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Musically Opinionated: Teyonna’s Top Ten – 6/10/2022

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Post date June 10, 2022
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Didja miss me? 🤗 Ya girl was traveling for work this past week and some change so I missed a week of updating these lists but I’m back, another year older, another year wiser (#GeminiSzn) and more songs to recommend. Get right to it, this week’s picks:

*Chance the Rapper voice* 🎶BLESSINGS…. Keep fallingggg innnn my lap. We have a deluxe version, fam! I love all of the new additions, and I’m sure my favorite will rotate as I keep listening, but I love a good cover moment and I’ve always had a soft spot for women covering this refrain from PND’s “Come and See Me” so this was an instant classic for me the minute I heard it.

Ease Up (ft. Masego) – Jean Deaux (June 3, 2022)

To keep the smooth and sexy alt vibes going from SZA, we’ll make our way over to Jean Deaux, who, when teamed up with none other than Masego, accomplished my favorite vibe on this track. I love how lowkey and unassuming this song is, with a complex yet not overbearing production that compliments both Jean Deaux’s and Masego’s voices. This is a no-brainer addition to my getting ready playlist when I’m having a grown and sexy night out.

Waiting For Never – Post Malone (June 7, 2022)

This one is very me, I know– super moody and angsty and it’s a pocket that I always love for Post Malone. This one you gotta find on the deluxe version of the album and it makes sense he saved it for the deluxe. Sonically, it carries a lot of emotion without being too overbearing with its melancholy.

Bad Idea (ft. Blxst) – Arin Ray (June 3, 2022)

Two of my favorite male R&B voices on a song together?! Sign me up again and again and again. I still need to listen to Arin Ray’s new album which released last week but I have a couple of flights coming up in the next month that will give me plenty of opportunity to properly dive into this crooner angst (there’s no better time to be moody than on an airplane), If he’s serving vocals on the rest of the album that we get here, then I’m in for a TREAT.

OT (ft. Ty Dolla $ign) – Capella Grey (June 10, 2022)

It’s the funk synths for me. Capella Grey has been on my lists before and is also responsible for the bop “GYALIS” but I was today year’s old when I realized this is Curtis Jackson’s son. Respect. And also my boyfriend Ty Dolla $ign is on this so it was a hit for me off jump.

Booty (ft. Latto) – Saucy Santana (June 10, 2022)

Linda, honey, listen. Is the song substantive? No, I say with a laugh and eyeroll. Is it annoying? Definitely. Do you wanna be the only one in the club who doesn’t know the beat drops and punchlines? Absolutely not. So go ahead and listen to this three good times, and you will have the whole thing memorized.

Little While (ft. Big Sean & Hit-Boy) – Sada Baby (June 10, 2022)

While we’re on the subject of songs with little substance, Sada Baby dropped a new album today that is everything you’d expect it to be. Most of the songs are an acquired taste for me: I like them in doses, on very specific days, but I knew I’d like this when I saw Big Sean was on it. There’s something about Big Sean’s composure that always compliments a beat like this, no matter how nonsensical the lyrics are.

Numb (ft. Khalid) – Marshmello (June 10, 2022)

I feel like you can just look at this cover art and know that this is my pick for this week’s F21 bop– and that should give you an idea of what this song sounds like and why I like it. Forever 21 music to me is always pretty uncontroversial. We all can listen and agree these songs have all of the elements needed to perform well on radio play this summer, even though none of us listen to the radio anymore.

Baby Boo (ft. Saweetie) – Muni Long (June 10, 2022)

Cover art for a single can actually be really effective at letting you know what’s up with the sound. This song is sweet and simple, a cotton-candy summer bop that’s fun to listen, sing-along and dance to. I wouldn’t have guessed the Saweetie feature, and I can’t tell if it’s because she’s not doing much on the song or if she just sounds different, but Muni Long is also serving something a little different here and I’m not mad at it.

go (ft. Sam Smith) – Cat Burns (June 6, 2022)

The riffs and vocalizing at the start of the song solidified this one for me. So pretty and solemn all at once, with a no-bs message in the lyrics. I’m going to love just about anything we get from Sam Smith, and this song has made me a Cat Burns fan, too.

And as a BONUS and to say sorry for missing last week, peep these extra five songs that I recommend this week:

Whole Lotta Choppas (Remix ft. Nicki Minaj) – Sada Baby (June 10, 2022)

Am I a little ashamed that Sada Baby gets the badge for the first artist/ album to be featured on my blog twice in one week? Maybe. But Nicki was really gliding on this beat in the intro so this whole thing just slaps all over again.

On the Ground – Grace Ives (June 10, 2022)

I wholeheartedly believe that you can’t judge a book off its cover, but honestly, I can sometimes judge singles and albums off theirs. When I saw this album cover in a list of new releases, something told me to listen to it and I was really onto something, because I really enjoy this sound. This is the kind of song that magically increases my productivity these days. I turn this on and somehow everything I needed to finish within the hour is mysteriously done on time.

Every now and then I just like good, wholesome, uplifting music, and this Princess Nokia track really sums up how I feel basking in the glory of all the powerful women that came before me. I saw my guy best friend lowkey bopping to this song too, so it’s not just for women, I promise.

Something Loud – Jimmy Eat World (June 10, 2022)

I know y’all don’t expect me to add rock or even pop rock in my lists as often as I do but I love Jimmy Eat World! This song is fun and when I’m in a punk mood, my rock playlist always brings me utmost joy, so listen to this one with an open mind and let yourself be delightfully surprised.

Joy In the Morning – Tauren Wells (June 10, 2022)

I’ve been adding more and more gospel music into my regular repertoire lately, and even if faith and spirituality isn’t your cup of tea, these vocals should be! It’s no secret that the gospel genre is full of powerhouse singers, and as someone who does like to focus my music listening on vocal performance as well as musicality and lyricism, I can say that new age gospel artists are out here EATING, as they should.

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If you aren’t following the playlists above yet, go ahead and do that to easily find all the songs on my lists week to week. Share with me your top picks for the week and put me on too! ‘Til next week ✌🏼

-T

Musically Opinionated: Teyonna’s Top Ten – 5/27/2022

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Post date May 27, 2022
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How is it the end of May already? Sheeeeeesh. 2022 is flying by. With all of the tragedy in the news, this week was yet another moody and emotional week for me, even the official start of #GeminiSeason couldn’t keep a smile on my face, but I can say that music has been helping me push through my feelings. I hope y’all like the picks for this week:

Patience (ft. Leon Thomas) – Eric Bellinger (April 29, 2022)

Ya girl is clearly slipping because how did I miss this ‘remixes’ EP? I feel like I heard the original version of this song a while back and it didn’t spark anything for me then, but this one definitely caught my ears this time around. Maybe it’s the Leon Thomas feature? Anyway you slice it, I really like this one.

Tell Somebody (ft. Kap G and Preme) – Sage Harris (April 27, 2022)

I was slow to listen to this new Sage Harris EP, but I’m getting right finally. Moody boy vibes are immaculate, as expected. I won’t lie, the lyrics float in this space that’s lighter on my heart than say, a Bryson Tiller joint, and in the midst of the heavy stuff that took place this past week, it can feel a bit superficial. This song had enough of a beat to help me power through menial tasks during the day.

Somebody Told Me (ft. Amindi) – Your Grandparents (May 27, 2022)

Of the list of songs I had on my list to listen to this week, this was the most unexpected, the most obscure, and the most surprising because I happened to like it more than most of the songs I listened to this week. Maybe it’s the funky bass line and the synth that helped ground me, but this reminded me of the first time I listened to Phony Ppl, and now I’m back to wishing I could roller skate because this is such a smooth roller rink vibe.

Do y’all know Casper Sage? If your answer is yes, I’m mad at you for not putting me on. I don’t have too much more to say because I clearly need to do my homework and research and I’m excited to do that if I can get more of this sound.

Fair warning, if you’re jumpy or naturally paranoid like me, this song may freak you out. It made me jump a little bit because I was listening to it in the dead of night while working and the switch ups were startling, but I just don’t listen to too much Screamo anymore and wasn’t expecting it. This song, however, really describes how I’ve been feeling lately, especially each time I get asked “How are you?”

Potion (ft. Dua Lipa & Young Thug) – Calvin Harris (May 27, 2022)

Ooooh. She’s giving Funk Wav Bounces Vol. 1 and Calvin knows that. I like Dua Lipa and just never find myself listening to her too often but as soon as the beat kicked in here, I knew she’d be in her bag on this song. Young Thug is a great companion on this one too.

What Would You Do? (R&B remix ft. Bryson Tiller & Tiana Major9) – Joel Corry (May 6, 2022)

I came for Tiana Major9, one of my favorite singers out right now. I got to see her open for Jazmine Sullivan this year and wow. She actually sounds this lovely even in person. I wish there was more of her but my OG moody boy Bryson holds this one down too. I think I actually like the dance version with David Guetta better for Bryson but I’m sharing this one in solidarity with my name twin.

I Just Called (ft. Anne-Marie, Latto) – NEIKED (May 27, 2022)

This week’s F21 bop is everything I love to hate about pop today– complete with a popular rapper on a verse, a sample of a classic oldie, a cookie-cutter beat, and irreverent lyrics. And with all of these things combined, with the right sprinkle of a secret ingredient I can’t quite pin down, it becomes a song I’m slightly ashamed to say I keep listening to.

I’m pretty late to this one, but it’s just now floating into my orbit, and I just like it. It’s giving 3LW and what I imagine Little Mix kind of sounds like (honestly, I never really listened to them but for some reason it just sounds right.) I don’t care much for the girl group vibe right now but this is cute and the “Irreplaceable”-esque lyrics are catchy.

Unwritten (Acoustic) – Natasha Bedingfield (May 20, 2022)

This is unapologetically one of my favorite white girl jams, and Natasha Bedingfield just sounds so clean here. Clear, powerful vocals with these really crisp and raw moments– my girl has been known to oversing just a smidge but not here. Thanks for this, Natasha.

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I’m going to start phasing out older lists next week so listen to these now while you have the chance, linked above as always. Hit me up with your recommendations or let me know if you’re listening to any of these too! Until next week 🤗

-T

Musically Opinionated: Teyonna’s Top Ten – 5/20/2022

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Post date May 21, 2022
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This was a rough week for ya girl, and without getting into it, I’ll just say that I’ve spent a lot of time over the past few days meditating on the power of music. I can’t think of too many things like music that can universally unite and uplift people, and there’s nothing like music that can make me feel better, especially when nothing else can. So with that said, let’s get into some of my favorite new releases for the week:

Letter To Ur N(ex)t – Mahalia (May 20, 2022)

Mahalia’s EP has finally arrived, and it’s been great to listen to it all in its intended sequence, as she’s been sprinkling the single drops one by one over the past few weeks. Wow is all I can really say about this song in particular. This is a message to a toxic ex-boyfriend’s next partner, and it’s so honest and sad and everything you don’t know you actually want right now.

I’ve been in my head all week and this song makes me feel safe up there. It also helped bring me back down. Her full Hypnos album dropped this weekend and I will be slowly making my way through it, but I’ve liked what I’ve heard thus far. I’m a sucker for mellow vibes but I want to be in the right headspace to really appreciate all of the dynamics and elements in their fullness. For now, this song will be a feature replay on my working playlist for these chill WFH days.

Dope (with JID) – John Legend (May 18, 2022)

No disrespect to Mr. Legend but the JID feature made me listen to this one and I was not disappointed. One of my favorite flows and voices, something told me JID was going to eat this up and here we are. The production is giving Ne-Yo’s “One in a Million” which I randomly rediscovered a few weeks ago and resurfaced to my playlists; and now with this song, it’s in good company.

Feelings 4 You – Xavier Omär (May 20, 2022)

Another voice that hardly ever lets me down. I don’t listen to him enough! This is a Teyonna classic, if you’ve been following any of my other lists then this is giving… well, me. Complete with some moody background vocals, a little vocal mod and an electric guitar moment, this is easily a new favorite.

Everything I Want – Leven Kali (May 13, 2022)

I am a big fan of Leven Kali and when I tell you this song caught my attention– I was just listening to a new release playlist made for me (thank you, Spotify) and when this started, I had to go and check who this is and yeah, checks out. Again, thank you Spotify.

Lifeboat (Demo) – Mychelle (May 20, 2022)

My good sis Mychelle dropped her EP today! I invite y’all to dive in, as I will be doing the same. This is a voice I’ve featured on my lists before and I’m happy to have her back. This song is very pretty and it gives relaxing bath vibes. From what I’ve heard, the whole EP is perfect for a deep soak.

Monalisa (ft. Sarz and Chris Brown) – Lojay (May 19, 2022)

Now this. This song is exactly the switch up I needed in my week and Chris kind of really snapped. Like, I didn’t want to like what he’s doing on this song. I truly was looking for a reason to not like it, but I can’t deny the heat. He honestly ate this song up.

for the girls – Hayley Kiyoko (May 20, 2022)

It’s time for the Forever 21 song of the week, and I’m more than happy to bestow this honor on queer icon, Hayley Kiyoko. For the record, I was a Hayley Kiyoko fan back in the Lemonade Mouth days, let alone before the Kehlani feature, so I will always stay a little plugged in. Also, this cover art? Here for it.

She Don’t Know – Carrie Underwood (May 20, 2022)

Country queen! I don’t follow her as closely as she deserves, but thank goodness for my Spotify release radar. My best friend is moving to Nashville soon, and I’m determined to go visit and hit the bars and impress everyone with my knowledge of the current country hits.

Throwback (ft. Eric Bellinger) – Ricardo P (May 20, 2022)

They had me at the Troop sample, “All I Do” is one of my favorite songs probably of all time. I know just about every cover and remake, and I’m glad I didn’t miss this sample. There’s some other samples and references and interpolations sprinkled throughout the song that make me feel right at home as a lover of throwbacks, so overall, this song makes me feel seen.

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This week’s updates were a collaborative effort! I love to be put on as much as I love putting y’all on, so let me know what resonates with you and what you’re listening to that I’m missing on my lists! Till next week, y’all.

-T

Musically Opinionated: Teyonna’s Top Ten – 5/13/2022

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I was really tempted to highlight throwbacks this week in honor of Lovers & Friends Fest this weekend, but there’s a lot of new music that I’m still making my way through and I found another week’s worth of 💎 gems. Get into it, yuh:

Not sure why it took me so long to listen to this song, I’ve definitely seen it pop up all over my social media and suggested playlists. My only issue with this song is that I wish it was longer, but it certainly is sweet even if it’s short.

Miss Priscilla Renea aka Muni Long is not letting up, she’s been coming lately with so many back to back to back hits to remind us all that her pen has been describing our heartbreaks for years. Remember that this is the same talent that gave us Rihanna’s “California King Bed”.

Y’all should have known I was going to put my boyfriend Dylan on this week’s list, we FINALLY got the album, and it’s everything I was looking for. Dylan Sinclair has been on a few of my lists over the past few weeks and it’s really a testament to how much I actually love listening to his tone. I’m obsessed, clearly. The Canadian R&B boys have been EATING.

I felt right at home listening to this song, this is so me. This is the kind of song I want to listen to while I do laundry, while I water my plants, while I clean my makeup brushes, and clean out my fridge— this is the song I want to listen to when I feel most me. Not trying to impress anyone, not trying to perform, not doing anything but resetting my hectic life to serve my needs.

Too Much (ft. Lucky Daye) – Mark Ronson (May 13, 2022)

The funky baseline on this alone will make you feel good, but Lucky Daye sounds sooooo good here. He’s in the pocket on this beat and the melody is smooth as hell. All of these songs evoking these 70s skate rink vibes are really starting to piss me off, as if I need any more reminders that I can’t skate. I should have taken the chance during quarantine to learn. Damn.

Ummmmmm, so “He Wasn’t Man Enough” is one of my favorite Toni Braxton songs of ALL time, and I never thought I’d hear it sampled like this. And like it. Sheesh.

fiimy – fuck it, i miss you (ft. Demi Lovato) – Winnetka Bowling League (Feb 4, 2022)

Ooof, so moody! Is this what the emo kids are listening to these days? If so, y’all kinda snapped, sign me up all over again please. Demi Lovato can be a little annoying to me, not gonna lie, but there is no denying their talent, and they sound so pretty on this song.

I Love U – The Chainsmokers (May 13, 2022)

I’ve made it a challenge to find y’all a Forever 21 bop every week, and here’s this week’s. It’s what you’d expect from The Chainsmokers and by that I mean a sneak bop. Been stuck in my head all day.

I’m not holding my breath for a movie about the most famous swag biter (we are all aware that Elvis is a culture thief) but this is a dope song. Doja Cat will body whatever you give to her and for that, this song deserves a listen. The sampled Hound Dog hook is infectious.

Rich Shit (ft. Lil Keed, Ty Dolla $ign) – Lil Gotit (May 6, 2022)

These lists just expose how easy I am to please when it comes to music, put Ty Dolla $ign on a hook or a chorus and I’m going to contribute half the week’s streams. I typically shoot for more substantive lyrical content in a song, but I can appreciate a simple song as much as the next person.

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If you want to listen along with me, follow the playlists linked above– updated every Friday! I want to know your picks too, leave a comment or DM me on IG and put me on to what you’re listening to this week. Catch y’all next week 👋

-T

Musically Opinionated: Teyonna’s Top Ten – 5/6/22

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Post date May 6, 2022
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We coming into this month hot, fam! I thought there were hella releases LAST week. This week had even more in store. But listen, you don’t need me to tell you to stream Bad Bunny’s newest album, or that new Jack Harlow, or to watch ASAP Rocky propose to Rihanna, because all of social media is already telling you to do all of that (they told me too, and I did, and yes, they all hit)– but I’m going to be that girl and pull your attention to the less mainstream releases because they’re just as good, if not better. Some of these are from last week but let’s just get into it, Top 10 from yours truly for the first week of May:

Hennessy Tears – JVCK JAMES (April 27, 2022)

PSA: I have found my new moody boy to love. JVCK’s On the Rocks EP had me back in my moody feelings early this week, and there’s no place I would have rather been. If I let myself float along the song without thinking too hard, I can almost hear Frank circa Channel Orange in the vibe, and I say that as a high compliment.

Bag (with Lucky Daye) – Col3trane (Jan 28, 2022)

I’m late as hell to this single but the album dropped yesterday, so give me some slack. I love Col3trane, that shouldn’t come as a surprise. I’ll be immersed in the rest of this album this weekend, it wasn’t on my radar (thank you for Spotify for knowing to shove it in my face this morning!) Lucky Daye giving us the K-Ci & Jojo “crazy crazy crazy crazy” hook on this one sounds soooo good. And the piano moment at the end too!

Summer, is that you? This song feels like a bonfire party at the beach, or a date night at the roller rink, but I know Forever 21 got this on lock. That’s okay, because I will absolutely be jamming along as I walk by on my way to Urban, who will probably be bumping it too.

How (feat. Roddy Rich) – Ella Mai (May 6, 2022)

I told y’all Ella Mai was coming with heat! This was one of my most anticipated releases this weekend because I couldn’t wait to dig into a new R&B project, and from what I’ve listened to thus far, this project is a hit! Congratulations to the whole Ella Mai team for this, job well done.

Cater (ft. 2 Chainz) – Tink (April 29, 2022)

Tink is back with another favorite to add to my Juicy Couture babygirl playlist. And I really welcome this Destiny’s Child sample because let’s be real, the lyrics to Cater 2 U, while sweet and genuine, represent what I like to call bird energy. And nobody makes bird energy cute like Tink, especially when she throws a little hood on it.

The confidence in this voice from the moment the song starts just pulled me in and held me in awe. Swsh ain’t nothing to be played with, clearly! I’m new to their magic but I’m HERE for it. There are so many cool tones and sounds and notes they employ on this funky bass line, you just have to listen for yourself.

One of my favorite slept-on artists, somehow always serving something new. I love how she’s loaned her pen to some of the biggest names in music– Chris Brown, Ariana Grande, Khalid, Panic! At the Disco, and my queeeeen Mariah– but this doesn’t sound like a song any of those artists would put out. Because it’s hers and that is so impressive to me.

Interpolated low rider vibes right on time for the summer! And a clever SWV sample to top it off. I personally love deep cut samples because it gives us an opportunity to revisit some forgotten favorites and for me, it quiets the R&B elitist that lives comfortably in my spirit. Respect to the whole recording team on this one, it’s a hit!

YASSS Queen – Baby Tate (April 29, 2022)

Why did it throw me off to hear how pretty this song is? It was probably the artwork that made me think we were getting twerking music and that’s on ME for being so quick to judge the single by its cover art because this song is so sweet and mellow. Lowkey, I think the fact that I expected something completely different actually made the sound even more enjoyable.

Walked In (ft. Twista) – Mag1k (May 6, 2022)

It’s the babygirl in me, but Twista has always been one of my favorite rappers. I screamt when Spotify told me he had new music out and yessss, I am not disappointed. Stank face activated as soon as he started hitting his classic staccato flow, then he switched it up and I was delightfully surprised. I can’t wait to see him at Lovers and Friends Fest next weekend!

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What’s on your top 10 list this week? Put me on in the comments!

-T

Musically Opinionated: Teyonna’s Top Ten – 4/29/2022

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Another week closer to summer, and we got so many new projects and singles that dropped this week– hell, half of this list dropped just hours ago. There were way too many to fit into a Top 10 list for sure, so bear with me, I chose to highlight the songs that stood out to me right away, but who knows, my appetite may change next week or the week after and we’ll revisit. But without further adieu, here’s my top picks for the week of April 29, 2022:

everything – Kehlani (released April 29, 2022)

I’ve always been a fan of their music, since the Cloud19 days. I’m excited to dive into this new album, blue water road, fresh off its release last night. This song speaks really well to the aesthetic and feel of the album: soothing, like a meditation. But the lyrics and flow, especially in the second verse, balance the gritty and down-to-earth vibes Kehlani stays rooted in.

Scrape it Off (ft. Lil Uzi Vert & Don Toliver) – Pusha T (April 22, 2022)

This is a super solid album all around and it’s versatile. There’s so many different sounds and vibes for different parts of my day and aspects of my life. This week, though, this is the bounce that’s hitting the most for me. Maybe it’s because the beat was the perfect speed for my HIIT circuit in the gym this week. If you need to switch it up, this is the mellow bop I recommend.

Sometimes (ft. Zacari) – Blxst (April 22, 2022)

Another all-around great release that I’m still taking my time with, there’s just so many gems. Honorable mentions for “Fake Love in LA” and “About You” which have also been on repeat, but this one has that bounce that has been infectious in my step this week. Zacari, yet again, in his bag, and he sounds so nice on this joint. Summer is around the corner, and this song is coming along with me to the beach.

I’m new to this one, not true to this one. Josh Levi is a voice I didn’t know until this week but I am intrigued and would like to hear more. The clarity of his tone comes through in the beginning of the song and it made me stop and listen. And y’all know I’m a sucker for melodramatic self-reflection put to a slow melody. Easiest way to get my co-sign.

WAIT FOR U (ft. Drake & Tems) – Future (April 29, 2022)

Did the features pull me into listening to this one? Absolutely. Do I regret it? Definitely not. Tems is in her bag, Drake is in his pocket on this beat, Future knew exactly what he was doing getting them both on this moody ass song, because my moody ass is living for every second. Perfect song to listen to while gazing longingly out of an airplane window, by the way. Put it on repeat for the whole flight if you really want to be the main character of your own drama.

I haven’t been in a Forever 21 store in years but this song instantly transports me back into those bright white floors and rows of color-coordinated pastel blazers and floral dresses. In all seriousness, I do seek out millennial department store music every now and then and this song gives me those feel good Urban Outfitters vibes. Just to break up my week and sprinkle something new into the mix, catch me getting ready to go to this song for the rest of spring.

Love Me More – Sam Smith (April 28, 2022)

Sam Smith is back with everything we love about them. Honest reflections, encouragement for self-love, a nice choir moment. Welcome home, love, we’ve missed you.

Still Believe (ft. Jill Scott & Alex Isley) – PJ Morton (April 29, 2022)

ANOTHER great project that dropped this week with more iconic collaborations and moments. The power house lady power in these features did not disappoint, and PJ Morton overall has gifted us with a bright yet grounded sound that feels both modern and vintage. Well done, PJ.

In the Morning – Nia Sultana (April 22, 2022)

This song encapsulates how my life feels right now, sonically. Steady beat, little bit of bounce, but not too assuming. Sweet but confident. Persistently progressing and sure of which direction to go in, but also not afraid to pause and spend a little time in any one spot. Some retro vibes because why not, but still grounded in the present. Trust me, listen and hear it for yourself.

Rockin’ a Cardigan in ATL (remix ft. Offset) – lil Shordie Scott (April 25, 2022)

I honestly couldn’t tell you if it was the falsetto switch up juxtaposed with the bass or the steady keyboard refrain in this one that got me through my stair climber sessions this week, but this was my the secret weapon! It’s my guilty pleasure song this week, okay? Okay.

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I’ve decided I’m going to rotate the songs every ten weeks, so give these a listen before they get switched out! How y’all feel about my picks? With me or against me, let me know in the comments!

-T

Musically Opinionated: Teyonna’s Top Ten – 4/22/2022

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Post date April 22, 2022
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Alright, we gotta do some housekeeping in my playlists. I’m taking the opportunity this week to go back and review the projects I still have yet to fully dive into so I can focus on all of the newest drops slated for next week (there are a lot of them y’all).

I won’t waste time with a long intro, let’s get into the top ten:

Still Wonder (ft. Robert Glasper) – Alex Isley & Jack Dine (March 30, 2022)

Now I am not new to this project, I was excited for this to drop when it did last month but I am REMISS because I have not been featuring any of my top picks from this Marigold album! I have a lot of favorites from this one, including “Love Again” and “On & On”. Truly, you should just listen to the whole thing, but if you’re going to cherry pick, this song I feel is a must. Alex Isley sounds amazing all up and through the songs on this album, though, I promise.

Same Old Ways – Ama Lou (March 18, 2022)

Speaking of projects I’m late to featuring on my lists, Ama Lou is another one of my new favorite voices that I listen to way too much to not highlight in my top picks each week. “Trust Nobody” had me in a chokehold just like everybody else, it’s true, but I like so many vocal moments she showcases here on “Same Old Ways”.

Over U (ft. Roderick Porter) – Jay Isaiah (April 15, 2022)

Where are all these R&B men coming from? Am I late to the party or is there a wave of resurgence for the crooners and sensitive hopeless romantics? I am not complaining one way or another, keep it coming y’all, please. I’ve missed this genre.

Ravyn Lenae is on my “getting ready” playlist, specifically for when I’m applying the finishing touches to my makeup. She sets the mood perfectly for the moment when I place the punctuation on a look and I KNOW I look good enough to start collecting my thirst trap selfies.

Beauty In the Madness (ft. Fireboy DML & Wale) – Rexx Life Raj (March 11, 2022)

Okay, this one I am late on so that’s my bad. This song is pure poetry and it’s perfectly summed up by this album artwork. I don’t live anywhere near a solemn beach but I wish I did because I’d go there in the evening in an oversized hoodie and watch the sunset while listening to this song.

Playa (ft. H.E.R.) – A Boogie wit da Hoodie (April 1, 2022)

We love a good interpolation! Also is it me, or is H.E.R. stepping OUT out with these features lately? I wouldn’t guess this feature is her off of a blind listen, and I’m okay with that. I like being surprised, especially when the result is a bop like this.

2step (ft. Lil Baby) – Ed Sheeran (April 22, 2022)

I didn’t believe my eyes at first when I saw Ed Sheeran and Lil Baby on the same song but at this point in time, no collaboration is truly that surprising. Ed Sheeran consistently makes good music, and Lil Baby fits right into the vibe of the song. This release has definitely been quiet as far as my circles go but that almost makes me respect it more, honestly.

Euphoria (Bonus Track) – Santino Le Saint (April 13, 2022)

This is my alternative pick for the week, gotta keep y’all on your toes! Santino has a very distinct blend of punk rock and R&B fundamentals in his music and voice, respectively, and I find it soothing. Like watching a re-imagined Twilight with an all-Black cast. Actually, that’s EXACTLY what listening to him feels like, wow. Not me being accurate.

Backwards (ft. Sampha) – Lil Silva (April 6, 2022)

And now that I’m in an alternative mood, this Sampha feature feels even more appropriate. The beat keeps distracting me from keying into the lyrics (in a good way) so I’m going to have to Genius lyrics this one so I can truly appreciate the message behind the song, but at this point, I’m with whatever it is, the song hits just that much.

Alright, well now the alternative train is just continuing to the next station. This Omar Apollo project, Ivory, has given me plenty to dive into this weekend. This would be a great album to get on vinyl, honestly, just for this song. “Bad Life” featuring Kali Uchis would also sound amazing on a record player. I will be keeping my eye out for an Urban Outfitters exclusive vinyl drop.

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You know where to find the playlists! Give them a listen and hype me up or drag me for my picks in the comments! See y’all next week.

-T

Musically Opinionated: Teyonna’s Top Ten – 4/15/2022

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Post date April 15, 2022
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If you don’t know this about me yet, then you gon’ learn today that I am a Mariah Carey stan— or as we call it, a lamb. So THE music moment of this week for me was Mariah Carey’s Masterclass clips with Brandy re-imagining “The Roof”, one of my favorite songs of all time. We’re talking top 3. That moment between them has not been released as a single (yet), so while I wait on that, I did check out actual singles that dropped. Get into it, my top 10 for this week:

About Damn Time – Lizzo (April 14, 2022)

Lizzo is always good for establishing a good time, and this song is no exception. The disco beat makes this the perfect summer time jam, and fits my sunny mood heading into the weekend. I’ll be lifting in the gym to this, cleaning to this, hell, I’ll be getting ready to go out to this too.

Lifetime – Dylan Sinclair (April 13, 2022)

I’ve said it before and I’ll say it again as long as it’s true: Dylan Sinclair just never disappoints me. I can’t get enough of his voice. It’s so silky and soft and sexy. I get very excited about male vocalists and he gives me everything I’ve been missing about male R&B but also doesn’t really feel like he’s trying, which intrigues me. It makes him mysterious, like he’s playing hard to get. Such a tease. I’m into it.

Am I the only one who pictures my fantasy life as cinematic movie frames in my head, with also my entire soundtrack and score picked out? Well just so you know, this song is playing in the background of the scene where I’m driving down a scenic coastal highway in a classic convertible, top down. Bonus points for that crackle reel aesthetic too, like it was filmed on an old camera. I can seriously smell the salty ocean air and feel the wind through my hair.

I genuinely like listening to Muni Long and I’m glad she gave us something else because y’all have strangled the life out of Hours and Hours. This song is cute and sassy and all of us ladies can absolutely relate— what one n*gga won’t do, another will! “Putting you on notice, another man bought me roses”, I mean, bars. Make sure you let them know, thanks for the reminder sis.

It just wouldn’t be me if I didn’t find a moody male crooner for this list every week. This is a very on-trend song – melancholy and short, with a nice juxtaposition of smooth tones in the melody together with a grounded rap/ talking section. It feels honest without being too obvious. Very artsy, which sometimes will make me roll my eyes, but I like it here in this song.

Get High, Get By ft. D Smoke – Kenyon Dixon (April 8, 2022)

I love me some D Smoke! I’m new to the Kenyon Dixon wave but I’m a fan after hearing this song. We live in the era of ~vibes~ absolutely, and this song embodies that really well. I’m not repotting any of my plants this week but if I was, this would certainly be the first song in the rotation for that. In the meantime, I’ll have this one on deck for 4/20 festivities.

I was late on this wave last week but I made sure to get right this week. No surprise that this generation’s It girl delivered once again. Her talent comes through in every song, from all the production layers to the ad libs to the harmonies you can hear throughout the chorus— I always love breaking down her songs. She’s been serving look after look after look as well, I mean, this cover art? INSANE.

ALL FOR NOTHING – HENNESSY (April 5, 2022)

Two words: guitar solo. This is a cute song and I like it but the GUITAR. I’m not even gonna lie to you, I’m coming back to listen specifically to this guitar line over and over again. No shade to Hennessy but this guitar solo ate her up. It reminds me of the guitar line on U Got It Bad.

Face the River – Gavin DeGraw (April 13, 2022)

I always have to keep y’all guessing what I’m about to throw on the list. And LINDA HONEY LISTEN, I try to peek into what they got going on over in country land every once in a while, and I genuinely like this. Simple, stripped, and Gavin has a great voice, no doubt about it. Your soul needs a break from all the bops and ass-shaking music, believe me. Take a break with this one.

I had to go LOOKING for music this Friday y’all. My usual go-to genres were quiet this week so I found myself dipping into sounds I don’t typically seek out on my own. This song was on an independent label release list and I’m really into it. It reminds me of the upbeat quirky pop/punk sound we got from Paramore’s After Laughter album in 2017. The lyrics are fun and the song doesn’t take itself too seriously. I could hear this playing in a Kith store and I’m not mad at it.

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As always, the playlists have been updated, links above to listen. Let me know in the comments how y’all feel about this week’s list!

-T

Musically Opinionated: Teyonna’s Top Ten – 4/8/2022

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Post date April 8, 2022
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I don’t know about you, but I NEEDED good new music in my life this week– bit of a struggle because a lot of these didn’t drop until the end of the week and there were a lot of album drops Thursday night/ Friday morning, so I didn’t have a ton of time to listen to it all, but we made it work. Let’s jump into it, my Top 10 songs:

Overthinking ft. H.E.R. – Coi Leray (April 8, 2022)

I’m a sucker for a melody like this. Guitar softly plucking a simple refrain, subtle bass, synthetic high hat ticking to give it edge, and to top it all off, melodic bars talking sh*t. SIGN ME UP EVERYTIME! I won’t lie, H.E.R. is what drew me in, but I am a big fan of what Coi Leray is doing on this song. I’ll have to check out the rest of this new album, so don’t quote me, but this song? 10/10 would recommend.

Real Recognize Real – Marzz (April 7, 2022)

MY FAVE DROPPED HER ALBUM and I can’t even find an uninterrupted 37 minutes and 34 seconds to take it in, in all its glory. I like to listen to a new album start to finish for artists I love, but for the sake of keeping this list somewhat diverse, I just previewed the songs I hadn’t heard and this one stuck out immediately, wow. With the artwork too, I just feel UPLIFTED.

Out Loud ft. Kehlani – Syd (April 8, 2022)

AND WE GOT NEW SYD THIS WEEK! Blessings. I wasn’t following the drop of this album and I’m ashamed?! But as soon as I saw this song title with the Kehlani feature I knew I’d love it. I was right. How does Kehlani never miss on features? How does Syd never miss on the vibes?

I won’t lie, I don’t keep my ear to the ground for rap and good rappers, but I’ve seen Lil Baby live a few times and I’m a fan. Sonically he gives me just enough to key into while I’m listening, but not too much that I’m zoning out (Sorry, I tend to do that a lot when I listen to rap these days.) His flow is soothing to me, too. I can’t be the only one.

All 4 Nothing (I’m So In Love) – Lauv (April 8, 2022)

This is my favorite Forever 21 bop for the rest of spring. If I close my eyes I can see the store layout: Color coordinated, everything in the nude palette on one side of the store, all the green dresses on the other side of the floor, blazers in every color you can think of, and mannequins in the front wearing the perfect layered look but you can’t figure out where the jacket is hanging— Oh! Found it, and…of course they don’t have my size. At least the song playing is a bop.

Crazy What Love Can Do – David Guetta, Becky Hill, Ella Henderson (April 8, 2022)

I have my EDM moments too, y’all. And this one is serving everything I used to love about Cascada. This helped me pump out my Friday workout and it’s going to be my new lady jam (Yes that’s a reference to Pitch Perfect– fitting, right? I thought so.)

Bonjour ft. Summer Walker – NO1-NOAH (April 8, 2022)

I know, I know, I’m so predictable. This song has my name written all over it. Autotuned sing-rapping on a lite trap beat. Toxic R&B has me in a chokehold, but it’s such a VIBE, y’all. And no one does it better than Summer Walker. She sounds so good on this.

Bring It Back – Julian King (April 8, 2022)

Julian King is one of my new favorite voices. This song has a haunting, moody sound, it reminds me of my favorite angsty Weeknd songs, but then his voice comes creeping over the beat and it’s so smooth. He had me at the hook, then the top box kicked in at the end. Love it.

Unpredictable ft. Kiana Ledé – Destin Conrad (April 5, 2022)

I love how simple this song is. It feels like a warm bath during golden hour. Kiana Ledé is my woman crush everyday and she always sounds so sensual and soothing, and this feature with Destin Conrad fits right into her repertoire.

psychofreak ft. WILLOW – Camila Cabello (April 8, 2022)

Okay, hear me out, because I do NOT recommend Camila lightly, and I know y’all are tempted to throw the tomatoes at me for this one, but WILLOW sets the whole vibe. And if I try hard enough, I can almost forget it’s Camila singing. The song is catchy, what do you want from me?

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As always, the playlists are updated and linked above for your listening pleasure. Are my picks trash or you f*cking with me this week? Let me know in the comments!

-T