Detroit and Atlanta are two of the most important cities in R&B history, and Jai’Len Josey, 27, proudly represents both across her stunning debut studio album, *Serial Romantic.* Related 15 Hip-Hop, Caribbean and R&B Artists to Watch in 2026 Here’s How Leigh-Anne Made History by Listening to Her ‘Ego’: ‘I Believe in Myself, And I Believe in This Music’ Belly Gang Kushington Is Bringing the Motivation Back to Atlanta Rap: ‘This S–t Is Bliss for Me Right Now’ Josey has been a star since her formative years at the iconic Tri-Cities High School, during which she won the 2014 Jimmy Award for best performance by an actress (as Effie White in *Dreamgirls*) in 11th grade, and nabbed her first television acting credit (Tyler Perry’s *Love Thy Neighbor) *the same year.…