R&Cs: Yummy
Hewa Yasin
‘R&Cs: Yummy’ is part of a trove of playlists we just recovered. While it may be…ancient, we still believe it holds value in helping with music discovery. Justin Bieber needs…
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R&Cs: Ayy Macarena
All things considered, Tyga has had a great year. In fact, you won’t find another hitmaker that has been as prolific without garnering the commensurate amount plaudits. (That may be…
R&Cs: Do Better
A couple of years ago, Stormzy released his first studio album. Gang Signs & Prayer, which was characterized by a brilliant blend of fiery braggadocio, instropective musings and spiritual nods,…
R&Cs: Entre nous c’est mort
I had the occasion, a few months ago, to give a bit of insight on GIMS (who remains a favorite despite erring away from hip-hop). “Entre nous c’est mort” is…
R&Cs: Akulaleki
I have been looking forward to the video treatment of Samthing Soweto’s “Akulaleki” ever since his album came out. (Truth to be told, it might even be before that, when…
R&Cs: Thanksgiving
The video for YBN Cordae’s “Thanksgiving” came just in time for me to put this together! By now, for those that observe this American holiday, I’m willing to bet that…
R&cs: Sound
Over the past few months the big shots at Wasafi Records have ratcheted up their music outputs. Between Diamond Platnumz and his proteges (the recently-departed Harmonize and Rayvanny), they’re almost…
R&Cs: Trenches
Recently, along with his new album, Street Dreams, Tiny Boost also contributed “Trenches” to the music companion project of Rapman’s directorial debut movie, Blue Story. (Remember “Shiro’s Story“? This is…
How I Fell in Love with AmaPiano, Pt. 3
I hope you enjoyed DJ Maphorisa’s Danko Mix, a determinant moment in my falling in love with amapiano. Since the release of that mix and the Scorpion Kings album, DJ…
R&Cs: Daddy
Surprisingly, Coldplay — you know how we feel about them, right? — never got to lead any of the Roll & Coasters playlists. Gladly, it’s no longer an omission. “Daddy”,…