Episode 46: BGM
If you only have time for 5 songs…
BMO - Ari Lennox [#9 - 27:05]
Love the familiar, laid-back groove on this track. The first few times it I heard it, I thought it sounded like a sexy slowed edit of some hip-hop song that I couldn’t place (google spoiler - it uses the same sample as a Busta song).
Ashley - KYRIE [#17 - 49:09]
Got sucked in by the beat / catchy chorus and stayed for the message as soon as KYRIE made the Baltimore reference.
Can’t Hold Me (Machinedrum Remix) - Emily King [#25 - 1:13:48]
The original song was one of my favorites from Scenery but only after seeing it performed live. There was a certain energy and levity that was infused in the song during King’s performance which this Machinedrum edit seemed to capture by increasing the tempo, adding synths and softening the original instrumentation.
Other tracks to check out from Scenery: Forgiveness and Blue Light
Sapiosexual - Ab-Soul [#26 - 1:17:52]
I should have prefaced this selection with - “I have a strong affinity for Ab-Soul (and this J.Cole produced track in particular) and it is truly nothing short of a miracle that this song hasn’t been included in a playlist prior to this week’s.”
Soul’s wordplay never gets old and the song is subtle reminder that intellect is important. Also, SZA and Isiah Rashad make welcome guest appearances.
Glow Up - OSHUN [#33 - 1:42:05]
When you need something with both a calming and inspiration effect for those moments when you’re feeling overwhelmed by life, this is the song.
If you’re digging the message, also listen to: Me, Blessings on Blessings and if you’re in like/love, listen to: Crazy 4 You from Bittersweet, Vol. 1
TRACKLIST:
Black Rose (ft. Damao, Suga Flow & Tamar) - Spoek Mathambo [@spoektekamusic] MZANSI BEAT CODE [2017]
Dark Skin Women - Goldlink [@goldlink]
AND AFTER THAT, WE DIDN’T TALK [2015]
BGM - Wale [@walefolarin] WOW…THAT’S CRAZY [2019]
Melanin Magic (Pretty Brown) (ft. Chris Brown) - Remy Ma [@remymamusic][2018]
I Am Not My Hair [Konvict Remix] - India.Arie [@india-arie]
I AM NOT MY HAIR [2005]
Seasons (Interlude) - St. Beauty [@stbeautyofficial]
RUNNING TO THE SUN [2018]
Black Girl Magic - Che Lingo [@che_lingo] [2017]
Queen Tings (ft. Santi) [Santi Remix] - Masego [@masegomusic] [2019]
BMO - Ari Lennox** [@arilennox] SHEA BUTTER BABY [2019]
Melanin - Afro B [@deejay-afro-b] [2019]
The Ambitious Girl - Wale MORE ABOUT NOTHING [2010]
Wonder Woman - Yemi Alade [@yemialade] BLACK MAGIC [2017]
Break Ya Formation (ft. Uki) - Don Mayor [@donmayor]
RIDDIMS AND EDITS [2019]
Bad Gyal Flex - Leikeli47 [@leikeli47] ACRYLIC [2018]
Pimpin - Megan Thee Stallion [@megan-thee-stallion] FEVER [2019]
Six Flags (ft. Plies) - Tokyo Jetz [2019]
Ashley - KYRIE** [@kyriebriana] [2019]
Juicy - Doja Cat & Tyga [@amalaofficial] HOT PINK [2019]
Wololo - Bey T [@bey-t] CONCEPT: VOL 1 [2019]
Omo Rapala - Niniola [@officialniniola] [2019]
Pose - Rihanna [@rihanna] ANTI (DELUXE) [2016]
Serena - Rapsody [@rapsodymusic] EVE [2019]
Dare to Fly (ft. Ecca Vandal) - Sampa the Great [@sampa-tembo]
THE RETURN [2019]
Holy Ghost Luv - Killer Bee [@prodbykillerbee] DESPAIR [2017]
Can’t Hold Me [Machinedrum Remix] - Emily King** [@emilykingmusic]
CHANGE OF SCENERY (REMIX EP) [2019]
Sapiosexual - Ab-Soul** [@ab-soulofficial]THESE DAYS…[2014]
Queen - ZODIVK [@zodivk] [2017]
mary magdalene - FKA twigs [@fkatwigsofficial] MAGDALENE [2019]
Reclaiming my D!mn Self - Obuxum [@obuxum] RE-BIRTH [2019]
My Skin My Logo - Solange [@solangeknowles] WHEN I GET HOME [2019]
Self Love (ft. Baby Rose) - Dreamville, Ari Lennox & Bas [@babyrosemusic]
REVENGE OF THE DREAMERS III [2019]
Stay Tru - Mereba [@mereba]THE JUNGLE IS THE ONLY WAY OUT [2019]
Glow Up - OSHUN** [@oshuniverse] BITTERSWEET, VOL.1 [2018]
Black Girl Magik (ft. Nicole Gumbe) - Sampa the Great
BIRDS AND THE BEE9 [2017]
They Don’t Wanna F*** Wit Me - Missy Elliott & Timbaland
SUPA DUPA FLY [1997]
Can I Hold the Mic (Interlude) - Solange WHEN I GET HOME [2019]
Who You Are (Acoustic Version) (Live) - Jessie J [@jessiejofficial]
WHO YOU ARE (PLATINUM EDITION) [2011]
