Almost Sade, but not Sade
Southside fade by Reggie was one of my favourite songs during COVID times, and this one is just as good.
We need more Freddie Gibbs music in this world
Reminds me of something BENEE would make. Great song overall
Shared to me by my best friend.
Between friends show tonight.
One of my favourite live shows
I think about how could it would've been to hear this in the club when it released.
My favourite song off of her new album.
Saw Smino in NYC, really interesting neo-soul/funk inspired hip-hop/mid-western rap
I shot for Spill Tab's debut Toronto show in high school & have be very impressed by how she's continued to release creative music
Artists are judged by their breakout hit. People _often_ disregard their artistic development.
Holy shoot this is incredible and made me dive into Gwen Stefani's discography.
Went to Yeek's show in SF. He cried at the end of this song. It was a pretty moving moment. I dedicate this to my best friend.
One of my favourite tracks of what is certainly the best neo-soul album of all time. Thank god for Erykah Badu.
Heard in the washroom at a Japanese restaurant in Toronto.
Have been listening to a lot of 70-90s stuff. Mostly things that have been sampled in Hip Hop tracks. I Just Wanna Love You by Jay Z samples this.
Incredible bass. Cool vibe.
One of my favourite live shows that I showed up to before knowing who they were. Amazing song, even better live.
I thought this song was over-hated when it came out. He bought the vocals from the Jackson Estate, and used them on a good song within the same topic of the original lyrics. I like this song.
Great 808s. Catchy vibes. Get me in the zone like crazy.
Nice electronic hiphop vibe.
Toronto-based artist who I met when I was like 16 (?). Thought he was super cool and got obsessed with his music for a while.
My favourite song by the short-lived Black Hippy group.
One of my most played songs in 2024.
K. Roosevelt is an underrated artist with amazing creative direction from Sean Brown.
I love his other song Pond Weed, but this is just a fitting song for my point in life.
It's warm in Malaga, so it's a vibe.
A rare moment in the SOTD tradition, where I can't choose a single song so I chose an album. Common's 'Be' is an incredible peace of work with meaningful lyrics regarding being present, being human, being flawed, and being curious.
Amazing Pharrell produced song during Snoop's prime.
Freddie Gibbs over soul-inspired samples is everything you could ask for on a long commute day.
It's okay the first time you listen to it. It's amazing the 6th time.
A Metal Fingers track that the world under appreciates, but every fan loves. Makes you feel like a kid playing outside as summer is ending, realizing you are growing up.
Stolen from the North Hollywood soundtrack. A beautiful song.
Japanese city pop from 1976. Making colours feel brighter and the sun shine harder.
A song that reminds me of my friend who showed me Chappell Roan before anyone really knew about her.
Went to a hip-hop club. Got me in the grove of mid 2000s female rap & r&b.
Nice post-punk/indie vibe with great chords.
My introduction to instrumental hiphop that could be in your rotation daily.
Clairo vibes today. Madrid's kinda cloudy.
Just a vibe. Reminds me of _oh my love_ by FKA twigs.
My mom loved this song. Amazing dance/techno-pop song.
Groovy, beautiful track. Still Woozy was one of the first indie artists I got super into.
A song that reminds me of an old friend, and my first week at university. A local band played their first gig at a restaurant on the main street of Kingston, ON, and I photographed it. It's an incredible track.
The first spanish song I fell in love with in my 20s. It's an incredible story.
One of my favourite albums ever. My brother showed me this in highschool, and it introduced me to older rap of this style. All caps when you spell the mans name.
A meaningful Sampha track. Nothing crazy, but felt right given the current things on my mind.
Cruza gives me Steve Lacy, Gorillaz, etc. vibes.
Insane pull by my friend Micah at 20 000 streams. It's a beautifully raw funk/yachty rock song.
A favourite of mine because of the Kid Cudi's interpolation on Ghost Town.
A good indie rock song in spanish that one of my favourite people showed me.
Canadian artist who is criminally underrated.
My favourite Olivia Rodrigo song, amazing drums & vocals.
Incredible drums & keys. Nas and Kelis came through on their respective verses/hooks.