EPs
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Jean Créme – Underwater EP
Jean Créme (formerly Alem Bey / Alem Banks) recently dropped a Drum & Bass driven instrumental EP that I immediately fell in love with—start to finish. I decided to have my first listen to UNDERWATER while preparing to hit the city streets for the night, and I’ve been getting ready to it ever since. I suspect that it was designed to energize, as each track is complete with a hypnotic loop and beautifully layered sounds that beckon one to move non-stop. Even the slightly more laid back track Chopped Screws is a major hip-rocker. I would love to hear this in a bar or the clubs. Check out the project…
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ROSEWATER – Gemini. and Beer & Udon / While We Pretend EP
One of my favorite new-school lyricists, Blksunchild recently began to unveil some beautiful instrumental work under the alias ROSEWATER. The first project, Beer & Udon/While We Pretend EP is lush with dreamy and curious experimental sounds. He describes its purpose, saying “It’s hard to feel nowadays, so all I want to do is promote ‘feeling.’ It’s real simple, I’m here for yall.” The frolic fully welcomes and appreciates this sort of intent! There is a major jazz flair to the track dedicated to Amy Winehouse: FlowersForAmy—which is one of my favorites from the introductory project. You’ll also hear nostalgic anime voiceovers guiding us through the songs, along with other samples…
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Bria Zhanae – Lost In Love EP
Lost In Love is a truly beautiful project by upcoming R&B gem, Bria Zhanae, which I feel will speak to many people as loudly as it spoke to me upon first listening. This three-track EP features relaxing instrumentation and lyrics which will have your thoughts on full-blast at the emotions presented. She describes the project as a woman’s perspective coming out of a codependent relationship. She says “The project expresses that we sometimes have to let go in order to take that journey within, which is the most important journey that we take. In order to really know love we must know and love ourselves!” The Frolic is all about…
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TiDUS – Before It’s Too Late EP (+Download)
As all comes full circle, it was this time last year when Tidus reappeared with Soon You’ll Understand. Since the elusive musician stated the EP would be his first of three connected projects, he also gave listeners another helping of unique and dreamy sounds through the second part, Why We’re Here On Earth. Sealing off an era of exquisite growth comes the final Before It’s Too Late. Like in the first two parts, Tidus speaks to collective humanity through reflections on his own perspective and experiences. Because of this, it is easy to connect and be lost in both compelling word choice and the etheric fields that he creates with…
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The Ethnics – Recently EP
I happened to catch this fantastic bandcamp release a couple of months ago and thought I would finally share. This singer-producer duo calls themselves The Ethnics and their unifying new release titled Recently gleams with rhythmic soul jams that I got into immediately, upon listening. I also quickly noticed that they reflect on many true to life situations. Several every-day themes throughout this EP are familiar to me through experiences I have had myself, or other people in my life. My current favorites are TWT, Shea Butter, and Ice Cream. Check it out below and support this group! Buy Recently EP HERE
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MoRuf – Loosies EP
I suspected that MoRuf was cooking up something amazing when I first heard his freestyle over one of my favorite, classic Erykah Badu jams, I Want You. He has been a stand out lyricist since they dropped the endlessly vibey collaboration with Iman Omari back in 2012, Euphoria. Recently, the Jersey native released a new project for the summer called Loosies, which includes the Badu melody and other new favorites of mine. At the moment, my most played are the aforementioned, Sweetvibes2, and Golden Lakes. Head over to his official website to subscribe and download the project for free, or enjoy the stream here and follow the links for more…
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Dan∆logOne – Neoteric2
Dan∆logOne is a fantastic Virginia-based producer/creative, who just unveiled a new electronic project this past week, Neoteric2. This has easily become a new summer’s go-to. The EP is formed of instrumentals that range from trappy and higher tempos, to slow and chill vibes. I enjoy each one, especially the remix to The Weeknd’s Earn It, as well as the opening track Moongroovin (Neoteric 2). You’ll find that he has an impressive archive of more music, which you can find through the first of the links I’ve provided below. Have a listen and enjoy for yourself! danalog1.bandcamp.com facebook.com/jeremy.moorer.92 twitter.com/DanalogOne
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Hadassah – Oakmere Drive EP
Get lost in this ultra-entrancing EP by Hadassah. Her sultry jazz-trained vocals blend beautifully with the atmospheric beats featured throughout Oakmere Drive. She touches on many themes, including one which always hits home here, self-love and acceptance. She mentions that this project arrived after a difficult personal period she experienced last year, with finishing school and losing a family member. Knowing this makes the healing vibration of the tracks even more apparent. I especially enjoyed her version of Atmosphere’s classic God’s Bathroom Floor, Real Feat. Maassai & Akai $olo, Ocean Floor, and Visions. Have a listen for yourself below and enjoy! Support this rare gem of an artist through the…
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Camille Safiya – Indigo
Camille Safiya’s strong and raspy vocals ring out loud and clear, along with her beautiful message on her three-song EP, Indigo. This new acoustic one will leave you as reflective and inspired as her previous gifts, Island Blues | The Sonic Memoirs and the one which personally reeled in my ear, 24k. Check it out for yourself below, and support this artist through the links below. Enjoy! camillesafiya.com facebook.com/CamilleSafiya twitter.com/CamilleSafiya
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Snoh Aalegra – Don’t Explain (A Mini Album)
Snoh Aalegra’s soulful release Don’t Explain – A Mini Album left me feeling some type of way, that I love! I am certain that at times throughout her career, she will remind everyone of Amy Winehouse as she belts on tracks like Under The Influence, part 1 and 2. I love the vintage story-book style of this emotionally-soothing project. It really suits her traditional jazzy voice, perfectly. My current favorites are In Your River, Chaos, and Charleville 9200, which features dreamy harmonies by James Fauntleroy. Enjoy it for yourself, below.
