Another week, another Soul Session, where we bring you the best curated list of new sounds on Soundcloud. With the landscape of music being what it is, sometimes it’s difficult to find coherent songs that resonate with your mood. But no worries, we’ve got some songs to get you through this week. Check them out below and let us know your favorites in the comments!
Tish Hyman – “4 Letter Word”
When your relationship goes bust, sometimes it can feel as though you got caught up in a mess called love. This is one of those songs to keep you on the positive energy tip, because there’s so much more love out there than just the one you’ve lost.
Phabo – “Coloured”
This is a great song documenting the struggle of our people in regards to the violence perpetrated against us on a systemic, economic and emotional level. Phabo does a great job with illustrating the humanity of black folks over enlivening production. Definitely worth a listen (or five).
Leiah – “Floral Steps”
Super vibey sounds explore looking within one’s self to find beauty. I enjoy the harmonies and the mixing that gives one of the vocal tracks a distant sound.
ZILO – “Only Us”
Looking for that sweet spot with the object of your affection? This track explores doing just that through the reminder that when it comes down to it, no one is a part of your relationship but the two of you.
Darius Scott – “Die 4 U (Prince cover)”
We still can’t believe he’s gone. The tributes have been abundant, but I like this cover because Darius takes some of the Prince juju and makes the song his own without trying to be a carbon copy of an icon who will never be duplicated. Even though the tempo feels slower, you still get the power of instrumentation. And the bridge is fire!
Marie Dahlstrom – “One More Reason”
Marie Dahlstrom, a blue-eyed soul from London, comes through with the sounds to make you wax nostalgic on ’90s R&B. This is the song you sing when your crush needs a reason to ask you out. “See? I can sing, too! It’s a date.”
What songs are on heavy rotation for you this week? Let us know in the comments below!
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