Van Gogh’s Left Ear (2021)
Danny Brown protégé, ZelooperZ, has spent the past five years progressively stepping further from the massive shadow of his mentor. His most recent release, Van Gogh’s Left Ear, combines his status as a member of Brown’s Bruiser Brigade with a remarkable sense of skilled lyricism. The Detroit native has finally found his comfort zone, delivering a cohesive 19 track LP packed full of witty punchlines to soundtrack the wildest of house parties.
Aromanticism (2017)
On his first record, Moses Sumney invited listeners to join him on an introspective journey towards self-care and confidence. The minimalist musical build of his debut is the perfect companion to his emotional lyrical themes that explore the beauty in being alone. Aromanticism is a stunning record layered with poetry and unique song structure, providing a thought-provoking foundation for an artist who has since redefined many age-old norms across pop music.
Here, My Dear (1978)
Marvin Gaye cemented his legacy as a giant in modern music with his politically charged masterpiece, What's Going On, along with his classic love ballads, like "Let’s Get it On". In contrast, Gaye's 1978 soul/disco crossover, Here, My Dear, has remained relatively unnoticed for decades, hidden under the shadow of his more popular records. A complex and public divorce serves as the focus of this psychedelic soul deep-cut, resulting in one of the most humanizing artistic statements in Gaye’s epic career.