That’s absolutely no exaggeration. When CIFIKA first stepped onto the stage it was as if some sort of heavenly being had descended from the cosmos with every intent of blessing an audience of mostly fangirls. I’d heard her songs here and there, been blown away with how left of center she was, and as with … More I’ve Fallen in Love With an Angel: CIFIKA
2018 has been dripping with Black Excellence since the clock struck midnight. The arts have been affected in a way that can only make me smile and laugh in outright delight. So much of music, film, and traditional art has seemingly hurdled us into a new Black Renaissance, and I’m just overwhelmed with the glory … More [Out of the Box] JOJO ABOT
Today’s Out of the Box is a bit of a throwback. Several years ago, coming on six years now, a friend of mine introduced me to an artist making big noise in China. When I checked her out, to say I was blown away would be doing her an injustice. SingerSen is a pixie of … More [Out of the Box] SingerSen
You know what I love? When artists that share a label or just a similar aural aesthetic recommend music from artists they also love. Such was the case when one of my favorite producer-cum-artists, Mndsgn, recommended Joyce Wrice on his Instagram. Joyce’s voice is just so light, such a magical sound. Effortless, lovely. Listening to … More [Out of the Box] — Joyce Wrice
Okay… first of all, RnS fam… HOW COME NOBODY TOLD ME IRISH DUDES ROSE UP LIKE THIS?! I swear I can’t trust anybody anymore! I see y’all ain’t loyal! If there’s one genre that challenges my love of soul and R&B, it’s House and all its progeny. When I tell you I almost fell to the … More [Out of the Box] Iglooghost
Today I’d like to take you outside of yourself for a second, let you experience what it feels like to see your own psyche as you float above yourself. (Yeah… sometimes I get a little deep, but you all love it, really.) What I’m talking about is music that truly transcends the limitations of what … More [Out of the Box] Mndsgn
This week, Cy Recommends the ethereal and powerful music of pianist LotUs. … More Cy Recommends – LotUs
It was only a matter of time before I recommended one of the most innovative artists I’ve ever known: Sima Kim. … More Cy Recommends – Sima Kim
With over 150 acts to pick through for this year’s Zandari Festa, it is a safe bet that everyone attending will be having a fun, but difficult time narrowing down who to see. After the festival released the set times earlier this month, it’s become even harder to pick who to see because so many … More Zandari Festa – Top 15 Acts To See
One of the artists I consciously try to keep on my radar is elemental producer Sima Kim. I first became privy to his exceptional talent with his album Debris (available on his Bandcamp), then just kept digging into his discography. I discovered the man has a profound understanding of sound that reaches far beyond the limits … More Sima Kim – If You Feel Like Me
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