El Ecuentro
Residente and Jessie Reyes
This song is for all of those who miss that special someone with whom they no longer share their lives. Love stays even when we walk away. Residente has morphed into the Latino poet of our time.
Hozier, Talk
Hozier was in Sacramento a few weeks ago (he puts on an excellent show) and while it wasn’t on his set list, Talk includes lots of allusions to classical mythology, specifically the story of Orpheus and Euridice.
Post Malone – Missin’ You Like This ft. Luke Combs
Post Malone and Luke Combs have teamed up for a heartstring-tugging anthem, “Missin’ You Like This,” and it’s everything we didn’t know we needed. The blend of Post Malone’s signature melodic style with Luke Combs’ country soul creates a powerful, emotional ballad that speaks to anyone who’s ever felt the ache of missing someone.
EDDIE – Red Hot Chili Peppers
On Sunday in Wheatland, California I once again had the honor of seeing one of my all-time favorite bands- Red Hot Chili Peppers. DUDE! They are incredible live, not to mention, timeless and beautiful.
The Velvet Underground – Rock & Roll
Fitting nicely into this week’s Too Dope Theme: “Rock & Roll” (sometimes spelled Rock ‘n’ Roll) is a song by the Velvet Underground, originally appearing on their 1970 album Loaded.
Stand Up by Cynthia Erivo
“Stand Up (From Harriet)” is a song performed by Cynthia Erivo for the biographical film “Harriet,” which tells the story of Harriet Tubman, an American abolitionist and political activist who escaped from slavery and subsequently rescued dozens of enslaved people through the Underground Railroad.
I Love to Laugh · Ed Wynn · Julie Andrews · Dick Van Dyke Mary Poppins ℗ 1964 Walt Disney Records
“I Love to Laugh” from the movie “Mary Poppins” is a whimsical and joyful song featuring Ed Wynn, Julie Andrews, and Dick Van Dyke. Set in the magical world of Mary Poppins, the song is a celebration of the simple and contagious pleasure of laughter.
I Love You – Fontaines D.C.
If you know me you know that my musical taste covers everything from hip-hop to reggae to alternative and punk. Lately, my late-night drives are filled with Fontaines D.C., an Irish post-punk band formed in Dublin around 2014.
Climax Blues Band
Gold Plated is a 1976 album by the Climax Blues Band, (originally Climax Chicago Blues Band) from Stafford, England. One of the leading lights of the late 1960s UK blues boom, the sound is similar to Atlanta Rhythm Section or Steely Dan.
The Hanoi Chamomile
Recently, life’s been hectic with work and personal duties. Surprisingly, no song has been on repeat in my mind. Amidst this, instrumental music has been my soothing constant.
LIVING NOW – Fearless Soul
“Living Now” by Fearless Soul is a motivational and uplifting song that encourages listeners to embrace the present moment and live their lives to the fullest.
Marvel @ That
Here are the dopest ABC’s you will ever hear. Marvel Super Heroes + Hip-Hop= BANGER ALERT!