Detroit’s Linnon Stylz: “Robbery” & the Need for Emotional Honesty
In Detroit’s storied musical landscape, a city that gave birth to Motown and continues to nurture groundbreaking talent, Linnon Stylz emerges as a compelling new voice in contemporary R&B. His latest single, “Robbery” isn’t just another track about heartbreak—it’s a raw examination of emotional inequity delivered with striking confidence over a backdrop of pulsing 808s and emotive strings.
Released earlier this month, “Robbery” finds Stylz mining painful personal territory, creating something both intensely specific and universally relatable. During our conversation at Detroit’s Star Factory Studios, where he’s become something of a fixture, Stylz reveals himself as an artist obsessed with perfection while remaining refreshingly candid about the vulnerability that powers his work.
“‘Cuz my love for you was unconditional, but the love you had for me was so conditional,'” Stylz quotes when asked about the song’s most affecting moment. It’s a lyrical gut-punch that encapsulates the track’s central theme: the fundamental imbalance that can poison relationships.
What’s immediately striking about Stylz is his unwavering self-assurance. When asked to name an underrated artist deserving wider recognition, he doesn’t hesitate: “That Guy Linnon Stylz, because in due time the world will know he’s the Newkingofrnb.” There’s something compelling about this confidence—it doesn’t read as mere bravado but rather as the conviction of someone who’s put in the work and knows their worth.
The Star Factory Studios environment clearly plays a crucial role in Stylz’s creative process. “The energy and vibes are always on point at Star Factory, a very comfortable, relaxing setting,” he explains. “It’s a go-to for R&B artists.” This spatial connection to Detroit’s musical heritage isn’t lost on him, either. When discussing his city’s influence, he reflects: “It’s Motown, and a lot of big names got their start here, and Detroit has been making its rise again, and I’m here bringing R&B back, showing people it’s still alive.”
As R&B continues its mainstream resurgence, Detroit’s Linnon Stylz positions himself as a compelling voice within the genre—one who honors its traditions while forging his own path forward. If “Robbery” is any indication, that path looks incredibly promising.
