Smooth & Melodic 3.0

*previously called SMS*

Here are five new and old songs that I currently love listening to.

Heavy Love -Mali Music
I have been listening to this guys music since his debut album The 2econd Coming in 2009. I was anticipating his new work for such a long time, and after 5 long and gruesome years... I didn't listen to it, until a week ago. It's so hard for me to get into new music and honestly, I don't know why I didn't try harder with this one. I saw him live a week ago and I just fell in love with it. It's all I've been listening to.

Lights and Camera -Yuna
If you guys have seen Beyond the Lights then you heard this song before. I am only slightly familiar with Yuna's music, but I can say that I have never been disappointed. The lyrics to this song fit the movies message to stay true to yourself no matter the circumstances.

Right For You -Lil Silva ft. Banks
My younger sister introduced me to this song and I cannot stop listening to it. The lyrics say enough. Blah.

Kiss of Life (Sade Cover) -Chris Turner
Heart be still. The lyrics accompanied by his heavenly voice is just enough to make me want to curl up in a ball and fantasize about my future husband. Okay, I took it too far. I was so hoping that he would sing this when I saw him live, unfortunately I'll have to wish for next time.

Let It Burn -Jazmine Sullivan
I cannot think of anything bad to say about this girl. Of course I saw her live when she announced that she was holding a show in San Francisco. You think I'd be crazy enough to miss that? Up close and personal with this woman so effortlessly set the stage on fire. This song is so fun and even my oh so single self can get into it.

Search for these songs via YouTube or SoundCloud, and if you love them enough, purchase the song to support the artist.

cae.

SMS 2.0

Oh, you liked the music?! I could share music with y'all all damn day.


Down -Emily King
There is a song by Emily King called U & I that I used to play out. It is such an amazing song and when I heard Down play on my Dwele Spotify radio station I got so excited! She has a new look and still such an amazing voice.


Valentine -Jessie Ware feat. Sampha
Just listen to the beat. OMG. This two minute delight is so perfect. I featured Sampha in my previous SMS post, can you tell that I love him?

Subject -Dwele
Dwele always swoons me with his lyrics and soothing voice. Most of his music makes me fantasize about being in a huge loft in New York City with a brick accented wall with his music so loud that it drowns out the city's commotion. I'm being weird, I know.

Snow -Chrisette Michele
I have been admiring Chrisette Michele since 2009 when I first heard her music. I was utterly obsessed with both I Am and Epiphany and could not stop talking about her on twitter. It took me a while to listen to her latest album, Better, but it is really such amazing work! Take my word for it.

Every Other Freckle (Big K.R.I.T. remix) -Big K.R.I.T.
Big K.R.I.T. is one of my favorite rappers. He works hard and I've supported his music since I first heard him in 2010. He makes his own beats and might I add are so damn perfect. He's bae.


side note: I get to see Dwele, Chrisette, and Krizzle in October and November, so it was only right that I feature them! Enjoy!

cae.

SMS

If you know me, then you know I love music that is generally slow. Some may call it sad music, but to me, it is just everything I need. I need the persons voice to capture me, I need the words to actually mean things. 

Here are 10 songs that make me feel good. enjoy.

Weekend Love -Dwele

I'm Done -Tweet

93 Til' Infinity -Souls Of Mischief

The Blast -Talib Kweli & Hi-Tek

Somebody Else -Emeli Sandé

When We Get By -D'Angelo

Be All Truth -Jesse Boykins III

Daykeeper -The Foreign Exchange

Until Then (I Imagine) -Jill Scott

Beneath The Tree -Sampha

Search for these songs via YouTube or SoundCloud and if you love them enough, purchase the song to support the artist.

cae.