Tinashe is a new R&B star who recaptures the magic of the genre's recent past

At some point this year, you probably heard Tinashe's "2 On" -- an enviably lean DJ Mustard-produced track carried by a sparse bass line and the former child actor and model's delicate murmurings about indulging in the drink and the smoke. If you've heard the hit, or any of the tracks from Tinashe's debut, "Aquarius," you've also likely heard the influence of singers such as Janet Jackson, Aaliyah and even Diddy protege Cassie (remember her?).