Hot Jam of the Day: Dej Loaf, “No Fear”

Posted on June 20, 2017 by TP1.COM in Hot Jam of the Day | Comments Off

Dej Loaf “No Fear” Liberated (out TBA on Epic) When the Detroit native dropped her smash debut “Try Me” in 2014, few could have predicted the versatile career that followed. She’s excelled both as a tough-talking street rapper (“Try Me,” “Back Up,”) and a sensual R&B singer (“Me U & Hennessy,” “Easy Love,” “Miami”), while dropping a handful of potent tracks that feature a little bit of both. That said, we haven’t quite heard Deja like this. “No Fear” is basically … →

Hot Jam of the Day: Kommode, “Captain of Your Sinking Ship”

Posted on June 19, 2017 by TP1.COM in Hot Jam of the Day | Comments Off

Kommode “Captain of Your Sinking Ship” Analog Dance Music (out June 2017 on Random Two Syllable Word) After swooning all over the first proper single from Kings of Convenience’s Eirik Glambek Bøe’s long-awaited Kommode project, you won’t be shocked to learn that I also love the second one. “Captain of Your Sinking Ship” is another languid dance song that pairs Bøe’s impossibly smooth vocals with a tasty bassline, windswept guitars, and even a tasty horn line (which is soooo K.O.C.). Simply put, … →

Hot Jam of the Day: Jae Stephens, “24k”

Posted on June 17, 2017 by TP1.COM in Featured, Hot Jam of the Day | Comments Off

Jae Stephens “24k” Digital Single Fuck one of the best debuts of the year. The LA-based newcomer just dropped one of the best songs of the year out of thin air. Featuring inch-perfect production from Jam City, Stephens weaves a devastating slow jam that captures the growth of a relationship from anxious first fling to a fully realized adult thing. Her vocals are transfixing — seductive, yet powerful — and Jam City’s unexpected choices (see: the dissonant guitar chord at the … →

Images & Words: Toro Y Moi, “Girl Like You”

Posted on June 13, 2017 by TP1.COM in Images & Words | Comments Off

Toro Y Moi “Girl Like You” Boo Boo (07.07 on Carpark) Throughout his nearly 10-year career, Chaz Bundick has blown hot and cold for me. He’s a solid songwriter, but often his singing voice felt slight and polite to me, too timid to make a real dent. However, on his breezy new single, “Girl Like You,” the 30 year-old treats his vocals with some light autotune, which adds that little bit of oomph that much of his old work was missing. It’s a subtle but impactful adjustment, and hopefully … →

Hot Jam of the Day: Japanese Breakfast, “Boyish”

Posted on June 9, 2017 by TP1.COM in Hot Jam of the Day | Comments Off

Japanese Breakfast “Boyish” Soft Sounds from Another Planet (out 07.14 on Dead Oceans) Only one year removed from dropping one of the best albums of last year, Philly songwriter Michelle Zauner is back with what is shaping up to be her best project so far. “Boyish” is the second single we’ve heard from the record (somehow I neglected to write about the wonderful, “Machinist“), and on it, Zauner channels heartache and rejection into a gorgeous synth-kissed ballad. The lyrics are brutal and characteristically candid (“I … →

Images & Words: MoStack, “Screw & Brew” (f/ Mist)

Posted on June 6, 2017 by TP1.COM in Images & Words | Comments Off

MoStack “Screw & Brew” (f/ Mist) High Street Kid (MizerMillion) If you’ve been reading my site, you’ll know that the North Londoner is one of my favorite new artists of the year, and his excellent debut mixtape will do nothing but make that flame even bigger. His third single, “Screw & Brew,” perfectly exemplifies his intoxicating sound: a little bit Afropop, a little bit grime, a little bit of dancehall, and a whole fuckload of melody. Sleep on MoStack at your own … →

The Round-Up: The Best Albums of May 2017

Posted on June 6, 2017 by TP1.COM in Featured, The Round-Up | Comments Off

After a pair of phenomenal months of music, May’s slate looked decidedly more low-key. However, now as I look back at it, there was still a handful of solid releases that deserve your time. Here are a few of my favorites. J Hus Common Sense Black Butter When I looked at the release schedule back in April, the Londoner’s proper debut was the only thing that really jumped off the page. Unsurprisingly, Hus came through with a classic — a diverse, … →

Hot Jam of the Day: Lil Durk, “Pressure”

Posted on May 30, 2017 by TP1.COM in Featured, Hot Jam of the Day | Comments Off

Lil Durk “Pressure” Digital Single Five years into his career, the Chicago native seems to be at a crossroads. After kicking off his career with a string of devastating mixtapes (including my favorite song of 2013), the 24 year-old has been a bit up and down of late, crafting a slew of solid material that probably hasn’t quite done the numbers that he’d want. He seems to be a little stuck a little bit between his street rap roots and … →

Images & Words: BAD GYAL, “Jacaranda”

Posted on May 30, 2017 by TP1.COM in Images & Words | Comments Off

Bad Gyal “Jacaranda” Digital Single Fresh off dropping one of the most thrilling debuts of last year, the rising reggaeton alchemist returns with her first release of 2017. Hailing from Spain’s sleepy Catalan coast, about 20 miles from Barcelona, Bad Gyal (né Alba Farelo) has cooked up a sound that feels anything but local. Reggaeton is the most obvious ingredient, but there’s also strong hints of dancehall, bachata, R&B, and merengue (to name a few) in her wildly versatile sound. … →

Images & Words: Vince Staples, “Big Fish”

Posted on May 23, 2017 by TP1.COM in Images & Words | Comments Off

Vince Staples “Big Fish” Big Fish Theory (out 06.23 on Def Jam) A couple of years ago, the 23 year-old Long Beach rapper caught a bunch of (mostly unfair) shit for calling 90’s music overrated. If you’d never heard a Vince Staples track before that, you’d be surprised when you first heard his music, as much of shares the spirit and aesthetic of 90’s West Coast rap without sacrificing any modernity. “Big Fish” is a perfect example of that fine line Staples walks, … →

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