I hope you guys had a great start to the week. And I’m secretly hoping this latest edition of ‘Smoke & Mirrors will help you forge ahead towards the weekend. Last week, I put up a sizable dose of Ghana. I’m encouraged with the feedback to spotlight some more — with a few cuts from our Nigerian cousins, lest they start frowning and accusing me of neglect 😝. Also, I was very impressed with the latest albums from Royce Da 5’9″ (Book of Ryan) and SAINt JHN (Collection One). A lot of nuggets there.
If you’re new to this, every week, I try to put together songs that push the envelope, that are dope and that have lots of replay value. Let these joints make your commute smooth and rock you into reflection and meditation. As always, I’ll be back next week.
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Or listen below:
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01. VanJess ::: Through Enough (feat. GoldLink)
02. Childish Gambino ::: This Is America
03. Royce Da 5’9″ ::: Summer on Lock (feat. Pusha T, Jadakiss, Fabolous & Agent Sasco)
04. SAINt JHN ::: Surf Club
05. Royce Da 5’9″ ::: Cocaine
06. NxWorries (Anderson .Paak & Knxwledge) ::: Lyk Dis
07. Ric Wilson ::: Split (feat. Sen Morimoto & Hirsh)
08. Joey B ::: Sweetie Pie (feat. King Promise)
09. StarBoy ::: Soco (feat. Terri, Spotless, Ceeza Milli & Wizkid)
10. Stonebwoy ::: Tia Tia (feat. Joey B & Yaa Pono)
11. Ycee ::: Your Love
12. M.anifest ::: Don’t Follow Me (feat. Bayku & Yaa Pono)
13. M.anifest ::: Me Ne Woa (feat. King Promise)
14. Stonebwoy ::: Most Original (feat. Sean Paul)
15. Action Bronson ::: Hot Pepper (feat. Meyhem Lauren & Jah Tiger)
16. SAINt JHN ::: Reflex
17. Preme ::: Ill Life 4
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