J. Cole - Middle Child

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

J. Cole - Middle Child (Official Audio) Stream or Download "Middle Child" now: https://dreamville.lnk.to/middlechild Where the fuck is the off season YouTube playlist: http://smarturl.it/WTFITOSYT (You good T-Minus?)

Amerie - Curious

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.

Music video for Curious performed by Amerie. Produced by CutFocus, LLC & DJ Crook Carlos Torres: Director/ Editor Jake Slonecker: Camera Operator / Editor Norvin Guinto: Production Assistant Carlos Fishburn: Producer Jed: Production Assistant Copyright (C) 2019 Feeniix Rising Entertainment. http://vevo.ly/8ymHF7

Pink Sweat$ - Honesty

Honestly (pun intended) I found this song by accident. YouTube recommend.  If I could see Mr. YouTube right now I'd give him some dap. This song needs to be played at high volume.  

Lyrics...voice...video visuals…I was just...blown away.  So simple yet...left an impression embedded in my mind.

Looking forward to hearing more from Pink Sweat$. Check out his song drama when you get the chance.  It won't disappoint.

Stream Honesty: https://fanlink.to/PSHonesty Directed by: David Karp & Courtney Loo Produced by: Thrice Cooked Media Follow Pink Sweat$: https://www.instagram.com/pink.sweats https://twitter.com/realpinksweats Follow Thrice Cooked Media: https://www.instagram.com/thricecookedmedia

Mac Ayres - Get to You Again

This song… This ARTIST...speaks to my soul.  Each album delivers a melodic journey you can't help but be restored after its conclusion. Mostly cuz...the vibe remains infinite.  He's not in the video but… if you've been listening to Mac Ayres...he IS the video. Music stays smooth. On some new age easy listening with a mix of contemporary wavy vibes.

“Ooh, I heard she never said she'd fall
She just had taken something stupid
She probably won't expect my call
So I ain't making it” - Mac Ayres

Whether I'm in my feels or not… I check for this man.  Keep doing what you're doing Mac Ayres. The world appreciates. Press Play

Listen to the full album here: https://macayres.com/ Directed by Undine Markus: https://www.instagram.com/undinemarkus/?hl=en ____________ #somethingtofeel #macayres #arime Cast & Crew: Executive Producers: Robert Augustine Maggie McLean Cate Frearson Producer: Nancy Cetner and Cate Frearson Director of Photography: Ricardo Brennan Campos

NIIA - Nobody

“I don’t even like your type of pain
You don’t even ask me what’s my name
We just fit together like wet on rain” - NIIA

This song adds a lil vibe to my day that I need.  A lil funky. Lil smooth. Lyrics for days.

I don’t think ya’ll understand… Her entire album is FUEGO.  Please check her out if you don’t know who Niia is. She doesn’t disappoint.  Press Play.

Directed by Sasha Samsonova Debut album, I, available now: https://Atlantic.lnk.to/I_NiiaID Follow Niia: http://facebook.com/NiiaMusic https://www.instagram.com/niiarocco/ https://twitter.com/niia http://niiamusic.com/

Solange - Fubu

I...I swear to you I can write about this song.  I can write a blog about this song. I can write a book about this song.  But the best thing is to LISTEN to the song.

“When you know you gotta pay the cost/

Play the game just to play the boss/

So you thinking what you gained, you lost/

But you know your shit is taking off, oh/

When you driving in your tinted car/

And you're criminal, just who you are/

But you know you're gonna make it far, oh/” - Solange

Thank you Miss Knowles for your words.  For this song. This song… is not a song. It should be our anthem.  

“This us, some shit is a must/

Some shit is for us…” - Solange

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Provided to YouTube by Sony Music Entertainment F.U.B.U. · Solange · The-Dream · BJ The Chicago Kid A Seat at the Table ℗ 2016 Columbia Records, a division of Sony Music Entertainment Associated Performer: Solange feat.

Tobe Nwigwe - SHINE. ft. Madeline Edwards (The Originals)

I hope everyone’s vibe today is THIS song.  Happy Martin Luther King Day!

Past few years I’ve made it my business to celebrate MLK day.  Reflect, realize and remember...never forget. I wanted to find a song that captures that but also one I can keep on repeat.  Tobe Nwigwe makes soundtrack music. Let it play in your car. Turn it up on your headphones. Don’t forget to shine.

Special shout out to Lacresha Berry for putting me in to Tobe last year.  Real friends put real friends on to real music. - Salute

“Don't let them make you colorblind and not adore your skin” - Tobe

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SHINE ft. MADELINE EDWARDS #theOriginals #gettwistedsundays #OUU MUSIC x MERCH x EVERYTHING https://linktr.ee/tobenwigwe #BUYMERCHNOTMUSIC APPEARANCES x ARTICLES Tobe On Sway In The Morning Friday Cypher: https://youtu.be/OEEPuspQRNE Tobe at the BET Cypher 2018: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gdtYh... The Ringer: www.theringer.com/music/2018/4/23/17269458/tobe-nwigwe How Tobe got into music: https://youtu.be/1k2jYupglWs SOCIAL YOUTUBE : http://youtube.com/tobenwigwe TWITTER : http://twitter.com/tobenwigwe FACEBOOK: @TOBENWIGWE INSTAGRAM : @TOBENWIGWE SOUNDCLOUD : @TOBENWIGWE WEBSITE : TOBEFROMTHESWAT.COM SHINE ft.