Pop maverick Gen Neo cut his teeth with Seoul-based production team Noize Bank, crafting beats for some of K-pop’s biggest stars. This proved a testing ground for his solo sound—a graceful mix of retro rhythms and crunchy modern beats. Born in Singapore, educated at Berklee and influenced by Chinese balladry, Gen Neo has a signature style that aligns the bombast of debut single “Stop Sugar” with more melancholy duets alongside K-pop alumni AMBER and Fei. His velvety vocals anchor each song, conveying the depth of desire and the bite of heartbreak needed to make this mix of R&B gems glitter.