VESTA, MAYSA. Maysa, Vesta. It just got easier to mistake one for the other, now that both soul singers are signed to the same label and recording music that celebrates their R&B roots and influences.

I never had much faith in streaming services' ability to make a smooth transition out of my perfectly crafted playlist. However, the instant "Distant Lover" by bLAck pARty came up on autoplay, I ...