Put down the "Essence" and "Love Nwantiti" and expand your horizons. With Afrobeats coming into its own globally, you need to stop listening tot he same three songs and artists. And then there's Adele whose heart-wrenching ballads are truly timeless and seem to resonate with all of us.įrom crying and giving perhaps the most relatable heartbreak speech on "My Little Love," to going on a rage-fueled ego trip on "Woman Like Me," 30 is a quest for self-discovery after the storm with exquisite songwriting that feels universal and that poignant voice that moves everyone. The power of Adele lies in being able to bridge the divides that most artists have to contend with: if you're a trap artist, grunge rocker, or EDM DJ your audience is mostly confined to those genres. Whether you're a die-hard Adele stan or a casual listener, you won't be disappointed, Adele is at the top of her game. Probably one of the most anticipated albums of the year dropped yesterday. Lazor-sharp bars kick down the door into his world riddled with street set ups and anxiety.ĥ Twitch 4EVA - Give Up - Twitch 4EVA gives us an atmospheric and hopeful Afrobeats anthem that cuts through all the noise.
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