CIVL Station Manager Aaron Levy brings you some tunes from the ether. Who needs to be particularly topical, anyway?
dvsn featuring Ty Dolla $ign – “Wedding Cake”
The most notable thing this song does, over and above being a smooth, soulful, funky, feel-good love song good for chill vibes or slow jams, is elevate more modern artists like Maxwell and Mary J. Blige (of The Umbrella Academy and Super Bowl cameos) to the level of monumental vocalist Marvin Gaye.
DaBaby featuring Roddy Ricch – “Rockstar”
Charlotte’s DaBaby is not one to trifle with — according to the backstory for this Roddy Ricch-supported triumph, at least. What happens in Walmart does not necessarily stay there, but that “pistol” on his “hip” apparently can, after concealed weapon charges were dropped in the aftermath of this potential codeine swerve.
Oliver Tree – “Alien Boy”
I’ve compared this song, style, and artist — potentially disagreeably, depending on your perspective — to that of Shrek soundtrack favourite Eels and their 1990’s classic “Novocaine for the Soul,” because of its ad-lib style flourishes and production wizardry, along with its soft lyrical soothe. Maybe you think that cheapens the Tree.
Amaarae – “SAD GIRLZ LUV MONEY” Remix featuring Kali Uchis and Moliy
I thought this was Doja Cat for, like, months. It is totally not Doja Cat. Maybe more than anything, what I’ve been noticing instead is DC’s influence on the entire world of music and production. Is this a chicken and egg scenario? One could argue, but who’d want to, right?
