Ana Clara Ribeiro
Filha da Noite – Janine Mathias
5 September 2017
Here’s one more talented Brazilian woman giving us the grace of her music.
It’s hard – and unfair – to label Janine Mathias.
She was born in Brasília, Midwest Brazil (also its capital city), and started her career in Curitiba, South Brazil; but the observable manifoldness in her music doesn’t stick only to the fact that she collects influences from all those places.
Lily of the Valley – Nitty Scott, Sene
25 August 2017
As much as the rap of Nitty Scott, MC sounds like a Ladybug Mecca revival, what’s interesting about Nitty and the album from which we got this amazing track is the spiritual touch she brings.
Meu Rap Jazz – Tássia Reis
25 August 2017
This playlist would make absolutely no sense if I relied only on American artists or male artists. We’re here for diversity, creativity, freedom, courage and self-expression; and as a woman and proud Brazilian, I feel like I have the right and the responsibility of giving space to female artists and Brazilian artists, especially when there are so many making good music that sounds perfect for this playlist.
F.U.T.W. – Jay-Z
25 August 2017
Jay-Z is not in the name of this playlist only to create a punchline, rhyming with Salvador Dali – by the way, my first idea was to actually put a female rapper’s name. “Music to Nicki & Kandinsky lovers” seemed good. Nicki, Kandinsky, nice rhyme, nice references. I love Nicki Minaj’s music and Kandinsky’s paintings.
What Cool Breezes Do – Digable Planets
25 August 2017
Digable Planets were the kings of chill, with Ladybug Mecca as their Queen Bee (side note: she’s Brazilian, I’m so proud).
Thoughtful, lovers of good black music and with 0 f*cks to give, their attitude was the definition of class, and this song is an example of why.
Dali, Van, Picasso – Beenzino
25 August 2017
Beenzino is one of the classiest and most creative artists in the Korean hip hop scene.
This is one of his songs that makes you feel like you’re smelling really good and opening the door of your new luxurious apartment, with super white walls, a gleaming floor and minimalist decor.