Ivandro Essentials

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.