part two: the 2000s the 2000s weren’t just an incredible era for rnb, but imo one of the best eras of music in general. coming out of the 90s, the genre was evolving so fast. rnb became even more influenced by pop and hip hop, while neo-soul, electronic production and experimentation pushed it in new directions. by the end of the decade, rnb sounded completely different than it did going in. these albums are all classics to me. i grew up watching TRL and 106th & Park, discove

bringing back my rotating playlist of songs that have been in HEAVY rotation for me lately. new finds, recent releases + a few songs i circled back to 🎧 “brand new chanel$” - @slayyyter “hey there [i have a compulsive complex]” - @qmarsden “Xtal” - @aphextwin.afx 
“STAMPEDE” - @genesisowusu 
“Music” - @underscores 
“STARTAFIGHT” - @jvbsucks 
“Card Declined” - @charli_xcx 
“In & Out” - @ravynlenae 
“Sunshine” - @jungle4eva swipe through for a preview. full playlist on spotify

part 1: the 90s 📀 rnb has always held a really special place for me. i grew up listening to pretty much everything because of my dad, but growing up in southeast LA, rnb and hip hop were everywhere. my siblings loved it, it was constantly playing around me, and so many of these songs and albums became part of my earliest memories with music. there was no way i could make just one rnb ranking, so i’m splitting this into three parts: the 90s, 2000s, and 2010s. starting with th

new music from ⟢ Jungle, Troye Sivan, KATSEYE, Phoebe Bridgers, Tinashe, Erykah Badu, Ayra Starr, benny blanco, Icona Pop… Phoebe Bridgers has finally made her return with ‘Lost Weekend,’ and the whole world she’s created around this album is just stunning. definitely one of her most exciting albums yet, she really made some of her best music to date. what stood out to me the most after my first listen was how cinematic a lot of the outros are on these tracks. excited to spen

Music, Fashion, Film / @charli_xcx instead of trying to recreate Brat, she made one of her most introspective records yet. it’s an indie rock album with deconstructed production that explores getting older, identity, and figuring out where she fits now. what are your thoughts on the new album??? swipe through for my full album review + in the same rotation playlist on spotify + apple music ♫ overall rating: 8.3 / Replay

new music from ⟢ Charli xcx, The Strokes, WILLOW, Tyla, KATSEYE, Boy Harsher, Love Spells, ADÉLA, Victoria Monét, Jennie, 54 Ultra, Q… this is one of the strongest album weeks we’ve had all year. there’s something here for everyone with new albums from Charli xcx, The Strokes, WILLOW, Tyla, Rico Nasty, Shania Twain, and Love Spells. so far i’ve spent the most time with Charli xcx and WILLOW, and both keep pulling me back for completely different reasons. Charli keeps pushing

summer 2026 has already given us so much incredible music, and these are the songs i’ve had on repeat. my soundtrack to summer 2026 so far ☀️ swipe through for some highlights and the full 2hr playlist is on spotify + apple music 𖦤 (listenwithdavid)

new music from ⟢ Steve Lacy, Nia Archives, Syd, Carly Rae Jepsen, Rick Ross, beabadoobee, Gracie Abrams, Mariah Carey, Leon Bridges… The Internet fans really won today. Steve Lacy, Syd, and Matt Martians all released new projects. Steve Lacy’s album is much more rock forward and neo-psychedelic than I expected, but it works so well. every track has its own standout moment, and even at only 10 songs it doesn’t feel rushed or underdeveloped.. i wanted to replay every song befor

experimental hip hop is one of the most exciting genres because there are no rules. artists push against what the genre is supposed to sound like, and sometimes that means loud and chaotic. other times it’s abstract, jazzy, electronic, and psychedelic. - there’s abstract storytelling / MF DOOM, Earl Sweatshirt, and billy woods - industrial & noise / Death Grips, clipping., Kanye - electronic & dance / Vince Staples - psychedelic / Outkast, KIDS SEE GHOSTS, Tyler, The Creator

new avatar / @kelela Kelela builds entire worlds around her albums. and ‘new avatar’ is her most immersive one yet for me. she explores what it means to exist in a world that can feel increasingly cold and uncertain, searching for comfort and connection without allowing that darkness to overshadow the joy that’s still there. swipe through for my full album review + in the same rotation playlist on spotify + apple music 💠🌑 ♫ overall rating: 9.3 / Essential

new music from ⟢ Beyoncé, Kelela, Future, The Rolling Stones, Cage The Elephant, Malcolm Todd, Genesis Owusu, Jungle, ROLE MODEL… Beyoncé surprised released MORNING DEW (DONK) earlier this week, kicking off a 60-day countdown to the 20th anniversary of ‘B’Day.’ It’s hypnotic and moody, and that opening line sounds like it could be an easter egg for Act iii ☔️🎸 we also got new albums from Kelela, Future, The Rolling Stones, Suki Waterhouse, Adam Lambert, and Bring Me The Hori

CONFESSIONS II / @madonna an emotionally vulnerable dance record that feels less like a sequel to Confessions on a Dance Floor and more like the culmination of Madonna’s entire career. swipe through for my full review + in the same rotation. full playlist on spotify + apple music 🪩 ♫ overall rating: 9.7 / Essential

new music from ⟢ Madonna, Justin Bieber, La Roux, Rico Nasty, Jon Hopkins & Imogen Heap, Sienna Spiro, Sophia Stel, Fat Dog, Ken Carson… Madonna’s return with Confessions II completely exceeded my expectations. I was expecting another great dance record, but what surprised me most was how vulnerable she is. beneath all the production, there’s a real sense of reflection and acceptance that makes some of these songs hit much harder than I expected. after spending most of last n

new music from ⟢ Charli xcx, Phoebe Bridgers, Ryan Beatty, Steve Lacy / SZA, beabadoobee, Katy Perry, Madeon, Carly Rae Jepsen, WILLOW… this is one of the most stacked weeks we’ve had all year. Ryan Beatty released his new album ‘Sweet Fortune’. sonically it picks up where ‘Calico’ left off, but the production feels much bolder and more expansive. i really loved how the writing centers around love, vulnerability, and the fear of losing someone. definitely an album that’s goin

Ambient Swim is an @adultswim series that highlights music through digital animation and visual art. this installment is a 27min audiovisual playlist featuring music from 6 artists and animations from 13 visual artists. the low-poly art, futuristic cityscapes, characters, and dreamlike worlds make it feel like you’re exploring a video game, a playlist, and a piece of digital art all at once. if you’re into ambient music, bass music, digital illustration, internet nostalgia, o

there’s probably no definitive “best” disco album. the genre is way too varied for that… from orchestral disco and funk to hi-nrg, nu-disco, eurodisco, and club classics, part of what makes disco so special is how many different directions it can go. it’s one of those genres that’s influenced so much of the music i love. you can hear its fingerprints all over pop, rnb, dance, house, electronic music, and even indie music. all these years later artists are still borrowing from

new music from ⟢ FKA twigs, YG, Tyla, Kelela, Tierra Whack, sweetgirlvoiced, Dawn Richard, Channel Tres, Big Freedia with SOPHIE, Majid Jordan… i love Tierra Whack’s new album ‘WHACK’S MUSEUM’. she had one of my favorite features on Jill Scott’s album and her 2018 project ‘Whack World’ still goes hard. this new album feels like a rap mixtape that’s constantly changing shape, with sharp storytelling, personality and genuinely great production. one of the most creative voices i

i’ve been revisiting a lot of the dance music i grew up hearing my older siblings play. songs that were everywhere at parties, songs that somehow never left my memory. “It Feels So Good” by Sonique is one of my favorite songs of all time. i still remember where i was when i first heard it. this song blew my damn mind and honestly hasn’t lost an ounce of its magic since. i prefer the 12” breakbeat mix over the original, the way her vocals around the 4:00 mark isolate and blend

you seem pretty sad for a girl so in love / @oliviarodrigo swipe through for my full review + in rotation playlist. after having this album on repeat all weekend, i put together a playlist of songs that capture a similar feeling. it expands on some of the sounds and ideas that make this album work so well. songs with memorable storytelling, bold production choices, synths, basslines and massive low end. ♫ overall rating: 9.1 / Replay

new music from ⟢ Olivia Rodrigo, Interpol, Madonna, Chanpan, Josh Coneay, ANOTR, Tove Lo, Infinity Song, Bebe Rexha, Rose Gray… Olivia Rodrigo’s new album ‘you seem pretty sad for a girl so in love’ is obviously the biggest release of the week. after one full listen, “expectations”, “stupid song”, “my way”, and “what’s wrong with me” are my favorites rn, but what always impresses me most is her songwriting. her albums never feel bloated or overstuffed, every song serves a pur