10 Things We Love About Isaiah Falls

It’s no secret why Isaiah Falls is one of R&B’s most exciting new voices, nurturing a distinct sound rooted in his Orlando hometown, blending a host of genres and external influences; his work breeds a sense of familiarity while still being refreshingly distinct. We caught up with the Florida native over Zoom following the announcement of his new project ‘LVRS PARADISE (Side A)’ a soulful exploration of love’s highs and lows that builds on the success of his ‘Drugs and Lullabies EP’ and breakout hit Florida Baby.

Isaiah’s journey to this moment has been one of quiet determination and creative growth. From his early days as a songwriter to teaching himself production and becoming deeply hands-on with every element of his work, Falls has grown into an artist with a clear vision and voice. Whether he’s collaborating with other artists, crafting immersive visuals, or finding inspiration in everything from films to furniture, Isaiah brings a unique perspective to the R&B landscape in one that’s thoughtful, layered, and entirely his own.

As he continues to build a world that’s equal parts personal and cinematic, here are 10 things we love about Isaiah Falls.

We Love His Unique Sound 

Your sound is a unique blend of contemporary R&B as well as a number of different influences. How do you approach blending genres? And is that what you think makes you stand out?

Yeah, absolutely. I think for me personally, I try to just create whatever I hear. And I grew up on a lot of different music. So essentially, it's always a blend of everything. Because I equally love indie rock as much as I love R&B. And I equally love country music and things like that, and just like pop music and jazz and all these different types of things. So when I make music, essentially just like everything I've ever heard kind of blended together in like my perception of it.

We Love His Live Shows 

How important is live performance to you and your artistry? 

Live performances, in my opinion, is the best part of all the things we do. Like, I love the creation aspect, but being able

to go and like, enjoy it with fans. I think that's funner than making the music sometimes, because I get to see the reactions, I get to see people laugh, dance, cry. It's just like, it's amazing. It's amazing to do live performances, especially because like a lot of the guys I make the music with are on stage with me because they're also, they double as my band, all my producers. And that just makes the experience so much more fun.

We Love ‘LVRS PARADISE (Side A)’

Can you tell us a bit about your upcoming album and how that came to be - what do you hope people take from it? 

So the new album is called Lovers Paradise. And essentially I wanted to write the album about being in paradise with your person. Whether you're not actually in paradise, you're in a parking lot, just eating food, having some ice cream or whatever, that's paradise to you with your lover. So essentially I wanted to make an album where you can really feel that paradise is wherever I'm with you. And I've had this album and album title in mind for, I could say, almost four years. And so yeah, we were just like, yeah, let's go for it. I knew it was going to be my first album name, my first album title. And I knew the concept for many years. So I was like, let's do it. Let's create it.

We Love His Orlando Pride 

Is there a particular show or moment that you feel like you really connected with your audience?

Yeah, absolutely. Last year, I did a tour for my Drugs and Lullabies EP. And the last stop, or the second to last stop, was in my hometown, Orlando, we did a venue that  I've been looking to do ever since I was a kid. I remember being young and like looking at that venue, I was like, I can't wait to perform it. And to sell it out in my hometown really hit home for me.

We Love His Collaborations

You’ve worked with a number of different artists - what do you look for in a collaborator?

I just like to really connect with the person on a personal level. And just  really  be connected to them and who they are, what they represent, what their music is a lot of time, that's really the leading factor on who I want to work with. But then again, there's people I’ve come across like, I've never met Ambre, but I just heard her music prior. And I was like, this girl is extremely talented. So I was super excited to work with her on the album announcement. She's on one of my songs called Desires. But yeah, when I worked with Sasha (Keable), obviously, Sasha is camazing. And I love that girl. Odeal is just so extremely talented. And he was the first one that I worked with in person and when working with him I found someone that works faster than me and he kind of pushed me as an artist. But yeah, it's definitely connecting with people on a personal level and just obviously a talent threshold to some extent.

We Love His Growth 

You’ve evolved so much as an artist how do you feel like you’ve grown from some of your early work to now? And where do you feel like you’re going?

I’ve grown a lot—especially in understanding what I really like and who I am as a person, particularly when it comes to creating music. In my early work, I wasn’t producing, just songwriting. Over the years, I taught myself how to produce, with help from my in-house team. Learning the language of music—production and theory—completely changed my creative process in the best way. I’ve become much more hands-on, and I think that’s reflected in my sound. It shows my taste, because now I can clearly articulate to my producers exactly what I want. As for where I’m going, I know it’ll be different. Growth is natural, and I’m excited to see where it leads. Even while dropping this album, I’ve already started working on the next one. I have a vision I believe the R&B space is missing, and I’m ready to explore it.

We Love His Influences

Who are some of the artists that you feel shaped your musical sound and who are you listening to right now that you're still taking inspiration from?

That’s a great question. I’ve always been super inspired by Miguel. Miguel has been a big influence for me. I think obviously Kendrick and Drake are high up on my list. Outkast, Trick Daddy, Kodak—just a variation. Lauryn Hill, Erykah (Badu), just a mix of everybody. Justin Timberlake. There’s just so many, I could list them forever, to be honest. But yeah, it’s a good blend of all those inspirations. And as of lately, I’ve been listening to Kaleidoscope Dream a lot, so that’s definitely been one I’ve been spinning.

We Love His Visuals 

How important are visuals to you and are they something you’re heavily involved in?

Yeah, absolutely. I think videos are kind of a lost art to some extent. Social media has shifted the focus to short-form content, which I wouldn't call "fast food," but it's certainly a different approach. For me, I love shooting music videos and trailers that really tell the story of my music because I see my music as more than just sound—it's a place you can escape to. Visuals are just as important for me in telling the story. Since I'm a graphic designer and have a background as a director and creative director, being hands-on with my videos is essential. I need to be involved in the creative direction, mood boards, styling, and picking directors I personally connect with. I’m very hands-on with the entire process because I’m deeply influenced by all aspects of creativity.

We Love His Creative Process

You mentioned that you have experience as a graphic designer and director. In addition to drawing inspiration from your own experiences and real life, do you also find influence in other forms of media, like books, shows, or movies? How do those things impact your creative process? 

Yeah, absolutely. One hundred percent. As a creative, I consider myself a full artist across the board. I find inspiration in everything—from painters and graphic designers to directors, architecture, and even furniture. I’m constantly looking at these forms of art more than music content when I’m scrolling on Instagram or elsewhere. It’s all part of the creative world, and I believe people can find inspiration in all aspects of art, not just music.

We love his balance of storytelling and fun.

Like you said, the lyrics feel kind of like a story. How important is storytelling when writing each song? Do you feel like each song kind of needs a narrative?

No, not necessarily. I wouldn’t say every song needs a narrative. There are moments when it's called for, and then there are times when we can just have fun with a song and not overthink it. Personally, I enjoy doing both. But when a song does have a story, I make sure to fine-tune it and keep it as truthful and realistic as possible.

As Isaiah Falls continues to evolve, LVRS PARADISE is just the start of what’s sure to be an exciting journey ahead - listen to the album below!