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This post showcases some recent releases (i.e., albums that dropped in the current calendar year) that I’ve been enjoying during the past couple of months. This edition is so packed with music recommendations that I don’t have time to waste on a long intro.
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Genre: Alternative, R&B, Electronic
Label: RCA
Release Date: June 7, 2024
Vibe: 🪩🪩🪩
I’ve been bullish on Kaytranada since the beginning of his career (and not solely because he’s from my hometown). Even in the face of a solo discgraphy that’s certainly not lacking in quality, there’s a good chance that his latest studio effort, Timeless, is the best LP he’s cut to date. The reason is simple: It’s a muscular, hyperfocused collection of banger after club banger.
Featuring a who’s-who of contemporary R&B and pop cameos, including Anderson .Paak, Childish Gambino, and Thundercat, there’s no shortage of memorable moments. However, what may surprise listeners is that the strongest material gives Kaytranada space to fly solo and do his own thing, leaning into his instincts for crafting pitch-perfect dancefloor fillers.