: India McCarty
pop
R&B
EP
Joyce Wrice Unapologetically Embodies a ‘MACHIKO’ in New Album

Joyce Wrice Unapologetically Embodies a ‘MACHIKO’ in New Album

October 9, 2026 liding between sultry roller-funk, dreamy r&b soundscapes, and silky neo-soul, the album is a snapshot of growing into a woman you’re proud to be and navigating that through love: wanting to be chased but not tied down, embracing independence while still longing for someone, and learning to recognize the ways in which your own fears can keep you from the very thing you desire.
Author: Alysa Benson
R&B
Master Peace's Sophomore Album, 'if i don't love you, who will?' Is Infectiously Good [Q&A]

Master Peace's Sophomore Album, 'if i don't love you, who will?' Is Infectiously Good [Q&A]

October 6, 2026 Longtime fans of this genre-bending artist, we sat down to get the scoop as he releases his latest album.
Author: DJ Connor
R&B