Teezo Touchdown is one of the most refreshing male R&B artists the industry has seen in years, and we know why. The Texas-born singer is known for his charming androgynous style and meticulous fusion of rock and R&B. In recent years, R&B fans have suggested the genre is dead, offending artists such as the legend in the flesh, Usher, not to mention so many flourishing, Grammy-winning women in the genre like Muni Long, Coco Jones, and Jazmine Sullivan, to name just a few. But it poses the question— How are male R&B artists changing the game, if at all?
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Teezo’s uniqueness and love for the genre permeate his work. He’s brought back the real yearning, devotion, and begging-on-your-knees music women and queer people have loved for years. His last album, How Do You Sleep At Night? featured gorgeous, classic tracks like Third Coast and Out Of Respect, which music lovers instantly and intimately adored.
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But that’s not the only thing women and queer people love him for—we also adore his unapologetic joy in fashion and putting together a look.
In last year’s interview with Rolling Stone, the singer spoke about his penchant for wearing women’s tops, dangly earrings, and emo clothing to the studio. This got him some disapproving looks. “They thought I was gay,” he said with a shrug, “but I always had girls in my crib.” His commitment to blending feminine and masculine styles with rock influences is a level of creativity we haven’t seen since Prince.
This versatility in both music and style is just the ingredient R&B needs right now. Our living legends can’t keep the candle burning forever, and Teezo is a perfect heir to the throne. We love his extraordinary signature hair of nails, cutting-edge wigs, and quirky accessories.
Lucky for us, Teezo Touchdown is just getting started.
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