KCOU New Music Adds – 4/24/17
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Kendrick Lamar – DNA. (ENERGETIC)
Kendrick Lamar’s highly anticipated album DAMN. surpassed all that was expected of him. DNA. is full of intense bars that empower black people to embrace their blackness and their ability to succeed. Lamar has always been at the forefront of revolution and this album was another aspect of that. DNA. is a very uplifting song […]
KCOU New Music Adds – 4/17/17
Perfume Genius – Slip Away
This song by Perfume Genius is a very strong lead up to his new album out May 5th titled ‘No Shape’. Led by some skewed metallic beats, the vocals lead you into an explosion of sound, transforming the song into something very much worth listening to. – Riley Evans
Swim Mountain – All I Care About (SWEET)
All I Care About is a romantic (and a little desperate) confession of feelings to someone who seems like they might not feel the same. “All I really care about / is if you think of me / all I really think about / is if you care for me” is a bit circular, but […]
Sabrina Claudio – Confidently Lost [SOFT]
Claudio shows her vulnerability and takes us on a trip to finding comfortability in being alone. The smooth soft tone of her voice adds to the imagery in the lyrics. The listeners come to understand how it feels to be confidently lost. – Lauren Brown
Goldlink – Summatime [HEARTACHE]
On this song, Goldlink does 2 interesting things. First, he details an East Coast/West Coast love affair with someone from California. But more importantly, he pays his respects to those from D.C. that came before him by putting Wale on the track. Now Wale is my Nigerian brother and I support him regardless of his […]
KCOU New Music Adds – 4/10/17
Eric Bellinger ft. Wale – Treat Yourself
Eric Bellinger’s album Eric B for President: Term 2 is a mix of R&B and soul, but “Treat Yourself” featuring Wale has a hip hop feel to it. Wale and Eric go back and forth rapping catchy rhymes. The hook has a smooth bounce to it and is an ode to how important it is […]
KCOU New Music Adds – 4/2/17
