Neo-soul singer Ravyn Lenae is a diamond of authenticity in a sea of duplicates. In her recent song ‘Sticky‘, she is showing us her vulnerability AND sexuality in an addictive manner. Although Ravyn knows the relationship is going nowhere ‘You got me wondering why you roaming Something told me I will end up lonely’ she sticks to the guy regardless of his behaviour. Fortunately for us, she executes her broken heart in a captivating neo-funky way that is neither boring nor pathetic.

If ‘Here Comes a Thought’ became a mainstream song listened to by millions the world would be a better place. No question. The song is beautiful and Estelle’s and AJ Michalka’s voices are superb but its main strength lies in its lyrics.

“Something you did that failed to be charming/Things that you said are suddenly swarming/and, oh You’re losing sight/You’re losing touch/All these little things seem to matter so much that they confuse you/That I might lose you/Take a moment/Remind yourself to take a moment and find yourself/Take a moment to ask yourself if this is how we fall apart/But it’s not”

So if you cannot afford therapy at the moment ‘Here Comes a Thought’ is a perfect substitute for your troubled mind.

More than a year before #metoo movement, CupcakKe was already out there addressing issue of sexual assault. The Chicago rapper was a still teenager when she released ‘Pedophile’. Thanks to her talent and skills we now have an anthem for these monsters.

“Why I have to be the victim you pick/I was just a sophomore (yeah bitch)/You belong in one room, no windows, one door/I’m cool and I got God to cherish me/That’s the only man that I need until I get me some therapy”

Recently, J-pop too often produces sound which sound ehm too ehm generic.  This is caused by two big factors. First of all, generic sound is easier on the ear and better on the cheque. Rule that rules everywhere. Secondly, many J-pop bands are rather selling their singers – usually to middle-aged men 🤢 – than their music. Originality, therefore, ceases to be a primary goal of the industry. Not for Wednesday Campanella. Their music is an unicorn in the over-sexualised and under-focused industry. ‘Ikkyu-San’ is not a love song. It’s a crush song. Japanese equivalent of Call Me Maybe by Carly Rae Jepsen. KOM_I cannot take her eyes of the mysterious Ikkyu-San and we cannot stop listening to this homage.

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South African artist Petite Noir has proven to be one of a kind. His music sound like nothing you heard before — eccentric, wholesome and truly beautiful. Blame Fire, a powerful track from the artist mini-album La Manson Noir, is no disappointment. Full of purpose and positivity Petite Noir masters to merge deeply personal introspective side of the song with bold political statements. “Think I was about like seventeen/Underrated, understated, never seen/Big mind, small town, man I had to leave/Charcoal skinned kid flame gasoline […] Yeah, we need to realize that our skin is a blessing/Fuck a curse”

Talking to The FADER Petite Noir said “it is a word that I created to express the way one feels when you have been down for so long but the drive and fire is still inside of you. You are thankful! It’s all about channeling the revenge energy.”

“The track is a personal journey into my life and experiences. This is the first time in my career that I have ever been this honest with my art/music. Being an immigrant and being forced to mobilise has taught me how to navigate this current reality using the gifts that I have been given to me. To turn my unique experience of exile into something bigger than myself.”

When not making amulets for Twitter CEO or endorsing Trump the 27-year-old rapper Azealia Banks makes music we enjoy a great deal. ‘Anna Wintour’ is a club track that pours infinite energy into your body accompanied by sweet esteem-boosting lyrics. Banks – switching between singing and rapping – makes sure the song never gets boring and that you’ll be hooked on it for a while. The rapper channels such a strong persona in the song you just want to relate to as much as possible. After all who wouldn’t like to “believe [that] Diamonds and dreams come true for girls like me”?

This blog is dedicated to all good music out there. Stay tuned kids!