#Afro pop 2024

[angola-musicas23]

MAGIC - Good Feeling About You - Afrotech Remix (feat. Mastiksoul)

Já disponível a nova musica da autoria de “MAGIC feat. Mastiksoul” tem como titulo ”Good Feeling About You – Afrotech Remix”  Confira agora o download em mp3 Baixar mp3 gratis no nosso site abaixo. Baixar musica nova : MAGIC – Good Feeling About You – Afrotech Remix (feat. Mastiksoul) Download Mp3baixar 2024,baixar musica Good Feeling About You – Afrotech Remix angolamusicas.com   Artista: MAGIC…

[444m777]

29 things I love about Michael: Day 12

His AFRO! Michael (and his brothers’ hair) was MAJESTIC! And when he had it up in an afro before switching to jheri curl and then full blow out was just wow to me.

I know some people prefer his curls and felt it was strange he never kept it that way. I personally liked all of his hairstyles. I know he had a brief stint with shorter hair which I’d like to make a separate post on another time.

But back to the afro… I love seeing Black people rocking their natural hair. I never felt it was insulting when someone made a Jackson 5 joke to me when I was older kid up to adulthood and had my hair out in an afro or to other groups (of kids) with afro hair. They never said it in a positive way. It was a jab and mostly a jab at being Black and having “bad hair”. Before I understood the concept of the Jackson family being music royalty I knew deep down it was a compliment because Michael’s afro was enormous, beautiful and healthy.

I used to color my hair and had blond tips and then full on orange afro. I’ve since cut my hair and went the bald baddie route hahaha… but now I’m growing it back out. I miss my big hair. I miss feeling like I could be a member of the Jacksons haha. Yes, that’s me and yes it’s all mine (before I cut it haha) one thing about living in Europe as a Black person I was constantly being asked if my hair was real and not a wig and people touching my hair without asking, sticking their nasty fingers in my fro. Seeing videos of people grabbing Michael’s hair makes my heart sink especially the years after the whole Pepsi incident. His scalp was so sensitive :(

Also I absolutely love these picture of Michael in the afro wig. It’s soooooo frikkin cute. Who’s miss girl in the last pic👀 I want him to look at me like that

It’s Michael’s birthday month and so I’m sharing every day something I love about him. Feel free to join in or use the tag #29thingsMJ I’d love to read what you love about him

[musictyme]

Tems - Love Me JeJe

[eseomo]

‘Paco Rabanne’

Out October 31st. Presave it please. 🎃

[tyranttingz]

I’m such an open book

I have no filter, I just say shit

Next time that little voice in my head begins to question…

Listen to it cause you’re never ever gonna save em’…

& you know it wasn’t loove 💔

[metronorthmusic]

Femi - Tropic Thunda (Official Visualizer)

Artist: Femi Title: Tropic Thunda (Single)

Producer: Krispy Release Date: April 30, 2024

MORE INFO BELOW!

Spotify URL: https://open.spotify.com/track/39exF0bCy3S6XAwqHPcvPP Apple Music URL: https://music.apple.com/us/album/tropic-thunda/1745820342

[reflections-in-a-critical-eye]

Jimin - Muse (2024)

3/5 ☆

I thought it'd get me several days to come back here with some thoughts on Muse, but it proved it's not necessary.

Who as title track makes complete sense. We're still into 90s nostalgia, but it's a recipe that works. Not just in kpop, but pop in general. Looking at the charts, it paints a pretty clear picture for the last couple of years. Add the zoomer idea of a what a Y2K aesthetic is like and we get the recipe for today's music and concept. Repeat, reuse, recycle. How fitting for postmodernism.

Who is a really catchy tune, with lyrics easy to remember and sing out loud. A tad more commercial-sounding than Like Crazy, but that's Muse overall anyway. The truth is, I have the song on loop (streamers can't come for me, lol). I think Jimin's style of singing and the melody itself are a good fit. Lyric wise, it's sort of basic, but this is pop music made for mass consumption. I don't mind it. It's also radio friendly and definitely has the potential for summer hit, but I'm 99% sure it won't turn into one. BH won't move a finger to send it to radio and it's another song that will fall victim to fandom mass streaming to chart high for one week. I've seen this all before.

It's also a shame to have this released when an artist is away, without being able to properly promote it. In my non-expert opinion, it could have been released as a single a few months later after Face and scratch the rest of Muse or keep it in the drafts.

As to the other songs, perhaps Rebirth (Intro) is the only other song on the album that has something to it, it stands out a bit more and it also bridges the two albums, despite the connection being sort of flimsy.

Having Sofia Carson on Slow Dance had brought nothing to the song. It could have been a full Jimin track all the way. Her style of singing does not stand out and I find it a failed pair because there's no contrast or voices complementing each other. Jimin can sing just like her. If a collab is really wanted/needed/necessary, then I'd wish for a pairing that also makes sense vocal-wise.

Be Mine is ok, but it sounds too much like that one TXT song and I simply can't get over past it. It's afro beat and latino influence which has been all the rage in the past few years, which Hybe has been pushing a lot. It explains the song.

SGMB and Closer Than This were previously released and I'm not covering them again.

I think it's difficult for me to not make comparisons to Face, considering both albums were produced around the same period, without much time left in between them. One is simply more cohesive and has a depth that showcases a first solo attempt, while the other one is clearly going a more commercial route with less of a personal signature.

Despite Muse being promoted as another conceptual album, I find that umbrella to be a bit forced given that the theme of finding love is really a generic one. Perhaps way too generic with not much individuality. Does it show Jimin's vocal range? Yes. Does it show him trying various genres? Yes. In this case, perhaps Muse is a bit similar to Golden in some aspects, with the difference that Jimin gets producing and writing credits in 5/6 songs. So his involvement is greater, but the scope of the album is in the same category as Golden, which is another production that had this LOVE as an overarching theme. But without much more to it that would make it stand out lyrically. The focus on both is genre diversity and vocal capability.

In short: I like Who (I also like Ace of Base songs and all those silly 90s pop songs, so my music taste is most likely considered bad, but I don't care). I think Muse overall is an amalgam of whatever is trendy at the moment, without being able to truly stand out and say more about Jimin, apart from his capabilities as idol/performer. Perhaps that was the point too.

P.S. My inbox has been closed for anonymous asks since I reblogged a few days ago my post about using lyrics as clues for personal life. It seems that it invited homophobia and I won't have that here.

I'm keeping it that way for now because I'm sure my personal "review" on Muse will either be seen as an invitation for people to either bash me for not thinking it's the album of the year or to be seen as an opportunity for others to talk shit about Jimin, Who and the album overall. I found that usually there is no middle ground with kpop stans/army/Jimin stans, etc.

[cityof2morrow]

The Bella Store (Day Views 001)

Published: 5-27-2024 | Updated: N/A SUMMARY “Inspired by the wealth of Bella Goth lore from the Sims/SimCity franchises (aka the “simsverse”), the Bella Brand Series includes more than a dozen sets and 230+ new business-themed items. Lore suggests that the wealth/influence of the Gilman, Crumplebottom, Bachelor, and Goth families increases considerably under Mortimer and Bella Goth, especially the latter. So, this series imagines what a prestigious Bella-based brand might look like…” My game takes place in a (retro/afro) futurist age, in which the #co2bellabrand is part of a family megacorporation. A brief break from making CC gave me time to get in-game and do some building – here is the flagship Bella Brand Store. This 6-floor landmark is in the heart of the shopping district along Belladonna Cove. #co2lots #ts2builds #ts2lots DETAILS STREETSCAPING/EXTERIOR The lot sits on a 2-step foundation and uses my Streetscaping 001 (Simmons, 2024) set. There are two main entrances and a gallery entrance directly off the street. The exterior of the gallery is decorated with large ads and product displays.

FIRST FLOOR The first-floor features signature/seasonal displays from Body By Bella, Bella’s Beauties-Secret Garden, and more. Salon customers can shop or have a seat while waiting for an appointment.

SECOND FLOOR Bella Park (casual and sporty) and some nice vertical views. Sims can take the stairs or elevator between floors.

THIRD FLOOR Bella’s Secret (intimates), Bella Goth Jewelry & Collectibles, and a Boby By Bella (summer line)/Bella’s Beauties pop-up shop.

CREDITS No copyright infringement intended. All trademarks belong to their respective owners. CCA = Creative Commons Attribution. Thanks: @catherinetcjd @chocolatecitysim @deedee-sims @gayars @gummilutt @haziewhims @kashmiresims (Rach’), @somedaythesun @picknmixsims, Neon Base/Easy Shine Removal Kit (@pforestsims, 2023), Reducing GUIDs/OBJs Tutorial (@hugelunatic, 2022), Sketchfab and Blender Communities. Sources: SEE CREDITS (ALT).

[tomorrowxtogether]

The 10 best Tomorrow X Together songs

Ahead of the boyband’s 2024 ‘Act: Promise’ world tour, NME picks the best cuts from their enchanting back catalogue 

There’s always been something magical about Tomorrow X Together, even before they started adding elements of enchantment to their music in late-2019. Over their first five years together, the Big Hit Music boyband have been consistently spellbinding in their approach to sharing their experiences of youth, whether weaving colourful creations in their early days or dialling up the angst as they screeched into young adulthood.

Along with their penchant for genre-hopping, it all makes for a vibrant back catalogue that doesn’t always follow the expected path. TXT will always keep you guessing and never stay in one spot for too long. Ahead of their upcoming 2024 ‘Act: Promise’ world tour, which kicks off next month in Seoul, NME looks back on their enchanting catalogue.

Honourable mentions

‘Blue Spring’ (2023) ‘MOA Diary (Dubaddu Wari Wari)’ (2021) ‘Puma’ (2020) ‘Wishlist’ (2020) ‘LO$ER=LO♡ER’ (2021)

10. ‘Ghosting’ (2020)

The opening track of 2020’s ‘minisode 1: Blue Hour’ glistens in its gloominess. Through clouds of shoegaze-y guitars, the five-piece tell stories of friends who’ve become like spectres and the isolation that comes with growing apart from those you love. It’s a beautiful piece of songwriting that highlights TXT’s knack for taking trending lingo and using it to share their tales of youth.

9. ‘New Rules’ (2019)

Since their beginning, Tomorrow X Together have served as guides and companions through life and that’s no different on ‘New Rules’. The funky hip-hop track details rebellious phases sparked by the frustrations of life, piled on by social media, teachers and class. If you’re looking for a way to break free from it all, this addictive cut will help you.

8. ‘Can’t You See Me?’ (2020)

Even without watching the flame-filled music video for ‘Can’t You See Me?’, you can feel the scorching emotions that course through the song. Rather than showcasing them in the big rock anthemics that would come later in TXT’s journey, it’s the more seemingly subdued moments that sizzle here. “With resentment, my heart is heavy / ‘Cause you don’t understand me,” Beomgyu and Hueningkai murmur in the second verse, every ounce of that weight pouring through their words.

7. ‘Good Boy Gone Bad’ (2022)

On the lead track from 2022’s ‘minisode 2: Thursday’s Child’, TXT fully embrace the moment when it feels like you’ve hit an emotional rock bottom. Instead of wallowing in the misery, they make it their new super power – there’ll be no more “pathetic days” left on the calendar when you rise up with hearts “gone dead”. Set to searing rock, it’s become one of the most electrifying moments in the group’s concerts, not least Yeonjun’s bridge that ends in the laughter of someone truly cold-hearted and the declaration: “I like being bad.”

6. ‘Crown’ (2019)

The song that started it all. Tomorrow X Together’s debut single ushered in a boyband who sounded refreshingly bright but, beneath the bubbling synths, were dealing with the complicated growing pains of adolescence. Years on from its release, it still feels like a perfect snapshot of the dichotomy of youth – at once energetic, curious, self-doubting and concerned.

5. ‘Tinnitus (Wanna Be a Rock)’ (2023)

The boyband dabble in Afro-pop on this standout from ‘The Name Chapter: Temptation’. Despite its slinky rhythms that are practically a call to groove onto the dancefloor, lyrically it finds the group wanting to sink into a stillness caused by a crisis of confidence. “Rockstar minus the star / Just a rock, OK?” Taehyun sighs, preparing to descend.

4. ‘0X1=LOVESONG (You Know I Love You)’ (2021)

The moment TXT leaned all the way into the raw, serrated sensitivities of emo. With the help of featured singer Seori, ‘0X1=LOVESONG’ wears its feelings on its sleeve so viscerally it’s hard not to get swept up in its storm of emotion. Although the five-piece’s storyline would later disavow the need for connection, here it was still an essential, the group crying out for a loved one to “take my hand” and save them from being swallowed up by life.

3. ‘I’ll See You There Tomorrow’ (2024)

The concept of fate emerges on this sunkissed house jam, the beats forming a linking pattern between TXT and the person they believe is “meant to be”. ‘I’ll See You There Tomorrow’ is fresh and breezy, while its post-chorus refrain of “there’ll be no more sorrow, I’ll see you there tomorrow” could serve as a slogan for the comfort that spills out of the group’s catalogue.

2. ‘9 and Three Quarters (Run Away)’ (2019)

The title track of ‘The Dream Chapter: Magic’ more than lives up to the sorcery in the album’s title. Sprinkled with sparkling melodies that form the aural equivalent of the magic dust that accompanies wands casting spells in movies, the song captured the heart of much of TXT’s early storyline. It’s an ode to friendship and the feeling of finding people to run alongside you as you buckle up for the rollercoaster of life.

1. ‘Eternally’ (2020)

Tomorrow X Together have never been ones to shy away from trying something new, and that spirit quietly fuels ‘Eternally’, the stand-out track from ‘The Dream Chapter: Eternity’. What starts out as a gentle lullaby pleading soon morphs into something darker and prowling. The beat switch is tellingly signalled by a rapid-fire gunshot and the verse that follows feels like a villain origin story. That the group are able to pull off the revolving door of switch-ups on this track with such elegance is nothing short of impressively exhilarating.

[rastronomicals]

7:03 PM EDT August 3, 2024:

Osibisa - "Akwaaba" From the album Osibisa (1971)

Last song scrobbled from iTunes at Last.fm

File under: Ghanaian Afro-Pop

[katseye-daily]

Meet KATSEYE*

The HybexGeffen global girl group Katseye (cat’s-eye) will debut in 2024 with a Netflix documentary releasing that summer! Learn more about the members here <3 Who’s your bias?

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Name: Sophia

Country: Philippines

Age: 20

MBTI: ENFP

Zodiac: Capricorn

About: She can speak English and Tagalog.

– She is Christian.

– Her nicknames are Sophie, Fifi, and Sopheezy.

– Sophia has a chow dog named Charlie.

– Her mother is Carla Guevara Laforteza; a singer and actress.

– She graduated from high school in 2021.

– Sophia is a fan of BTS and her bias and role model is V. (Elle Korea)

– BTS are the reason she applied to the audition in the first place.

– Sophia is also a fan of ENHYPEN and Jungwon.

– Her role model is LE SSERAFIM‘s Huh Yunjin. (Weverse, IG)

– She appeared in a 2022 episode of Family Feud Phillipines.

– 3 words that describe Sophia: Hysterical, caring, and diligent.

– She is the chef of the group

Name: Lara

Country: USA

Age: 18

MBTI: ESTP-A

Zodiac: Scorpio

About: Lara is from Los Angeles, USA.

– She can speak English and Tamil.

– Lara is ethnically Indian.

– Her nickname is Laru.

– She produces music.

– Lara enjoys fashion alot.

– She was featured in the video for Michelle Obama’s Global Girls Alliance campaign.

– Her role models are NI-KI of ENHYPEN and Jimin of BTS. She has stated that their dancing and elegance gives her the most inspiration. (Weverse Interview)

– Lara would like to collaborate with Rihanna, Britney Spears, Timbaland, BTS’s Jimin, Pharrell Williams, and M.I.A.

– 3 words that describe Lara: Passionate, confident, and real.

Name: Yoonchae

Country: South Korea

Age: 15

MBTI: ESTP

Zodiac: Sagittarius

About: Her nicknames are 브루니 (Bruni), 마시멜로우 (Marshmallow), and 정육면체 (Cube).

– Yoonchae speaks Korean and basic English.

– She passed the auditions for CJ E&M in 2020.

– Her role models are Jennie of BLACKPINK and BTS.

– Yoonchae has mentioned that BTS are the reason she got into K-Pop and got inspired to pursue K-Pop.

– 3 words that describe Yoonchae: Sexy, cute, and innocent.

Name: Daniela

Country: USA

Age: 19

MBTI: ENFJ-A

Zodiac: Cancer

About: Daniela is from Atlanta, Georgia, and Los Angeles, California, USA.

– She can speak English and Spanish.

– Her nickname is Dani.

– Daniela is ethnically Venezuelan and Cuban.

– She is a ballroom dancer.

– She is a model and actress for many commercials.

– Daniela is a huge fan of Carti and Lil Uzi Vert. (TikTok)

– Daniela earned 10th place in the 13th season of So You Think You Can Dance?.

– She auditioned for the eighth season of America’s Got Talent with a dance act but was eliminated during the Vegas Rounds.

– Daniela placed 2nd in the international competition show Super Kids Europe.

– She appeared in Matty B‘s music video for his song “Dramatic“.

– She made an appearance on the Queen Latifah Show as part of an America’s Most Talented kids segment.

– 3 words that describe Daniela: Affectionate, charismatic, and determined.

– Daniela can do these type of dances: Afro-Cuban, Afro-style dance, cha-cha-cha, and salsa.

– She would love to collaborate with Beyoncé, Shakira, Rosalía, Rihanna, TXT, BTS, Doja Cat, and Playboi Carti.

Name: Megan

Country: USA

Age: 17

MBTI: ISTP

Zodiac: Aquarius

About: Megan is from Honolulu, Hawaii.

– She is ethnically Chinese, Singaporean, and White.

– Megan speaks English, basic Cantonese and basic French.

– Her middle name, Meiyok (美 玉), is also her nickname and Chinese name.

– Her role models are BLACKPINK‘s Jennie and Jimin of BTS. (Weverse)

– She is a runway and fashion model and has participated in Paris and LA’s fashion week for high fashion couture.

– 3 words that describe Megan: Intriguing, fun, and caring.

– She would like to collaborate with Beyoncé, Lana Del Rey, Danja, Billie Eilish, BLACKPINK, Olivia Rodrigo, and Drake.

Name: Manon

Country: Switzerland

Age: 21

MBTI: ENFJ

Zodiac: Cancer

About: She was born in Zürich, Switzerland.

– Her mom is Swiss-Italian and her dad is from Ghana.

– Manon can speak Swiss-German (first language), German, English and a little bit of French.

– She is a photography model.

– Her nickname is Manz.

– She is a fan of Billie Eilish.

– Her role model is Beyoncé. (Dream Academy TikTok)

– She enjoys travelling.

– 3 words that describe Manon: Cool, kind, and non-judgmental.

– She has been a songwriter since she was 5 years old.

*Member information from Kprofiles

[angola-musicas23]

Emmerson - Strawberry on Ice (feat. Davido)

Já disponível a nova musica da autoria de “Emmerson feat. Davido” tem como titulo ”Strawberry on Ice”  Confira agora o download em mp3 Baixar mp3 gratis no nosso site abaixo. Baixar musica nova : Emmerson – Strawberry on Ice (feat. Davido) Download Mp3baixar 2024,baixar musica Strawberry on Ice angolamusicas.com   Artista: Emmerson feat. Davido Titulo: Strawberry on Ice Género: Afro…

[seungvi]

I GOT THE FEELS FOR YOU, YEAH, YEAH, YEAH, YEAH !

YOU HAVE STOLEN MY HEART, OH, YEAH !

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[musictyme]

Maleek Berry- Secrets

[noloveforned]

it's a holiday weekend here in the u.s.a. and i'm 'celebrating freedom' with my typical friday evening freeform radio on wlur. you can tune in from 8pm until midnight for the live fireworks. if you're celebrating elsewhere tonight you can always catch up with last week's show streaming on mixcloud.

no love for ned on wlur – june 28th, 2024 from 8-10pm

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[cinenthusiast]

recent album listens

i can actually listen to music while i work again, it's been over a year of not being able to swing it. anyways, some recent first-time listens the last couple of months

my ancestors - chrissy zebby tempo & ngozi family (1976, psych rock) panoramic feelings - alessandro alessandroni (1971, library music / lounge) small medium large - sml (2024, nu jazz) keesh mountain - wombo (2021, post-punk / slacker rock) we be all africans - idris ackamoor & the pyramids (2021, spiritual jazz / afro-jazz) blue hour - stanley turrentine with the 3 sounds (1960, soul jazz / hard bop) shadowfax - shadowfax (1982, new age / jazz fusion) for the recently found innocent - white fence (2014, garage rock / psych rock) seven waves - ciani (1982, progressive electronic / new age) the president plays with the oscar petersen trio - lester young (1956, recorded 1952, bebop / cool jazz) the very best of bird - charlie parker (1977 released compilation, jazz / bebop) big band - charlie parker (1954 released compilation, cool jazz / big band) i just dropped by to say hello - johnny hartman (1964, vocal jazz / standards) john coltrane and johnny hartman (1963, vocal jazz / standards) everybody split - possible humans (2019, indie rock / jangle pop) walt wolfman - richard swift (2013, garage rock) ballet of apes - brigid dawson & the mothers network (2020, psych folk / singer-songwriter) jaguar sound - adrian quesada (2022, psych rock, jazz-funk) miles ahead - miles davis + 19 (1957, cool jazz) blow out - john carroll kirby (2023, jazz-funk / nu jazz) birks' works - dizzy gillespie (1957, big band / bebop)