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Now Playing: KAI – The First Mini Album

Published January 6, 2021 by Daniella

Kai (EP) - Wikipedia — KAI (self-titled), released by Kai on November 30, 2020

The incredibly talented (and unjustly attractive) singer and dancer Kim Jong-in, mononymously known as Kai, released his debut solo project just over a month ago, extending his work beyond active K-pop groups Exo and SuperM (both of which he’s also a current member). The self-titled mini album was prefaced by a visually stunning teaser FILM: KAI just mere days before it’s official release. Known for his enthralling dance skills and smooth voice, this literal Gucci model was able to really shine in his element with this R&B ~~project~~ masterpiece.

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Rewind: Best Albums of 2020!

Published December 31, 2020 by Daniella

Happy (almost) New Year! I know I have been gone for like months, but I wanted to return on a good note and share some of the music and artists that have been getting me through this whole pandemic situation. I know, who thought I’d be using the word pandemic in an intro – but here we are. Anyway, there were a lot of changes in the world and in my life, and that also includes changes to my taste in music and exactly how I absorb content. I found myself not wanting to really relate to anything at the start of this, and as I turned to a lot of new music in foreign languages, it kind of took me back to a purely sonic approach to determining what sounds actually caught my attention (detached from the lyrics themselves). So, you may see some things here that are new, surprising, or even shocking – but isn’t that what 2020 was all about? These few selections are based purely on my perceptions and are in no particular order. Let’s get into it!

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Travis Scott Drops JACKBOYS Compilation Album + New Video

Published January 3, 2020 by Daniella

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JACKBOYS: Is it a collective? Is it a label? Or is it a group? Similar to the first line of “Gang Gang”- what…the fuck…is we…doin? I actually don’t quite know yet, but I’m here for it because Travis has got some key features on the project like DaBaby, Sheck Wes, Offset, Rosalía and so many more!

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Best Albums of 2019

Published December 31, 2019 by Daniella

These are the albums I listened to the most in 2019, in no particular order. These records made the list for a few reasons: production, lyrics, concept, longevity, creativity, and more. These are the ones that simply don’t get old, and I am happy to take them with me into the new year. With that said, there is still a best album of the year – so read on to find out who took the top spot!

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Now Playing: Songs For You

Published December 26, 2019 by Daniella

*Songs For You – Released November 21, 2019 by Tinashe*

So there I was, meticulously putting together my end-of-year reviews: shows, songs, and albums included. I thought I had a long-standing, clear decision on my favorite release of 2019. I thought. Then tenacious triple-threat Tinashe said hold on 2019 imma put out the album of the year real fast and well, here we are. Wrapping up the decade with one of the most fulfilling, well-constructed, and engaging albums I’ve had the pleasure of listening to, and the honor could not be going to someone more persistent, hard-working, and deserving of the title. Here’s my review of her latest album Songs For You.

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Kaytranada Unexpectedly Drops New Album “Bubba”

Published December 16, 2019 by Daniella

The Canadian producer and DJ finally shares his highly-anticipated follow-up to 2016’s Grammy-nominated full length album 99.9%. The new record dropped without warning (and without a lead single) just this past Thursday, and has been met with an overwhelmingly positive response.

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Now Playing: “Hi This Is Flume” Mixtape and Visualizer

Published March 25, 2019 by Daniella

Literally everyone is releasing music left and right this month, and Aussie artist Flume has been no exception. As his first full-length release since 2016’s Skin, last week the experimental producer dropped a completely unexpected mixtape titled Hi This Is Flume. The 17-track mix is just under 40 minutes, and features work with artists like SOPHIE, slowthai, JPEGMAFIA and frequent collaborator Kučka just to name a few. The record is accompanied by a Jonathan Zawada-directed visual that is a breathtaking sensory overload and definitely worth a watch to really experience the attention to detail on these tracks.

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Now Playing: The Space Between

Published February 11, 2018 by Daniella

*The Space Between – Released October 27, 2017 by Majid Jordan*

The Space Between is a 47-minute continuous mix from OVO’s progressive-R&B duo Majid Jordan, which depicts both a personal evolution of self and also a journey into the unknown, whether that be in or out of a relationship. Meant to be enjoyed in full without skipping any tracks, the follow-up to 2016’s self-titled LP Majid Jordan is highly reminiscent of their earlier Soundcloud songs and mixes (which were previously released under the moniker “Good People”). On this new record, Jordan Ullman experiments with new sounds and Majid Al Maskati becomes one with his emotions, and the risks on the album’s production are a huge step towards the future of R&B.

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