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He’s a gifted actor but turns out he can also RAP rap, like frfr. Who knew?!
He’s a gifted actor but turns out he can also RAP rap, like frfr. Who knew?!
Ilan Stone - Ante Meridiem
This EP came out back in 2019, but I only discovered it this year and put it in heavy rotation. Ilan Stone is a British rapper and gives BIG blog era, DatPiff mixtape, backpack rappity rap with a spot of tea & crumpets. And fun fact about the artist:
Ilan Stone - Ante Meridiem
This EP came out back in 2019, but I only discovered it this year and put it in heavy rotation. Ilan Stone is a British rapper and gives BIG blog era, DatPiff mixtape, backpack rappity rap with a spot of tea & crumpets. And fun fact about the artist:
Rae Khalil - CRYBABY
If I had a physical copy of this, it would be warped from overuse! Rae’s voice is an enchanting mix of sweetness & grit. Vulnerable lyrics on this, but bright, well-paced musicianship balances the heaviness.
Favs: “Is It Worth It”; “Come
Home”; “Bittersweet”
Rae Khalil - CRYBABY
If I had a physical copy of this, it would be warped from overuse! Rae’s voice is an enchanting mix of sweetness & grit. Vulnerable lyrics on this, but bright, well-paced musicianship balances the heaviness.
Favs: “Is It Worth It”; “Come
Home”; “Bittersweet”
Moses Sumney - Sophcore
I reach for Moses’ previous albums when I want to cry in fetal position. He lightens up here, though. Sophcore is brisk and sexy; brims with cheek. It strays from his older music, but his voice is stirring, as always.
Fav songs: “Whippedlash”, “Vintage”
Moses Sumney - Sophcore
I reach for Moses’ previous albums when I want to cry in fetal position. He lightens up here, though. Sophcore is brisk and sexy; brims with cheek. It strays from his older music, but his voice is stirring, as always.
Fav songs: “Whippedlash”, “Vintage”
berlioz - open this wall
This album feels like a hug! It’s mellow, jazzy and mostly instrumental; perfect for calming down and chilling out. What few words DO appear on the album are positive affirmations of sorts; very good vibes.
Fav songs: “open this wall”; “ode to rahsaan”
berlioz - open this wall
This album feels like a hug! It’s mellow, jazzy and mostly instrumental; perfect for calming down and chilling out. What few words DO appear on the album are positive affirmations of sorts; very good vibes.
Fav songs: “open this wall”; “ode to rahsaan”
Foushée - Pointy Heights
While making this, Foushée visited her family home in Jamaica (where her mom used to drum in a reggae band in the 80s) and that influence shines here. It captures warm, vintage Jamaican ska and brings the sound forward.
Fav songs: “birds, bees”; “war”
Foushée - Pointy Heights
While making this, Foushée visited her family home in Jamaica (where her mom used to drum in a reggae band in the 80s) and that influence shines here. It captures warm, vintage Jamaican ska and brings the sound forward.
Fav songs: “birds, bees”; “war”