South Carolina may have birthed its next R&B soul gem, and her name is ROESWRLD. Now, with the release of her debut single, "Stuck On You," she's stepping into music and has gained the kind of confidence some artists take decades or longer to attain, mixing classic soul sounds with R&B for something that feels at once flavored with nostalgia and refreshingly new.
"Stuck On You" envelops you in a warm hug from the outset. The crisp and deliberate production lets ROESWRLD's deep, rich vocals shine. Her voice, full, warm, and deeply expressive, has that kind of sincerity you can't fake. It's that sort of vocal that doesn't merely move you to sing about love but feel it. Built around a love story, the track holds its own, drawing on the lineage of classic R&B with accents of neo-soul and blues. You can hear the melody in her tone, the soul in her phrasing, and the pure love of music in every melodic decision. It's hardly surprising that ROESWRLD grew up saturated in music, with marching band roots and an intense dedication to songcraft that is already imprinted in the DNA of her current sound.
"Stuck On You" is a display of musicianship. Each of the niggling layers, from the retired jazz saxophonist's sultry rhythm to the barely there instrumental touches, feels meticulously considered. This is R&B as vulnerable, polished, and dripping in emotion. This track sounds like a debut, but like one that's an introduction to an artist who knows exactly who she is. ROESWRLD is cutting into the R&B space where soul, story, and raw truth can live. And if "Stuck On You" indicates things to come, we should be prepared for an adventure just starting. In a world of formulaic love songs, ROESWRLD is something raw. "Stuck On You" is a pronouncement. ROESWRLD has arrived, and her lyrics are coming straight from the heart.