Giveon Dezmann Evans, known mononymously as Giveon, emerged in the late 2010s as one of R&B’s most distinct voices—a deep baritone with a vulnerability that felt fresh in a genre often defined by bravado.
Raised in Long Beach, California, Giveon grew up listening to the likes of Frank Sinatra and R&B legends like Usher and Brandy, helping to shape the timeless, romantic tone that sets his music apart. His breakout moment came in 2020 with “Heartbreak Anniversary,” a sorrowful anthem that introduced millions to his unique sound.
By the time he released his debut studio album Give or Take in 2022, it was clear that Giveon wasn’t just another voice in the crowd—he was a storyteller.
Giveon's latest album is as brilliant work
What makes Giveon compelling isn’t just his voice—it’s his perspective. He often writes from the space between emotional awareness and emotional detachment, exploring themes of love, regret, and self-sabotage without sounding cliché or overdramatic.
His lyrics read like unsent messages and quiet confessions, and his delivery—calm, measured, and full of ache—feels like he's whispering secrets into your headphones. Over the years, he's collaborated with artists like Drake, Justin Bieber, and Daniel Caesar, but he’s never lost the solitude that defines his work. He’s a man of few words, but each one carries weight.
Now with Beloved, Giveon solidifies his place as a modern-day R&B auteur. The album leans into the quiet storm of his artistry, resisting radio-chasing singles or overly flashy features. It’s an album that’s not afraid to sit in the stillness of heartbreak and reflect—and that’s where Giveon thrives.
A cinematic opening built on emotion
From the opening track, Beloved sets the tone with a moody, almost cinematic palette. Right away, Giveon establishes that this is not just a collection of songs—it’s a cohesive emotional journey. The intro track "Still Yours" pulls listeners in with a haunting instrumental and hushed vocal layering that immediately feels intimate.
Giveon wastes no time establishing the emotional weight of the project—this is an album about love that lingers, even when it's long gone. The pacing is slow and deliberate, allowing the lyrics and production to breathe, which fits perfectly with his confessional style.
Standout tracks that cut deep
As Beloved unfolds, several tracks emerge as particularly emotionally arresting and musically memorable. On “Numb”, Giveon explores the paralysis that follows heartbreak, his hushed baritone against sparse instrumentation reinforcing the numbing effect of emotional withdrawal. In “I Can Tell,” he inhabits a world of uncertainty, singing with restrained urgency as he observes a partner stuck in unhappy circumstances—his desire to help tinged with frustration and distance.
“Bleeding” may be the album’s most visceral moment: Giveon confesses, “I’m stepping over pieces, broken hearts on the floor / Cut my skin trying to make you whole again,” a raw plea that walks the line between care and self-sacrifice. These songs reveal the album’s strength—real moments of relational ambiguity, regret, and emotional weight rendered with Giveon's signature maturity and restraint
A quiet, confident masterpiece
In the end, Beloved stands as one of Giveon’s most emotionally cohesive projects to date. It’s not just the storytelling that makes this album powerful—it’s the restraint, the tone, and the confidence to stay true to his sound.
While much of the genre is leaning into upbeat or trap-influenced hybrid sounds, Giveon doubles down on soul, mood, and silence. His vocal control and tone are richer than ever, and the production—though understated—serves the narrative without ever overpowering it.
It’s a grown, mature, and emotionally intelligent body of work that doesn’t demand your attention but earns it fully. With Beloved, Giveon doesn’t just sing about heartbreak—he curates the atmosphere around it, inviting listeners into a space where love still echoes long after it’s gone.