A debut novelist at 51 reflects on the advantages of starting her writing career later in life, noting that her work is judged on merit rather than appearance. Meanwhile, Momo Boyd discusses her evolution as an artist separate from her band, Infinity Song.

Billboard highlights new must-hear songs from R&B/hip-hop artists including Kenyon Dixon, Momo Boyd, Fergie Baby, Casper Sage, and Denise Julia as part of its weekly fresh picks.

The Infinity Song vocalist opens up about stepping into a solo career, writing “Strong,” and navigating the attention that followed her standout moment on Baby Keem’s latest project