Self-proclaimed “teen who makes music,” lofikay has a way with samples. The Ikigai Collection is very hip hop-forward, pairing emcee’s verses with chirpy exotica harmonies. The tracks without lyrics tend to sweep dramatically across your field of view, as if reimagining a pastoral anime landscape. “eyes of merriment” is a pleasant middle ground where a few bluesy moans are well-appreciated. lofikay | buy The Ikigai … Continue reading lofikay – “eyes of merriment”
Went rummaging through the Trinidad & Tobago artists tagged on Bandcamp and happened upon this elegant lil beat tape. lofikay | Instagram | Soundcloud | Bandcamp Continue reading lofikay – “shining lights”
Originally appeared on Grimy Goods. A protest song is a genre that transcends sound, and the diverse outcries this year continue to ring out. Even the sound of Minneapolis’ own Dua Saleh has varied since their last single, “Umbrellar,” which appeared on Grimy Goods’ Best New Songs Playlist in April. The Sudanese artist’s new cut is a portrait of police brutality. Called “Body Cast,” Dua … Continue reading Dua Saleh’s New Single “Body Cast” Mourns Those Killed by Police
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