Forget Your Troubles
Timeless, head-nodding grooves, rich sounds, and universal lyrics
featuring artists like
Annabelle Maginnis, Claude Fontaine, J Rocc, The Procussions, Ebo Taylor, Tom Misch
Music to Forget Your Troubles is an escape from everyday life, a way to live your life through music. Each song will be timeless, filled with head-nodding grooves, rich sounds, and universal lyrics.
What It Is – Hypnotic Brass Ensemble
9 September 2017
The quick drum fill brings us right into one of this funky Chicago brass ensemble’s own brand of “now music.”
North Gate – Ohbliv
9 September 2017
Virgina/DMV producer Ohbliv has made a name for himself, placing mesmerizing r’n’b grooves on a loop with his own laid back beats.
Turnin Me Up – BJ the Chicago Kid
9 September 2017
Just as the title suggests, the music turns up the listener’s energy level while delivering a slow laid back dance groove. BJ’s rich falsetto vocals are reminiscent of the Reverend Al Green.
Energy – Iman Omari
9 September 2017
Talented singer and producer Iman Omari declares, “if it’s not on your level, then why don’t you just let it be,” before the sweet trumpet line introduces the head-nod inducing beat.
Summer Breeze – The Isley Brothers
9 September 2017
This classic jam by the legendary Brothers starts off with a smooth piano intro, then slowly builds up with the electric guitar. By the time the drums bring the groove together, the refrain, -“summer breeze, makes me feel fine, blowing through the jasmine of my mind” – has us hooked, and feeling that breeze.
Why iii love the moon – Phony Ppl
9 September 2017
Blending world music, soul and hip hop, the young Brooklyn group perfectly encapsulates a world where sometimes it’s hard to rely on anything but the moon – “it’s constant, unlike these human beings…”
From Home, to Work, and Back – Tall Black Guy
9 September 2017
The intro to the song is reminiscent of the beginning of the day, pulling back the curtain and revealing the sunshine. When the full beat drops, we are cruising through our day.
Go With It – Tokimonsta (featuring MNDR)
9 September 2017
The song starts with just percussion, slowly bringing in the backbeat of the drums and MNDR’s vocals, letting us know she will never steer us wrong. The track is relaxing and reflective, yet intricate and danceable, making a great transition into the rest of the Music To Forget Your Troubles playlist.
Cranes in the Sky – Solange
8 September 2017
Solange, Beyonce’s sister, released this track on her third album, entitled “A Seat at the Table,” released in 2016. Although she had been an artist for many years before, this album has allowed Solange to connect with a wider audience.
