Tag: Thoughtful lyricism

• Leaves & Late Nights: The Fall Playlist You Didn’t Know You Needed

  

  Set the vibe this season 🍂 Leaves & Late Nights blends R&B, neo-soul & rap into the perfect fall playlist for sunsets, drives & cozy nights.

  Daniel Cantu

  September 9, 2025

  Blog, Playlist, Uncategorized

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• Westside Gunn: He’s More Than Rap — He’s Building a Cultural Movement

  

  I first discovered Westside Gunn in the most 2020s way possible — through an Instagram story. A follower of mine had posted one of his songs, and my curiosity got the best of me. The moment I hit play, I was locked in. His vibe instantly gave me flashes of ’90s hip-hop — that grimy,…

  Daniel Cantu

  August 21, 2025

  Blog, Music Review

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• Samara Cyn: The Nomadic Voice Of Rap & Alternative R&B

  

  PRESS PLAY, THEN CONTINUE TO READ. I first stumbled upon this video on Instagram, randomly scrolling through reels. I heard the beat start and knew it was Erykah Badhu’s instrumental. I anxiously listened as Samara Cyn opened up with her first line. I instantly knew she was about to give us some heat. Like her…

  Daniel Cantu

  July 24, 2025

  Music Review, Uncategorized

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