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The crew switches gears for the start of their R&B series, a two-part journey into smooth grooves, slow burns, and late-night honesty. They open by poking fun at their own intros (“we sound like robots”) before leaning into the vibe: it’s R&B week, and things are about to get a little moist, their words, not ours. What follows is the perfect blend of humor, heart, and harmony as they unpack a playlist curated to set the tone for love, lust, and everything in between. From soulful introspection to bilingual seduction, this first installment reminds listeners that R&B is about feeling.

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Top Picks

Slippery — Phabo ft. Destin Conrad
The conversation starts with Slippery, a sun-kissed standout from Phabo and Destin Conrad that immediately sets the tone. The hosts dive into Phabo’s background, born in San Diego, raised in St. Petersburg, and now in Los Angeles, noticing that every place he’s lived is surrounded by palm trees. It’s fitting, because Slippery feels like that exact breeze: effortless, sensual, and full of warmth. They joke about the song’s title but circle back to what really caught their attention, the texture of Phabo’s voice and his crisp, layered production. Even without all the info on how the record came together, the verdict’s unanimous: “super vibey, good find.”

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Shy Dancer — Galimatias
Then comes a shift, Shy Dancer by Galimatias, a song that instantly puts everyone in their “VLO mode.” The hosts describe it like a trance, a euphoria, something you feel in your body before you process it in your head. They trace Galimatias’ story from Denmark to Los Angeles, recalling his iconic 2015 collaboration with Alina Baraz (Urban Flora), calling it “a masterpiece.” Shy Dancer, they agree, feels like the spiritual descendant of that era, a shimmering, turn-up R&B record with depth. Between the reggae samples, lush melodies, and ethereal production, it’s the track you play at the end of a bar night, the one that leaves you floating.

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Switch Up — Marcos G
Closing out the episode’s top three is Switch Up by Marcos G, the track everyone agrees takes the crown. Half Nicaraguan, half Colombian, and fully Miami, Marcos G moves between Spanish and English with ease, turning bilingual R&B into pure seduction. The hosts talk about how his transitions between languages, and even between beats, are what make this song so addictive. It’s “traditional R&B with a twist,” one of them says, pointing out how the guitars and vocal layering capture that nostalgic soul feeling. Whether it’s the clever wordplay or the confidence in his delivery, Switch Up lands as the song they can play “sad, happy, or mad, and it’ll always hit the same.”

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The episode closes on a personal note, reflecting on why R&B continues to resonate. Between laughter, storytelling, and real talk about love languages and emotional honesty, the hosts make it clear: these records aren’t just background music, they’re soundtracks to moments. From Phabo’s easy-breezy vocals to Marcos G’s cross-cultural allure, this first R&B set captures the spectrum of feeling that defines the genre. As the conversation fades, one thing’s certain, they’re not done yet. R&B’s second act is still to come, and if this is part one, the next one’s bound to hit even deeper.

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