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Plewto Smith – Night On Edgewood & Freckled Girl Visual
I challenge you to play this song, without dancing within the first minute or singing along by the end. Plewto Smith’s Night On Edgewood is made for getting us up and moving, or at least bobbing our heads enthusiastically as we watch everyone else from the sidelines. I recommend having this on your end of the summer playlists! The rapper-turned-singer also released a video for Freckled Girl, from his EP #PUSSY. He is doing episodes of promo in order to assist him with expenses of a Chance The Rapper feature. The video for that might make you laugh, a lot. Show some support for local artists! I think Plewto Smith…
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Val DaGrain – Major Criimes & Unicorns Visual
Since the artfully conscious play that is 2 Cents was released last year, we have heard a powerfully reflective song by Val DaGrain called Truth Hurts. Val DaGrain is presently preparing to release a new EP entitled Raconteur, and he recently dropped a new video for the single Major Criimes & Unicorns. This one was directed by OTBLyfe and fits in well with all of the other thought-provoking and enjoyable visuals Val DaGrain releases. Enjoy! More Val DaGrain Videos Major Criimes & Unicorns
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Mouse Sucks – Me Af/Bae Af
Mouse Sucks is a twenty-one year old rapper and producer from Toronto, Canada. He is currently based in New York and is preparing an album as a follow-up to 2013’s Lacey’s Forehead. One thing you’ll notice about this artist, immediately, is the element of humor which comes across through his aesthetics. They match the subtle humor applied to his flow. The two-part song Me Af/Bae Af is said to be directly inspired by the DJ Kitty Kash. It is the introduction to his new, self-crafted sound we’ll be hearing more of in 2016. I’m ready for it! When you purchase this single via Bandcamp, there is a bonus song included…
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Dumplings én China – Your Motha EP (+Dowload)
Dumplings én China is so insanely good and dissimilar to anything else out, or not out. He once expressed that his usual points of creative reference stem from visiting art galleries, and if you pay attention to his growing body of work, that makes perfect sense. Dumplings has been a cosmic favorite since the beginning. I continue to anticipate the moment he will suddenly be that artist we hear about everywhere, blogged about constantly and live-performing my favorite jams. For now, we have this golden pot of a soundcloud to grab tracks from. I have also linked the download of the EP below. Enjoy! Download Your Motha EP facebook.com/dumplingsenchina instagram.com/dumplingsenchina…
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Aaliyah Jams Mix (+Download)
I thought it would be cool to compose my latest mix with remixes, features, rares, and flips of our favorite music Aaliyah and her team created during her time on this earth. I noticed that there are, literally, hundreds of Aaliyah remixes and mixes online. I combed through many of them to pick out a few of my favorite ones to add to a list of her songs I feel are not celebrated and known as the rest. So, here is something fresh to honor one uniquely influential artist. I hope you enjoy it and share with your friends! This one might stream only temporarily, but is available for download…
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BLKSUNCHILD – Low Off The Hii EP (+Download)
The Low Off The Hii EP is a must-listen which was released by the artist who goes by the name Blksunchild. This album features some superb lyricism. I was immediately impressed when I came across it. Blksunchild is a multi-faceted artist who also creates beautiful original sketches and paintings. I have found myself attentive when listening to each song on this gem. I played it several times after my first listen, only to catch more of his lines. Take in the sounds for yourself and also support Blksunchild’s art and his other music through the links I’ve gathered. Included is the mini-story for a new favorite of mine, Vice City…
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Tiron & Ayomari – The Great New Wonderful LP (+Visual)
Tiron & Ayomari are doing something really cool with their new album, The Great New Wonderful, one I’ve anticipated since following The Wonderful Prelude parts 1 & 2. I believe these are necessary artists that have come about time because of the enlightening messages they so thoughtfully incorporate into each their projects. I deeply appreciate many of the ideas being explored and questioned throughout this one, including self identity, love, comfort zones, and change -to name a few. It is refreshing to have music to go to which reminds of the good things you are, and of your potential when you feel hopeless and paralyzed by events of life, while…
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Spirit Flow
I have found that it’s a rarity to come upon instrumentals that reflect even a bit of what I imagine when I write, sometimes. I do not have a specific sound I aim for, but my head’s just all over the place and I have not matched anything to my initial ideas. For a while, this stressed me, but I realize that I should let go of what I cannot control at the moment. Maybe in time I will find my way to that production, but for now, I am discovering more of what I can do through experimentation with whatever comes my way. I manage to find beats, here…
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Kat Majilla – Naked Bliss
Emotional honesty and vulnerability are two elements required for pure human connection, as well as personal growth. With her Naked Bliss project, Kat Majilla presents herself authentically with a fresh flow and dreamy vocals. The themes which decorate this one range from nostalgic, to vibrant and loving, melancholy, and uplifting. Altogether it is beautifully reflective. My current favorites are Beach Of Sorrows feat. Jay Yung, Me Myself & I, Why You [Yo, Yo] Intro, Ms. Got It Going On, and Soul Of A Poor Black Child. You are able to download each song via her soundcloud. Treat yourself to a listen and find more on Kat through her links I…
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Plewto Smith – #PUSSY EP & More
#PUSSY (Pure Urban Sensual Satisfying Youngin) is a clever work by the artist known as Plewto Smith. The Atlanta-based former-rapper recently created this smooth vocal project. Throughout #PUSSY, he shows his gift as a singer, blending soul, trap, and electronic styles throughout the eight-song mixtape. I am most impressed by the approach he took to blending classic r&b harmonies with more eclectic production. He states that he hopes to spread the message of individuality and love, which is forever embraced here on The Frolic. My favorite songs thus far are Freckle Girl, the wonderfully vulnerable You Don’t Know Me (Freckle-logue), and She-Real. Another song I love from this mixtape is…
