It’s 2015, so we all know social media is poppin’. You can find almost anything you need to get through the day on Instagram — images of #carefreeblackgirls, a selfie of your celebrity bae, funny videos and even entire webseries. Since I’m obsessed with music, my favorite Insta pastime is checking out musicians on the platform. Below is a list of six Instagram singers I can’t get enough of.
First up is AJ (@ajthevoice), who has dozens of Insta videos showcasing his amazing range and vocal control. If you thought you liked a song already, his version will make you love it. Here’s his cover of Trey Songz’ “Slow Motion.”
https://instagram.com/p/0gyCrXLL1o/?taken-by=ajthevoice
2. Ardis Grace (@ardisgrace) will give you the soulful rendition of your favorite trap song that you never knew you needed. Check her out in this compilation video and hear more covers on her Soundcloud.
https://instagram.com/p/2XVozDIjaN/?taken-by=ardisgrace
3. Similarly soulful is Quan Odom (@jaquanodom). His passion is evident in each video and he adds depth to every song he covers. Listen to the clip below and check out his single, “Suspicion.“
https://instagram.com/p/5c8RfDEgGA/?taken-by=jaquanodom
4. You might already be familiar with this next Insta-star, Avery Wilson (@averywilson), if you’ve heard his single, “Change Your Mind” ft. Migos. But, if not, his cover of Jazmine Sullivan’s “Forever Don’t Last” is a great introduction. The falsetto at the end will change your life.
https://instagram.com/p/6fphk_ErTW/?taken-by=averywilson
5. With Corinne Bailey Rae’s style and Lauryn Hill’s raspy tone, Malia (@maliavibes) is smooth and effortless as she sings and plays the guitar. Listen to her version of Stevie Wonder’s “If You Really Love Me.” You can hear more of her tunes here.
https://instagram.com/p/5phRY5vZc5/?taken-by=maliavibes
6. D’Angelo, who? That’s the question you’ll be asking yourself after you hear J Fitts (@wassupdoejfitts) sing. This cover of “Untitled” can only be described as incredible. Check out Fitts’ original songs on Soundcloud.
https://instagram.com/p/5GmB3yl4jE/?taken-by=wassupdoejfitts
If you enjoyed sampling these artists, definitely check out the rest of their Instagram posts and support their original work.