Wednesday Roundups #63: 18 Albums/EPs You Should Listen to In Your Spare Time
Stream releases from Elsy Wameyo, Vic Spencer, Cecily, Bryant Barnes, Grafh & 38 Spesh, Flee Lord, Sylo, MonoNeon, DJ Muggs & Raz Fresco, Verse, Termanology, Inami Kristi, lizmnk, and more.
Welcome back to another issue of Wednesday Roundups!
Diving into the world of music can be overwhelming with the constant influx of albums. That’s where Shatter the Standards steps in, making your musical navigation easier every Wednesday. They slice through the noise, bringing you a curated list of noteworthy new drops accessible on streaming platforms. Just last week, they spotlighted fresh beats from a diverse lineup, including Elsy Wameyo, Vic Spencer, Cecily, Bryant Barnes, Grafh & 38 Spesh, Flee Lord, Sylo, MonoNeon, DJ Muggs & Raz Fresco, Verse, Termanology, Inami Kristi, lizmnk, Gio Genesis, James Alexander Bright, Da Flyy Hooligan, Zeshan B, and Kash Flow.
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Elsy Wameyo: Saint Sinner (Hip-Hop/R&B)
The music of Elsy Wameyo reflects her growth as an artist and individual in the face of a rapidly shifting social and cultural context that informed her art, yielding a dynamic collection of music that is both deeply personal and broadly relatable.
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Vic Spencer: The Apes That Ws Left Behind (Hip-Hop)
Vic Spencer releases another album dedicated to the late Sean Price.
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Cecily: Awakening, Pt. II - EP (R&B)
Cecily returns with a sequel to her 2019 EP.
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Bryant Barnes: Vanity - EP (R&B)
Bryant Barnes debuts his Mercury Records EP after bursting onto the scene last year with “Adore You.”
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Grafh & 38 Spesh: God’s Timing (Hip-Hop)
Grafh partners up with rapper/producer 38 Spesh following last year’s Art of Words.
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Flee Lord: Raised In the Sand (Hip-Hop)
Flee Lord has been on a relentless pace, much to the delight of his fans, and he’s back with another effort with Raised In the Sand.
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Sylo: Dreamt That I Was (R&B)
This awaited release showcases Sylo’s evolution, blending lounge-inspired grooves with sultry melodies to create a unique sonic experience.
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MonoNeon: Quilted Stereo (Jazz/Funk)
Featuring an impressive lineup of collaborators, including legendary Parliament-Funkadelic icon George Clinton, Quilted Stereo is a collaborative project made with mentor and writing partner Davy Nathan.
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DJ Muggs & Raz Fresco: The Eternal Now (Hip-Hop)
Raz Fresco is back again with another gritty hip-hop album produced by the legendary DJ Muggs.
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Verse: Just Verse - EP (Hip-Hop)
Verse releases a short EP under Lupe Fiasco’s 1st and 15th label.
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Termanology: The Summer Pack 2 - EP (Hip-Hop)
Termanology releases with a quick summer pack featuring Mia Jae, Tek, The Musalini, and others.
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Inami Kristi: Turbulence (R&B)
Inami Kristi goes through a bit of ‘turbulence’ on her debut LP.
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lizmnk: Message from Above - EP (R&B)
lizmnk’s EP displays her musical creativity from jazz to hip-hop to R&B.
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Gio Genesis: Second Nature - EP (R&B)
The latest five-track project by Gio Genesis, who created these tracks, became second nature to this rising R&B artist.
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James Alexander Bright: Cool Cool (R&B)
James Alexander Bright brings soul grooves, ballads, and bangers on his third release.
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Da Flyy Hooligan: Hooli Hansen II - Da Mixtape (Hip-Hop)
With multiple releases this year, Da Flyy Hooligan released a sequel to his 2023 tape, which features CRIMEAPPLE, Sonnyjim, eLZhi, and more.
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Zeshan B: O Say, Can You See? (Soul)
The Indian-American singer-songwriter blends multiple genres to deliver music about social justice.
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Kash Flow: Hate Being Humble - EP (Hip-Hop)
Producer/MC Kash Flow drops a short project to delight some underground hip-hop fans.
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