This week’s Listenin’ Booth includes music from the Philly-based musician, singer, and songwriter, Honeychile and her new single. “Starstruck”. Plus four other essential tunes you should be listening to right now.
Starstruck – Honeychile
Under the moniker of Honeychile, Philadelphia-based musician, singer, and songwriter Becca Graham explores themes of identity and coming-of-age by taking on the roles of a hip hop emcee and jazz, blues diva. Through this mix of humor, vulnerability and sass, Honeychile wishes to challenge listeners perceptions of the Black musical canon, following in the footsteps of giants past and present
“Change For A Dollar” is a new single from emerging Philly conscious rapper, AR Ase. Inspired by the music of Kendrick Lamar, AR Ase focuses on themes surrounding self-love, spiritual development and positivity.
Emerging Philadelphia rapper, Kørrin releases “Jaden”, a brand new four song EP where he addresses topics orbiting self-identity and living in Philadelphia.
London producer and multi-instrumentalist, Neue Grafik has just released “Foulden Road Part II”, a new album skillfully fusing jazz, house and hip hop. The lead single “Black Bodies” takes on spoken word utilizing the talent of African and British literary and sound artist, Ma Moyo
Kunta is a french alt hip hop outfit drawing a significant influence from The Beastie Boys as well as Rage Against The Machine. Their newest single “Anything Goes” is taken from the just released album “Diligent Drawing”.