Sorry for the delay folks. Hope VibeRotation 17 will set you up for the week despite it's tardiness. That being said, my goal with this set was to match some of the sentiment of spring, encompassing vibes from those clear sunny days to the cloudy yet serene rainy ones. There is something special about the seedlings of spring. A new energy is in the air as people shed their winter jackets, and are hungry for the summer sun. These songs, to me, best capture that spectrum, starting with some new releases and features from Yeezy, venturing on to some soulful Ratatat, and ending with a beautiful score to match the pep in everyone's step this time of year. Shout out to the outro instrumental of the playlist created by student-producer Jordan Williams of the George Washington University. A very talented musician and student of the arts, check out his Soundcloud for more of his melodious work.
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Drake- My Side /
So Drake kills the Coachella stage, makes out with Madonna, and releases "My Side," which is the bonus track to If You're Reading This It's Too Late. Drizzy season is in full swing and will continue to be at least until the official release of the LP on April 21st. Check out the late night vibes below. Thanks Aubrey.
Towkio featuring Chance The Rapper, Lido & Eryn Allen Kane - Heaven Only Knows /
Artists, friends, Savemoney representatives, and native Chicagoans Towkio and Chance The Rapper release a new song, "Heaven Only Knows". The spirited song title flows right into the encouraging organ featured in Lido's production. Towkio, Chance, and singer Eryn Allen Kane provide riveting vocals. After one listen you will be pleased to know there is more on the way from Towkio; his .Wav Theory mixtape is available on April 28.
VibeRotation 16 by JR Walker /
VibeRotation 16 comes courtesy of InTheRough's friend, JR Walker. I met him last year thanks to College, and quickly learned his West Coast, Los Angeles roots combined with a past obsession with Pharrell and one ongoing with Kobe Bryant make JR a well researched and well experienced spawn of popular culture. For instance, he is a tastemaker of many sorts. VibeRotation 16 will simply satisfy his musical influence. Today he delivers a playlist that stretches from the East Coast to his home on the West, with songs new and old, melodious and kicking. An appropriate remix of Lana Del Ray's "Brooklyn Baby" provides a splendid surprise. Enjoy VibeRotation 16 below and listen to the series in full at InTheRough's SoundCloud.
Zak Abel- These Are The Days (Cautious Clay Remix) /
Spring vibes are upon us as emerging DJ Cautious Clay has yet again released a multifaceted remix to UK vocalist Zak Abel's "These Are The Days." Besides the funky groove (which by the way we love), take note of the guitar, flute, and saxophone instrumentals that add a refreshing layer to the three minute and thirty second track. Stay up to date on all things Cautious Clay, as his music begins to shuffle across international airwaves by liking his Facebook and SoundCloud pages.