Why Isaiah Falls Is R&B’s Next Breakout Star

R&B singer Isaiah Falls is preparing for a major milestone with the release of LVRS Paradise: Side B on July 31. The Orlando-born artist says the project represents years of creativity, personal growth and patience as he enters the next phase of his career.

After building momentum with Drugs n’ Lullabies and breakout songs like “Florida Baby” and “TABOO,” Falls believes the new project reflects exactly the kind of music he has always wanted to make.

The singer also looks ahead to a fall tour, where fans will experience a more polished live performance while hearing music that spans several years of his career.

Isaiah Falls LVRS Paradise Side B features music years in the making

Falls revealed that LVRS Paradise has been in development for more than five years.

Originally intended to be his debut album, the project was temporarily put aside after songs like “Florida Baby” gained traction and helped shape the direction of his career.

Instead of abandoning those earlier recordings, Falls decided to revisit them.

He explained that the project contains songs created across different periods of his life. Some tracks are five years old, while others are much newer.

According to Falls, if a song still creates the same emotional reaction years later, it deserves to be released.

He said that feeling convinced him the music had stood the test of time.

Why Isaiah Falls split the album into two parts

Falls said the decision to divide the album into Side A and Side B came from the large amount of music he created over several years.

Rather than leave songs unreleased, he wanted listeners to experience his favorite work from that period.

He also said the second installment better reflects both his artistic vision and what fans have come to expect from him.

While he enjoys experimenting across genres, Falls believes listeners connect most with his smooth, emotionally driven R&B sound.

That balance shaped the final version of LVRS Paradise: Side B.

“TABOO” continues Isaiah Falls’ momentum

Falls said the response to “TABOO” has exceeded his expectations.

The single has generated more than 12 million streams, while thousands of fans have created social media videos using the song.

He recalled immediately believing the track had hit potential the moment he first heard the instrumental.

Before writing a single lyric, Falls already envisioned it becoming the project’s lead single.

He also revealed that he had planned the concept for the song’s music video years earlier but lacked the resources to produce it at the time.

Now, he says, he finally had the opportunity to bring that vision to life.

Tour will showcase a new stage experience

Falls begins his next tour in September with plans to deliver a different experience than previous performances.

He described last year’s concerts as energetic and spontaneous, often jumping into the crowd and interacting closely with fans.

This time, he wants the presentation to feel more refined.

Falls said he hopes future tours will eventually move into amphitheaters, where audiences can enjoy a more elegant concert atmosphere.

The upcoming tour will feature his longtime collaborators Luxury Lane, who also executive produced the album.

Artists RAAHiiM and Icee Red are also scheduled to join the tour.

Isaiah Falls credits SiR for boosting his confidence

Falls also reflected on working with several respected R&B artists, including SiR, Alex Isley and Joyce Wrice.

Among those collaborations, he said a recording session with SiR had the biggest impact on his confidence.

According to Falls, SiR reassured him that he was on the right creative path.

That encouragement became an important turning point as he continued developing his sound.

Looking ahead, Falls says love remains a central theme in both his music and life.

For him, love means continuing to show up through both good times and difficult moments, believing that consistency creates lasting relationships.

As LVRS Paradise: Side B arrives, Falls hopes listeners will hear not only his musical growth but also the dedication that has shaped his journey over the past several years.

Source: ESSENCE interview with Isaiah Falls