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song of the day: lowkey by dina ayada

Off her new project , “Identity.”

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Song of the Day: Helicopter by A$AP Rocky

One of my favorite songs off of A$AP Rocky’s highly anticipated album, “Don’t Be Dumb.”

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Down South + East Coast

With rap going back regional, I hope more of these records go back to being meaningful.

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y’all still dirty mackin’ out here? nasty work

Dirty macking is still out here.

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Song of the Day: girl, get up. by doechii feat. SZA. Prod. by jay versace

Doechii got a lot of people upset. But… a hit dog going to holler at her.

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Song of the Day: Sent It On by D’Angelo

This song is everything that D’Angelo is as an artist.

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Song of the Day: Deep by Girlfriend. prod. by malik ninety five, gray toomey & CTAG

Shout out to my Instagram algorithm for helping me discover this song.

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Put You on Series: Cherele

Since I found her song ,”Hooty Hoo,” I’ve been a fan.

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SONG OF THE DAY: WORK MAGIC BY LLOYD BANKS FEAT. YOUNG BUCK. PROD. BY SCRAM JONES

One of my favorite verses from Young Buck.

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Producer’s Corner: Kal Banx

It’s time to give this man his flowers.

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Song of the Day: butterfly effect by step brothers. prod. by charlie couvillion

Happy to see these two FINALLY get their flowers. It’s long overdue.

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Song of the Day: Know that you are loved by Cleo Sol. Prod. by Inflo

Cleo Sol is for the soul.

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Song of the Day: Good Ass Intro

Happy New Years everyone!

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Song of the Day: Ha by Juvenile. Prod. by Mannie Fresh

The perfect song for New Year’s Eve.

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Song of the Day: Rich Spirit by Kendrick Lamar. Prod. by Dahi, Sounwave & franO

December 30th. Perfect time for a song with affirmations in it.

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Song of the Day: Not Supposed to Be Here by Token. Prod. by Alon, Brian “Nox” Eisner & Jyle C-E

The perfect example of how you should start an album.

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Song of the day: SCARRY MERRi by IDK & Conductor Williams

This the Rickey Smiley from Friday After Next perspective.

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Interlude: Draw Sessions pt.2

This is the second time I’ve been to this event. And it's always a good time. A great networking event. Great people came to the event. Amazing vibes.

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yearning

My homegirl said she doesn't hear any yearning in R&B music any more. I said, "bet." And here we are.

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Happy Turkey Day y’all

Happy turkey day y’all!!!