On her surprise EP "BB/ANG3L", Tinashe fully leans into her R&B roots with soulful production and seductive vocals. At just 7 tracks and 21 minutes, it leaves listeners wanting more - a testament to her skill at generating intrigue and anticipation.
Across swooning ballads and enticing club tracks alike, Tinashe explores shades of love and intimacy. She executes expert melodic runs and breathy ad-libs that drew pop acclaim earlier in her career, while also displaying grounded control in her lower register.
Title track "ANG3L" sets the tone with skittering beats and sultry coos, joined by an equally alluring "Sweetener". But it's the low-lit slow jam "Better Than" where Tinashe's powerful, emotive delivery truly shines through.
BB/ANG3L affirms Tinashe has lost none of her vocal prowess despite recent years spent navigating industry obstacles. It's a reminder of her ability to mesmerize across multiple styles and will leave audiences, new and old alike, eagerly awaiting her next full-length masterwork. In just 20 minutes she commands full attention - a true act of artistry.
With BB/ANG3L, Tinashe offers just a taste of why she remains one of R&B's most compelling voices, bound to captivate for many projects to come.