April Music 2023

Other things I listened to:

• the record by boygenius

• Por Vida by Kali Uchis

• Sin Miedo (del Amor y Otros Demonios) ∞ [Deluxe Version] by Kali Uchis

• playing w/ fire - EP by redveil

• "4EVA (feat. Pharrell)" by KAYTRAMINÉ, Aminé & KAYTRANADA

• "Time" by Free Nationals, Mac Miller & Kali Uchis

• "Losing You" by FLO

• "WHERE DOES YOUR SPIRIT GO?" by The Kid LAROI

"Princess Diana" by Ice Spice & Nicki Minaj - 8.2

Another great collab! Whoever thought of adding a Nicki feature to this song instead of "In Ha Mood" is a genius because this remix is a HIT. Not to mention, there are SO many quotable lyrics, and Riot ate with the beat.

"Kill Bill (feat. Doja Cat)" by SZA - 7.6

I don't care what anyone else says. Doja Cat's verse is EXCELLENT. Her storytelling ate down and it totally complements the integrity of the song. I just wish she was more involved after her opening verse. She totally could've added another verse or at least sang one of the choruses with SZA.

"Dancing In The Courthouse" by Dominic Fike - 7.6

This is a bit of a different direction for Dominic, and I'm curious as to how the album is going to sound with "DITC" as the lead single. It took a few listens for me to get it, but now that I do, I think it's pretty on par with the rest of his music. Don't get me wrong, it's no "WURLI," but it's cute, and it's a fun song for the summer.

Ends & Begins by Labrinth - 6.6

I LOVED Labrinth's Coachella set, and had his lead single featuring Billie Eilish, "Never Felt So Alone" on repeat all month so, of course, I was excited to hear his new album. The project was solid, but I was a little disappointed by the inconsistency. Half of the songs on the album are hits, while the other half are mediocre. I just don't understand how an album that has "The Feels," isn't a contender for my favourite album of the year.

Jackman. by Jack Harlow - 6.2

I know Jackman was supposed to be Jack Harlow's big redemption moment, but it didn't really do much for me. It was definitely much better than Come Home The Kids Miss You, but this album felt like it was missing something. I know it was supposed to be a more stripped-back album, but it seemed to lack inspiration entirely. Also, the lyrics in some of the tracks, specifically "Common Ground," sounded performative. I know they were coming from a place of genuine observation, but it gave too much J. Cole for my taste (no shade). Ironically, my favourite track was "No Enhancers," the song with the least amount of substance on the album. Jack Harlow has proven on previous records that he can rap, but maybe, catchy and mediocre might just be his pocket.

Republic

Columbia

Generation Now/Atlantic

Columbia

Top Dawg/RCA

10K Projects/Capitol