R&B is one of the most dynamic, adventurous sounds in modern music, a place where art, both personal and provocative, meets the mainstream. From the alt vanguard to modern vets, straightforward to leftfield, these tracks capture where R&B is now and point the way to where it’s going. At the top of this week’s playlist is Tinashe’s summer anthem “Nasty.” The bold and unapologetic track has the singer-songwriter asking a fundamental question within the first verse: “Is somebody gonna match my freak?” The line has been dominating social media, and the track has become a contender for song of the summer with its infectious, repetitive, and unabashed lyrics. Listen to “Nasty” on R&B Now and add the playlist to your library to stay up on the latest and greatest of the genre.