5 Albums I Can’t Live Without: Matisyahu

5 Albums I Can’t Live Without:

1

Boy Alone, Omah Lay 

It’s a vibe. His vocals are so catchy and meditative, and the production and beats are perfect. He has a soulful, joyful sound and his chord progressions are always sweet and anthemic. He has become one of my top inspirations in the last few years.

2

The Villain I Never Was, Black Sherif 

He has also become my top inspiration in terms of music and vocal artistry. A little rougher of a sound at times than perhaps Omah Lay. You can hear the heavy hip-hop and dancehall inspiration in this music as it takes on a new form in the Afropop genre.

3

Forever, Popccaan

Still my favorite full-length dancehall album of most recent years, even though it’s already five years old.

4

Blonde, Frank Ocean 

So creative, emotional, unexpected, adventurous, beyond genre. Just pure artistic beauty around every corner. Never disappoints any time I listen. Timeless.

5

Sleeping Operator, The Barr Brothers 

This came out in 2014 during a transitional time for me and was my emotional soundtrack. Some albums are really there for you when you need something, and this was that for me at a very intense time. Will always have a place in my heart.