Falling in Love with Big Fancy

by Haley Bartel | FUNK & JAZZ, MUSIC, POP & TOP 40, RHYTHM & SOUL

According to Big Fancy’s Instagram bio, they’re “kind of like a milkshake with all of your favorite things.” Sounds a bit too good to be true, but if your favorite things include smooth, sweet R&B, soul and pop sounds, you might be pleasantly surprised. Their Jan....

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