With Africa on My Sleeve
So there’s an idea we had a few years ago. We thought about pooling songs about the black experience and sequence them into a story. As with most audacious ideas that require extensive research, it got back-burnered. Last year, with the heavy media attention on black matters, it felt like the proper moment to revisit...Continue reading
Come to think of it, I might not be showing enough love to Camila Cabello in this segment; after all, she has an excellent track record as a pop star. I have been playing “My Oh My” — in fact, the whole of Romance — for a couple months now, and I was champing at...
From a breakout hit (“Girls Need Love“), to an impressive mixtape (Last Day of Summer), a companion EP (CLEAR), and a coveted Drake cosign… For Summer Walker, it all culminated with a debut album (Over it) that is absolutely sensational! I got one her standout singles, “Playing Games”, to kick off this playlist, which is...Continue reading
Majid Jordan, almost a couple years removed their solid sophomore album, have just given the strongest indication yet that they’re gearing up for a third opus. Their new single, “Caught Up”, is a mellow delight wherein the Toronto outfit and their guest Khalid muse about the sway of LA. It’s a good set up to...Continue reading