Michael Kiwanuku - Love and Hate

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This song… makes me feel like I can acknowledge that life is tough… but I'm tougher. Reminding me of my strength...my worth...and to succeed no matter what.  

I love this song but I think this artist is special...his lyrics...his production...matches the sincerity of his voice.  If you haven't checked out his album...please do

You can't bring me down… press play

21 Savage Ft. J.Cole - A lot

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“How many problems you got? (A lot)

How many people done doubted you? (A lot)” - 21 Savage

Current Mood. From the production, visuals and feature...this song gives me what I need.

Not to start off the week with a black cloud, but sometimes facing storms helps with clearer skies.  If not, at least you know what you’re in for so you can be prepared for a fight.

“”I been playing a bet from a lack of promotions

I never was one for the bragging and boasting

I guess I was hoping the music would speak for itself, but the people want everything else” - J.Cole

Do what you can to the best of your ability ya’ll.  I’m rooting for you.  Press Play.

Vince Staples - F.U.N.

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I have a confession… I'm a big fan of acronyms.  It's an efficient way of saying something and getting right to the point.  I feel like this song, not just in the acronym, goes right into it. The concept in the video, the words… Vince minces no words and yet explains it perfectly.

“Don't be lookin' funny when we come up in the store
My black is beautiful but I'll still shoot at you” - Vince

This song, as well as this video, gives me what I need. Lyrics to go, video with a meaning that fleshes out the song even more…yea, this is the song to kick off the weekend:-)

If you need a boost today...don't give up. Press play

Tierra Whack - Whack World

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… I don't know what to say. I'm serious.  I mean. Tierra Whack is amazing. AMAZING. But this...does more. This affects you. Changes you.

Listen to it.  PLEASE. It's a medley of tracks and its visually stunning. So… enjoy. Many times over. Share it, play it, repeat.  Everything about this album screams gold. Take a bow Tierra. Your glow is shining and will change hearts and minds.

I needed to be in my feels a bit today. So when I want that, I go to this video. It's usually pretty hard to listen to just one so I tend to go through its entirety or the 10 minute mark.  It's just a mini movie I can play again and again. Press Play.

Goldlink ft. Miguel - Got Friends

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Okay. So you got two doors.  One, is a mini movie. The other, the song. If I were you, I'd check both but… I'm not you.

The song is straight vibing material at its finest. I love both these artists and I was ready to turn up when they made a track together.  I don't know… Miguel needs to drop an album featuring different artists cause I'm a fan of who he tends to select for collaborations.

High volume y'all… and watch the video when you're free. Lil trippy… nothing wrong with that though right:-)

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J. Cole - Middle Child

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This dude… something about his music just screams “current mood”.  Now don't get it twisted. Not my current mood. HIS. You can listen to J.Cole and always feels like you're getting J.Cole.  that's not as easy as it sounds. Writers...artists...musicians might get where I’m coming from a bit more (no disrespect ). So much is processed at the speed of life, you can easily think it's you when in fact it's a compilation of something you came across or listened to unintentionally.  

Today I just feel like… things are clear. I'm seeing things for what they are. This song is keeping me focused right now.  Strong beat but the flowed go in sync from jump and he rode it. Gotta stay out of the beats way sometimes.

Here's hoping his albums keep feeding our soul.  I'm saluting you brother Cole. Keep shining...press play

Amerie - Curious

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I can't be the only one who LOVED everything Amerie touched. I refuse to believe that.  So, when I see her name… I click.

Kinda feeling this vibe on a Monday.  Hoping this means an album or EP is in the works.  

Before I get back to my workflow… can I say it bothers me when people say an artist is underrated? I'll be the first to admit I've said it too but I'm trying to work that term out of my vocabulary.  Like, YOU know how good the artist is…so share the song like it’s the gospel. Yea, everyone likes awards, money or various accolades that come with the mainstream approval. But real art is about the music.  Amerie is a REAL artist. If you see it, share it and be honored to listen to the magic.

Looking beautiful.  Sounding beautiful. Amerie ladies and gents… stay awhile and press play.