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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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Purple Ferdinand – Love Bound EPs & Video
Purple Ferdinand seems to be on a roll making new music since her Dragon Fly EP came out last year. She follows that up with Love Bound EP and a remixed version featuring beats from Sango, Lapalux, Andrea, and Fakear. Purple Ferdinand might have the most calming singing voice I’ve heard. My favorite is In My Dreams. Watch the beautiful video for the song and stream both versions of the EP below. You can also purchase Love Bound on iTunes or Amazon & Amazon (Remixed Version). In My Dream Visual Love Bound Love Bound Remixed
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Lion Babe – Jungle Lady Visual
After two teasing years, the first official Lion Babe EP has arrived, and it delivers a refreshing helping of new school funk music. The only disappointing thing about this project is that it leaves you wanting more. I think this very special duo picked a fitting time of the year to officially introduce themselves to the world, with all of the other amazing music that is being released lately, from D’Angelo’s Black Messiah to J.Cole’s recent release. The self-titled project includes the future classic (I feel), Treat Me Like Fire, as well as other favorites I have featured previously, Jump Hi featuring Childish Gambino and Intro. With the five track…
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Little Simz – Quest Luv feat. Tilla
Little Simz is slaying all of the boys, and they don’t even know it yet. In a matter of months, she has dropped a thirteen-track EP followed by two more stunning drops, while she is now prepping a third one. She just revealed the visual for her song Quest Luv, featuring the vocals of Tilla. This track is one of my favorites from her E.D.G.E. EP, which I featured here. In this video, she gets up-close and personal to put this emotional song into perspective. This visual left my mind racing. After the first minute of watching, I found that is both comforting and a bit unsettling that so many…
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Lion Babe – INTRO
I am basking in this recent helping of Lion Babe. The duo just released a new teaser video called Intro to promote their EP. It sounds like it could be the opening track if not just a tease. We’ll be finding out more soon enough. The visual features the stunning front lady, Jillian Hervey, twirling and crawling about while enchanting us with her voice yet again. The production is something story-like in this one. We are show more of Lucas Goodman’s style. They are still a bit mystery and it is nice to see a bit of the vision their creating revealed. Hopefully all of the songs to be released…
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ValDagrain – Easy Feat. Son Lux
The new visual from Val DaGrain takes my love of this song from his 2 Cents EP to the next level. I am ever grateful for music with messages as important as this. I respect and appreciate those who are able to articulate themselves to touch us with ideas that might be commonly experienced, but are not commonly addressed out in the open. It is a bit rare to see a music video that closely follows and enhances the song it features, which is one of the many reasons why I like Easy so much. Take a moment to watch this beautiful piece below to understand just what I mean…
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Jesse Boykins III – Show Me Who You Are
I am still in awe of the prodigious Love Apparatus by Jesse Boykins III, from the visual project he delivered to match the album, to his sensual, soothing harmonies. He earned a place on my recent list of favorite song-writers, and I feel that you should listen out for him as well. He just released this new visual for what might be my favorite song from the album, Show Me Who You Are! Enjoy and follow the links for more Jesse Boykins. jbiiimusic.com soundcloud.com/jesseboykinsiii twitter.com/JesseBoykins3rd
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Junglepussy Video – Nah
I woke this morning feeling like today would be a great one and the universe proves me right with all of the amazing energy coming my way. Also, the world has been blessed with a new visual from the “brown hottie with a body” herself, JP! Junglepussy is the current artist who I find myself continuously sharing with friends and acquaintances, itching to turn people on to her movement. Every time I do mention her to someone new, I get a similar reaction. They’re all shocked by the name and a comical discussion about it follows. Personally, I think her name is pure genius and the beautiful thing is that…
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Amatus – Broken Compass
I usually feature music that I come across on my own, but really good music has been finding me as well. It’s like having a cupcake walk up to my door, ring the bell, then being able to indulge in that cupcake forever. Such is the case with this talented Brooklyn based artist I’m listening to named Amatus! She recently released a project called Broken Compass. You can stream it here and/or download it by following the bandcamp link I’ve listed below. I’ve also provided the DOPE new video for her lead single, Messin. The concept is very clever and relevant to the way we get along through life. Do…
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FKA twigs – Two Weeks
Well, this is fitting. FKA twigs’ new visual for Two Weeks has her toned with gold while her main image is adorned with the wardrobe of an ancient queen. This woman is a true artist, from her visuals to her unique production for the record! While the video is directed by Nabil, you know from her previous visuals and her background that FKA Twigs has a lot of interesting things to share beyond her first offering her song writing and sounds. Thus far, I’m loving the direction and will be awaiting more visuals from her debut album titled LP1. I tend to get very blissfully lost in myself whenever I…
