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

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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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.

Mike WiLL Made It - On The Come Up Ft. Big Sean

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Swag. No other way to describe it. Most song that make the billboard have some level of it...whether it's your vibe or not. This is one of those songs that epitomizes it for me.  Had to just let this rock a lil before I walk in to the job… bout to do my thing today...and they never saw it coming:-)

“I cut off all my distractions… and started attacking” - Big Sean

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6lack - Pretty Little Fears ft. J.Cole

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Two albums so far (that I know of) and… I'm still impressed. If 6lack isn't on your daily playlist, we have little in common. There's a vibe but also an authenticity that comes from his songs.  He makes being a fan fun because you know you are going to get quality from his work.

Also, can I just say… J. Cole came with a bag full of style on this.  Really appreciated his syncopation on this beat. He gave the track what was needed.

This is for everyone that knows love takes a certain level of vulnerability.  Embrace the fall...Press play