#banga is the best everything

[s30620]

Chapter 105: Banga

Banga my love. BANGA MY BELOVED DO U UNDERSTAND HOW MANY FEELINGS IM FEELING RN?!?!?!?!?!?!

Titles that Banga should have: Best soldier, best chef, best mother, best companion, best friend, BEST GOD. SEE HOW SHE FIRED UP THE CROWD?!?!?

And the last seconds she shares with Vamola.... my heart 😭 Banga's been holding back so many emotions to keep up her tough appearance. I'm glad she was able to let go, even if it's just one last moment.

[quangling]

music tag game!

the aim is to put your music on shuffle and list the first 10 songs + tag 10 people.

thanks @benwvatt for the tag 🖤

communion in my cup - tank and the bangas ft. the ton3s (chill but with some fun percussion. it's a vibe.)

candy store - heathers (i haven't heard this song in so long but godddd that guitar solo intro just still hits)

don't go chasing - erez zobary (brass instruments!!! funky bassline!!! and vocals!!! everything to me)

famous - kayla rae haywood (is only on my playlist because i liked kat/adena from the bold type and this played in one second of their screentime. it's an ok song)

art of letting you go - tori kelly (i really like her voice and this song is a banger!!!!)

shadow - carly rae jepsen (aka one of the few songs from the loveliest time i liked. chorus is a banger)

heart on fire - little simz (have y'all listened to little simz she's imo one of the best rappers ever)

juju- oshun (vibes. chill and mystic-ish, but with strong messaging. )

kay ganda ng ating musika - hajji alejandro (original pilipino music, so dynamic, has an orchestra and choir. fave. reminds me of my grandmothers. i need infinitely more songs that evoke this vibe.)

take me or leave me - idina menzel & fredi walker (the og lesbian musical theater duet. great vocals all around.)

tagging @sibella @rescuethewretched @bellqmione @natashasbitxh @gayglitterghoul

@tonesurvivor no pressure tho ☺️

[leakywright]

{ JONATHAN DAVISS, 21, CISMALE, HE/HIM } Is that MALIK ‘LEAKY’ WRIGHT? A SENIOR originally from CLEVELAND, MS, they decided to come to Ogden College to study ENVIRONMENTAL STUDIES on a ATHLETIC SCHOLARSHIP. They’re THE TRUSTY SIDEKICK on campus, but even they could get blamed for Greer’s disappearance.

been traveling these wide roads for so long...

NAME: malik ‘leaky’ andre wright NICKNAME: leaky, leaks, wright BIRTHDAY: october 16, 2002 ZODIAC: libra sun, sagittarius moon, virgo rising SEXUALITY: bisexual RELIGION: practicing christian (baptist) THREE POSITIVE TRAITS: generous, adaptable, playful THREE NEGATIVE TRAITS: flaky, scatterbrained, cheap THREE SKILLS: trained mechanic, jazz piano, math ENNEAGRAM: 2w1 MYERS-BRIGGS: istp EXTRACURRICULARS: varsity football team: tight-end. vp of recruitment pike, sports show host for student radio station, undergraduate student council.

AESTHETIC: gold rings, early morning runs, sunsets on the river, front porch sweet-tea, tailgating, kisses from grandma, cheers on top of tables, high fives, cheesy grins for photos, BeReal

CHARACTER INSPO: teddy flood (westworld), peeta mellark (the hunger games), matt seracen (friday night lights), pop tate (riverdale), charlie young (the west wing), sam obisanya (ted lasso), gregory (abbott elementary)

LIKES: making playlist, late night jams, fresh sunday mornings, making people laugh, warm summer sun, the changing of leaves, soft blankets, historical fiction, holidays DISLIKES: the past, winter, unsweetened tea, ripped jeans, cold weather, people talking during movies, doing the dishes

FAVORITE MOVIES/TV: ted lasso, friday night lights, new girl, atlanta, teen wolf, outer banks, nope, knives out, do the right thing, waves, if beale street could talk, abbott elementary FAVORITE BOOKS: the vanishing half, seven days in june, the hunger games, harry potter series, possessing the secret of joy, the fire next time FAVORITE ARTISTS: b.b. king, leon bridges, tank and the bangas, lizzo, zach bryan, lawrence, j. cole, abraham alexander, tierra whack

FAMILY: mother - adelaide wright (naomie harris) father - andre wright (omar sy) younger sister - haven wright (marsai martin) younger brother - amai wright (danny boyd jr)

pinterest here, playlist here

MOMMA’S WORDS REOCCUR TO ME:  

growing up in cleveland mississippi meant that leaky had access to the only grammy museum outside of la. but really it meant that leaky grew up with humble beginnings, in a one story house that was full of love, laughter, and inspiration. andre and adelaide wright had been high school sweethearts, with andre giving up his dreams of being a full-time musician when they found out adelaide was pregnant, to then instead be the town mechanic. she was a nurse, he a mechanic during the days and blues musician at night, and though life was hectic. it was good.

leaky was taught all the necessities by his father, piano, bass, basic mechanic skills. he wanted his son to be well-rounded and thrive in the world. to build him up. and, like every southern town, high school football became the heart of the wright household. and early on they discovered that leaky was talented. he was good, he had promise for the future. and that he had.

so between practices, gardening, picking on his younger siblings, jamming with his father, and everything else in between, leaky looked at the future with hope, with optimism. and it seemed promising.

junior year of high school, leaky committed to alabama for football, full-ride, tight-end. play time wasn’t promised for him as a freshman, but nick saban personally mentioned his name for future championships. and to make everything better, his best friend jackson and girlfriend iona were accepted their senior year. they had plans to make tuscaloosa their home.

SURRENDER TO THE GOOD LORD: (tw death)

his freshman year was exciting, and a bit overwhelming. the golden boy of the town lost his way, getting caught up in the culture of college and partying. jackson, iona, and him were having the time of their life. and sure leaky wasn’t playing as much as he wanted, but it was enough for the time being.

and then tragedy struck, beginning of second semester of his freshman year, the three of them had been out one night, leaky felt he was on top of the world. but soon it fell into darkness, he remembered sliding into the backseat of the car, pressing a sloppy kiss to iona’s neck, and the next thing he was waking up in the hospital receiving the worst news of his life. jackson and iona were dead.

and then things continued downhill, ogden had attempted to recruit leaky as well, and reached out with a new offer. full playing time, full ride, and a fresh start. leaky couldn’t turn it down. it might be kissing his chance of the nfl behind, but he couldn’t turn down the stellar education ogden was offering him.

so after finishing his freshman year, leaky moved to portsmouth, summer training and all, began his life at ogden, this time taking a side role in his life. no longer the big fish in a small pond like his life in mississippi, he found his place easily. but he doesn’t talk about his freshman year, he doesn’t visit home, and though he seems to be a vibrant and stellar young man, he holds his cards close to his chest.

AND HE’LL WIPE YOUR SLATE CLEAN:  

leaky is enjoying ogden, two years in he’s making friends, a star player, doing what he can. and yet there’s a nagging guilt, of not going home when he knows his family misses him, of not visiting iona and jackson’s families, of moving on. but he can’t face it, not yet. maybe one day he’ll be able to return home.

in fact that was the original plan, after his education, to return to cleveland and continue to build up his beloved city. like his father, leaky let’s his passions stay that way, it’s easier to keep the creativity without the pressure of it all. and instead he chose environmental science, something he hopes to be an asset for his community. leaky grew up gardening with his mother, and shares a deep love for the environment, and figures this is the best way to move forward.

GREER:

the two were casual friends. he’d see her at parties, and at school events. it’s hard not to notice the golden girl, especially with how visual leaky is on campus, always involved with an event or being seen in the advertising for the school. they got along fine, having friendships that crossed-over. he never knew her really well, but he respected her enough and enjoyed her presence. whenever she needed help or had a favor, leaky was more than ready to aid a hand. though it never seemed the two got below a surface-level friendship (to those who witnessed them anyway).

THE TRUSTY SIDEKICK:  

you need a wingman? leaky is your guy. he’s charming and pleasant and can talk anyone up. need a favor? leaky is there easily fulfilling it as if it’s nothing to him. the guy is a confidant, a hype-man, a volunteer, he can transform himself into whatever you need and it never seems to bother him. and despite being a gifted football player, and smart guy, and seemingly everywhere on campus, he doesn’t steal the spotlight. he’s not the one you think of when you think of ogden, he lets others take the popularity, the jealous looks, the whispers. despite always being there, you might sometimes overlook him, maybe because he’s always there. but he seems to be a good guy, always offering a kind smile and nod of his head on campus, willing to help tutor you in math, and then lets you have all the glory when you ace the test. it almost seems like leaky is making himself out to be the pedestal that everyone sits on. the support that uplifts the hero, and yet still disappears in the crowd, never seeking glory for himself.

extra:

previous tasks found here

he’s always wearing a jacket because he can’t stand the cold 

he wears a gold chain that was given to him by iona, he never takes it off

junior year recap:

found a note/torn out paper seemingly about greer during the haunted house

got drunk for the first time in years at the new year's party - holds guilt for penny ending up dead

found a bloody glove when looking for firewood

g told him to find penny's file in the dean's office

broke in with link and took a picture of it - haven't told anyone else

g put nova and leaky together before the rave and gave nova hints about leaky

surprisingly didn't sustain any injuries during the fire

logan confronted him afterward about the text she received about him

stayed in town for the summer to work at a farm and garden, left a few times to visit sassa

[rejjisheart]

hey! sorry i haven't written in a long time. gr grabeeee last post ko was my first day sa work and then booooom si oa na sa busy. hahahaha. sheryyy naaa!! anyways life updates lang since feb.

nabinyagam na din pala si alex. hehe. syempre di ko masyadong nakakaalaga kasi sinadya ko hahaha charoot de busy langs perooo i love heer!

slowly loving events life. hehe. lam mo naman ever since the world began aside from production pers lab ko talaga ang events. halos lahat ng mga pangarap kong events pwede ko na ipitch sa tch. wohoooo. one of my personal favorite na ako nag organize ay yung urban sketchers qc sketch crawl. wohooo. may lineup na ko na next, creators, crochet, anime meetup. basta on the works na.

ayeeern also survived my first ever biggest event. tch grand opening. ang lala ng buong one month ko yun yung focus ko kasabay pa ng mga pag handle ng flea markets every weekend. grabeee stressful, pressuring, perooo with the help of the whole team nagawa naman namin maayos. more kwento about this sa separate nalang siguro.

appreciating more my strengths. grabeeee ang solid lang talaga ng pag delegate ko sa sarili ko sa tulong ng strengths. strategic + responsibility forda flea markets, events, kaperaha, sheets girlie lezzgo. at ang akong 3 rbs includer, empathy, relator gamit na gamit sa pag build ng mga relationship sa ibat ibang klase ng tao na nakakasalamuha ko. grabeeee. lab it.

nasiraan ng phone at nakabili ng phone. haneeep. infer ambilis ng turn around. hahahaha. nasiraan ng weekend, saturday nabasagan ng screen, monday nasira lcd tapoooos thursday nakabili ng bagong phone since sweldo na din na napaaga kasi naka leave si ms tin. anyways honor girlie na muna tayo. goodbye xiaomi girlie muna.

my girlypops. awoooow. hahahahah. since most of my colleagues mga bagets, genz babies ayun ang tawagan namin. awooow. nakikisali hahahaha. anyways. i love my rapport with them. si benri, the sheets girlie and very detail oriented, super complement sa strengths ko. hehe. si dani, the englishera content girlie. may mga times na nagcclash pero at the end of the day nagkakasundo parin naman kami. lezzgo. si mima roro. the creatives guru eme. haha. bastaaa mej magka wavelength konti peroo syempre mas bagets parin siya kaya may mga bagay na di ako agad maka connect. hahahaha sherry na. si steph the tahimik gorlie na malalim din ang thoughts. hahaha. di man kami super close pa, feeling ko connect kami sa creative space emee hahaha basta can't explain ng maayos. hahahah.

ang extended barkadaaa. si beshie mycca at jher. ang mga trulili na ka humor, ka wavelength, katsismisan ganern. hahaha. si dale naman the don't care guy perooo mabait. haha. shaawn, the all around artist grabeee nagkakavibe kami sa mga arts arts. same kami madami ding triny na hobbies na connected sa arts awooow. hahaha. si nicca. ayeeern the weekend girlie. kasi part time palang siya kasi studying palang. hehe. okay naman siya vibe kami sa taylor sooongs every weekend morning. hehehe. si Joe, yaan mo na yun hahahah puro yabang lang narinig ko sa mga kwento e. owell. hahahaha. ooooh wait si liway pa pala. hahahah the bodyguard, delivery girl, forever julalay ni aimee. supeeer baet niyan wag lang bwinwisitin. hahahaha.

the bossesss

si jasuuu girl. minsan di ko pa matimpla perooo approachable naman. may pagka micro manager konti pero in a good way hahahaha. forda betterment of everything naman. si aimeee, actually may mga similarities kami. first 1993 girlie din siya. tapos puro boys din siblings. awoow. perooo very firm, intelligent, laging pasoook ang mga pa words of wisdom. pasok sa banga. hehe. syempre ka vibe din sa 90s humor at music. but i love her wisdom. sweaaar. best ever yung nangyari today. siguro kasi one on one. tapos nagtuturo siya habang nasa field kami kung san yung ineexplain niya. anyways ayeern love heer!

updates and events for krowsheyaarn so far

imprint 2025 organized nila lad and fgd team. trinket organized nila kath and her cousin

nadeliver ko na din pala yung luneta and atc items ko. then meron na din ako sa helga crafts. wohoooo. nakapag restock sa fort santiago at beachhouse. lezzgo. nagkakaubusan po ng mister putotoys. hahahaha

may mga nakapila akong orders. huhuhaha.

aniela (2 hats), cates (3 dog collars) nery (2 plushie) jetz (100 hearts), dale and jhe ( hats)

awoooow lezzgo.

nakapag choice line din pala for reinvent. reunion in a way na din. last ko sila nakita nung burol pa ni red na grabeeeag 1 year na din pala. omggg. missyouu red!

nakaalis na din pala si beshie faith for new zealand. saaad but at the same time supeeer happy for her new journey. soooo proud din for her talaga kasi pinaghirapan niya lahat yuun. hehe.

nabisita na din pala ako ng mga few friends sa new work. awooow. sila ate di, kat, hanna, faith malamang, jendz, nagkita din kami nila emma at gar awoow. more friends to come.

nakapanood ng kkb ng ex ex lovers with jolina and marvin with direk jp at direk tonet. wohoooo. ang walang kwentang podcast represent speaking of that, nakabisita din pala sa basta cafe nila direks. hehe.

may new book din pala si migs at syempre support tayo. may journal din sila coach aiet na mana lang sayo about estate planning. wohooo ang mahal ng support a friend perooo fulfilling. hehehe.

at ayeern magbabalik po tayo sa singlebells podcast. nashoot ko na yung 1st ep of season 2 awooow. hahahaha. shoot pa ko dalawa para sure lock in na hahahahaha.

artistaaas in the "office" so far

yael, tj monterde, karylle, isabel oli, john prats, niana guerero, alodia, albert nicolas,

BTW YUNG FIRST DAY KO, SI HEART EVANGELISTA YUNG NAG SHOOT SA VILLA. ang gandaaaa niya beshie. allcaps para intense.

may pa women's month eme din pala si hanna at naka meet ng mga cool women. wohooo.

nagapshort hair na din pala me. HAHAHA

also got to see sir ricky uleeet. hehe. super fan parin at napanood ko yung play na from his book na para kay b. lezzgo.

etooo na muna update for the 2 months na walang na update hahahahah. will be back writing pramis! hahaha

[ysbucketlist]

 Fast forward (100×) Council evaluation, the nervousness of me with my troop leader, super kabado dahil Hindi ko alam kung tama yung ginagawa ko or kung pasok ba sa banga yung project ko, because "What if hindi pasado sa council pano pa kaya pag regional eval na. it's been weeks na nasa utak ko and my troop leader just said, Tiwala lang matatapos din ito... After that, days and weeks have passed, Regional eval na. jusmiyoo, kabadong kabado si ate nyo Bey. kasi sabay ang birthday niya at ang regional eval, Stressed hahaha! Before the day of final eval, nasa Project site kami ni tita Janice, it was 7 o'clock, nag pray kami, sana Umuulan before eval para fresh at maganda yung site, kinagabihan umulan hahaha perfect! Then the eval day, kabado, mangiyak ngiyak tapos stressed kasi baka magkamali... But in the end, I defended my project and delivered details very well. it's because of the courage, inspiration and the support system that I have... My Family, my girls, and my tita's.

I would like to give my heartfelt thanks to my tita Alma and Tita Janice, and most special Brgy. Captain of Tebeng, Mr. Mark Fiel C. Gomez for shaping me into the person I am today, for making me believe in myself, for supporting me in everything and giving me the bests. Thank you for being a guiding light at each step of my journey.

To my beloved Siblings and Parents, Daddy Mhon and Mommy Elvira,  this Prestigious award is dedicated to you. This day in my life was only possible because of your love and guidance and all out support. You have always served as my source of motivation and inspiration.

Above all, thank you Lord for all the blessings you have bestowed on my life.

[apratments]

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[wedezinestudioblogs]

6 inexpensive ways to add glamour with the help of the best interior design company in Bangalore

Your bedroom is that personal space where you start and end the day. It is a place where you spend most of your time so taking personal care of our space is very necessary.

Have you ever seen someone’s bedroom and went wowed by it? 

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Add some texture to your walls

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[fangirlshrewt97]

Smoke Curling Around Us

@burningsheepcrown is a hazard, but we love her anyways. Here is another Dhruya fic prompted by her doodle, which you can find here. 

Also I wrote this on my phone, I hope there aren’t any glaring typos I missed.

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Dhruya hissed in relief as the acrid burn of tobacco hit his lungs, a small relief to the migraine that was building in the back of his skull. The new IG had called for a meeting of the heads of all the divisions as well as some of the local heads of the smaller departments. And then proceeded to yell about them all being collectively incompetent.

Dhruva knew there were political machinations at play here that he was unaware of, but hearing the man lecturing them about not doing any work properly really made him want to scream. Not doing any work, as if Dhruva hadn't spent nearly a decade at this job, giving everything to it. Everything.

"I'm surprised you still smoke."

Dhruva stiffened at the sound of the voice that still made a regular appearance in his dreams. He resolutely stayed staring ahead as another body came to stand beside him. A flash of fire lit up his peripheral vision as Daya lit up his own cigarette and took a puff.

He took in another inhale of the cigarette. "Its only on rare occasions. These things will likely kill us anyways though."

Daya hummed. "Considering you apparently still work yourself to the bone, I still have my bet on you being your own cause of death."

Dhruva scoffed. "Did you sleep through that whole lecture we were just subjected to? Apparently we are useless and lazy."

"You know me Banga-" Daya started jovially.

"Don't." Dhruva cut in sharply, turning his head to glare at Daya.

The years had done wonders to the man, standing in front of him in a suit that made his shoulders seem incredibly broad. He had shaved some of the hair at his sides, and there were even a few flecks of white Dhruva could pick out. His eyes still took up half his face though. And the glasses, new, suited him. In fact they seemed to magnify his eyes.

Daya's smile dropped at Dhruva's interruption. "You don't get to be angry ASP garu. Oh, I'm sorry, I meant DSP garu."

Dhruva gave him another withering glance and marched to his office. He ran a hand through his hair, taking another big puff from his cigarette. He wished the burn extended to his heart too, it would lessen the pain.

But before he could get to his chair, a hand grabbed his arm, spinning him on his heel until he was pressed up against the wall of his office, hidden from view of anyone walking by the hallway. A convenient blind spot. Of course the bastard spotted it immediately.

"Stop walking away from me Dhruva." Daya growled, and it was only the second time Dhruva had ever seen him so clearly angry but holding it in. He still looked so damn beautiful.

"It was for the best Daya. We agreed-" Dhruva tried to protest before Daya got in his face. The lingering cigarette smoke was starting to irritate Dhruva's eyes. Daya grabbed a hold of his tie, tightening the fabric in his hand. It didn't even cross Dhruva's mind to push him away, not when his body felt like a live wire just from the close proximity.

"We didn't agree to shit. You unilaterally made the decision you thought would be best for us, and I let you walk away because I was scared too. But it's been five years, and I know. I know neither of us have found anything that came close to what we had." Daya growled, pulling the cigarette away from his mouth to quench it against the wall and dropped it on the carpet. He did the same to Dhruva's. The younger man couldn't see past the redness of Daya's lower lip.

"So? Are you going to say you leaving was still the right choice?" Daya asked, eyes hard.

If there was one thing Dhruva had learned in the past five years, it was that he wasn't as strong a man as he pretended to be. He grabbed at Daya's head and hauled him in for a kiss, a messy thing more noses and teeth clashing. Daya's glasses were biting into the skin of his nose. But they fixed themselves quickly, this rhythm familiar to their bodies even if their hearts and minds were out of practice.

Shit, they had to go back to the meeting with the IG in a few minutes. Dhruva moaned as Daya grabbed at his thigh, pulling it to wrap around his waist so he could grind their hips together.

"Dhruva..." Daya growled, and Dhruva whimpered. How many times had he heard that exact sound in his dreams in the past five years. Fuck he would let this man do anything to him.

Daya ducked down to suck on Dhruva's neck, and the younger man clutched at Daya's hair as he tilted his head to give him better access. Dhruva rolled his hips once, making Daya snarl against his skin as he slammed Dhruva's hips with his own.

And then suddenly Daya was an arms length away and Dhruva was left half collapsing against the wall. Daya looked deranged, lips shiny with spit as his pupils were dilated so large only a tiny ring of chocolate could be seen.

"Daya ..." Dhruva pleaded, but the other man stayed away.

"Here's what going to happen," Daya said, and god when had they become this way. But then again hadn't Daya always been the braver if the two when it came to matters of the heart? "You are going to clean yourself up, we are going to suffer through the rest of the stupid meeting, and then you are going to take me to your house."

Daya whimpered as he nodded clumsily. Daya's stare pinned him as well as his hands had. He reached forward to lightly caress Dhruva's cheek with the back of his hand. The gentleness of the action was in direct contrast to his rough behavior, and Dhruva felt some tears burn at the edge of his eyes. When he opened his eyes, Daya was standing close again. "You are going to take me to your bed, and I'm going to show you exactly why you were wrong. Understood?"

Dhruva felt a tear fall, but it didn't get far as Daya grabbed his chin and pressed a kiss to his cheek. "Enough breaking each other's hearts Bangaram."

And then he was gone before Dhruva could force his eyes open again. His chest was heaving as he struggled to breathe. His hands were shaking, and he desperately wanted another cigarette. But Daya had given him orders, and orders were one thing he was really good at following.

Taking a fortifying breath, he tried to fix his tie. He only had 2 minutes to make himself presentable.

///

Forgive me for the title, I had no idea what to call this thing. 

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[themizzcandy]

65th Grammy Awards: Best Progressive R&B Album

I had to take a minute to listen to most of these albums a couple times, and I've arrived at my assessment of them all. I'm also gonna try keeping my reviews brief, since long Tumblr posts are not really the vibe. Let's get into it.

"This Category recognizes excellence in albums of progressive vocal tracks derivative of R&B. This Category is intended for artists whose music includes the more progressive elements of R&B and may include samples and elements of hip-hop, rap, dance, and electronic music. It may also incorporate production elements found in pop, euro-pop, country, rock, folk, and alternative."

Operation Funk - Cory Henry

Based on the description of this category, I'm a little confused about why this album is included here. I enjoy the album, but there's an "old soul/funk" vibe to it that makes me question how "progressive" it truly is. This is giving 'traditional' more than it is progressive, to me.

Gemini Rights - Steve Lacy

Now this album is a personal favorite of last year. It feels like it was made specifically for the Black kid that grew up loving 2000s pop/rock. This is Steve's 2nd solo album following his work with The Internet', and it is refreshing to see him on top of the world with Bad Habit. However, I actually would not call this an R&B album at all. It is mostly a soft/pop rock with some moments of soul in it. And for that reason, I also don't think it fits the category as much as others.

Drones - Terrace Martin

This is the first album in the list that feels like Progressive R&B to me. Intricate production, electronic influences with hip hop undertones, features by several new-school acts, ending with a James Fauntleroy gospel song? Very much the embodiment of innovative, forward-thinking R&B. I enjoyed this project a lot.

Starfruit - Moonchild

Now we're at the 2nd album in the category that fits the description. This project is "cruising on a breezy Saturday afternoon" music. The lead singer's voice is airy and relaxing, and the production is funky, creative and jazzy. My one qualm.. despite her voice and the musicality.. there's somewhat of a monotony across this album.

Red Balloon - Tank and the Bangas

Y'aaaalllllllll.

I'm familiar with the name of this band, but I thought they might have been too left-field for me.

What a mistake that was.

This album is a sonic journey through Blackness. There's hip hop, funk, jazz, damn near gospel.. everything you need is in this album. And the versatility of Tank's voice is INSANE. How can one voice sound like the embodiment of Nicki Minaj, Kendrick Lamar, Jazmine Sullivan and a lounge singer all on one project? Tank is her own person to be sure, I'm just saying she contains multitudes and I'm beyond impressed. I was sleep, but now I'm woke. A fusion like this also fits the progressive description to a T.

Who Should Win?

I don't need to deliberate. The winner better be Tank & The Bangas' Red Balloon album.

My 2nd choice would be Terrace Martin's Drones, and my 3rd Moonchild's Starfruit.

Let's see what they decide tomorrow.

[wyn-n-tonic]

Bellybutton kiss with Marcus p 🥺👉👈

Pairing: Marcus Pike x f!reader Warnings: Pregnancy.

"Hi, baby," he picks up on the second ring, "everything okay?"

"Everything's perfect," you tell him, "I was wondering if you wanted to have lunch? I'll bring something by headquarters and we can sit on one of the benches outside?"

"You sound nervous, honey," it's half a laugh, "are you sure everything's okay?"

Reassuring him has him begging for Thai food, "or whatever you want, baby, you know what I like well enough by now," that has you plugging in directions for the restaurant near headquarters he always brings home with him.

When you get to his department, the receptionist just waves you in with a hello and another agent asks if you've gotten your hair done recently. You have but that's not why you're smiling ear to ear right now.

Reaching Marcus' office, you hear him caught in a conference call and slowly open the door to peak around. He waves you in, muting his line and saying, "I'm so sorry, baby, do you mind sitting in here and I'll make it up to you?"

He leaves his chair, grabbing one from the front of the desk to drag it around and clears a spot for your lunch on the flat surface.

"Only one entree?" he asks, his finger hovering over the mute button on his call awaiting your answer.

You nod, "I just wanted dumplings and rice, you can unmute yourself whenever, I'll shut up."

Shaking his head and mumbling something about how you're already quiet to begin with, he unmutes himself to make an input before muting himself again and turning back to you, "it shouldn't take long, just trying to figure out how to dole out this new case, it's half art half murder and there's an international twist."

Covering your mouth, you ask around a bite, "so if you have to go to, like, Paris or Madrid, I get to go with you.... right?"

"I'll see what I can do," he winks, unmuting himself once more to say goodbye to his colleagues.

"Marcus," you laugh, "I don't think I heard a solution to your problem in all those words."

"It's the FBI, gorgeous, not NASA."

Looking around his office, you abandon your food to stare out his window and the surrounding buildings of DC.

"What's on your mind, baby?"

When you turn to look at him, he beckons you to him, his thighs spreading out to give you room between his legs and his hands find your waist as you find your way in front of him.

His eyes are deep brown, a dark so deep that it still takes your breath away to this day and it's your breath that hitches now under his touch.

"If you're looking for a little afternoon action," he smirks up at you, "I will I could say I had the time but I have a meeting in half an hour and that's just not enough time for what I want to do with you."

"No, baby," you push his hair back and watch his eyes roll back as well, "I got something today and I wanted to show you."

That crooked grin widens further, "you got lingerie under there?"

"No!"

"You know I like those plain cotton panties the best anyway," he pushes forward to press a kiss to your cloth covered hip, "easier to replace when I rip them."

You want to reach for your purse, to give him what you came here for but he keeps pulling you into him; he keeps planting kiss after kiss to your sternum, your ribs, the sides of your stomach. He's so gentle and full of love in those big brown eyes while you play with the hair at the base of his skull that it just slips out. No picture. No big gift. No pomp and circumstance, you just say it as he presses another kiss to your stomach.

"I'm pregnant."

The air shifts and you look down at him, nerves pooling in your belly and welling in your eyelids as he looks up at you from his seat.

His eyes are dopey and soft, a million emotions etched throughout them and you beg, "please say something."

He turns, reaching down to the bottom drawer of his desk and pulling it open, "I've been preparing," he says, gesturing to the drawer full of baby clothes this small part of his office has been playing closet to.

"So this is fine?"

"This," he begins to finger the buttons of your dress, undoing the ones at your lower belly, "is perfect."

He kisses your warm skin, his hand skating under your skirt to gently rest against your stomach as your own hand finds his soft curls again.

"Hi, baby," his lips are ghosting across the surface of your belly and you can hear the tears in his voice, "I'm your daddy."

He looks up at you again, "do you think she can hear me already?"

"I don't know, daddy," you wink at him, "but I don't think it hurts to talk to her. Or him. Or whoever they decide to be."

He nods, "I'm gonna play so many art documentaries to your tummy! I hope they decide to be an artist."

"Well," you scrunch your nose, "they'll certainly be a nerd."

"I love you," he says before breaking eye contact and pressing his lips just under your belly button, "and I love you, little bean."

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[lindsaywesker]

Good morning! I hope you slept well and feel rested? Currently sitting at my desk, in my study, attired only in my blue towelling robe, enjoying my first cuppa of the day. Happy Hump Day!

My favourite track of 2022 was ‘People’ by Libianca. Played it on my show a few months ago when I got to The Letter L. Last year, on this very page, I said it was a future No. 1 record. So glad to see it finally climbing up the UK Singles chart. Today, it’s at No. 7, up from No. 8. Nine weeks on the chart to date. Best song I’ve heard in ages and an important song about mental health! The first verse reads, “I've been drinking more alcohol for the past five days. Did you check on me? Now, did you look for me? I walked in the room, eyes are red and I don't smoke banga. Did you check on me? Now, did you notice me?”

Very interesting comments on Twitter from UK hip hop artist, Hardy Caprio, regarding problems he’s having with his record company. He was getting no joy from them, so he felt he had to go public. He’s now been contacted directly by EMI and they’ve said they’ll deal with his grievances “ethically”. Naturally, if you sign a bad recording contract, who’s fault is it? Yours! A good manager and/or music industry lawyer will steer you straight. There’s no need to sign a bad deal. In negotiations, you won’t get everything you want but, if you prioritise your deal-breakers, you’ll get most of what you want. If a record label want you badly enough, you can negotiate. If you’re on your knees begging someone for a record deal, the record label are under no obligation to offer you a good deal. They’ve got 20 kids waiting in reception who’ll sign anything to get signed. The thing is: it seems like Hardy’s label didn’t think he knew the terms of his own contract. Like he’s too dim to know the difference. So, they’re doing dodgy dealings and didn’t expect him to notice and/or complain. Hmm … not cool!

As you may have heard about or read about, Baroness Louise Casey conducted a year-long review of the Metropolitan Police, and her findings have been released this week. She has concluded that the Met is institutionally racist, sexist and homophobic and said the force may need to be broken up to "fix" it. Tell us something we don’t know, love! Amazingly, Cruella The Not-Very-Brave stood up in Parliament yesterday and said that ‘institutional racism’ is a politically charged term and she refuses to accept the report. What a very sad woman! We all know what she is. We all know what she wants to be. Once she’s finished in political life and written her autobiography, she can then get a non-executive job on some company board, and her kids will be set-up for life. It’s a fairly standard career plan.

Naturally, the worst part about going on a holiday or short break is coming home. Packing up your suitcase, saying goodbye to your hotel room and handing back your key is heart breaking! Nevertheless, you know me, I have a diary full of fun and things to look forward to. I’ve got so many beautiful people I want to see but I have to be careful about my planning. My work schedule is crazy and The Trouble has just started a new job, so I can’t go filling the diary with dinners or she’ll give me earache! Nevertheless, we’re almost at April and I can’t go a whole year without seeing my favourite people, so I need to get my organising hat on! You know what it’s like, vague plans don’t become actual arrangements unless you put a date and time on them!

Have a wonderful and well-endowed Wednesday. I love you all. Yes, a crazy, bald man loves and cares about you.

[leakywright]

{ JONATHAN DAVISS, 21, CISMALE, HE/HIM } Is that MALIK ‘LEAKY’ WRIGHT? A JUNIOR originally from CLEVELAND, MS, they decided to come to Ogden College to study ENVIRONMENTAL STUDIES on a ATHLETIC SCHOLARSHIP. They’re THE TRUSTY SIDEKICK on campus, but even they could get blamed for Greer’s disappearance.

been traveling these wide roads for so long...

NAME: malik ‘leaky’ andre wright NICKNAME: leaky, leaks, wright BIRTHDAY: october 16, 2002 ZODIAC: libra sun, sagittarius moon, virgo rising SEXUALITY: bisexual RELIGION: practicing christian (baptist) THREE POSITIVE TRAITS: generous, adaptable, playful THREE NEGATIVE TRAITS: flaky, scatterbrained, cheap THREE SKILLS: trained mechanic, jazz piano, math ENNEAGRAM: 2w1 MYERS-BRIGGS: istp EXTRACURRICULARS: varsity football team: tight-end. vp of recruitment pike, sports show host for student radio station, undergraduate student council.

AESTHETIC: gold rings, early morning runs, sunsets on the river, front porch sweet-tea, tailgating, kisses from grandma, cheers on top of tables, high fives, cheesy grins for photos, BeReal

CHARACTER INSPO: teddy flood (westworld), peeta mellark (the hunger games), matt seracen (friday night lights), pop tate (riverdale), charlie young (the west wing), sam obisanya (ted lasso) 

LIKES: making playlist, late night jams, fresh sunday mornings, making people laugh, warm summer sun, the changing of leaves, soft blankets, historical fiction, holidays DISLIKES: the past, winter, unsweetened tea, ripped jeans, cold weather, people talking during movies, doing the dishes

FAVORITE MOVIES/TV: ted lasso, friday night lights, new girl, atlanta, teen wolf, outer banks, nope, knives out, do the right thing, waves, if beale street could talk, abbott elementary FAVORITE BOOKS: the vanishing half, seven days in june, the hunger games, harry potter series, possessing the secret of joy, the fire next time FAVORITE ARTISTS: b.b. king, leon bridges, tank and the bangas, lizzo, zach bryan, lawrence, j. cole, abraham alexander, tierra whack

FAMILY: mother - adelaide wright (naomie harris) father - andre wright (omar sy) younger sister - haven wright (marsai martin) younger brother - amai wright (danny boyd jr)

pinterest here, playlist here

MOMMA’S WORDS REOCCUR TO ME:  

growing up in cleveland mississippi meant that leaky had access to the only grammy museum outside of la. but really it meant that leaky grew up with humble beginnings, in a one story house that was full of love, laughter, and inspiration. andre and adelaide wright had been high school sweethearts, with andre giving up his dreams of being a full-time musician when they found out adelaide was pregnant, to then instead be the town mechanic. she was a nurse, he a mechanic during the days and blues musician at night, and though life was hectic. it was good.

leaky was taught all the necessities by his father, piano, bass, basic mechanic skills. he wanted his son to be well-rounded and thrive in the world. to build him up. and, like every southern town, high school football became the heart of the wright household. and early on they discovered that leaky was talented. he was good, he had promise for the future. and that he had.

so between practices, gardening, picking on his younger siblings, jamming with his father, and everything else in between, leaky looked at the future with hope, with optimism. and it seemed promising.

junior year of high school, leaky committed to alabama for football, full-ride, tight-end. play time wasn’t promised for him as a freshman, but nick saban personally mentioned his name for future championships. and to make everything better, his best friend jackson and girlfriend iona were accepted their senior year. they had plans to make tuscaloosa their home.

SURRENDER TO THE GOOD LORD: (tw death)

his freshman year was exciting, and a bit overwhelming. the golden boy of the town lost his way, getting caught up in the culture of college and partying. jackson, iona, and him were having the time of their life. and sure leaky wasn’t playing as much as he wanted, but it was enough for the time being.

and then tragedy struck, beginning of second semester of his freshman year, the three of them had been out one night, leaky felt he was on top of the world. but soon it fell into darkness, he remembered sliding into the backseat of the car, pressing a sloppy kiss to iona’s neck, and the next thing he was waking up in the hospital receiving the worst news of his life. jackson and iona were dead.

and then things continued downhill, ogden had attempted to recruit leaky as well, and reached out with a new offer. full playing time, full ride, and a fresh start. leaky couldn’t turn it down. it might be kissing his chance of the nfl behind, but he couldn’t turn down the stellar education ogden was offering him.

so after finishing his freshman year, leaky moved to portsmouth, summer training and all, began his life at ogden, this time taking a side role in his life. no longer the big fish in a small pond like his life in mississippi, he found his place easily. but he doesn’t talk about his freshman year, he doesn’t visit home, and though he seems to be a vibrant and stellar young man, he holds his cards close to his chest.

AND HE’LL WIPE YOUR SLATE CLEAN:  

leaky is enjoying ogden, two years in he’s making friends, a star player, doing what he can. and yet there’s a nagging guilt, of not going home when he knows his family misses him, of not visiting iona and jackson’s families, of moving on. but he can’t face it, not yet. maybe one day he’ll be able to return home.

in fact that was the original plan, after his education, to return to cleveland and continue to build up his beloved city. like his father, leaky let’s his passions stay that way, it’s easier to keep the creativity without the pressure of it all. and instead he chose environmental science, something he hopes to be an asset for his community. leaky grew up gardening with his mother, and shares a deep love for the environment, and figures this is the best way to move forward.

GREER:

the two were casual friends. he’d see her at parties, and at school events. it’s hard not to notice the golden girl, especially with how visual leaky is on campus, always involved with an event or being seen in the advertising for the school. they got along fine, having friendships that crossed-over. he never knew her really well, but he respected her enough and enjoyed her presence. whenever she needed help or had a favor, leaky was more than ready to aid a hand. though it never seemed the two got below a surface-level friendship (to those who witnessed them anyway).

THE TRUSTY SIDEKICK:  

you need a wingman? leaky is your guy. he’s charming and pleasant and can talk anyone up. need a favor? leaky is there easily fulfilling it as if it’s nothing to him. the guy is a confidant, a hype-man, a volunteer, he can transform himself into whatever you need and it never seems to bother him. and despite being a gifted football player, and smart guy, and seemingly everywhere on campus, he doesn’t steal the spotlight. he’s not the one you think of when you think of ogden, he lets others take the popularity, the jealous looks, the whispers. despite always being there, you might sometimes overlook him, maybe because he’s always there. but he seems to be a good guy, always offering a kind smile and nod of his head on campus, willing to help tutor you in math, and then lets you have all the glory when you ace the test. it almost seems like leaky is making himself out to be the pedestal that everyone sits on. the support that uplifts the hero, and yet still disappears in the crowd, never seeking glory for himself.

extra:

previous tasks found here

he’s always wearing a jacket because he can’t stand the cold 

he wears a gold chain that was given to him by iona, he never takes it off

[barryorchestra]

barryorchestra presents...2020: A Playlist - #30.

#30. "Ants" by Tank and The Bangas

Tank and The Bangas is a collective of musicians based in New Orleans founded by Tarriona "Tank" Ball. Tank started her artistic career as a slam poet, and it definitely shows. Much of their songs are driven by spoken word, but their influences run the gambit of soul, R&B, gospel, hip-hop, funk, and rock. The best thing about this band is that every song is completely and utterly unpredictable. What sounds like a ballad may turn into a funky jam session, then transition into a jazz solo, before ending in a zany rap performance. It's all held together by the tight musicianship of Tank and Company and their commitment to create this imaginative musical world that they jokingly call "Soulful Disney". Their live performances give each song that they perform extended life as they transform each piece into a completely different experience. Equally as introspective as it is fun, "Green Balloon" is an album that takes you on a journey through what New Orleans is now. It's ditching the traditional tropes of the jazz and soul New Orleans has been known for and instead gives us a buffet of modern flavors to choose from.

"Ants" was the song that I kept returning to, as I enjoyed the comparison of the journey of an ant to a human going through the various stages of life. Tank makes it personal and specific to her but still brings the listener in as if they've been there to witness her journey all along and is only doing a recap for the fun of it. Everything about this piece creates an atmosphere that I want to be a part of.

[mr-lean-the-bleach-machine]

W4: I agree. I hope people recognize this before it is too late. Walls turn. Man and woman enter holding hands Man 1 (Marvin): I love you babes. Woman (Asha): I love you more Mar: I love you more than all the grains of sand found on the bottom of the Caribbean sea. As: (giggles) Mar: Let‟s eat (they take out KFC). Only the best for you babes. As: Honey, you know we can‟t stay as long as before due to the curfew. Mar: I know babes. We will just have to make the most of this time we have here (smiles). (They begin to eat) As: Marvin Mar: Yes babes? As: Can we go… out? Mar: Out? And we out now? As: No, I mean out to a nice restaurant. More than this fried chicken, more than coming to this spot to sit on these boxes. I want more. Mar: More? You know how long I waiting for you to say this. Well let‟s go behind the walls and I will give you more. As: Stop playing nah. You know what I mean. And as for that you know we agreed to wait a bit. Mar: So you eh like what we have here. This has become our spot. A spot we can share our thoughts, our moments, to eat ah fowl. This is ours Ash baby, and you want to spoil that? As: I know babes, but look how long we have been coming here. Let us find a new place, a better place. Here is no longer safe. Mar: Asha, you know that I don‟t have that kinda money. I just start to work, you eh finish school. You know I want to give you the best and it does take all out of me not to satisfy this heat I have for you. I have been holding back for you every time and I get nothing from you in return except for complains and what you want. As: Oh Marv… Mar: Don‟t “oh Marv” me! Why you have to bring that up for eh? Just to spoil a good thing we have going on. You want to leave all this behind? (gestures to the space) As: Baby please… Mar: (Steups) Let‟s go and anyways, it getting late, the curfew will start soon and it better for you to go and get a taxi so at least one of us will get something this evening! As: Oh Marvin, don‟t behave like that nah. Mar: Is you that have me like this! As: Please stop. Mar: No, is you who want to have a good time and spend the money I don‟t have. To have rotisserie when all I could afford is fried chicken. All I wanted was a lil‟ banga banga with you but the way you behaving I see that and a good government eh happening. Silence As: You want to? (pause) You want to? (motions to the wall) Mar: (smiles. Goes behind the wall and takes off his pants. He throws it to the side of the wall. Girl begins to walk to the wall when she hears the sound of her mother) Voiceover: Don‟t give away your rose if he is not prepared to embrace the thorns…. Mar: Ah ready! (She stops, picks up his pants turns and runs away) Mar: Asha? Asha? That b____ (he moves off the stage hiding himself) Walls turn laughing W1: Now that was too funny! W3: You eh see how he ran away!  W2: And by the looks of things, that girl eh missing out on anything. W3: What really wrong with men? They really feel that a box of fried chicken would satisfy these women? W4: Some of them don‟t understand the complexities of the female species. They haven‟t learnt the art of love, of caring and… W3: Patience W1: These people are really in a state of emergency! They have so much to learn. The rights from the wrongs, how to love, who to love and respect. W4: One, I agree with you 100%, It will take some time for them to do this. W1: How much time should we give them? We here since when? 1976? And all we living on right now is hope. Hoping the people will change, hoping that the roads will be better, hoping that they put aside politics and start working for the people. W3: Well One, all we can just do is hope one day our walls will speak loudly enough for all to hear and that chance will come. Walls turn Woman enters frantic. She looks at her watch as she waits for a taxi. Man, decently dressed, enters. Man: Hello Woman: Hi Ma: Need help? Wo: I ok. Ma: Let me help you Wo: I say I ok. Ma: Ok, ok Pause Ma: It getting late Wo: I know Ma: Trying to go home? Wo: I want to but no taxis like they stop working. You here for a taxi too? Ma: No need to. Wo: Oh? Ma: Nah, I just stay here and listen to the walls talk. Wo: Ok Ma: They have amazing stories, these walls. It is amazing what you can learn from them. Wo: The walls… they talk to you? Ma: Not just to me. To all who are willing to listen. Wo: (mimes the word ‘crazy’. Paces up and down) I need to go home. Where are the damn cars? I eh know why they don‟t hurry up and legalize PH taxis! Ma: Is that going to solve your problem? Making the wrong right? Wo: I just want to go home. Ma: We all do. (Silence) Ma: You will get a car soon. Just be patient. Wo: (faint smile) Ok Ma: There is one coming now. Taxi! Wo: Thanks Ma: That is all we want to hear sometimes. God bless mam. Wo: Thank you sir. Good bye Ma: Good bye (he watches her go in the distance. Goes behind the walls gets his tattered shirt and cardboard sheet. He puts on his shirt and spreads his ‘bed’ near the case. He makes himself comfortable) Ma: Good night walls Wall 1, 2, 3 &4: (turn) Goodnight (walls return to their original position, man smiles) There is the sound of sirens in the distance as all prepare for the first night of the curfew As the homeless man sleeps a sweet song is heard indicating that he is in a state of sleep. (Hero – Enrique Iglesias). Characters move on the stage reflecting the good times the man had with his family. He rises and moves towards them enjoying their company. They begin to separate from him and move behind the wall. The music is cut with a loud bang. The man jumps out from his sleep. Two workmen appear on the scene looking at the walls and speaking to each other. Workman 1: Yep these buggers coming down all right. The boss says that we have to get cracking soon. A new car park is the best thing for this area. Workman 2: Right Charlie! Wm1: I could see it now a new tri-level car park that caters only for those who could afford. It will make the company a pretty penny once it is managed right. Man: Break down these walls you say? Who want to break them down? There is so much history in these four walls. If they are broken down, everything will be forgotten. Wm1: Do I look like I care? These walls are an eyesore. Who will miss them? Wm2: Yeah who will miss them? Wm1: Who cares about these walls? They should have been taken down a long time ago. They are a hazard to society. They breed rats and cockroaches. I could just imagine what happen in this place. Ma: I care about these walls they have become a comfort to me they mean so much to me. My creative juices came out because of the walls… Wm2: And by the smell of you kept all of it! Ma: I begging you don‟t destroy them. They are all I have. Wm1: (stares at the man) Ok. I wouldn‟t break them down. Just give me the $50,000.00 I would get for doing the job and maybe I could force the boss to change his mind. Ma: I look like I have that kind of money!? Wm1: well in that case kiss your walls goodbye. It will be down the next curfew start. See you later… (Wm2 sends a kiss to the wall)Man walks to the walls and caresses it. He looks at them and begins to hum song that was sung during his sleep. People casually walk by, not paying any attention to him. He moves about Man: Help me save them. Will you help me? (shouts) will anybody help me! (he runs off the stage) Workmen reappear with their equipment to begin working on the wall. They mill around waiting for approval to begin the demolition. Man returns and sits in front of the wall. Wm1: What the hell man get up and move! Ma: No! Wm: What the jail is this. Man, get up so we could do we wok nah! Ma: I said no. If nobody else eh want to fight for these walls I will stand here by their side. These walls mean something to me. You may not care, yuh boss doh but I care. These walls mean something to me and I sure it means something for others as well. Don‟t break them down please. I begging yuh. Make them stronger, better. They will last for year to come and mean a lot to generations… Wm: Yuh see this shit! (A scuffle begins. A workman walks and gets a hammer and begins to hit the wall). The man shouts NO! Some attempt to stop him and others look on. Freeze Song: Hero from the line I can be your hero baby… who can take my breath away… Curtain Call

[thechanelmuse]

2019 Albums/EPs I’ve Enjoyed

Umm...Cleary I’ve been listening to a lot of music this year. I did not expect my list to be this long lol. Anywho, hopefully some of these are new to you all and you enjoy them as well. 

JAZZ

Catherine Russell - Alone Together

Chick Corea, Christian McBribe & Brian Blade - Trilogy 2

Emilio Solla Tango Jazz Orchestra - Puertos: Music from International Waters

Jazzmeia Horn - Love and Liberation

Joshua Redman - Come What May

Joshua Redman and Brooklyn Rider - Sun on Sand

GOSPEL

Kirk Franklin - Long Live Love

RAP

Gang Starr - One of the Best Yet

GoldLink - Diaspora

Denzel Curry - ZUU

Doja Cat - Hot Pink

Duckwrth - The Falling Man

Little Brother - May the Lord Watch

Little Simz - GREY Area

Megan Thee Stallion - Fever

Rapsody - Eve

Tyler, The Creator - IGOR

BLENDED GENRES

Anderson .Paak - Ventura

Beyoncé - The Lion King: The Gift

Brittany Howard - Jamie

Burna Boy - African Giant

Caroline Shaw and Attacca Quartet - Orange

Christian Scott aTunde Adjuah - Ancestral Recall

The Cinematic Orchestra - To Believe

Flying Lotus - Flamagra

FKA twigs - MAGDALANE

Hozier - Wasteland, Baby!

Jacob Collier - Djesse Vol. 2

Michael Kiwanuka - KIWANUKA

Solange - When I Get Home

Tank and the Bangas - Green Balloon

POP/ELECTRONIC

Billie Eilish - When We All Fall Asleep, Where Do We Go?

Hayden James - Between Us

Labrinth - Imagination & the Misfit Kid and Euphoria (2 projects; the second one is technically a soundtrack but I’m adding it here)

Lizzo - Cuz I Love You

Lucy Rose - No Words Left

Tori Kelly - Inspired by True Events

Yuna - Rogue

R&B/SOUL

Alex Isley - The Beauty of Everything, Pt. 2 and Wilton (2 projects)

Ari Lennox - Shea Butter Baby

SiR - Chasing Summer

Emily King - Scenery

Emotional Oranges - The Juice: Vol 1

Eryn Allen Kane - a tree planted by water

India.Arie - Worthy

Jerome Thomas - Mood Swings

Jordan Rakei - Origin

Leven Kali - Leven Kali: Low Tide

Lucky Daye - Painted

Nicole Bus - KAIROS

Raphael Saadiq - Jimmy Lee

Sinead Harnett - Lessons in Love

Snoh Aalegra - Ugh, those feels again

Xavier Omär & Sango - Moments Spent Loving You

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