The Concept

This monthly report is a curated mix of my December listening sessions, blending the latest releases, personal favorites, and tracks I’ve explored for articles. It’s a snapshot of my musical journey, where personal tastes, fresh discoveries, and deep dives collide into a rich sonic experience.

Personal Highlights

What an incredible end to the year! I found myself reconnecting deeply with various aspects of music, particularly the art of songwriting and the powerful messages behind the tracks. Some projects undoubtedly stood out, starting with SCH’s JVLIUS III—an absolute masterpiece. This daring blend of rap and French pop is a genre-defying statement that hits like a thunderclap.

I also dived into Afro and amapiano vibes with gems like Who’s Harley by Harley and The Year I Turned 21 by Ayra Starr. These projects beautifully encapsulate the spirit of their genres while bringing a refreshing contemporary twist.

Sonically, it was an eclectic journey but with a strong leaning toward rap and stellar lyricism. The flows and rhythms often nod to old-school vibes yet remain modern and relevant.

In short, this end-of-year period has been one of discovery and rediscovery—tracks that will undoubtedly stay with me well into 2025.

Playlist (UPDATED EVERY MONTH)

Top 3 Projects of the Month

Top 3 Tracks of the Month

Full Playlist

• SCH – Missiles
• Cinnay; Tru Comers; Sperrow – Yacht Club
• Tedua; Baby Gang; Kid Yugi – Paradiso Artificiale
• Van Zee; FRANKIEONTHEGUITAR – Quem És Tu?
• JAE5; NSG – Normally
• Sovajon – PLEURE PLEURE PLEURE
• Harley; MHD – Off
• Harley – Siyé
• Lola Young – Messy
• bby – Fucked Up
• Ayra Starr – Commas
• Ayra Starr – Jazzy’s Song
• TH – À PANAME C’EST LA COURSE
• Kid Lost; Taxi B; G-Lex – GAS
• Ocean Wisdom; K Koke – No Squids
• Kore; Hamza – Lalla
• Genezio – GÉ SAIT PAS
• Rozzy – Apocalypse
• Zzz. – I MOVED AWAY
• Radical – Gxldchainnn
• Oblé Reed; ARDN – SALAD
• Malik Elijah – TOO LATE
• Stunna Gambino; A Boogie Wit da Hoodie – Warzone
• Laskiiz; gapman – ENTORSE
• Gurriers – Sign Of The Times
• PROP – Heart Attack
• Keli Holiday – doyoulikeitornot?
• Norah Hendriks – Rough Love
• Loe Shimmy – All My Love
• Slow Fiction – End Of The Night
• 54 Ultra – Heaven Knows
• MC NAHARA; Mc India; Guga Divulga; Avance Records – Aventura
• Mc Jacaré; MC Kevin o Chris – A Culpa Não É Minha
• Sila Lua – BRASIL
• Bea and her Business – Good Things
• Bea and her Business – Sunburnt Shoulders
• DnD – Day & Night
• Dau – JANVIER / DÉCEMBRE
• Dau – 4 FAÇONS
• Advm; Sobek – .EN MIETTES.
• Advm; sombrelune; LABLONDE – .À BOUT DE SOUFFLE.
• Advm; allx – .ALLUMES LA LUMIÈRE.
• Folie’s – BAD!
• Folie’s – IHY Outro
• CRC; Mandy – Pleurer
• IPNDEGO – La Bague
• TH – AB***KA***
• Meek Mill – Otherside of America
• Wiley – Bars
• Ashbeck; El Londo – Longtime
• Opal OD – SOLDIER
• Jaymee – TOUT LE MONDE AUTOUR
• Red Moons; Jiri11; Levi – Alleen de Heer
• Red Moons; Brokezart; Bokke8; Rits – Ze doen me niet na
• Red Moons; Oykie; JOJO AIR; TonyMt – Stacken & Verdwijnen
• Red Moons; JOJO AIR – Motiveer Elkaar
• Acifiq – PLUS DE SONS CLASSIQUES
• 1PLIKÉ140 – ENFERMÉ
• Mesy; Johnny Sellah; Tonic – Wat Is Stress?!
• Mesy; Skeeks; Tonic – Marktplaats