The Rise of Imela Kei
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Sass and soul make up the bulk of Imela Kei's output—the Bandung songstress got her start as the lead vocalist of Ten2Five, a pop band known for their smooth jazz leanings. On her own, Kei sounds right at home melding R&B influences in her mellifluous brew of soulful pop, bringing to mind the likes of Brandy and TLC. We track her meteoric rise in this playlist.