With traditional R&B having a real moment right now, it’s the perfect time to discover new artists making waves in the genre. One name that’s been on our radar is Mary Ann Alexander. She’s here to prove that an Indian artist can absolutely thrive in R&B — and honestly, there aren’t many artists representing the genre for the country just yet. That makes her presence feel even more important. Her debut EP Love or a Lesson delivers six delicious R&B tracks, with one in particular on repeat at Clean.

We’re especially drawn to ‘Never Alone’. If you’re into Brandy, Kehlani or Mahalia, this will be right up your alley. Her angelic voice already proved itself on more uptempo tracks like ‘Good Girl’ and ‘In My Zone’, but it feels just as at home on this smooth, laid-back R&B production. Songs like this are timeless — and make it clear that a breakthrough moment for Mary Ann Alexander feels like a matter of time.