The Plug'n Play: May (‘20)

June 5, 2020

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Songs 1-20, were selected by Kevin and songs 21-40 were selected by me, Stanley. As always, we hope you find a song you like and check out the entire album! Below are some of our favorite songs from the month and a little about why we love them.

Stanley: Yebba — Distance

Listen to Distance on Spotify. Yebba · Song · 2020.

In just a few short years, Yebba has made quite an impression on the music world. From a viral video of her and Peter Collins singing SWV’s Weak, to being featured on a Tribe Called Quest’s album, Yebba has built a following that has been awaiting the release of her debut album. In early May, Yebba released her single, Distance which features a dream lineup: production from Mark Ronson, Pino Palladino on bass, background vocals from Darius Scott, Questlove on drums, James Poyser and James Franceis on keys, and Keyon Harrold on trumpet. If the album sounds anything close to the single, then we’re in for a real treat.

Stanley: The Eddy — Can’t Stay Away

Listen to Can't Stay Away on Spotify. The Eddy · Song · 2020.

Netflix’s The Eddy is by far one of my favorite Netflix series to date. Located in Paris,The Eddy is centered around a local jazz club, its owner, Elliot Udo (Andre Holland), and the house band. While music is at the center of the show, it is primarily used as a bridge to explore the many ups and downs the characters face: friendship, love, family, redemption, and more. For me, the most exciting part about the show is that the house band playing in the show is a real band that was actually playing on set. With that said, it only makes sense that the soundtrack for the show would be phenomenal too.

Stanley: Dornik — Temptation

Listen to Temptation on Spotify. Dornik · Song · 2020.

When a friend passed along Dornik’s self-titled debut album in 2015, their description was the following: “think Michael Jackson and Prince meets J Dilla. . .” They said it with such confidence that I had to listen. Needless to say, they were. . .right? Based in London, Dornik melds the world of funk, R&B, and pop in ways that few artists do. His long-awaited sophomore album, Limboland, is an excellent exposition into Black music, and definitely worth a listen.

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