Sy Ari Da Kid is an American R&B singer and songwriter from Indiana released his debut album Sy Ari & R&B Friends. The album had a unique format where Sy Ari collaborated with several established R&B artists on each track. Some of the featured guests included Jacquees, Peezy, Layton Greene, Ty Dolla $ign, Keyshia Cole, and Leven Kali.

Musically, the album has a classic R&B sound that draws influence from 80s/90s R&B while still feeling contemporary. Sy Ari showcases his smooth vocals and emotionally driven lyricism on every track. The collaborations with the "R&B Friends" help elevate each song and give the project star power.

Overall, Sy Ari & R&B Friends was an inventive debut album that introduced Sy Ari Da Kid's talented as a new force in R&B. The album showed his potential to craft radio-friendly hits as well as thoughtful bedroom ballads. With top-tier guests and slick production, the project helped establish Sy Ari as one to watch in the current R&B scene.