There’s flattery here, but it’s the truly sincere form of it–the form that makes you take note of a great (Frank Ocean) while also checking out a potential future great (singer/songwriter Alex Oliva).
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Annelise Channels ’90s RnB for Anthemic “Rearrangement”
“Rearrangement” mixes Aaliyah’s smooth vocals, Jhene Aiko’s affirmations, and Beyonce’s confidence.
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Taylor Kelly Discusses a Desire to “Fit In” and Rid Herself of Intrusive Thoughts
Just be you.
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Mati Presents “appetite”
Ethiopian-born, Minneapolis-residing singer/songwriter/rapper Mati just got on my radar this past week with “appetite.” The song reminds me of Amine meets Brent Faiyaz with a bit of Roddy Ricch when it comes to the melodic rap components.
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Hua Li Presents a Diss to Love with “Part Time Muses”
Hua Li, an artist who describes herself as a “half-Chinese, half-militant, half-rapper,” opts to utilize rich piano-based melodies to speak on relationship drama.
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Catpack Presents “What I’ve Found”
Don’t shrink yourself down for anyone else–ever. While you keep that in your mind, check out Catpack’s “What I’ve Found.”
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