Baby Keem
Another Monday, another round-up of the freshest picks of the week. From smooth, late-night R&B to upbeat, 808-filled rap anthems, this list is bound to have a track suitable for every moment of the next seven days.
This week, listen to the sounds of Baby Keem, Willow Smith, Siena Liggins and more. Don t forget to share the wealth with our Spotify playlist, linked below.
Topaz Jones feat. Leven Kali, Mirror Mirror, Topaz Jones’ funk-infused album opener dips listeners into a melodic journey. Clothed in thick layers of harmonies, snappy drum patterns and crystal-clear rhymes, the New Jersey native gives listeners a vivid recap of his childhood, rapping I m my poppa s lil prodigy/And my grandmama coddled me/Said I m born to be funky/Baptized in pollock or collard greens. The refreshing song exudes summer breeziness, setting the tone for the 12 equally smooth tracks that follow.
Like everyone, we could hardly wait for Shawn Mendes new album,
Wonder, to drop on Dec. 3. So, imagine our delight when we hit play on track 5 and discovered one of the year s most erotic disco songs. Put my hands around you, he sings in the chorus, every inch the eager student. Teach me how to touch you, tease, caress you and please you, teach me how to love. Robert Rowat Summer Feelings, Lennon Stella feat. Charlie Puth
With its persistent beat, memorable chorus (that octave leap!) and carefree California vibe, this highlight from the soundtrack for
Scoob! made us want to apply tanning oil, strap on our roller skates and strut our stuff on a sunny boardwalk. The lyrics, sung by two perfectly cast vocalists, are all about a beautiful, breezy summer romance. Could there be anything better?
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“‘Blue’ is the emotion I wanted to express,” Katie explains.
The Korean-American singer wanted to express her emotions and experiences during the time of her hiatus since releasing her last single ‘Echo’ to her new EP
Our Time is Blue, which dropped earlier this month.
As the keyword “Blue” suggests, the narrative of the album flows naturally ― from the opening track Classic to the last Lullaby ― like a calming river of sound. The six-track set was helmed by Stint, the Canada-born, Los Angeles-based producer who has worked with the likes of KUYA, Kesha, Gallant, and Nao, while the lead single “Blue” features Leven Kali.