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Playlists
Anywhere (feat. Snoop Dogg & the Last Artful, Dodgr) – Anderson .Paak
19 February 2019
Anderson .Paak is one of the most talented musicians in the industry. The man can play instruments, sing, rap, etc. It was only a matter of time before one of Anderson’s soulful tunes would make it on this playlist. On “Anywhere,” Anderson blends elements of hip-hop, r&b, and funk with the help of Snoop Dogg, the Last Artful, and Dodgr…
Island In The Sun – Weezer
6 February 2019
This week’s track is a throwback from Weezer’s classic self-titled “Green Album.” The addicting summer anthem, “Island In The Sun,” is a potent rock song that expresses the longing for an escape of everyday life (towards paradise)…
SUMMER – The Carters
29 January 2019
The powerful married couple of Jay-Z and Beyonce join forces to deliver a serene anthem for the warm weather. “SUMMER,” is an R&B/Hip-Hop track about a harmonious couple (Jay and Beyonce) expressing their love for each other…
Banana Clip – Miguel
22 January 2019
The innovative R&B artist, Miguel, and his “Banana Clip” song make a perfect addition to the picnic playlist. The track is about Miguel promising a girl that she will have his love and protection in this dangerous world…
Photosynthesis (Feat. Jean Deaux) – Saba
16 January 2019
Another Chicago team up for this week’s track with Saba and Jean Deaux. On “Photosynthesis,” Saba and Jean are expressing the hardships that they faced while growing up in Chicago and how it shaped their characters. The dreamlike instrumental on this song was produced by Phoelix and Saba himself…
D’Evils – SiR
9 January 2019
Time to kick off 2019 for the playlist with a track from the soulful R&B artist, SiR. “D’Evils” is a neo-soul summer anthem with a hint of reggae influence. The multi-platinum producer, D.K. The Punisher, crafted a very addicting instrumental with a smooth rhythm…
I Feel It Coming (Feat. Daft Punk) – The Weeknd
18 December 2018
If someone told me that Abel Tesfaye (aka. The Weeknd) could be featured on a picnic playlist in 2012, I probably would have laughed in disbelief. But here we are in 2018 and The Weeknd’s chart-topping 2016 single, “I Feel It Coming,” is my track of the week…
Pink + White – Frank Ocean
11 December 2018
The new track of the week comes from the modern day legend, Frank Ocean. “Pink + White” is a sweet and poetic neo-soul/pop song. The song contains themes of love and mortality that can be interpreted in many different ways…
Netflix and Dusse – Smino
5 December 2018
The newest addition to the playlist this week comes from the dynamic St. Louis hip-hop artist, Smino. “Netflix and Dusse” features a perfect genre blend of reggae, R&B, and hip-hop that sounds amazing, especially on a sunny day during a picnic…
Love Nest – James Bambu
28 November 2018
This week’s track is from a rising R&B artist, the criminally underrated, James Bambu. “Love Nest” is a serene neo-soul track that accurately depicts the honeymoon stage of a relationship. Even the production carries a very natural and paradisiacal atmosphere…
LSD (feat. Chance The Rapper) – Jamila Woods
21 November 2018
In this week’s track, Jamila Woods and Chance The Rapper team up to deliver a dreamy r&b/hip-hop track. The title of the track, “LSD,” doesn’t refer to the hallucinogen drug. As a matter of fact, in this track “LSD” stands for Lake Shore Drive,…
After The Storm (feat. Tyler, The Creator & Bootsy Collins) – Kali Uchis
21 November 2018
This week’s track is a group effort from Kalis Uchis, Tyler, The Creator, and Bootsy Collins. “After The Storm” is an uplifting and smooth funk r&b track about loving ourselves through the struggles we face in life because we are the only ones that can save ourselves…