Instagram/Jack Harlow Music Jack Harlow explains his conscious shift from rap to R&B, calling it a move that made him "get blacker" and deepened his connection to Black music. March 16, 2026 AceShowbiz - Jack Harlow recently discussed his artistic shift during an appearance on The New York Times podcast Popcast, where he revealed that he "got blacker" by transitioning from rap to rhythm and blues music. The rapper behind the track "Lovin On Me" explained that his move into R&B was a conscious decision that deepened his connection to Black music and its sound.