Luca Giannattasio
The skies are clear and Fresh Picks are here. From his R&B style with Maeta and Col3trane to his rapping anthems with Sexyy Red and Statik Selektah, we’ve got plenty of sounds to get you through this week and beyond. Share the wealth and don’t forget to check out her June picks so far in the Spotify playlist linked below.
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“Cool Cat” in front
Maeta, whose cover of Queen’s 1982 song “Cool Cat” is on her new EP, recently gained more exposure in Amazon Prime ads. when i hear your name. The Roc Nation newcomer adds falsetto to funk-rock songs, alongside other memorable album cuts like “Sexual Love,” “ASMR,” and “See You Around,” with James Fauntleroy. They produce outstanding songs.
Sexy Red “SkeeYee”
When Sexy Red yells “SkeeYee,” it means pull-ups. The St. Louis rapper has another hit with a new mixtape track. hood hot test princess. She also shared a video for the song in which she and Glorilla get excited at a strip club.
Sam Tompkins “Time Will Fly”
After making a splash alongside Choi Jr. on the 2022 Hot 100 hit “To the Moon,” British singer-songwriter Sam Tompkins wowed listeners with the electrifying single “Time Will Fly.” Tompkins aims to touch his heartstrings as he ruminates on his humble beginnings to his melancholic soundscapes. While facing the shot clock, Tompkins’ determination fuels his musical dreams as he seeks the next step in his burgeoning career.
Static Selector feat. Conway, Absoul, Bang B “Ain’t Too Much to It”
On this tenth studio album, round trip, Statik Selektah has packed 20 songs for the die-hard hip-hop fan base. Armed with a crew of heavy bar spitters (Logic, Joey Bada$$, Russ, Benny The Butcher), his Statik Selektah rich production and funky soul samples underpin his lyrical collection. With Statik’s clever combination tricks, round trip It’s an even better ride, as he brings together Ransom and AZ in “Historic” and Conway the Machine, Absoul and Van B in “Ain’t Too Much to It.”
Tei Iwal “Summer Breeze”
The title is self-explanatory, but it doesn’t disappoint. Tay Iwar captures the essence of summer on this recent work, with lingering saxophone melodies and reverberating keys enveloping Iwar’s perfectly wispy vocals.
Col3trane “Moderation”
Many people say that moderation is the key to a balanced life. On the latest R&B pop, Col3trane agrees. The British artist dips her potions in honey and delivers important life lessons in a storyline that resonates with Summer’s production.