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Tease Mix (+Download)
Tease is a list I wanted to release by the holiday. It showcases some wonderful new artists I’ve come across in the past months, as well as familiars I have featured previously, and a few classics. All of this music came out this year and it is safe to say that my interest in recent r&b-inspired music is being restored. If only I could turn on the popular radio waves and hear music this good, at anytime. I think we can get there, but for now I’m fine with documenting these gems through my unique mixes. Happy holidays to everyone! Do not forget to support the artists by purchasing their…
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Mila-J – The Waiting Game Mixtape
Mila J just unveiled a new mixtape after dropping some surprise covers that offer a female’s perspective of some of the most felt songs in R&B, right now. Although the cover of The Weeknd’s Friends, Bryson Tyler’s Don’t, and Drake’s Hotline Bling Bling produced by BCKINGDOM are making waves, there are plenty of other gems glistening across The Waiting Game. My other favorite listens are Kickin’ Back, which is so representative of an L.A. native, F.Y.M., where Mila shows us her rapping skills, and Freaknic with Future. This singer’s style always appeals to me as one who authentically evolved since the 90’s, but brings that same old-school energy to current…
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BC Kingdom & Mila J – Press Start
BC Kingdom recently released a surprise collaborative EP with Mila J, called Press Start. Over the weeks, this easily became one of my favorite EPs of the summer. You might know BC Kingdom from their association with Solange’s label, Saint Heron. I came to this project through following Mila J’s music for a while, from her girl groups and solo ventures. I feel their styles mesh perfectly. Hopefully more collaborations are ahead for these three in the future. For the moment, we have this well crafted treasure. I especially like the samples used on Play and that it’s a spin-off of a fifteen-year-old Spice Girls/Darkchild song, “Holler”. I like Ninja…
