Complete Nonsense

The Weeknd x the Dawn FM Experience (2022)

Grown Up - Danny Brown [Danny Brown:] Whoever thought I'd be the greatest growing up Detroit rapper Danny Brown bops along over this carefree track - from 2012 - about his childhood experiences and how his life is so different now. Party Supplies production has a bit of a classic vibe to it that we don't hear Brown over often, and his delivery is much more chilled out and accessible compared to his typically more animated , aggressive style of rapping. This is a good morning track to put on as you're getting ready for the day. Music video below, but the fucking lyrics are fucking goddamn fucking censored fuck. Take that you censors . Video directed by: Greg Brunkalla

Joan of Arc - Ricky Reed [Ricky Reed:] I dip the shank and I carve your name in ink If the roof is up in flames, I will hold the beams This electro pop groove from Grammy-nominated producer Ricky Reed is one of my favorite songs from this summer. The one-man machine has produced some big hits in the past few years: Jason Derulo's " Wiggle " and " Talk Dirty ," in 2013; Pitbull's " Fireball " in 2014; Twenty One Pilots's " Ride " in 2015; Phantogram's " You Don't Get Me High Anymore " in 2016; and this year he produced Derulo's " Swalla ," and his name was all over the production credits on Kesha's Rainbow  album, and The Aviary  by the Swedish EDM group Galantis . However, this funky, self-produced track tops them all, and I'm pretty sure the synth melody could possibly bring about world peace. It'll put some rhythm in your damn bones. I really enjoy Reed's singing ...

Pull Up - Swift [Swift:] I'mma pull up just to hop out and stunt This is a jam to vibe to if I've ever heard one. Atlanta hip hop artist Swift rides over the starry production by Dreek Beatz with chill assurance. This is the type of song that you can smoke to, drink to, ride to, study to, hook up to, etc. The versatility is unarguable. While Swift's bars aren't anything to write home about (cookie-cutter lyrics and an uninspired rhyme scheme), he does sound damn fucking good over the beat, and the hook catches your every limb, injecting itself into your bloodstream, and enabling you to get on that same level as Swift. The confident aura he exudes will have you wanting to hop out and stunt right there with him . Video directed by: Gerard Victor

Dark Star - Jaymes Young [Jaymes Young:] My heart was born out of the fire Falling into the same realm of indie/alternative R&B as Mr. Allan Rayman from yesterday's Song of the Day is this gifted singer/songwriter/producer  Jaymes Young , and admittedly, his songs are a bit more accessible than Rayman's. Young's smooth vocals glide over his own spacey, melancholy production, and he hits falsetto notes with graceful ease. His lyrics tend to be simple and poppy, but there's always a depth to them, and the way he sings each word adds it's own meaning. I first heard Young back in 2013 when I came across his Dark Star mixtape on Soundcloud, and have been a fan ever since. I don't think there's a song on the mixtape that I dislike; some highlights include " Two More Minutes ," " Moondust ," " Parachute ," and " Northern Lights ." He even performs two down-tempo covers: one of Justin Bieber's 2012 hit ...

Sex n' Drugs (feat. Harrison Sands & Copper King) - Abhi the Nomad [Abhi the Nomad:] I need my sex n' drugs I need my money first This self-produced song from the young Indian hip hop artist  Abhi the Nomad is sliiiick, and I can't wait for him to blow up. Sex n' Drugs is guaranteed to put you in a good mood and have you singing along by the end.  Harrison Sands , who I know virtually nothing about, fits the vibe perfectly on the second verse. I can't find any information on Copper King, but I'm guessing he's probably the one on the horn. Video filmed by: Meridian Media & Olivier Buyse Edited by: Abhi the Nomad