In 2023, folding chair brawls, climate change, heatwaves, and outer space aliens are crashing cookouts. So, while each month has been filled with WTFs, here is the music released so far that has provided its soundtrack.
1. Jordan Ward – FORWARD
Jordan Ward’s voice gives off free spirit vibes that give comfort that help you get through a traffic jam.
Standard tracks
– IDC
– Think Twice
2. Janelle Monae – The Art of Pleasure
The metamorphosis of Janelle Monae from tuxedo vocalist to poolside poet locked in one album.
Standout tracks
-Champagne Sh!t
– The Rush
-Water Slide
3. Victoria Monet – Jaguar II
A sequel worth checking.
Standout tracks
– Smoke
– Alright
4. Coco Jones – What I Didn’t Tell You
Old school R&B vibes with a twist of new school love.
Standout tracks
– ICU
– Crazy for Me
5. Metro Boomin Presents Spider-Man: Across the Spider-Verse
The sound of amination.
Standout tracks
– Link Up
– Danger
6. Reason – Porches
Reason is on task to becoming one of Hip Hop’s greatest storytellers.
Standout tracks
– Too Much (Melly Mel)
– Porch Steps
7. Noname – Sundial
Poetic rhymes with definition.
Standout tracks
– Hold Me Down
– Oblivion
8. BIA – Really HER
Fashion runway music.
Standout tracks
– Don’t Tell
– London
– Fallback
9. Kali Uchis – Red Mood in Venus
This album is for the zodiac astrology lovers who get chills from full moons on an ocean beach.
Standout tracks
– Worth the Wait
– Moonlight
10. Killer Mike – MICHAEL
Killer Mike’s most personal work is street gospel rap with no preaching.
Standout tracks
– Run
– Spaceship Views
11. Nas – Magic 2
The Nas and Hit-Boy work(s) is becoming one of the greatest MC/producers run in the culture.
Standout tracks
– Office Hours
– One Mic, One Gun
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