Caitlin Moss
Mystic Bounce – Madlib
1 June 2018
The legendary, prolific Madlib remade Ronnie Foster’s “Mystic Brew”, along with several other Blue Note recordings, for his 2003 “Shades of Blue” album. This version indeed does have more of a “bounce” to it than the original, with its slightly faster tempo, hand claps, background party noise, and prominent, repetitive kick drum pattern.
Car Phone Confessions – Mario Dones
24 May 2018
A few weeks ago Brooklyn-based rapper Mario Dones submitted this track, and it seamlessly fits into the playlist both sonically and thematically. The lyrics use the relatable issue of having car problems to express the desire to keep pushing forward even when everything seems to be going wrong.
Here I Come – Dennis Brown
17 May 2018
Dennis Brown’s smooth vocals never fail to set me at ease. The tone and positivity he emits, along with his subject matter, has made him my favorite reggae vocalist. This opinion was also shared by Bob Marley himself, who gave him the title, “the crown prince of reggae.”…
Love Is Real – Moods
7 May 2018
Moods is a prolific producer from the Netherlands who has been producing since he was a kid. His latest single, “Comfortable” has been streamed over a million times on Spotify. A recent interview has him describing his music in three words: “warm, groove, joy” – which is a perfect encapsulation of how this track will make you feel.
Conscience – Weaver Beats
24 April 2018
Jerred Jones, aka Weaver Beats, recently submitted this track to the playlist. He has been producing music for over 7 years, and he is born and raised on the island of Oahu in Hawaii. His style of music ranges from hip hop to wave electronic to trap and phonk. The song “Conscience” is from his 2016 release by the same name…
B4 The Night Is Thru – Jesse Boykins III
9 April 2018
Jesse Boykins III is a Jamaican-American producer and singer-songwriter. His first album was released in 2008, and he signed to Def Jam in 2017. He released his latest album, “Bartholomew” in December 2017. “B4 the Night is Thru” is from his 2014 release, “Love Apparatus.” …
Spirals – The Careen
3 April 2018
This week I’m sharing out a submission from a young producer who goes by The Careen. I found that the melody of “Spirals” stayed in my head after listening. The hopeful yet somber vibe fits with the rest of the Music to Forget Your Troubles playlist.
To Do List – Jericho Jackson
20 March 2018
Jericho Jackson is a Detroit duo made up of producer Khrysis and rapper Elzhi. The two have had long careers individually and finally came together to release this collaboration this year. A friend hipped me to the group and I instantly connected with the music…
Show Me Love (Skrillex remix) – Hundred Waters (feat. Chance The Rapper, Moses Sumney, and Robin Hannibal)
6 March 2018
No matter what’s going on in my life or in my head, the lyrics of “Show Me Love” can bring me back down to earth. Skrillex’s remix samples and turns into the hook one part of Hundred Waters’ original, vocal only version. The music and arrangement also features contributions by Robin Hannibal of Rhye and Quadron…
Take it Slow – Charlotte Dos Santos
20 February 2018
Charlotte Dos Santos is a Norwegian singer and producer whose sound combines old school r’n’b, jazz, Latin and Brazilian music with electronic sounds. Although she grew up in Norway, her father is Brazilian and she listened to a wide range of music growing up. Her influences are showcased in her acclaimed 2017 Fresh Selects release, “Cleo.”
Prototype – OutKast
6 February 2018
Dreamy, funky vibes are served up plentifully on this classic track from OutKast’s 2003 Speakerboxx/the Love Below double album. The song is a celebration of a new love, who may not be “the one” but who is good enough for now. Andre 3000 blissfully sings, harmonizes, and ad-libs about spending time with his prototype.
Lowrider – Yussef Kamaal
22 January 2018
Drum and bass are the focus of this instrumental funk track from London duo Yussef Kamaal. Both members of the group, Yussef Dayes and Kamaal Williams (aka Henry Wu), are drummers, so the emphasis on groove comes as no surprise.