Jo's Wonderland

This is a blog dedicated to my absolute favorite jams that come across my ears. Each song will include a description of the song and why I am appreciating it that day. Thank you to Coach Glantz, professor of my Communication Technology Social Change class, for this assignment. I love sharing music.

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Happy Tuesday!

Today’s jam is Heaven All Around Me by Saba.

Saba is yet another incredibly talented artist that I feel lucky to be experiencing in my life. This man is so dedicated to his art. If you follow him on Instagram, you’ll see him posting on his account and his story videos of him constantly making beats, songs, music. Heaven All Around Me is a track off of Saba’s second studio album CARE FOR ME. This album is an emotional one, basing many of his songs, and one specific song entirely, on the emotions he felt from the loss of his cousin, Walter. In Heaven All Around Me, Saba writes as if he has passed. Heaven surrounds him, he cannot feel any pain, and he is with God. But while he moves through the song, he notices how the people around him are affected by his death. He is witness to the pain and tears present by those that cared for him. Saba sings, “No, I can't feel your pain, but I can see the stars / No, I ain't leave in vain, but I know we with God / There's heaven all around me, there's heaven all around me”. 

I chose this song for today because I wanted to give Saba some love. He’s been on tour all over Europe these past few weeks, selling out shows, and I’m so happy for him and his opportunities to spread his art and creativity to the world. This man is a genius when it comes to creating sounds that no one has attempted before, and I wanted to be able to recognize that with this post today.

Saba, thank you.

[littlespoonjo]

Happy Monday!

Today’s song is Normal Girl by SZA.

I’ve already posted a song from this album and gushed about it, so I won’t make this post too too lengthy. Once again, if you’ve never listened to this album, Ctrl, please do. Normal Girl is one of the last couple tracks on the album, and SZA croons about how she wishes she was a normal girl, one that a man’s fellas would be proud of, one that her mom and dad would be proud of, one that a man’s mama would be proud of. These wishes of SZA are present most likely because many people feel this way- thinking they aren’t “normal” and wanting to be- but also because of the path she has walked in life so far. SZA used to attend college, and when she did, she hardly attended classes, and was more focused on hanging out with her friends and smoking weed, which concerned and frustrated her parents for sure. She  Some of my favorite lines of the song are right at the end, “ This time next year I'll be livin' so good / Won't remember your name, I swear / Livin' so good, livin' so good, livin' so good / This time next year I'll be livin' so good / Won't remember no pain, I swear / Before that you figured out, that I was just a normal girl”. 

I think this song really pulls at the heart strings, like a lot of the songs off of this album. We all have days where we feel like we’re not enough, and can never be enough (which let me just say, fuck that feeling because its an awful one). Today isn’t one of those days for me but its still a relevant feeling. The cool thing about this song is that SZA reminds her audience that we are all normal. With that last line that I love, “Before that you figured out, that I was just a normal girl”; she was normal all along. We all are. We just have our own quirks, passions, behaviors, etc. I think that’s a healthy reminder for people.

SZA, thank you love.

[littlespoonjo]

Happy Sunday y’all.

Today’s song is Amphetamine by Smino.

This is such a good song. When I first listened to it I thought it was three different songs in one. In reality, there’s two parts/sounds in the song, but still beautiful. Smino is a rapper from St. Louis, Missouri, that comes onto the music scene with such a unique style and energy. In Amphetamine, Smino is accompanied by artists Bari, Jean Deaux, and Noname. Smino opens up the track with a gorgeous chorus, “ Moonlight disrupt the day / Been like this every night / Walking in stumbling / Fucked up some bread today / Though I said no no this time / Cycles on cycles / It's like an amphetamine / How it marinate on my mind / Stuck on me, yah / Got no doubt I'll be alright / If I just make it through the night”. He sings about his experiences with an addiction to amphetamines, such as Adderall, and how it has affected his life. Smino understands that if he can survive the night without giving into his demons, then he’ll be okay. This is another song where I’m afraid to attempt an analysis because Smino’s lyrics are very different and metaphorical, so I’ll leave it here.

I chose this song for today because It is my favorite song off of his blkswn album, and I’ll be attending a concert of his the week after Spring Break, so I need to remind myself of how dank this concert is going to be. I’m too excited!! I’ll be sure to make a post about the concert with some pictures after I go. I’m extra excited for that show because the rap duo, Earthgang, will be opening up for Smino. I’ve loved those guys for a bit now as well and I can’t wait have them set the scene for an amazing night. I also picked the song for its originality and versatility. It has such an interesting feeling, along with the rest of Smino’s work. Really, its something to completely admire.

Smino, thank you.

[littlespoonjo]

Happy Friday everyone!!

Today’s jam is While We’re Young by Jhené Aiko.

Jhené Aiko is a very talented artist, with a voice that can soothe you to sleep or get you hyped. She’s super awesome. While We’re Young is a fairly self-explanatory song. Its all about doing things with a person while they’re still young, not caring about what other’s perceive, and just living, all while being with your life partner. Aiko opens the track with, “Baby, while we’re young / I think we should do something crazy / Like say “Fuck everyone” / and just run away from the daily routine / Yeah, you know what I mean”. 

While We’re Young is a feel good song. It reminds you that you are still young, and there are so many things you can do while you’re young, and they can be done with someone that absolutely loves you, and with that person, you can learn how beautiful life can really be. This song makes me happy. 

I want to add too, that if there’s any interest in this song, you should listen to the whole album. Its a complete story being told by Jhené, with high highs and low lows. I think its a remarkable album and deserves a lot of recognition. 

Jhené, thank you baby. 

[littlespoonjo]

Hi everyone.

Today’s song is BLEACH by BROCKHAMPTON.

If you’ve never heard of BROCKHAMPTON, you should definitely check them out. BROCKHAMPTON consists of a group of guys that have all become friends over years of knowing each other, each of them working their way through the music industry and following their passions. They define themselves as a boy band, all with their own styles and specialties, coming together to create music that is different than anything I’ve ever listened to. Each BROCKHAMPTON song is different than the last, and within each song there are many varying emotions, styles, and vibes. If you want me to be super specific, there are around 12 members of the band, with a couple of them only being a part of management, photography, and production (which are still very important roles). Out of the 12, the voices that you hear when listening to their tracks belong to Kevin Abstract, who's recognized as the face of the group and has released solo projects, Matt Champion, who also has solo projects, Merlyn Wood, Dom McLennon, Joba, Bearface, Romil Hemnani, Q3, Ameer Vann, and Robert “Roberto” Ontenient. As of a couple months ago back in 2018, Ameer Vann has been dismissed from the group for extremely unfortunate reasons. BLEACH is a track off of their album SATURATION II, with there also being a SATURATION and SATURATION III. It is a track that is a little more low-key compared to their other more up-beat songs. Some of my favorite lines from the song are, from Ameer, “Don't let God see me, I got a lot of demons / And I've been sleeping with 'em / And now I'm tangled in the sheets and sinking deeper with 'em / I'm going deeper in it, find me drownin' in it”, from Dom McLennon, “They said “Do you make mistakes or do you make a change / Or do you draw the line for when it's better days?” / You taste the wind for when it's cold enough to kill our flame / I wonder who's to blame”, and from Matt Champion, “Phone ringing, never outgoing, homebody / Never outgoing, put my doubts on when these walls up / Tearing at the black tie, finish adding notches to my belt loop / They say help you, I can't help you”. 

This group was introduced to me about two years ago now by a couple friends of mine and I never knew what to expect when listening to them. I chose this song for today because I needed a little reminder of how much I love these guys. They put in so much work to talk about a lot of topics not many rap/hip-hop artists acknowledge, such as rape, domestic abuse, racial inequalities, racism in general, and homosexual elements, such as discrimination and acceptance of the LGBQT community. All of the members of BROCKHAMPTON bring their own trials, emotions, and experiences to their music, making each song have even more depth than it would with a solo artist. I think that with this the members of the group have an advantage over other artists; they have an ability to reach a larger audience and relate to that many more people, like ones who have experienced similar situations that they have. BLEACH is a beautiful song because each member that’s featured in it is able to talk about their own struggles that they’ve dealt with. With the track title in mind, its as if the members of BROCKHAMPTON are attempting to cleanse their lives of these struggles by using bleach. I dig that. 

BROCKHAMPTON, thank you, to each of you. 

[littlespoonjo]

Happy Wednesday friends.

Today’s song is Lost in the World by Kanye West.

This is definitely my favorite song off of West’s My Beautiful Dark Twisted Fantasy, arguably one of his best albums. This song also features the very talented Bon Iver, which seemed like an odd mix at first, but ended up being a great partnership. Lost in the World opens with Bon Iver’s singing, “I’m up in the woods, I’m down on my mind / I’m building a still to slow down the time”. These two lines are heard many times throughout the song, and are some of my favorites. Kanye West comes in and adds to these two lines with, “I’m new in the city, and I’m down for the night”. This powerful song moves forward with just Kanye rapping then, one of my favorite parts being “If we die in each other’s arms / Still get laid in the afterlife”. 

This is the song choice for today because I nearly forgot about how much of a phenomenal song it is. I’m super happy it popped up on my radar. I love the pairing of Iver & West; its almost like the best of both worlds. Bon Iver is a significant individual within the scene of indie music, and Kanye West is even more significant within the rap game, how great of a pair. This song is also just a part of an amazing album, and I think makes for a great ending to the album as well.

Kanye, thank you.

[littlespoonjo]

Happy happy Tuesday.

Today’s song is ROS by Mac Miller. 

Of course I had to do another Mac Miller song :)

This song is so so so beautiful. I get chills every time I hear it, even right in the beginning, when Mac is talking to an audience over soft piano keys and says, “Good evening everybody. How’s everybody doing? Just wanna ask a question, um, have you, have you.. Have you been in love before?” Like shit Mac I might be!

ROS is all about loving a girl, one that doesn’t seem to share the degree of love that Mac feels for her. He sings in the chorus, “Your love is not to kind, to me, yeah / The only thing on my mind, is she / My love, my love / My love, my love, yeah / And I know that nothing lasts forever / Nothing lasts forever”. He recognizes that this girl’s love isn’t fair to him, but in his verses talks of nothing but wonderful things about her. Mac truly loves this girl, while still acknowledging her not entirely reciprocating.

ROS is super special to me for a couple reasons. First, after the smooth piano intro and when the song starts to pick up, you can hear sounds that can also be found in SZA’s The Weekend and River Tiber’s (featuring Daniel Caesar) West. Also, its obviously still rap, but I think has a slightly different sound and energy to it. Its melodic and moving. Mac’s thoughts, words, and love flow through you as you listen to ROS, and I love that. The song is like water with the way it moves, like subtle and smooth waves.

Mac, thank you again love. 

[littlespoonjo]

Happy Monday,

Today’s jam is Free by 6lack.

6lack was my most played artist of 2018, with this album taking up the most time, and his latest album following it. 6lack is an R&B artist that truly taps into raw and sensitive emotions of people. He lives a fairly proud and appreciative life, referencing his daughter throughout many of his songs, and referencing the area of Atlanta that he was born in as well. 6lack sings about the freedom he finally feels after being trapped by a girl that he was dating, but then she feels trapped by the memory of their relationship. He sings, “I’ve been waiting for the day / You knew it was coming either way / I know that you hate it / But I’m freer than I’ve ever been / Something that you’ve never been”. I love these lyrics. Being free, liberated, without an overlying control from someone else, that’s a beautiful feeling. 

I chose this song for today since I listened to it the other day, and I remembered how much this album meant to me after I broke up with my last boyfriend. This song especially was helpful because it was a reminder of what I would feel like after overcoming the initial troubled & hard feelings of ending the relationship that I thought was going to last for the rest of my life (which was terrifying to me at that time). 6lack was my rock during that time. His songs are not that upbeat, which I appreciated at this time as well. I wanted an album that would almost cradle my ears, heart, and feelings, and that’s what this album did, therefore strengthening myself and my core in the long run, and making me a stronger person than before. This song is also incredibly important because it reminds people not to put up with controlling, scary, unsettling, and unhealthy relationships. I believe a lot of people need to be reminded of that. There’s always a way out. There’s always an opportunity to be free, to be freer than the person who is trapping you. 

6lack, thank you babes, love you. 

[littlespoonjo]

Hi guys.

Today’s song is Sing About Me, I’m Dying of Thirst by Kendrick Lamar.

I’m fairly certain I’ve mentioned before that Kendrick Lamar is one of my all time favorite artists, tied with Frank Ocean. I honestly believe that Lamar is one of the most talented artists of all time. His lyricism, introspection, narrative skills, musical appreciation and attentiveness, his will to push through what he’s experienced while living in Compton, and his inspiration to set a beneficial example to all, but especially kids living in situations like he did. I have so much respect for him. 

Sing About Me, I’m Dying of Thirst is a track off of Lamar’s good kid, m.A.A.d city, which happens to be my favorite album of his, and this track is the longest running one on the album, because of the accumulation of narratives within the track. The totality of Lamar’s discography consists of narratives; his songs are stories of what he’s actually experienced in life, the trials, tribulations, his dreams, desires, demons, and more. There are two parts of this song, Sing About Me is part one, and Dying of Thirst is the second. Part One consists of three verses, so three different narratives. The first being written in the perspective of Lamar’s friend, whose brother was shot in front of Kendrick. The second is written in the perspective of a girl living in Compton, selling herself to make ends meet. The final is written in Lamar’s viewpoint. Preceding the second half of the song is a skit, which seems to be the emotional peak of the song, where friends of Lamar are all gathered around attempting to plan revenge against the guys that shot Kendrick’s friend. At the end of the skit, the mourning friend yells out “Fuck! I’m tired of this shit! I’m tired of fuckin’ runnin’, I’m tired of this shit! My brother, homie!” Hearing this man yell these words chills you to the bone, bringing you into the second half, where Kendrick starts with, “Tired of runnin’, tired of huntin’ / My own kind, but retirin’ nothin’ / Tires are steady screechin’, the driver is rubbin’ / Hands on the wheel, who said we wasn’t / Dyin’ of thirst, dyin’ of thirst, dyin’ of thirst”. The song ends with an elderly woman approaching the group of guys, telling them they need holy water, and the acceptance of God, to quench their thirst. 

This is the chosen song for Sunday, because last week Dr. Neuliep handed out our attendance sheet with the question, “What is your favorite song?” and I wrote this one down. He asked the next time we met for class if its a song appropriate to play in class, which I didn’t think so, but told him he should still listen to it, because of the narratives that Kendrick developed. This is my all time favorite Kendrick Lamar song for sure. I just find the whole thing, along with the rest of Lamar’s music, to be incredibly eye-opening, and necessary for so many people to listen to, for them to understand how hard life can be for some, to learn about what challenges others face, and for some to know they are not alone, that they are not the only ones struggling in life because they are dying of thirst. I truly feel as if I could write novels about the things I think about when I listen to Kendrick, and the phenomenal podcast titled Dissect by Cole Cuchna has only amplified this and my appreciation for Kendrick Lamar. He created a season of 22 episodes dedicated to the analysis of Lamar’s album To Pimp A Butterfly, which was released three years after GKMC. After listening to this podcast and being able to understand so much more about the musical decisions and developments Lamar has gone through in order to create what is his, its impossible to not think highly of Kendrick. I completely and absolutely recommend this podcast. I could go on much longer with this post, but I must get back to studying for my Com Tech exam.

Kendrick, from the bottom of my heart, thank you, thank you, thank you.

[littlespoonjo]

Happy happy Friday!!

Today’s song is A Lot (feat. J. Cole) by 21 Savage.

Oops I picked another song with a J. Cole feature :) 

This song is off of 21 Savage’s latest album, I Am > I Was. This album was a pretty damn good one, in my opinion, and featured other incredible artists, such as Childish Gambino, Post Malone, and Schoolboy Q. 21 writes this song about all different kinds of blessings and misfortunes he has in life, such as, “How much money you got? (A lot) / How many problems you got? (A lot) / How many people done doubted you? (A lot) / Left you out to rot? (A lot)”. The song can be a little repetitive, but what’s important is all the questions 21 asks in the chorus, since those are the blessings and misfortunes. There are ones like the above, and he goes on to rap about having a lot of lawyers, cheating a lot, and lying a lot. 21 Savage touches on the good and the bad things that have come with life, and that come with fame as well. One of my favorite lines from J. Cole’s feature is “Some n*ggas make millions, other n*ggas make memes” (this line is also relevant since we just learned about memes in Com Tech the other day). 

This is the jam for today because I’ve been listening to it a lot (haha) lately, and to give a shout-out to 21 and everything he’s going through right now with the potential of him getting deported. It’d be really sad mainly because he has children that were born and live in the United States. The music video for this song is also fairly eye-opening. It shows 21, J. Cole, and a large group of African American individuals that seem to resemble a family. They party in this large estate and have dinner, all while on the side showing clips of the atrocities they’ve lived through, such as physical abuse, death of a child, rape, and loss, therefore, reflecting specifically on 21′s lyrics and messages. Definitely worth a watch. 

21 Savage, thank you.

[littlespoonjo]

Happy Thursday. 

Today’s song is Shea Butter Baby (feat. J. Cole) by Ari Lennox. 

I’m going in a little blind on this one, the past songs I’ve chosen have primarily been by artists that I know fairly well, but I have yet to start digging into Ari Lennox’s discography. I’ve heard her name a bunch of times, but Shea Butter Baby is the song that has started the interest in her. I think her partnering with J. Cole on this song was an excellent decision; they vibe incredibly well together. The chorus of this song stands out to me, “You lost in the shape of my hips / Hope there is a mood / If you really down, we can find it / Lost in an alley, make love by a trash can, ayy”. There’s something about the visual of a couple performing this act, in the context of this song, that seems raw to me, and vulnerable, maybe even beautiful. Ari’s verses and chorus, partnered with J. Cole’s verse, makes for an incredible song. I think J. Cole absolutely rocks his verse too, with my favorite lines being, “Coconut oil, the scent of your body still lingers on sheets / I got a shot at you, you wouldn't reach / Cop that, cock back, trigger release / Pop that top, take a sip of your holiest water / I know I'm a part of your flow now”. The way these lines flow together is mesmerizing, and extremely visual as well.

I chose this song for today mainly because its been a really good jam this week. I found out about it on Twitter or Instagram since J. Cole was posting about it. The music video is also really cool and worth a watch (I really dig watching music videos though so maybe that’s just me thinking its dope). Since Ari is a new artist for me to listen to I’m enjoying her overall sound and her voice. I’ll definitely be listening to more of her stuff because of this song. I also am a huge fan of J. Cole. That man is more than just a rap artist to me. He brings awareness to societal issues that either don’t cross many people’s radars, or are just glamorized so people don’t second guess them or have any concern towards them. Cole does this especially with his latest album, K.O.D. He addresses greed, showing off, narcissism, poverty, political inequalities, and more. I love that man, and will definitely be posting a song just by him at some point during the life of this blog.

Ari Lennox, thank you.

[littlespoonjo]

Happy Wednesday homies.

Today’s song is Pink Matter by Frank Ocean.

This song is very special to me. Frank Ocean is incredibly special to me. I absolutely adore this song. I’m almost afraid to write about this song because Frank is such a deep, thoughtful, inquisitive, artistic, and insanely talented musician, and I don’t want to butcher any sort of meaning or interpretations, but here I go. 

In Pink Matter, Frank acknowledges the female anatomy right away with the title of the song, and addresses the human brain, using the term grey matter. He opens the verse with, “What do you think my brain is made for / Is it just a container for the mind? / This great grey matter / Sensei replied ‘What is your woman? / Is she just a container for the child?’ / That soft pink matter / Cotton candy, Majin Buu, oh, oh, oh / Close my eyes and fall into you / My God, she’s giving me pleasure”. This song is interesting because it identifies a female as the source of the pleasure, when Frank has referenced males in other songs. Frank doesn’t publicly identify or label his sexuality, so its then left open for the listener to respect whatever preference he has. 

I love Pink Matter because of the musical elements to it, like the smooth piano chords, and slight guitar notes. Frank’s voice in this song has always seemed so raw and exposed to me since I first heard this album. I also appreciate André 3000′s feature; two talented individuals on the same song? Who doesn’t love that? Pink Matter also is a part of one of my all time favorite albums, since this was the one that introduced me to Frank Ocean and all of his wonders. Every song weighs so heavy with emotion and skill. Frank is an absolute master at creating phenomenal music, and I definitely see him as one of my all time favorite artists, tied with Kendrick Lamar. I could probably go on for days about Frank. There’s just so much to respect about him and is also a fairly exclusive individual, so he leaves his fans always wanting more from him. 

Frank, thank you & I love you.

[littlespoonjo]

Happy Tuesday!

Today’s song is Be My Mistake by The 1975.

If you listen to this song, be prepared to get a tad bit emotional. The 1975 released this album, A Brief Inquiry Into Online Relationships, was released at the end of this past November. This album is packed with amazing songs that capture the listener, while acknowledging relationships- romantic and platonic- life stressors, and societal issues. Be My Mistake stands out on the album because of its lyrical and musical simplicity and honesty. The song is about cheating on a significant other. Lead singer Matt Healy sings, “So don’t wait outside my hotel room / Just wait till I give you a sign / ‘Cause I get lonesome sometimes / Save all the jokes you’re going to make / Whilst I see how much drink I can take / Then be my mistake”. These lines gather the gist of the song, but there are a few lines that stand out even more, “I shouldn’t have called / ‘Cause we shouldn’t speak / You do make me hard / But she makes me weak”. These lines almost hurt every time I hear them. Healy acknowledges that he knows he shouldn’t be doing what he is doing, seeing this girl on the side, and that this side girl does arouse and please him, but the one he is in a relationship is the one that matters at the end of the day. She makes him weak with the love they share.

I chose this song for today because of its beauty and pain. It’s all about a situation that many people have dealt with before, many being on the side of Healy and carrying out the act of cheating, many being the side individual that aids in the act, and many being the person that is hurt the most in the end from the act- the loyal individual. I believe it is important for this song to have been made because it touches on the issue that has been around for years, and seems to have increased in occurrence and probability: we, as humans, cannot seem to have enough. Our thirst for love, attention, material items, success, and whatever else can never seem to be quenched. We get what we finally have been craving for so long, eventually become bored with it, and want to move on to something (or someone) else to ignite that excitement and interest again. I’d like to believe that Healy wrote this song in order to be honest about this situation, and showcase the guilt he felt during this time. 

The 1975, thank for you honesty. 

[littlespoonjo]

Happy Monday.

Today’s song is Get Well Soon by Ariana Grande. 

I tend to have a slightly split relationship when it comes to Ariana Grande. I love her as a person, and do enjoy a lot of her music, but there are some instances when I think that she can be a little much, either way I really enjoy this song. It is off of her album, Sweetener, which she released in August of last year. Ari writes this song in regards towards her anxiety that she’s experienced in her life, and wants to let her fans know that she can relate and there are ways to remedy. She sings, “This is for everybody / Babe, you gotta take care of your body, yuh, yuh / Ain’t no time to deny it, that is why we talking about it / Yeah, we talking about it / To deal with it, don’t try to get by it / Ain’t no time to deny it / So we had to sit down and just write it”. I believe this is an important song for some people to hear, more specifically some people who struggle with managing their anxiety. It can be incredibly difficult & challenging, so in my opinion, any words of help or encouragement are welcomed. 

I chose this song today mainly because it was stuck in my head and wanted a way for it to get out. I guess its also relevant since although I had a phenomenal weekend, it was extremely stressful & anxiety-riddling as well (risking my life & driving through ridiculous ass conditions on my way home from Naperville). So I guess my slightly unconscious decision of this song today was actually fairly conscious and relevant; a reminder to myself to keep my anxiety in check as best as I can, and Ari is helping me to continue doing so. 

Ariana, thank you love.

[littlespoonjo]

Here’s a little bonus post (especially since I didn’t post one yesterday).

I mentioned on Friday’s post that I was going to see Travis Scott in Milwaukee, so I wanted to dedicate a post to the experience.

Unfortunately, my phone died shortly after getting inside and scanning my ticket, so this was the only picture I was able to take from the night, but at the end of the night it didn’t matter. Travis Scott completely and utterly blew me away. The constant high energy and euphoria during the show was insane, along with his video snippets/images/interludes. He performed song after song, talked to us a bit, and kept us raging the whole time. He had two small roller coasters with his stage setup, one was a complete circle, and the second one started from his stage and went to the other end. He rode on them for a little, and then would invite audience members to ride them too! It was so cool. 

I’m going to do my best to remember all the songs he performed (not in order):

From Astroworld: Stargazing, Carousel, Sicko Mode, Stop Trying To Be God, Yosemite, Can’t Say, Butterfly Effect, & Houstonfornication

From Birds In The Trap Sing McKnight: Way Back, Through The Late Night, Goosebumps, & Lose

From Rodeo: Antidote, 90210, & played the intro to Piss On Your Grave

From Days Before Rodeo: Mamacita, Drugs You Should Try It, Don’t Play, & Skyfall.

He also performed his verses from Love Galore (SZA) & Mile High (James Blake), along with a few others. 

I also would just like to acknowledge that Travis performed my song choice from Friday, Drugs You Should Try It, and I CRIED. I didn’t think that Travis was going to perform that many old songs, but he did and I was so unbelievably happy. Also when he did his verse from Love Galore because hell yes let’s represent my girl SZA! 

All in all, Travis Scott is now hands down my all time favorite concert that I’ve been to & I love him even more than I did before. This post concert depression is going to hit hard. Anyway, Travis, thank you & love you.

[littlespoonjo]

Happy Sunday friends.

Sorry for missing yesterday’s post! I had an absolutely insane weekend, and didn’t have enough time/cell service to post a jam. 

Today’s song is Butterfly by Kehlani.

This song is an absolute must listen. Such a beautiful beautiful jam. Kehlani just released this mixtape, While We Wait, this past Friday and I’ve been playing it all weekend. I am in awe at this woman. She’s currently 9 months pregnant and is absolutely killing the game; glowing constantly, making music, and preparing for the life of her daughter. 

Butterfly is a song about falling in love, while becoming aware of & accepting the love in front of you. Kehlani sings, “Know we’re scared of us, what this might become / Ain’t no goin’ back no more, no more / We’re in the same bed, cannot lay awake / Let’s fill up this space with us / Butterfly, yeah, yeah / You make me feel brand new”. She sings the majority of the song, and ends it with a couple verses of rapping. AKA she kills it.

This is the jam today to celebrate the release of Kehlani’s mixtape. I’ve been keeping up with her social media posts and was really excited to finally hear the songs she created! I’m happy to say that I enjoy every song off of the mixtape, and will definitely be spending more time to get to know it better.

Kehlani, thank you. 

[littlespoonjo]

I’m doing this post at 1am. Naturally, I should be sleeping, but I procrastinated on studying for an exam and doing my spanish homework, so I was up working on that, and decided to tackle today’s song.

Happy Friday! Fridays are my favorite days, not only because its the start of the weekend, but also because it is New Music Friday on Spotify! The best days to check out new releases from artists you already know and love & check out new digs from artists you’ve never heard of!

Today’s song is Drugs You Should Try It by Travis Scott. 

This is my song choice for Friday because today is the day where I FINALLY get to see Travis Scott in concert. I’ve loved him for a long time, and he happens to be in my top five favorite artist list. This concert is going to be absolutely lit. Fingers crossed he performs this song, but if not, I know I’ll still be content. Drugs You Should Try It is a jam off of one of Travis’s mixtapes that he released before he reached the top, Days Before Rodeo. This song is pretty dope overall, but a really cool part of this song is that Travis takes part his chorus, “When you’re home alone in the mood / I know you wanna move, I know you wanna dance / I know you’re gettin’ ready to / Chase the night away” and plays it backwards the first two times he runs through it, and uses it in its correct order as his outro of the song. I dig this lil tidbit. This song is about a girl, drugs, and the way these two things make Travis feel. Its accompanied by trippy sounding beat and distortion. Its calming while a little eerie and I love it.

This song is one of my favorites because of the trippiness & eeriness to it. I can imagine Travis kind of chillen out, maybe doing a little coke and smoking a blunt, with a total babe by his side. I feel like when you’re listening to the song you almost get a euphoric sense that you might experience while smoking weed. Either way, its a cool song. It also reminds me of my best friend, Sydney, because its one of her favorite songs by Travis as well, so we’ve bonded a little more while listening to it. 

Travis, thank you, see you soon.