As playlist culture becomes ever more influential, it’s one thing to nod to all your influences in your music, but it’s another thing entirely to meld them expertly into a sound wholly your own. Ivandro is one such artist, having made waves with his gorgeously smooth combination of modern pop and R&B. On hits such as “Lua”, the Angolan singer’s velvety vocals flow over tasteful, minimalist urban beats, evoking lovelorn feelings and introspective reflections. On his collaborations with a range of contemporaries, meanwhile, he showcases a more upbeat, dancehall-inflected sound.