Sydny August isn’t a stranger to mixing up R&B with different inspirations. Her growing career is built based on exploring all of the possibilities within —and beyond— the genre while remaining true to the traditional roots of R&B. Dare, I say, she builds her own sonic world of R&B.
Read MoreSydny August’s sound is honest, hypnotic, and Chicago to the core — she’s turning real life into R&B therapy sessions.
Read MoreThe Chicago-born R&B artist isn’t chasing trends — she’s building a world of timeless sound, raw emotion, and fearless self-expression. With her new single 'Spin the Block' and a headlining show on the horizon, Sydny August is claiming her space — on her own terms.
Spin the Block comes at a pivotal moment in Sydny’s career, continuing her catalog of diary-like records that explore heartbreak, healing, and identity. It’s a clear signal that Sydny’s next chapter is both emotionally grounded and creatively expansive.
Whether it’s through visuals, lyrics, or live performance, Sydny August moves with intention—and this release is no exception.
“Spin the Block” drops Saturday, May 24 on all major streaming platforms.
Read MoreSydny August, now signed with Lil Durk’s record label, Only the Family, has been making waves in the Chicago music scene since her teenage years.
Read MoreSydny stopped by the LL office about a month ago for a new interview, where you will find me asking her about plenty of topics such as her experience at Kansas University, getting signed to OTF & working with Lil Durk, coming from a creative family, her album Miss August, Chicago’s music scene and so much more.
Read MoreThe Voice deluxe delivers an additional 12 tracks with new contributions from Lil Baby, Pooh Shiesty, and Sydny August.
Read More“Sydny August has been a staple in the music community in the city,”
Read Morecelebrate 4/20 and the anniversary of uni with a curated playlist by me!
Read More“Sydny truly had an amazing year musically in 2019 and I only expect to see her have an even better year in 2020,”
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