Wednesday Roundups #65: 16 Albums/EPs You Should Listen to In Your Spare Time
Wednesday Roundups #65: 16 Albums/EPs You Should Listen to In Your Spare Time
Stream releases from Milton Nascimento & esperanza spalding, Mavi, Phonte, theMIND, ØKSE, Rae Khalil, Thee Marloes, Vanderslice, Kaylan Arnold, Ambré, Nathan Haines, and more.
Welcome back to another issue of Wednesday Roundups!
Diving into the world of music can be overwhelming with the constant influx of albums. That’s where Shatter the Standards steps in, making your musical navigation easier every Wednesday. They slice through the noise, bringing you a curated list of noteworthy new drops accessible on streaming platforms. Just last week, they spotlighted fresh beats from a diverse lineup, including Milton Nascimento & esperanza spalding, Mavi, Phonte, theMIND, ØKSE, Rae Khalil, Thee Marloes, Vanderslice, Kaylan Arnold, Ambré, Nathan Haines, Louis Cole, Metropole Orkest & Jules Buckley, BP Infinite, Verb T & Malek Winter, AUGUST 08, and Manny Escalante & Kiŋ Jems.
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Milton Nascimento & esperanza spalding: Milton + esperanza (Jazz)
The two gifted artists unite for an album that combines new Spalding originals and reworked Nascimento essentials.
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Mavi: Shadowbox (Hip-Hop)
After his dark album from 2022, Mavi's new record is more personable and inspired by The Black Experience In Design.
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Phonte: Pacific Time 2 - EP (R&B)
TIGALLO! TIGALLO! TIGALLO!
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theMIND: Dancing While Crying In the Middle of Nowhere - EP (R&B)
Chicago’s own theMIND decides to release a seven-track EP of quick thoughts.
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ØKSE: Self-Titled (Jazz)
Making their Backwoodz Studioz debut, this experimental jazz band pushes new ground.
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Rae Khalil: Crybaby (R&B)
Anderson .Paak’s latest signee releases a well-put-together album, featuring Freddie Gibbs, Tiana Major9, Zacari, and others.
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Thee Marloes: Perak (Soul)
This Indonesian band debuts with an album on Big Crown Records with soul and jazz influences.
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Vanderslice: Made for TV Movies (Hip-Hop)
You can’t go wrong with vintage hip-hop if Vanderslice delivers a beat tape.
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Kaylan Arnold: If You Say So (R&B)
A Florida-born Haitian/Belizean American singer unleashes her full-length debut album.
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Ambré: I Do This Sh*t In My Sleep - EP (R&B)
Ambré decided to release a quick EP before the full-course meal.
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Nathan Haines: Notes (Jazz)
Nathan Haines is back after six long years, and his love for jazz, mixing funk and electronic elements, continues.
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Louis Cole, Metropole Orkest & Jules Buckley: Nothing (Jazz)
With Jules Buckley and Metropole Orkest, Louis Cole's third LP on Brainfeeder got him tapping into his sound with classical music.
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BP Infinite: Kill or Be Killed (Hip-Hop)
The veteran hip-hop producer gathers some of our beloved legends, veterans, and underground heroes to deliver A1 quality.
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Verb T & Malek Winter: Restoration (Hip-Hop)
A nine-track project that deals with a state of confusion, duality, finding our focus, and strength.
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AUGUST 08: Pretend It’s Okay (R&B)
RIP August 08. You will be missed. Here’s the posthumous release.
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Manny Escalante & Kiŋ Jems: Royalty (Hip-Hop)
Chicago rapper Manny Escalante and Pittsburgh producer Kiŋ Jems deliver a tribute to hip-hop's fiftieth anniversary with good rhymes and dope beats.
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Bonus: Mad Skillz: The Seven Number Ones - EP (Hip-Hop)
Mad Skillz is back with a spoken-word effort.
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Bonus: Ron Obasi: The Lighthouse - EP (Hip-Hop)
Ron Obasi tells his story through his triumphs and pushing forward in life.
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