Son Little Returns After Three Years
R&B artist Son Little released 'In Orbit,' his first single in three years, plus announced a March 2026 West Coast tour. The spacey single marks his return to the music scene after an extended hiatus.
- Before his hiatus, Son Little released the album *Like Neptune* in 2022, which was described by Afropunk as "his most emotionally vulnerable and sonically bold album yet." - The upcoming album, titled *CITYFOLK*, is slated for a March 2026 release and was recorded in Muscle Shoals, Alabama. For this project, he collaborated with producer Ben Tanner, a two-time Grammy winner and member of the Alabama Shakes. - Born Aaron Earl Livingston, the musician is known for a style that blends soul, blues, R&B, and folk. His sound has drawn comparisons to artists like Leon Bridges and Curtis Harding. - Beyond his solo work, he is a Grammy-winning producer, having earned a 2016 award for Best Roots Performance for his work on Mavis Staples's "See That My Grave Is Kept Clean." - Over the years, Son Little has collaborated with a variety of notable artists, including The Roots and RJD2. - He has toured extensively with a diverse range of acts such as Leon Bridges, Kelis, Mumford & Sons, and Shakey Graves.
