Valentine’s Day might be over, but our love for music continues to burn brightly! This week, Audius unveils fresh tunes from a variety of genres, including funk, house, and R&B on this week’s Hot & New playlist update!
Rapper Graham Malice unleashes another heavy-hitting heater on Audius, this one titled “Still Trying.” Featuring vocalist Lexaay, the two weave a lovestruck tale of two people toeing around their strong feelings for one another. Dreamy synths light candles and set a sensual mood, allowing the lyrics to tell the truth hidden within their hearts. Although Valentine’s Day has passed, Graham Malice and Lexaay encourage listeners to share their feelings with that special someone; indeed, “Still Trying” belongs on those emotional playlists for daydreaming about a crush!
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Emerging artist Mack Jugo presents a special gift to Audius users: an exclusive deluxe version of their debut album, Mack Jugo. This vibrant body of work pulls inspiration from funk, psychedelia, jazz, and even the blues! Coming together in Mack Jugo, these 11 tracks wrap listeners in a stunning sonic kaleidoscope. Mack Jugo sing sweetly throughout this album, settling listeners into a cloud to float through this audio dreamland. Without a doubt, Mack Jugo will attract fans from a diverse spread of musical communities with the intriguing blend of sounds in Mack Jugo!
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Multi-hyphenate artist ill-esha shares a piece of herself with her cover of “Jericho” by Weekend Players. While the original is steeped in slow psychedelia, ill-esha retunes this track in electronic glisses and a sense of twinkling stars. Titling this cover “fill my senses,” ill-esha creates a gently synesthesia as she teleports listeners to a remote spot for star-seeing. Fueling this introspective and rich track is ill-esha’s own golden voice which adds the shimmer to the nebulas that are painted within “fill my senses.” This track endearingly invites listeners to lay down and fill their own senses with the love and nature around them.
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Tom Budin teams up with Douglas York for a metallic yet bubbly tech house track called “Candyland.” Leading ravegoers to an energetic wonderland made of sweets, “Candyland” fuels this journey with maddening bounce and relentless rhythm. Decorating this addictive treat with almost silly vocal samples, Tom Budin and Douglas York encourage listeners to smile and let loose - to know that being goofy on the dancefloor elevates the experience for everyone!
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Mexican producer Oliverio Luján uploaded their edit of “Igual Que Un Ángel,” originally by Kali Uchis and Peso Pluma off of Kali Uchis’ latest album, ORQUÍDEAS. Originally a pastel-tinted misty pop song, Oliverio Luján adds a four-on-the-floor beat and traces of samba drums, transforming this track into a mystical club beat. Adding in slightly more intense percussion as well as industrial horns, Oliverio Luján’s edit of “Igual Que Un Ángel” adds a new energy to the instant classic original mix.
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Throughout all the genres explored in this week’s drops, all artists have successfully illustrated immersive soundscapes! Whether listeners seek dreamy psychedelia or dancefloor beats, our Hot & New playlist is ready to transport anyone to their next destination!
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