5 Good Songs To Add To Playlist
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KOFFEE SHINE
Mikayla “Koffee” Simpson describes herself as a “down to earth” 22-year-old musician. In her Spotify bio, the Jamaican reggae singer, songwriter, rapper and guitarist wants “to bring positive change to the world because I think the world needs that more than just individual success.” “Shine” will make you hope for the same.
LOLA YOUNG SO SORRY
A native of South East London, Lola Young is in her early twenties and making her mark as one of the most up-and-coming British talents to watch for. She falls appropriately under the legacy trees of Adele and Amy Winehouse where they all attended The Brit School. The singer/songwriter has been writing songs since she was a pre-teen and now comes well into her own R&B pop aesthetic, Lola explores the human condition in her lyrics touching upon “family, relationships and politics.”
JESSI ZOOM
Korean-American singer/rapper Jessi’s single “Zoom” is TikTok ready, it will have you swinging hips and jumping to the catchy beats. The native New Yorker has called Seoul home for the majority of her life and career, which has extended from music to also as a beloved award winning television entertainer.
HARRY STYLES LATE NIGHT TALKING
What more is there to say about Harry Styles. His album Harry’s House is inspired by Japanese 70’s pop icon Haruomi Hosono and his 1973 album Hosono House. “Late Night Talking” offers that retro-synth vibe, ultimately making it a perfect sexy, pop melody. This song really makes you want to be in a relationship.
EMEI BETTER PEOPLE TO LEAVE ON READ
Emei is a Chinese alt-pop singer/songwriter based in Los Angeles who first dipped her toe in the music arena at age 15 when she made third place on Chinese Idol. I first fell for Emei with the song “Late To the Party” for its popcorn beats. “Better People To Leave On Read” is an in your face lyrical letter to someone whose audacity isn’t actually worth the time. Well written, well composed, well said.
