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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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Pre-Valentine’s Stress Mix (+Download)
My first selection of 2017 is live! It so happened that I was finally done with this in time for the season of love, inspiring the title Pre-Valentine’s Stress. This also features a relatable soundbite from an anime series called Nana. I personally have only ever experienced one celebratory Valentine’s Day and I don’t stress holidays. That being stated, I am aware that many are out there going through some stress, beyond the seasonal theme. I hope those of you who relate find that your aching hearts are soothed by these smooth and etheric jams. Remember that you ARE love and you are loved. Every relationship we develop in life…
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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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Val DaGrain – Choose Wise Visual
Val DaGrain is back with a new song and compelling visual for it, called Choose Wise. The thought provoking animated video comes in preparation of his new and greatly anticipated mixtape due at the end of this July, Raconteur. Enjoy and check out the links for more Val Dagrain. twitter.com/ValDaGrain More Videos
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TiDUS – See You There
Earlier this year, Tidus made a refreshing return with his project Soon You’ll Understand. He is now unveiling his next wave of inspirational music, the first being this song called See You There. The soothing jam features production by Tidus himself. Listen to it and support this art through the links below. Enjoy. herestidus.com iTunes Amazon
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John Scott BEATS
This Texas-born producer by the name of John Scott has all of the trappy, dreamy rhythmic and hip-hop influenced beats you may ever need. My favorite here is the flip he did of Roy Wood’s Menace. The full length album will be released in November. For now, check out some of his latest vibes below and find much more (including a download of his previous archive) through the links I’ve gathered. Enjoy! soundcloud.com/jxhnscxtt/sets twitter.com/JXHNSCXTT JOHN SCOTT Discography (Download)
