YUNGMORPHEUS and Pink Siifu sacrifice their egos and rhyme for the sake of the instrumental. Produced by Eyedress, “Georgette’s Team Room” is a laid-back ode to a famous gathering spot for Black entertainers in Miami.
Surrealism & Rhythm: The Animation of Adam Wright
Through rhythm and surrealism, Adam Wright uses animation to bring music to life, putting poetry in motion. CS’ Ryan Gaur sat down with the accomplished animator to talk style, substance and the spaces in between.
Why We Like It: Carly and The Universe’s “Sunset”
Carly and The Universe capture the light and loss of summertime. “Sunset” is a refreshingly catchy trip with a delicious bassline.
Navy Blue Clings to Spirituality in the Face of Depression
Àdá Irin and Song of Sage are albums paved by Navy Blue’s ties to spirituality. Ryan Gaur explores how, through glory on one album to despair on the next, Navy’s faith defines his worldview.
Why We Like It: Rouge’s “Closest Thing to God in the Flesh”
Through poetry and humanity, Rouge carves a path away from his pain. “Closest Thing to God in the Flesh” is experimental in the conventional sense, with a dynamic instrumental and stream of consciousness, but also in the sense that it challenges modes of expression.
Why We Like It: ¿Téo? & WILLOW’s “Buzzed”
Searching for a release from reality, ¿Téo? and WILLOW get “Buzzed.” The track brings floating verses to mellow island strings.
Why We Like It: Dragonfruit’s “Lonely”
Reconciling the maturity and pain found in isolation, Dragonfruit deliver “Loney” — yet another avant-garde electro-laden instrumental with spinning vocals both sung and spoken.
SAROS: Behind the Interview
Across countries and continents, SAROS have cultivated an exciting musical movement whose core philosophy is the exploration of emotion and the appreciation of life. We got all eight members in a Zoom call to discuss the past, present and future of SAROS
Why We Like It: Matt Nye’s “Love and Other Drugs”
Matt Nye is caught between drug-induced highs and the coldness of reality on “love and other drugs.” It’s an easy-going beat for the emcee to lay his stress to rest.
Why We Like It: Otis Mensah’s “Like A Dog”
The gentle jazzy “Like a Dog” sees Otis Mensah at his most melodic. The second installment in season two of #OtisMensahExists brings Mensah questioning if changes in his personality are for better or worse. He drowns in the hurt like the howl of a dog.
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