Did you hear we started a brand new decade? In this edition of What I'm Listening to This Week, I'm getting 2020 started with the new album from British rapper Stormzy, which is full of self-confident bangers and emotional, purposeful lyrics about family, heartbreak, and Black excellence. There's also a splashy single from Fat Joe and Remy Ma that will fit right in with your goal-setting playlist. Here's what you should slam the play button on this week and why.
"Big Splash" by Fat Joe and Dre feat. Remy Ma
Do me a huge favour and add this splashy banger to your workout playlist now. The beat will get you through even the most torturous set of reps.
"Still I Am" by Kamaiyah
Oakland, CA-based rapper Kamaiyah released her latest single in December, but there's something about the line "I been that b*tch and I still am" that hits especially hard for the first week of 2020.
"Best Thing" by Inayah
Cuffing season doesn't always turn out the way we intended, so if you need a soulful, self-confident breakup anthem before the holiday, this jam from Houston native Inayah Lamis is it.
"Early" by Joy Crookes feat. Jafaris
Neo-soul singer Joy Crookes is quickly becoming a new favorite of mine. Her voice is gorgeous and her songs paint a realistic, often romantic picture of South London life. I truly can't wait to see what lies ahead for her in 2020.
"We Got Love" by Teyana Taylor
Teyana Taylor's vocals always blow me away, and her latest single showcases them in a really great way. This song is a high-energy, uplifting hymn promoting love, abundance, and self-acceptance. It's really the perfect song to listen to going into 2020.