One of the most versatile singers and producers in r&b right now, Avara, keeps on giving us reasons why she was selected as one of our 20 Emerging R&B Artists To Watch in 2025. Not that we need more, but damn, her new single, "what did you think love would be?" gave me goosebumps. Honestly, I was emotionally floored after the first time I heard the track.
With futuristic, yet minimal production, the track is
The track explores the expectations of love we have before growing up, and the follow-up reality. Of course, I can't speak on Avara's behalf, but I have to say - sometimes we need to go through disappointment to cherish that one special person who ends up verifying what they say is true. Love is powerful.
On "what did you think love would be?", Avara draws on her full range of unique abilities, pairing brilliant production with otherworldly vocals to create a mesmerizing experience.
She dropped the song with a short, but clear message, "a girl and the stories she tells herself. a woman and the stories she has to unlearn…"
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