#feel free to send more albums in folks

[autisticempathydaemon]

♪

Sam/darlin

How the most dangerous thing is to love/ How you will heal and you'll rise above

"God, you really were the All-American country boy-next-door, weren't you?" Darlin snarks, grinning madly as they and Sam flip through old photo albums. He really shouldn't be surprised his weekend of cleaning has gone out the window, his werewolf deciding the remnants of his previous life much more interesting. "It makes so much sense your eyes used to be blue."

"It's awful rude to make assumptions about a person like that," Sam grumbles in response, nestling his chin in the crook of their neck, their back and shifter core warm like a furnace against his chest. "City folk can have accents too, and I could have been a bad boy. Maybe I was a troublemaker.”

Of course, anyone with a working pair of eyes, empowered vampire’s or no, would be able to tell that was never the case. Alexis, back in the (good? bad?) old days, had called him Captain America- the blonde, baby-blue-hued hero. Sam objectively knows that that hasn’t changed, that darker hair and silver irises don’t mask the good inside of him… but knowing and feeling ain’t always on speaking terms.

Even now, looking at a younger brighter simpler version of himself leaning up against that pick-up truck he’ll soon hate and mourn in equal measure, Sam feels a familiar, acrid cocktail of emotion threaten to shove its way up his throat and between his teeth.

Stabbing longing for the boy he used to be.

Aching rage at the woman who turned him into this.

Consuming hatred for the man he has become.

Blinding love for the werewolf in his lap- or maybe that’s just the dusty, discarded cowboy hat the shifter pushes onto his head, grabbing his chin and pressing their face to his for a selfie.

The man on the phone screen in front of him is mean, tough, so scarred and marred and changed, he’s barely recognizable as the young freelancer in the faded polaroids… He’s also smiling up a fanged storm as his Darlin playfully bites and kisses his cheek, so Sam can't help but admit they paint a pretty fine picture.

Send me a ♪, and I’ll put my music on shuffle and write a Redacted ficlet based on the song I get! 💌

-Feel free to send a specific pairing with the ♪!

[outofthecellar]

⠀☆ — Warren DeMartini ׅ⎖

⠀Ratt's soft spoken guitaristist has arrived! Will ⠀he shred at 3am? Will he feed all of the stray ⠀cats? Will he occupy the corner? Who knows!

⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ ⠀⠀ Don't like? Don't interact.

⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀... more info below

Before you follow / interact

I am new to rp on tumblr so please be patient with me while I figure everything out, but I am not new to rock star rp! I've written an array of rock stars on twitter that I plan to move here!

I prefer not to write with minors!! Just a personal comfort thing as I'm nineteen turning twenty soon! 16+ is okay just be warned! (If I accidentally follow you and you're 15 or below please block, asks are fine though!)

My writing is usually literate, so changing layout forms is gonna be awkward for me, but I'm learning!

Nsfw and such is fine, I don't mind it! (Anything descriptive is for dms only! and please be respectful, I won't hesitate to block.)

I also write the darker topics that come with rock stars and the 80s, which is another reason I don't write with most minors! If anything might be triggering, feel free to block!!

Much of my portrayal is both fact and fiction, so don't think of everything I write as true! I am not affiliated with Warren DeMartini.

My asks are open so feel free to either interact ic or ask questions about me ooc! (Please label anything ooc if so that way I won't get confused. Just don't be creepy!!)

My activity may be on and off, so don't expect me to be active all of the time!

Single-ship seems to be the standard on tumblr, but I prefer multi-ship. If you don't like that it's fine just don't judge me about it. (A main ship will be reserved with proper chemistry.)

My private messages are open too, so if that's preferred we can write in there or just chat!

Ooc is labeled with // !!

I go by Swine, my pronouns are he/him. I'm available on discord for roleplay too! I don't automatically respond ic as it's my personal discord, so don't send ic starters and such.

Main blog is @breaking-thechains

Side blog is @whitesnakez & @bigcityroadie

Personal blog is @quiet-riot-breathless

⠀⠀⠀Now onto Warren!

Set during the release of the album Invasion Of Your Privacy (1985).

Warren learned his signature guitar tone from George Lynch of Dokken! He sees George much like a mentor.

Known to be soft spoken, and a bit of an introvert. Although he still likes to party!

Hates whenever Blotz or Stephen try to rope him into arguments.

Out of the band, Warren is closest to Robbin and occasionally Stephen.

Used to live with Jake E. Lee of Ozzy Osborne and Badlands! Now he rooms with Robbin, Stephen, and Juan.

Can be a bit homesick at times when on tour. It's worse when he especially misses his family.

Prefers to stick with regular beer and cigarettes. Not much of a hardcore rockstar!

Unlabeled! Not really closeted or open about it either. What happens in the back of the bus, stays in the back of the bus!

Physical touch is both his platonic and romantic form of love language!

⠀⠀That's all for now folks!

[hermitdream]

To Whoever Wants To Hear streaming playlists by me!!!

Made some streaming playlists check them out!

TWWTH + Louis Tomlinson with the first songs being in the FITF tour setlist order for everyone who's going to the upcoming shows and needs a refreshment ((:

TWWTH + 1D bc i miss them (said by someone who got into the fandom after they broke up)

TWWTH + songs in Latvian bc you always have to have one. this time more folk/ethnic music, so give a listen if you're interested.

TWWTH + old jazz. i've been obsessed with old jazz for years now and I hope you like it too (:

TWWTH + My Little Pony: Friendship Is Magic, bc a lot of the songs in the drEP are about FRIENDSHIP, yk like paranoid and spotlight and nothing like celebrating FRIENDSHIP bc they are BROS with some good old my little pony

TWWTH + Joker Out for the eurovision fans

That's 6/8 playlists i've planned, just need to finish the other two but im too tired. If you would like to request a streaming playlist with a certain artist/genre, send me an ask and feel free to suggest specific albums, songs, artists (otherwise i will take the top songs)

[pudding-parade]

Music Meme 2: Electric Boogaloo

@papermint-airplane and @simsdastra tagged me again for this, so apparently they, at least, want more from me. There's no accounting for taste, folks! ;)

���✨when u get this u have to put 5 songs u actually listen to, and publish. then, send this ask/tag 10 of your favorite followers (non-negotiable, positivity is cool) ✨🎶

I'll use YouTube embeds this time, just because it's easier than copypasting links and because ya girl doesn't have a Spotify account. (Well, technically, I do, but I forgot my login and idc enough to recover it.) Anyway, since embeds are huge plus I babbled as usual, I'll put them behind a cut.

And I guess I'll tag more peeps, so here you go: @twinsimming, @rollo-rolls, @ninjaofthepurplethings, @suratan-zir, @fluttereyes-ts3-blog, @danjaley, @unsimspirational, @lilidebergerac, @stargazer-sims, and @parystrange. And if anyone reading this wants to do it, too, consider yourself tagged, too. Feel free to ignore, as always. No pressure.

Here we go…

This one reminds me of my rave days. Man, I miss those rave days… I listen to a lot of ambient, trance-y electronic stuff whether I'm high/tripping or not. It tends to fuel creativity in me, and Delerium is always at the top of my list. I love the combination of dark ambient and ethereal female voices that most of their tracks have.

More belly dance music. Yes, I am really into belly dance. I've been taking lessons for….eight?…years now, and I'm good enough now to perform as well as teach beginners. In fact, I'm teaching my very first actual beginner's class this spring, and I'm very excited because 8 people (including one guy and one kid, which is awesome) have already signed up. SQUEE! :D I love everything about belly dance. It's excellent exercise and gives you amazing muscle control, which is great for inherently clumsy people like me. I love the music. I LOVE love that it makes me feel sexy and ultra-feminine and that there's no pressure for dancers to be super-skinny. (In fact, belly dance looks better if you aren't skinny, although lamentably I am skinny because of health issues.) But most of all, I love the outfits. The fabrics, the sweeping skirts, the colors, the BLING. ✨ ✨ ✨

ANYWAY! This piece is one that I have performed to. I prefer pieces that are all/mostly darbuka (That's the drum), and this guy is a master.

You wouldn't think that this combo would work as a duet, but it really, really does, despite the fact that, according to my first husband (who was a recording engineer and eventually a producer), Donna was hung-over as fuck during the (single!) recording session. Can you imagine singing like that while hung-over? I can't.

Ironically, I played the shit out of this song when my first husband left me. LOL I still play it a lot nowadays when I want to sing and dance like an idiot.

I wouldn't call myself a metalhead by any stretch of the imagination, but I do like metal quite a bit. My favorite metal genre is symphonic metal, which probably isn't surprising since I'm a classical musician. :) But yeah, give me all the Nightwish and Epica and, indeed, Within Temptation. This is arguably my favorite song of theirs.

And since I haven't put anything from my favorite band of all time on these lists…time to fix that. :) Though it definitely isn't my overall favorite song of Queen's, this is my favorite song from Queen II, which is my favorite Queen album. It's the height of their fantasy-theme phase. It's also their "heaviest" album, so I thought that something from it was a good song to follow Within Temptation. :)

[paradoxlemonade]

Hellooooo we're doing this again

I need music recommendations, though we're doing things a touch differently this time around!

Recommend EPs and Full albums only! No entire artists and no individual songs! (If I decide to go listen to more on my own time that's on me lol)

I'm going to tell you how I feel about the album after I listen to it—even if I didn't like it. Don't rec something if a potential negative opinion of it will ruin your day.

Preferred music genres: rock, metal, alternative, folk, outlaw country, anything experimental/weird. (This list is just a guide, feel free to give me something not on the list or really out there :] )

Not these genres: pop or electronic, unless there's also something weird about it.

Anyone who sends me something I already know will get a baseball thrown at them /joke (read: the more obscure the music, the better!)

Please send recommendations in the form of an ask so I can keep track of them!

In return, I'll recommend you an album that I think you'll like :D

[winterbonesthings]

Hey, I'm that keysmashing frothing at the mouth commenter from ao3... I just wanted to tell you again how amazing your works are. And I wanna give you a follow to see some more Winterbaron brainrot hopefully.

AAAAAAAAA! I legit squealed seeing your ask in my inbox! Hello! I adore you already, you've been absolutely fantastic!

Thank you so much for coming to visit my blog! It's really about nothing at all, and every little passing whim that goes through my head in queue, lol.

You'll also always find my latest work pinned at the top of my page, like the one I posted just past midnight last night. I usually post around midnight to 4 am, then schedule it to reblog at 3, 6, 9, noon, then 3, 6, 9, midnight that day. #Hi, and #I'm the problem it's me, are my personal and writing tags, because Taylor Swift's album Midnights was just right for what I've been posting.

Winterbaron and pictures of Frank Grillo are my current brainrot, and I've been considering submitting myself to the mortifying ordeal of being known by actually posting some of my own random thoughts on topics, but mostly my brainrot is limited to tags currently, when I remember to add them.

(I'm shy in general so it's hard for me to say all the unhinged things I think, even online.)

@zsparz, and @six-demon-bag are two fun and friendly folks that I can remember off the top of my head who share the brainrot, and @emptymidnight does amazing art!

As for HTP flavors and folks who have Frank Grillo/Rumlow on the mind, may I introduce you to @ex0rin, who is absolutely the reason I got my own ao3, @5ummit, who has amazing metas and gifs, and @the-ravening who is very kind!

Always feel free to send me asks or message me privately. I've been wanting someone to talk about my stories with, and I'm more willing to do that here, because I won't be spoiling anything for folks who don't want spoilers like I would be in the comments of the fics themselves.

AAAAAAAAA! I'm so excited you're here!!

[explosionshark]

hi! what would u say are starter metal bands/albums/songs for people who have never listened to metal? i'm interested in exploring new genres but i know NOTHING about metal and you seem to know quite a lot!

See I love trying to answer this question but it's honestly a little tricky! The thing that makes metal so great imo is the fact that there's a billion subgenres. But that's also what makes it hard to find the right recommendation for someone off the top of your head! I might send you a metalcore song that does nothing for you, but if I had gone with like. Stoner metal or something you'd have found your niche.

That said I recently made a playlist for a friend asking me the same question. I tried to throw in an array of different styles. Check it out if you have Spotify! Feel free to skip when a song isn't working - there might be something you like more further on

Aside from that, click below for a couple of recommendations for stuff I find to be more accessible/appealing to a broad audience

Sleep Token - here's an alt metal band that's really blowing up right now! They're about to release their third LP. I'd suggest checking out a few of the singles they've already put out for it. This band has been great for attracting new folks to metal: they play with a lot of different genres and while they certainly have heavy moments, I feel like their pop-friendly approach makes them a good band to on board people to the genre.

Invent Animate - this is a metalcore band that also just put out an early contender for Album of the Year imo. There's a mix of harsh and clean vocals, a very atmospheric sound throughout, and a good mix of technically impressive instrumentation and strong hooks. If you like this sound I'd suggest checking out other bands like Spiritbox and Bad Omens.

Lacuna Coil - hey, do you like Evanescence? Do you like beautiful women with incredible singing voices? This band might be for you. I'd recommend their 2002 record Comalies to start, or you can check out their most recent album as well. If you like this sound, you might be interested in checking out bands like Epica or Ad Infinitum next!

Iron Maiden/Judas Priest - interested in a more classic sound? Maiden and Priest were two titans of an era called NWOBHM (the New Wave of British Heavy Metal) - characterized by fast, aggressive music and clean vocals that tend to be on the higher end. I'd highly recommend Number of the Beast for Maiden or Screaming for Vengeance if you want to get into Priest. If you're looking for contemporary bands playing with a similar sound, I'd suggest Sumerlands or Sonja, who both had excellent records last year.

Nu Metal/Alt Metal - sometimes it can be tricky to talk about these genres because people get very passionate and nitpicky about the terms. But generally speaking if you like the sounds that dominated the metal/hard rock charts around the turn of the century you might like the following bands: Kittie, Slipknot, Tallah, Nova Twins

Post-hardcore/metalcore - more into that MCR-ish emo sound? Try Static Dress or If I Die First! Not super heavy, but still with an edge. These are young bands who are again playing in a very 00s space.

Deftones - here's a band that I find pretty accessible! There's definitely a heaviness, but there's also a strong shoegaze influence that creates an opportunity for some really beautiful songs. This band has been active since the 90s, huge catalog of great albums. Start with White Pony. There are a lot of bands right now who are very influenced by Deftones - if you like this band check out Loathe or Moodring next

Stoner/Doom - we're talking about big fuzzy riffs here! Slow/mid-tempo songs usually with a longer song length than more punk-influenced subgenres. Try bands like Windhand, Faetooth, Red Fang, or King Woman

No Harsh Vocals Please - okay, like heavy sounds but don't like the screaming? Check out these bands: Katatonia, Evergrey, Unleash the Archers

There's so much more I could get into but I need to stop eventually. I hope you find something you like somewhere in these recommendations! If you do, feel free to come back to me with what worked for you and I can offer more suggestions along that line.

Happy listening 🤘

[mistysolitude]

what music do you listen to? (genres, artists, albums, anything!)

OOOH, that's a cool question! Thank you so much for it, anon :)

I, for real, am one of those that listen and loves absolutely any genre: from jazz to death metal, from ambient to viral pop!

But I can certainly say that my favorite genres are blackgaze, folk, symphonic metal and pop punk! With Paramore being my all-time favorite band ever, by the way, followed by Spiritbox, Chelsea Wolfe and Alcest! And, of course, Hozier!

I can ramble about music for hours and hours, but I promise I'll keep it short. I'm always down for both giving and receiving music recommendations, so feel free to send me some! I promise I'll listen!

Also, I even have a specific playlist for this blog, which you can check out here! It's mostly folk, black metal, OSTs and some more!

[rabbitechoes]

there were a lot of good tracks this month! judging by some of the new singles, early 2024 is shaping up to be a cool time for new releases. another note, i'm not sure if i'll do a favorite songs of december because i might just do a favorite songs of the year thing instead. i wanted to do one or the other because doing both would be a lot of work and i wanna enjoy my winter break tbh!!!!

as always feel free to follow me on rate your music and twitter (i’m not calling it X)

"Mother Nature" - MGMT

◇ featured on Loss of Life - MGMT (not yet released) ◇ genres: neo-psychedelia, indie rock

This February we’re finally getting the follow-up to MGMT’s incredible 2018 album Little Dark Age! The lead single to this new record has the band exploring fresh, new sounds to great effect. MGMT are no stranger to psychedelia, but this track has them taking a considerably less electronic approach to it. The songwriting is some of their strongest to date. Very excited about this new album.

"I Swear, I Really Wanted to Make a 'Rap' Album but This Is Literally the Way the Wind Blew Me This Time" - André 3000

◇ featured on New Blue Sun - André 3000 ◇ genres: new age, ambient

This month we finally received the first full-length solo project from hip hop legend André 3000. As the title of this song suggests, this is a much different direction than his work in OutKast over 16 years ago. On this album, André explores ambient or occasionally jazzy soundscapes driven by the flute (his recent instrument of choice). This track is gorgeous with André’s flute passages taking center stage. This whole project is definitely worth a listen.

"Now And Then" - The Beatles

◇ featured on The Beatles 1967-1970 (2023 Edition) [The Blue Album] - The Beatles ◇ genres: piano rock, baroque pop

The jokes have been played out by this point about “these Beatles guys are good, they’re going places!”, but it is still bizarre to have a brand new Beatles song in 2023. I highly recommend watching the documentary about the history of this song and how it came to be. Admittedly, that documentary played a big role in my enjoyment of this song. It feels like a fitting send-off for one of the greatest bands of all time. Is it overproduced? Yeah lol, but this project is clearly driven by Paul McCartney who, as everyone should know, is no stranger to overblown schmaltz. We love him for it! Will this ever be lauded as one of band’s best songs? No, but it’s still very good.

"Celibate" - Danny Brown

◇ featured on Quaranta - Danny Brown ◇ genre: abstract hip hop

This new Danny Brown album lived up to most of my expectations while also subverting them. Brown takes a more introspective approach which really sets this project apart from his previous work. This track has been in constant rotation for me since it dropped. Danny's more subdued delivery works very well with the feature from MIKE (who just dropped a strong contender for rap album of the year). Really enjoyed this track and also the entire project.

‧₊˚✧ BEST SONG OF THE MONTH ✧˚₊‧ "Oral" - Björk & Rosalía

◇ genres: art pop, electronic

I thought this track would be good, but this is like unbelievably good. Björk wrote this track during her "classic period", but it never saw the light of day until this reworked version with Rosalía. These two work so well together. Björk's trademark ethereal sound shines through hear and the occasional reggaeton percussion underneath is a very nice touch. The chorus is a highlight in both of their careers and thats coming from someone who holds both of these artists in very high regard (admittedly mostly Björk, although MOTOMAMI ranked very high for me last year). Please give this a listen! Not only is this a great track, but its for a good cause!!! All streaming proceeds go to protecting Icelandic fish from harmful fish farms.

"Wall of Eyes" - The Smile

◇ featured on Wall of Eyes - The Smile (not yet released) ◇ genres: art rock, psychedelic folk, post-rock

The Smile are returning with a new record out in January and this track is very good! A few months ago they dropped "Bending Hectic" which, if you're keeping up, was my favorite track back in June. That track is making it on the album so even if this song wasn't good, I would be stoked. Luckily, this track is really good. I love the bossa nova inspired guitar throughout the song, the hazy psychedelic sound, and the small string flourishes. Really beautiful stuff. I can't wait to hear the rest of the record!

"Red Flags" - Brittany Howard

◇ featured on What Now - Brittany Howard (not yet released) ◇ genres: psychedelic soul, neo-psychedelia

Look, I don't know why so many banger psychedelic songs dropped this month, but I'm not complaining. I was a big fan of Brittany Howard's last record and the announcement of her new album flew completely under my radar until I was made aware of this single. This is an interesting new sound for Howard, but she pulls it off really well. If the whole record is stuff like this, we're in for a treat.

[frodispatch]

🎶✨ when u get this u have to put 5 songs u actually listen to, publish. then, send this ask/tag 10 of your favourite followers (non-negotiable, positivity is cool)✨🎶

oh my god

thank you @anything-thats-rock-and-roll!

i know barely anyone on here, i mostly just blog into the void and chat with art people, so i’m just gonna answer and run. if anyone sees this, feel free to put your own 5 songs!

watch out, cause i listen to a lot of progressive rock, so a lot of these are over ten minutes long.

Here’s five epic songs i’ve been listening to on repeat this week:

🎶 XTC - No Thugs In Our House (it’s just fun. I also recommend their songs Senses Working Overtime and Jason and the Argonauts)

🎵 Renaissance - Ashes Burning (this song turns 50 this year!!! Such an underrated band. British. female singer. what more do you need? This song is over 11 minutes long, but unlike some prog, the singing starts basically right away, and it’s wonderful.)

🎼 Magellan - The Great Goodnight (my dad and i spent yesterday driving around listening to music and we put this one on for the 500th time. My dad and his brother found this in the 90s only because they were looking for new prog (which most would say was dead unless you were SEARCHING, and these two nerds were) and found this. This song is like, 50 minutes long, and it can be a little much, both with the obsessiveness that overtook the singer and the sheer length of it. Trent, the singer’s brother died in Vietnam (in May 1966), after he got shot. he would’ve been okay, but they couldn’t get to him to save him. the brother didn’t even get drafted, he volunteered to go. Trent’s parents didn’t tell him about it because they were so traumatized about the event. He just had a memory of playing on this guy’s shoulders but didn’t know who it was until he found a box in the attic and dug into it more and found out about his brother. Trent Gardner also attempted to put out a musical called Leonardo the Absolute Man that didn’t get picked up, but the demo songs still exist, and it’s cool to check out.) sorry. i deleted a lot too, lol, but the description is kind of necessary for this song.

🎶 The Ocean Blue - Ballerina Out of Control (another super underrated group! This is a very very good song. Trust me. it is not prog, it is a normal song.)

🎵 Rush - Cygnus X-1: Book 1, The Voyage (Since Rush is a major love of mine, and i fall asleep to this every night, Cygnus has to be on here. This song is basically about an astronaut that goes into a black hole called Cygnus X-1. Not that special story-wise, but wonderful music-wise, if you like crazy sci-fi shit, scary void-bass (trust me), and Geddy Lee. I just like how he says 🎶on my ship the Rocinante🎶. It’s cute and groovy. But things get spicy in *gasp* Cygnus X-1: Book 2, Hemispheres?!?! Yes! that’s right folks! Little did anyone know, this song would have a seamless sequel on the album appropriately named: Hemispheres! While I prefer book one, Hemispheres is fun if you’re a fan of Rush and their little triumvirate inserting themselves into their songs (three travelers from Willowdale, my friends) But book 2 is fun because basically, the astronaut lives, and he shows up in this society that is being battled over by Apollo (as the god of reason) and Dionysus (as the god of emotional party vibes) and the astronaut becomes ✨cygnus✨ the god of ✨balance✨ Neil Peart liked to show off how many books he read by making Geddy screech out his lyrics. Lil alex zivojinovic just wants to play his guitarrrr.)

anyway, we’re living in a time where we can look at ALL THIS music in retrospective! My favorite song can be Rave On by Buddy Holly and yet I can turn on the radio and listen to Taylor Swift or whatever! explore the world! find shit on youtube! spotify! People are selling records again! i have like a million records now! aaah!

Thanks again to @anything-thats-rock-and-roll, and live long and prosper 🖖

[vera-dauriac]

For the fanfic asks :) 💔🎶🛠

Thanks so much for asking!

💔 Is there a fic of yours that broke your heart?

New Skins and Old Memories was my first Milathos fic, and it’s so sad and bittersweet, but I love it anyway.

🎶 Do you listen to music while you write? What song have you been playing on loop lately?

I do always have music on when I’m writing. I have a handful of albums and playlists I always go to  when in doubt, but I often listen to specific things for whatever I’m working on. For instance, for the Lawrence of Arabia fic I recently posted, I made a playlist of opera duets with men, so lots of Verdi, particularly La forza del destino.

🛠What tools/programs/apps do you use to write?

I love writing by hand. And I love my fancy journals and fountain pens. A friend just sent me a bunch of ink samples, so lately I’ve been using them in my Pilot Petit since it’s a reliable, cheap fountain pen. And the latest notebook I’ve been using a lot is this Kanso notebook from JetPens. But  also love my Lamy Al-Stars and Kaweco Sport pens and I have plenty of Moleskine and Paperblanks journals I use regularly. Because I’m not a great typist, I’ve taken to photographing my writing and using Google Lens to transfer it to Microsoft Word. It has some weird hiccups due to being evolving tech and my sloppy handwriting, but it’s saving me a ton of time.

Thanks again for asking! Folks should feel free to send me more.

[hessbynum]

Sue Massek Project - Blog #2 - Loving Nancy

Okay, we need to talk about “Loving Nancy.” When Sue asked me to apprentice with her, I’m pretty sure I awkwardly blurted out that I wanted to learn her version of this song. Sue recorded this song on her 2015 release, Precious Memories. The album utilizes songs she arranged for a one woman play she starred in on the life of Sarah Ogan Gunning.

I listen to music voraciously so I’m always cautious about saying I don’t know a song or when I first heard a song, but I remember doing a double take when I bought this album from Sue and this track played. The song was very strange to me because although it’s told from the perspective of the male, it’s a tragic song that acknowledges Nancy has no agency in the story it tells and as such, her heart breaks. While loving someone who doesn’t love you back isn’t unusual in ballads, the set up of this one just struck me as strange. There’s clear elements of being a work song and some of the ideas point to it being a very old ballad retrofitted into a new location. It's an odd 'I have a girl back home, but she probably hates me I don't care' kind of song. (Ballad experts feel free to weigh in here.) 

Have a listen to Sarah’s version before we go any further. This is on her album Girl of Constant Sorrow, available here: https://folkways.si.edu/sarah-ogan-gunning/girl-of-constant-sorrow 

Sarah’s version.

The album liner notes are available online here: https://folkways-media.si.edu/docs/folkways/artwork/FLG00026-LP.pdf  Thank you, Smithsonian Folkways. In particular, this is what the notes say about “Loving Nancy” on page 8:

Sarah, while very young, learned a number of songs from her mother, Sarah Elizabeth Lucas Garland, from “Lizzie’s” sisters, and their children. Such pieces were known to the Lucases for many generations and were brought directly from the British Isles or absorbed from other Anglo-American singers in Kentucky. This particular variant of “Loving Nancy” is not found in standard collections; however the text is transcribed (brochure) by Betty Garland from her own singing in her 1964 Folkways album.

Since Nancy is a most common ballad name, it is difficult to place the “Lucas” variant in a specific ballad family. “Farewell Charming Nancy” (Laws K 14) has the hero steer his boat to the East Indies; Sarah’s hero street his boat to New Alena (Orleans). Jim Garland has suggested to his daughter Betty that Kentucky men who rafted logs out of the mountains sang “Loving Nancy.” Perhaps we see here an ocean voyage localized to a trip down the Ohio-Mississippi. Before this piece is placed directly in the “Farewell Charming Nancy” category, one must note that Sarah’s song ends with Nancy’s death by heartbreak, exactly like many heroines in “William and Nancy II” (Laws P 5). Normally one would assume Sarah’s song to be spliced out of these two ballads. However, her intervening stanzas contain commonplaces which appear elsewhere. I cite only the “write a fine hand” reference in Sharp’s “Pretty Saro” and the “salmon” reference in Creighton’s “Pretty Polly.” This latter figure suggests both the theme of animal disguises to escape pursuit in “The Two Magicians” (Child 44), and the imagery of chase and conquest in the amatory “Hares on the Mountain” collected by Sharp and others in England (Dean-Smith). 

Betty Garland, American Folk Ballads, Folkways 2307.

I’m going to travel the wilderness through,

Therefore, loving Nancy, I’ll bid you adieu.

I’m going to travel a many a long mile,

Therefore, loving Nancy, I’ll leave you for a while.

Down in New Alena my boat I will steer

And the face of many pretty girls I see on the shore.

But the face of a Spaniard I’d never adore,

Go back to Kentucky, try Nancy once more.

I wish I was a clerks man, could write a fine hand,

I’d write my love a letter that she’d understand.

I’d send it on water that’d never overflow,

Go back to Kentucky, try Nancy once more.

I wish I was a fisherman down by the seaside

And Nancy was a salmon come floating on the tide.

I’d throw my net around her and bring her to shore,

Go back to Kentucky, try Nancy once more. 

Loving Nancy, loving Nancy, I have returned home,

I always did love you and for your sake mourned.

We’re going to get married, I doubt for your sake.

I threw my arms around her, and felt her heart break.

Anyone else bothered that they called the narrator the hero? Yikes.

I looked up Farewell, Charming Nancy and the vibes seem quite different. The song is described as: "The sailor bids his sweetheart farewell. She does not wish to part, and offers to go with him. He tells her that she simply is not strong enough for life at sea. They part sadly. Some texts warn girls against trusting sailors[.]" You can read the notes here: https://balladindex.org/Ballads/LK14.html

Betty Garland’s version can be found here, if you’d like to listen:

Betty’s version remains available through Smithsonian Folkways here: https://folkways.si.edu/betty-garland/american-folk-ballads/music/album/smithsonian

Betty's version seems strangely optimistic to me after listening to Sue's version for so many years.

The liner notes say regarding this song: 

Lovin’ Nancy is an old mountain folk song, have no record of it ever coming out of England, it has been our family since before the Civil War and it has been considered by our family that it was composed by our grandfather Wilson Lucas or I should say my great grandfather or one of his songs who were all singers. This song although it says “my boat I will stir”, would be be more correct if it said, “down to the Ohio my log raft I will stir”, because these men who rafted logs down the Kentucky river sand this song and this was before there was any railroads in the mountains. Have never heard it sung by anyone but the Garland family and was handed down to me from my father Jim Garland and to him from his mother Elizabeth Lucas Garland who learned it from her father Wilson Lucas.

The notes go on to include the lyrics. I will note, the New Alena line is different. “It’s down to New Orleans my boat I will stir.” 

Sue’s version can be found online here:

Sue plays in a thumb lead 2 finger style, which she indicates she learned this style from Blanche Coldiron. Sarah Ogan Gunning borrowed from the melody of this song for her famous song “Come All You Coal Miners” which Sue’s band, Reel World String Band, does. In order to keep them separate, Sue plays “Loving Nancy” in a 2 finger style while she does “Come All You Coal Miners” in a clawhammer style. 

Here's Sarah singing “Come All You Coal Miners" if you'd like to compare melodies.

As the Smithsonian notes indicate, a quick search of “Loving Nancy” will get you songs more akin to other songs. Dock Boggs version reminds me of the “Waggoner’s Lad” or “Pullin’ Away” though there’s some overlap with the lyrics.

The full liner notes can be found here: https://folkways-media.si.edu/docs/folkways/artwork/FW03903.pdf

Dock says he got the song from a neighbor woman named Holbrook when he was living in Mayking. He changed the tune in 1965 which is what’s on the recording. 

The original text of this song was written on lined tablet paper headed ‘Ballad of Loving Nancy Aug. 22, 1904 Leslie (or Lester) Ky.’ Dock adds that he thinks Mistress Holbrooks’ grandmother (born 1878) sang this song.

In picking apart Sue’s version, I’ve been describing the structure as A, B, B, A. The A line is low and the B line is high. (I'm sure this is improper and I don't care.) It’s ultimately, just a few measures of melody. While the haunting sound of sawmill is apparent, Sue actually plays this song in standard G tuning due to the play. She wanted to avoid retuning on stage. 

[17020]

ORQUÍDEAS ᥫ᭡ WINBRE X BLLK EVENT FOR WRITERS!

Purity. Adoration. Desire. Gratitude. Doubt. Pain. Love can be defined as many things, and whether to fall in love or out of it, is completely up to you. Dive deep into the world of Orquídeas, my favorite album by Kali.

RULES TO JOIN

Fluff, Angst, and Suggestive are welcome!

One song per person, please! Each song can be multi-character blurbs, or a single character fic.

In the case of single character fics, I'll try my best so that characters are not repeated, so that we can get multiple masterpieces written!

Send me an ask or DM me to join! And if you have any questions or doubts feel free to hit me up!

IN AND OUT OF LOVE . . . UNTIL YOU FIND THE ONE.

IGUAL QUE UN ÁNGEL

@stunie — Hajime Umemiya.

To love is to adore, to be vulnerable, and devoted. To him, you're just like an angel, loving him purely and unconditionally. He's eternally grateful for your presence, making him feel as if he's God's favorite.

PENSAMIENTOS INTRUSIVOS

@kajibunny — Hayato Suo.

Yesterday, today, tomorrow; unwanted thoughts oftentimes linger through your mind. After rough experiences with love, he's more than ready to show you how much he loves you to make those intrusive thoughts fly away.

DIOSA

@kaiser1ns — Hajime Umemiya, Yamato Endo, Jo Togame.

A celebration of self-love, empowerment, and confidence. He's always by your side, as if he's in a trance, spoiling you and always having you on his mind. He is more than willing to worship you like the goddess that you are.

TE MATA

@maruflix — Takiishi Chika & Hajime Umemiya.

Knowing your worth is the first step towards self-love. After escaping a toxic relationship you find the love of your life. However, you also find yourself being depicted as a devil by your ex. It's time to embrace the role of devil, because he will never be able to cut off your wings, and that kills him.

PERDISTE

@gyuriac — Sae Itoshi.

What's done is done, and it needs to be left behind. So, after a gruesome breakup, why can't he get you off his mind? After many attempts to replace you, he's at a crossroads. He lost you, and that's got to hurt.

YOUNG, RICH & IN LOVE

@hayatoseyepatch — Mitsuki Kiryu, Hayato Suo, Mikage Reo, Michael Kaiser.

Better stay out of grown folks' business! With him, you live life to the fullest. Your love is luxurious, and having such a supportive and committed partner makes you feel liberated. Whether it's you riding him or both riding into the sunset, you live your lives being young, rich, and in love.

TU CORAZÓN ES MÍO

@17020 — Toma Hiragi, Ren Kaji, Hajime Umemiya, Jo Togame.

There is absolutely no one like him. All you hear is that young love is nothing more than miserable. With him, though, it's the complete opposite. He is your present and future, going through thick and thin together. Your heart is his, and his heart is yours.

NO HAY LEY, PARTE 2

@fyodoro — Yoichi Isagi, Michael Kaiser, Rin Itoshi.

A forbidden love. A relationship that might seem unconventional, but you don't care. Love knows no boundaries and rules, and the connection you have with him is unreal. There are no laws when it comes to love.

[breaking-thechains]

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⠀⠀⠀⠀Now onto Jeff!

Set during the release of the album Under Lock And Key (1985), so Jeff has been with Dokken for two years!

Jeff took on the role of bassist for Dokken after Juan Croucier left to join Ratt.

Known for being energetic and he's so sweet he'll give you cavities!

Tries to be the mediator between Don and George but it's difficult with his close friendship with George.

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A bit of a nerd, Jeff loves Batman comics, Lord Of The Rings, Star Trek, and other fantasy/sci-fi medias.

Jeff plays bass both with and without a pick.

As an addict, Jeff sometimes suffers from paranoia episodes when under the influence.

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Super affectionate, no one is safe from hugs whenever he's around! A bit of a clinger, keeps him from bouncing all over the place.

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[celtfather]

Come Adventure With Me #281

Do you ever get nervous or anxious? Sometimes the toughest thing to do, to overcome your fear, is to just take those first steps forward. Come Adventure With Me is the title track to my brand new album inspired by the 1977 Rankin & Bass film, The Hobbit. You can learn all about it today on Pub Songs & Stories #281

0:20 - Marc Gunn “Selkie’s Life” from Come Adventure With Me

Learn more about Selkie and Call of the Sea in show #234.

3:57 - WELCOME TO PUB SONGS & STORIES

I am Marc Gunn. I’m a Sci F’Irish musician and podcaster living in Atlanta, Georgia. And I compost non-meat scraps.

Come Adventure With Me comes out on March 4

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Little River Video of “Wherever I May Roam”

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Folk on Foot Podcast

7:21 - UPCOMING SHOWS

MAR 9: Senoia Beer Company, Senoia, GA @ 7-10 PM

MAR 17: Wings Cafe & Tap House, Marietta, GA @ 3-7 PM

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Make sure you check the calendar on the Marc Gunn homepage to see the latest list of performances.

8:47 - Mànran "Crow Flies" from Ùrar

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14:04 - THE STORY OF COME ADVENTURE WITH ME

1977 Rankin & Bass film, The Hobbit from In The ‘Verse podcast #2.2

Features Sam Gillogly on violin and Rich Brotherton on guitar

The original story behind “Come Adventure With Me” was published on Patreon.

First saw The Hobbit in 6th after moving to Texas from Maryland.

Inspired my Love of Dungeons & Dragons

Story of transformation and overcoming fear.

70’s songwriter feel with the minor chord change.

Come Adventure With Me

Lyrics and music Marc Gunn

There's a secret door to a hall unknown Inside are fears that Turn me to stone Do I step forward Or head back home Which is the path for me I raise my head and Take one step more The ground it shakes. I look back to the door Feel like I’m caught and stuck to the floor And so I cut myself free

* This world’s a treasure that is full of strife Every moment can enrich your life Just face your dragons with the edge of a knife It’s a better life you see Come adventure with me.

There are ugly goblins doing scary things Deep down in dungeons there are magic rings Live or die with the riddles we bring You’ll find your way through the dark My Precious life Has so many memories Fluttering birds, butterflies in trees My home is comfort, comfort is a breeze But there’s another way to live

So many wars. It’s an endless fight To slay our dragons that soar through our night But I’m no coward. I’ll do what is right. Before I make my way home. Now I’m back with stories that ring A truth That soars up on eagle wings Let’s not forget the songs elves sing Oh the joy that they bring!

25:25 - Marc Gunn “Come Adventure With Me” from Come Adventure With Me

29:54 - CLOSING

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[therappundit]

****THE RAP PUNDIT'S PICKS: 150 Songs From 2023****

This year, it's just 150 songs that I love for different reasons (okay, well maybe 150 and a bunch of honorable mentions, but who's counting).

The genre is far too deep, far too diversified, and far too subjective to get into arguments about what's the definitive “best” 10, 50, 100, etc., now it's all about just sharing the music that we love, and hoping we don't forget too many of our personal favorites along the way.

I just tried to stick to two rules:

only one song per project, and unless multiple projects were released along with different collaborators, no solo artist could have songs included from multiple different albums that dropped this year

feature work does NOT count towards the above at all (hell I could have put 20 songs on here with multiple feature verses from the likes of Rome Streetz, Benny, Semiratruth, billy woods, Babytron, Certified Trapper, Earl and Lungs and called it pretty perfect)

As always, I hope you find at least one song on this list that you previously skipped over, but now realize that you love. Also, please feel free to send me some picks that I didn't mention anywhere on here, I would love to hear more takes from other fans and writers (especially from folks who I frequently connect with on Twitter). Enjoy - and have a safe, happy and healthy holiday season, all...

1. "27 Braids" - Earl Sweatshirt

The sound I wanted, from the album we have been waiting for. To me, this is the epitome of what I want to hear from Earl and The Alchemist. Alc's dusty loops backing Earl's stream of consciousness, his verse feeling like it rose from closing his eyes, leaving his pen hand on a notepad and just letting it flow. Voir Dire might not be for everyone, but for fans of both artists, it yielded some unforgettable moments of connection between the two underground icons. "27 Braids" is the audio version of a brief, marijuana-laced jolt of reflection that hits you somewhere between 2:30 and 4:30 a.m. during a woozy Saturday night trip home on the L Train...so perhaps it's just a personal favorite from 2023 because I miss those nights in NYC? Or, maybe I'm just grateful that there's music that perfectly sums up that feeling, since I'm too far removed from that scene to live it again. Whatever it is, I dig it.

2. "The Flexible Unreliability Of Time And Memory" - Armand Hammer

This album felt to me like "a moment" album. The vision that clearly went into crafting the sound of this album, will continue to resonate with every listen. The best word I would use to describe We Buy Diabetic Test Strips is layered. Every verse, every background vocal, every crudely clipped sound effect, every instrument, every Producer involved...all went into the same stew, forming a unified experience of an album that feels unlike anything I've heard since the confident, rebellious sensibilities of Cannibal Ox's The Cold Vein. billy woods and ELUCID are in peak form throughout the project, but I finally decided on this song off the strength of billy's verse paired with Child Actor's otherworldly production.

3. "fukumean" - Gunna

While Young Thug and YSL records were swallowed up by legal trouble this year, it would seem that an album drop from Thugga protege Gunna would have consisted mostly of some hastily thrown together tracks from the vaults in order to simultaneously capitalize on the negative publicity, as well as a strategic counter to the controversy that surrounded Gunna during the rollout of this album. Think again. A Gift & A Curse is stacked with catchy hooks, standout beats, and singles with high replay value, making it easily one of the strongest mainstream rap albums of the year. If you disagree, please let me know exactly when you stopped hearing this song everywhere.

4. "Mussel Beach" - MIKE feat. El Cousteau & Niontay

For an artist that presents himself as relatively chill, MIKE proved once and for all that he actually has no chill, because he dropped two of the year's best albums within a month of each other, and preceded to make most MCs out there sound mid by comparison. Burning Desire is an album where so many of his skills as a MC and a Producer really gel, and after a few listens I think it becomes increasingly clear how impactful of an artist he has been to a whole generation of MC's that are making waves right now.

5. "Baby Steps" - billy woods & Kenny Segal feat. ELUCID & Benjamin Booker

One of the strongest songs on one of the strongest albums of 2023. billy woods is simply not playing fair right now, the quality of his writing paired with his ubiquitous presence in the underground rap scene, simply doesn't make sense from a quantity AND quality standpoint. His chemistry with Kenny Segal is superb, and "Baby Steps" is another perfect example of how they kept rewind buttons busy this year.

6. "Johnny Dang" - That Mexican OT feat. Paul Wall & Drodi

The first of two Texan MC's that I *never* would have guessed would be here at the start of 2023. That Mexican OT oozes charisma, and he absolutely slays the hook on "Johnny Dang". The whole Lonestar Luchador tape is a banger, but as far as noise-making rap singles go, not many come close to the replay value of this head nodder.

7. "GOMD" - Veeze

I probably could have selected almost any song off Ganger. And I almost did - I narrowed the options down to six different Veeze tracks, but ultimately went with this firecracker of a single because to me, it screamed breakout record. There were a lot of great records that dropped in 2023, but not many artists kept fans waiting for years only to exceed all expectations. Veeze had himself a helluva year.

8. "Southside Story" - Hoodlum

This cut successfully stayed in my head for pretty much the entire year. Hailing from the Southside of San Antonio, Hoodlum shares something in common with many of my favorite MC's right now: a unique voice repping for an area that has yet to receive it's flowers. While San Antonio might not have the same deep well of rap stars that Flint, Milwaukee, and Buffalo became known for in recent years, it's clear to me that Hoodlum has "it", so I am looking forward to seeing what 2024 has in store for this prolific young Texan veteran.

9. "Play Dis!" - Maxo feat. ZelooperZ

Maxo had a prolific 2023, but it was his second project release of the year that colored outside the lines just a little bit more than it's predecessor, with great results. This collaboration with ZelooperZ wasn't just a standout off of Debbie's Son, it was one of the strongest songs of the year.

10. "OPEN LETTER" - dp0mmy feat. K9shmere

Of any talented artist in my top 10, dp0mmy is probably the name that remains the most under the radar - but I doubt that it will stay that way for much longer. I strongly urge everyone to check out this young Producer's catalogue to not only hear his own sensational work, but the work from some of the most talented underground artists bubbling up front the Atlanta area right now.

11. "Mayor's A Cop" - MIKE, Wiki & The Alchemist

12. "2MM" - Sideshow feat. Valee

13. "Buss Me A Script" - 03 Greedo feat. Maxo Kream

14. "RIP Hutch" - Babytron feat. Remble & Rico Nasty

15. "Amen" - Nappy Nina

16. "Each Smack" - Certified Trapper

17. "Captian Picard" - Another Planet (Phiik & Lungs/Lonesword)

18. "WFLD 32" - Open Mike Eagle feat. Eshu Tune, Video Dave & still rift

19. "Mama's Primetime" - Westside Gunn feat. JID & Conway The Machine

20. "No Wish" - Black Milk feat. Phonte & Raphael Saadiq

21. "Red Button" - Drake

22. "Beeper Buzz'n" - Jiles & Vinyl Villain feat.maari, Wahid & Felix!

23. "All Gone" - RxKNephew & Harry Fraud feat. Z Money

24. "Still (Stick 2 Ya Gunz)" - Papo2oo4

25. "Gamblin Souls" - Marco Plus & Smoker's Club feat. Smoke DZA & Chuck Strangers

26. "Y.B.P." - Danny Brown feat. Bruiser Wolf

27. "Jealousy" - Offset feat. Cardi B

28. "Veracruz" - Che Noir & Big Ghost Ltd feat. 7xvethegenius

29. "YATKAMAN3000" - Niontay

30. "Ron Artest" - Babyface Ray feat. 42 Dugg

31. "Down Down Bb" - H3IR feat. Quelle Chris

32. "Class" - Spectacular Diagnostics feat. Curly Castro, Illogic & Defcee

33. "Bent" - 41

34. "toxic" - Noname

35. "Swing!" - KING VISION ULTRA feat. Nakama.

36. "Lemme See" - Kodak Black

37. "Procall" - Rome Streetz

38. "Sunny Days" - Silky Southern

39. "Asteroids" - Rapsody

40. "Sunflowers and Gunpowder" - Stik Figa

41. "Ghetto & Ratchet" - Connie Diamond

42. "Auntie Crystal" - Jae Skeese feat. Kota Savia

43. “Gettin Fishy” - Luh Tyler feat. Scy Jimm & Wizz Havinn

44. "RIP Tracy" - The Alchemist feat. billy woods & Earl Sweatshirt

45. "Mama" - Rob49 feat. Skilla Baby & Tay B

46. "PBS Kids" - AJ Suede & Mr. Muthafuckin' eXquire

47. "THANK GOD" - Travis Scott

48. "Blunt Guts and Laundry Rooms" - Tokyo Cigar

49. "outtie" - QThree & Budamunk

50. "Yonce Freestyle" - Kevin Gates, Sexyy Red & B.G.

51. "Phoenix" - Lord Apex feat. Freddie Gibbs

52. "Diary of a Mad Black Man" - WAKAI feat. Fly Anakin & Marco Plus

53. "Running Late" - Karrahbooo

54. "RIOT (Rowdy Pipe'n)" - A$AP Rocky

55. "Venison" - Chuck Strangers feat. Navy Blue

56. "Climate" - BigXthaPlug feat. Offset

57. "Oh Dear" - Jadasea & Laron feat. Wiki

58. "Top Dog / Under Dog" - YUNGMORPHEUS

59. "American Expression" - A$AP Twelvyy feat. Rome Streetz

60. "About That" - Valee & Harry Fraud feat. 03 Greedo

61. "Scissors!" - Alexander Spit feat. Semiratruth

62. "Wasted Years" - ZekeUltra & Nephew Hesh

63. "Can't Go To Jail" - Finesse2tymes

64. "Kill Switch" - Navy Blue

65. "Sport Talk" - G.T. feat. Dej Loaf

66. “GRACE” - JUNE! feat. fresco., Anonymous Fred, freespottie & My Favorite Color

67. "Wind Parade" - Napolean Da Legend & J Scienide

68. "Loopholes" - Ty Thom & Whoa1.0 feat. WESTSIDE BOOGIE

69. "'86 TESTAROSSA" - Curren$y & Harry Fraud feat. Rome Streetz

70. "RIP Brittany Murphy" - Pink Siifu & Turich Benjy feat. Rich Park & Peso Gordon

71. "The Plug" - Jay Worthy & Roc Marciano feat. Kokane & Ab-Soul

72. "Jenn Jenn Jenn" - Jenn Carter

73. "Imported Goods" - Kadeem feat. Caliph, Avenue & Latrell James

74. "Transactions" - Gabe 'Nandez

75. "STONE" - J'Von feat. Roc Marciano

76. "Kia Boyz" - Trdee feat. Certified Trapper & Mariboy Mula Mar

77. "Hallelujah" - Pote Baby

78. "Big Dog" - Benny the Butcher feat. Lil Wayne

79. "Eastside" - Jay Rock feat. Kal Banx

80. "Get A Load of Me" - Wulf Morpheus feat. Gnarly Marley, Marco Plus & Sedona

81. "Rory Joint" - Drumwork feat. 7xvethegenius, Jae Skeese & Rory

82. "Wish Me Well" - Little Brother

83. "h.t.s. (Hit That Shit)" - Myaap

84. "Trackhawk" - VV$ Ken feat. PGF Nuk

85. "Summer Reign" - Larry June & The Alchemist feat. Ty Dolla $ign

86. "Book of Walter" - PublicHousingNYC feat. BA PACE

87. "Fruitsofyourlabor" - Yo OG & buddy.not.bud feat. Funky Notions

88. "Fall of Rome" - Real Bad Man & Blu feat. Cashus King, Donel Smokes & Definite

89. "How R You?" - DijahSB

90. "Hooptie" - Roper Williams feat. YL, Pootie & Fatboi Sharif

91. "AAU Tournaments" - Blockhead feat. billy woods & Navy Blue

92. "Chris Angel" - Roc Marciano

93. "Brussel Sprout" - Young Nudy

94. "MINIMANSIONBARTEL" - Estee Nack

95. "Bipperz Anthem" - KP Skywalka feat. Lil Dude

96. "Nat Turner" - Talib Kweli & Madlib feat. Seun Kuti & Cassper Nyovest

97. "Life Is Beautiful" - Grafh & 38 Spesh feat. Bun B

98. “Shame” - 2 Chainz & Lil Wayne

99. "Zill Parcells" - KNOWITALL & Zilly900 feat. Patty Honcho & Blaq Chidori

100. "Pill Form" - 2 Eleven & T.F feat. Rome Streetz

101. "Outside" - MoneySign Suede feat. 03 Greedo

102. "Globetrotters" - From, The 3

103. "The Hillbillies" - Baby Keem & Kendrick Lamar

104. "Smurk Carter" - Lil Durk

105. "Northface With The ACGs" - Your Old Droog feat. Rome Streetz

106. "H-Town" - Kari Faux

107. “Starting Lineup” - Murs & Wiardon feat. Larry June & ICECOLDBISHOP

108. "Really Him" - Mike Shabb

109. "Signed, Sealed, and Motorized" - S!LENCE & Lungs

110. "Deli" - Ice Spice

111. "Gerald's Flattop" - SickInTheHead

112. "Basket" - Daemoney feat. Babyface Ray

113. "I USUALLY SAY HOW I FEEL" - Tree

114. "LOST" - Bisk feat. YUNGMORPHEUS

115. "Clint Capella" - Bart Oatmeal feat. Da Bix God & Jay NiCE

116. “Look Closer” - The Legendary Traxster feat. Buk Of Psychodrama

117. "Living Curfew" - Aesop Rock feat. billy woods

118. "Ghetto To Meadow" - Oddisee feat. Freeway

119. "AAVE" - Jeph Early

120. "Oh U Went" - Young Thug feat. Drake

121. "Create A Player" - Sleep Sinatra & Televangel feat. Archibald Slim

122. "WASSUP" - Duke Deuce

123. "QT" - Ro$ama

124. "Adolf Hitler (mop mop mop)" - AyooLii

125. "Goat May Cry 5" - AKAI SOLO

126. "Pain & Leather" - Milc & Televangel feat. YL

127. "Not Today" - ctyzn feat. Mimz the Magnificent & IONOYOUTELLME

128. "East Side Summer" - SKECH185 feat. I.B. Fokuz, Collasoul Structure & Solar Five

129. "Sabado Night Live" - Eff Yoo & Deep feat. Homeboy Sandman & Spit Gemz

130. "No Statements" - ScarLip

131. "Michelin Star" - WateRR & Lupara feat. MIGHTYHEALTHY

132. "WhatItFeelsLike" - NappyHIGH feat. Your Old Droog & Blu

133. "Top Of The Morning" - Talibando feat. Samuel Shabazz

134. “Terpalation” - Zombie Juice feat. Curren$y

135. "Fresh" - Sada Baby & Skilla Baby

136. "The Reunion" - Ankhlejohn & Rahiem Supreme

137. "Put It On Da Floor Again" - Latto feat. Cardi B

138. "hue_man nature" - Saba & No ID

139. "WOP" - Baby Stone Gorillas

140. "RESET!" - overkast.

141. "Ghetto Princess" - Sexyy Red feat. Chief Keef

142. "Fair Oaks Drive" - Ace P feat. Righteous Emcee, Juice Lord & Knucky

143. "We Made It" - Osbe Chill feat. Benny the Butcher

144. "Fuck Mr. T" - RRB Lil Mel & RRB Lil Cheese feat. RRB Duck & SME Taxfree

145. “Still Hope” - Al-Doe & Spanish Ran

146. “Family Tithes” - Gnarly Marley feat. Martyy Jugg, Esoderic & The Abnorm

147. "Stakeouts" - Guilty Simpson & Uncommon Nasa feat. Quelle Chris

148. "8 Hour Drive" - Vic Spencer & Jamal Gasol

149. "New BMF" - MarijuanaXO feat. SME Taxfree feat. Funny $Money, MarijuanaXO & RRB Duck

150. "November" - Jay Cinema & Trill Walton

Bonus Cuts:

“STOOP” - Akhen feat. Roscoe P Coldchain & Lord Maskoff

"Cowby Bebop" - femdot.

"Something For Junkies" - Killer Mike feat. Fabo

“Hitman Synopsis” - Freddolo & Charlie Mayo feat. Blu

"Skraight Up" - BiC Fizzle feat. Big Scarr

"Talk" - Gucci Mane & B.G.

“Zoo” - Mr. Brady & Budamunk

"ANYCIA" - Anycia

“GODLOOKINDOWN” - Jameel Na’Im X & KINGIKEEM

“Family Tithes” - Gnarly Marley feat. Martyy Jugg, Esoderic & The Abnorm

"bad news bearz" - Mikem Nahmir feat. AB

"Foundation" - J. Stone feat. Nipsey Hussle & B.H.

"They Spit On Jesus" - ElCamino feat. Fuego Base

"Only Problem" - R3 Da Chilliman feat. 03 Greedo

"263" - Drego

"RealRichSlime" - Slimesito feat. Duwap Kaine

"Laugh To Keep From Crying" - Huey Briss

"Dandelion Root" - Rexx Life Raj

"Let's Do It" - DD Osama feat. NLE Choppa & Dee Play4Keeps

“Boys Gettin Quiet” - Dorrough Music

"Half Doin Dope" - BlakkBoyz feat. Lil Yachty, JID & BabyTron

“Stand On It” -  DaBoii feat. Philthy Rich, 4 rAx & Mac J

“Prosper In Peace” - Nasty C feat. Benny the Butcher

"Free Your Mind" - NV feat. Chuck Strangers

"Papoose's Floatation Device" - CISE GREENY feat. Aasir, S!LENCE & Jesse Rack$on

See ya in the New Year... 🍾