Influencer: Atmospheric

After a long hiatus from posting, I'm baaaacccckkkkkk with more #content.

This week's post is a little different than previous weeks; there's a lot less rap. But there's still a little. I wanted to highlight atmospheric, downtempo music. It's the perfect antidote to the dropping temperatures: the minimalistic synth, the electro vocal layering, and the overall ~chill factor~.

Let's get into it. This week's Influenca Playlist: Atmospheric.

Some notable tracks:

"River" by Ibeyi

My latest obsession. These Parisian Afro-cuban sisters bring their diverse background and upbringing to the forefront of their music. It's so nuanced and individualistic.

"About You" by XXYYXX

When I got my first pair of Beats headphones, this was the first song I played. It makes me want to close my eyes and cozy up in this song forever. "Child's Play" by SZA (also on this playlist) samples the beat. I'd be curious to hear which version you like more.

"drink i'm sippin on" by yaeji

yaeji was just featured in a Pitchfork article, and I really like her stuff. Here's a descriptive tidbit of what to expect when you listen: "Her flow is like that of a rapper, in the way she links together rhymes and keeps rhythm, but there’s also an energy lurking beneath her delivery that echoes classic, soaring house singers."

Follow this playlist (and a few others) through my Spotify, or listen through the webplayer below.