Kenyon Dixon

With undeniably smooth vocals, intimate lyrics, and extraordinary amount of soul, Keyon Dixon has firmly cemented themselves as one of the leading voices of R&B today. Fresh off a Grammy nomination in 2021, Dixon has yet to slow down, releasing project after project. Born and raised in South Central Los Angeles, Dixon’s upbringing in the church led them to R&B, which they describe as “the rebellious church kid’s genre.”

This week, we're featuring “ISLY” from their 2022 album “Closer”. As an album, “Closer” is Dixon’s dissertation on R&B - deconstructing the stylistic pillars of the genre, embracing what made them fall in love with the genre as a child, and communicating that to the listener. The album is full of deeply personal tracks filled with Dixon’s trademark lyricism. “ISLY” - short for “I Still Love You” is a proclamation of Dixon’s undying love for their partner and a subtle nod to the lyricism prevalent in 90’s and 00’s R&B.