MUST LISTEN 032
Every week, we’ll be bringing you MUST LISTEN: a series that's a compilation of rising artists along with songs that must be added to your everyday playlist. This week’s playlist consists of emerging acts like BAYLI, JJ Adrian, and Sylo Nozra. Turn up, tune in, and tune out.
BAYLI & BABYNYMPH - clown shit
Brooklyn native, BAYLI shines on her latest release “Clown Shit” in collaboration with BABYNYMPH. The track is very much well needed after being in months of quarantine and the unprecedented future. This cocky techno deep-house fusion transports you to a cross-faded state in the middle of a packed hazy club.
JJ Adrian - Butter
Fresh onto the R&B scene is singer-songwriter, JJ Adrian, with his buttery track “Butter.” The singer-songwriter fills the void that had been missing in modern R&B for a while, packed with sultry melodies, and coated with a sense of indescribable passion.
Hojean - Pick Up Your Phone
Hojean, has been making strides this past year with his impeccable ballads that range from soft bedroom-pop to sultry dreamy bops that make you swoon for his angelic voice. The Atlanta based singer-songwriter shines on his latest single, “Pick Up Your Phone.” This colorful and groovy “situationship” anthem is a true statement to Hojean’s growth as an artist. The track is fun, fresh, and overflowing with extremely positive energy, and has us itching to see what the superstar will do next.
Sylo Nozra - Why R U Back?
After releasing his laidback single, “Ginny,” back in August, the Toronto native returns with his dreamy new single “Why R U Back?” The song is filled with breathy melodies and an extremely catchy hook that matches the singer-songwriter’s visuals of driving down a highway during sunset with that special someone.
Harry Teardrop - Above or Below
NYC Based singer-songwriter, Harry Teardrop, releases double singles titled “$2 Bill.” Returning post the release of his debut EP, 1000 Backyard Pools, the rising rocker channels a more angsty persona on “Above or Below,” which resembles the garage rock era from the early 2000s yet feels extremely refreshing to hear in today’s music landscape.
Myri@d & Inner State 81 - Nice Things (feat Yung Wacho & Lil Acey)
L.A based producer, Inner State 81 collaborates with NYC-based rapper, Myri@d for their latest EP, Growing Pains. “Nice Things” is a hip-hop-pop crossover that blends elements of 2000s punk rock throughout. Curating the perfect sound has always come naturally to Inner State 81, bringing on acts such as Yung Wacho and Lil Acey to elevate the track to its fullest potential.
Weston Allen - Dirty Water/Holy Water
Singer-songwriter and producer, Weston Allen, channels cryptic energy on his latest release, “Dirty Water/Holy Water.” The record has dark undertones woven into the production, accompanied by the enigmatic repetitive hook that just leaves us on the edge of our seats wanting more.
Jordan Dennis - Eatin’
Fresh off the Melbourne native’s album, HDMI 2, is the extremely charming track “Eatin.’” The song represents a sense of celebration which can be heard throughout the rapper’s creamy falsetto, alongside an extremely lighthearted production that can leave you visualizing yourself floating like a gentle breeze.
SAINT LYOR - THIS IS NOT AN IMAGE
Saint Lyor—the Massachusetts-based founding member of Brockton Massachusetts’ music collective, Van Buren Records, keeps it real on his aggressive banger “THIS IS NOT AN IMAGE.” Pulling influences from the likes of Kendrick Lamar & Lil Uzi Vert, Saint Lyor has been able to craft a unique and infectious sound with his standout album, If My Sins Could Talk. Equipped with a short yet triumphant catalog, Lyor is patiently and earnestly crafting an indelible career formulated off a strong penchant for sticky hooks and unforgettable lyricism.