First published on December 2, 2019
I enjoy finding new inspirational music for when I work. Here are 10 great tracks I found in 2018 from multiple genres – Afro-pop, Dancehall, Drum & Bass (D&B), EDM, Hip-Hop/Rap, Jazz, Rock, and Trip-Hop.
Not all were released in 2018.
Afro-Pop
F***ing Johnny.
EDM
I checked out Idris Elba after learning he’s a DJ / Producer. This is Pre-Thanos Avengers: Infinity War as Heimdall.
This dance by Ayo and Bambi. That vogue. Yes.
Snakehips – Forever (Pt. II)
More Ayo and Bambi dancing. More vogue. More yes.
Body Good
I say again all above. /shrug
Shenseea, Tommy Lee Sparta – Bridget’s & Desert (Pon Foot)
Dancehall hype.
Drum & Bass
Zinc – Ska (Remix)
I likely looked up Zinc after jamming to Creeper or You Follow.
Dub Pistols – Cyclone
Got nostolgic. Found my favorite track from Tony Hawk 2 as a teen. Some YouTube uploads unavailable in some regions.
Birdman – It’s Calm ft. Sy Ari Da Kid
The laid back vibe here. The bells and mellow piano. It’s calm.
The chopped & screwed version adds to the vibe.
Joyner Lucas – Champagne for Everybody
Feel this. Once you level up, don’t forget but do forgive… for yourself. Forgive to move on and reclaim that energy.
I’m Not Racist
Replay this. Don’t take a side. Don’t fall in your feelings. Just listen to both sides.
Nas – Daughters
This hits too deep. It always comes back. That’s karma.
Trip Hop
12 Rounds
Unavailable in some regions.
R&B
Tweet – Neva Shouda Left Ya
Tweet’s vibe feels so chill and authentic. And that bass.
I Was Created For This
Seize the Day.
Xscape – Who’s That Man (From “The Mask”)
A classic that I’d never listened to on it’s own.
ABISHA – All That
Rainbows and Blues
Rock
Interpol – Twice As Hard
Motivating
Misc.
Wreck it Ralph (Movie)
Oreos. Cinemasins brought me here.
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