Discovered by u/Mas_Dappa, this song was used for a "documentary" video from 2017
Searching by its lyrics, using a "any time" feature on Google, and AHA Music came up negative.
What I might know about the song:

1. Theme of the song is nationalist.
2. It may be from ~2010 - 2015.
3. The genre is indie-rock?
4. Made by an unknown band and they never copyrighted it.

IF YOU'RE INTERESTED OR KNOW MORE ABOUT IT, PLS HELP IDENTIFY!!!

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2. TitoM, S.N.E, EeQue, Yuppe – Tshwala Bam (feat. S.N.E, EeQue) (Original Mix) 06:30 112bpm 9A
3. Jaydon Lewis – GTAmapiano (Extended) 03:07 113bpm 6A
4. Vigro Deep – Soundcheck (Original Mix) 06:45 112bpm 2A
5. Kabza De Small, DJ Maphorisa, MaWhoo – Moya Wasendulo (Original Mix) 06:33 113bpm 5A
6. DJ Maphorisa, Tyler ICU, Tumelo.za, Nandipha808, Ceeka RSA, Tyron Dee – Mnike (Original Mix) 06:31 113bpm 4A
7. Mellow & Sleazy, DJ Hunrose – Anna Benette (Remix) (Original Mix) 06:54 112bpm 11A
8. Damian Lazarus, Jem Cooke – Into The Sun (Major League Djz Remix) 08:35 113bpm 11B
9. LeeMcKrazy, Shakes & Les – Funk 99 (Original Mix) 06:17 85bpm 12A
10. Kelvin Momo, Smash SA, Bandros, Mr. Maker – Uhambe Wrongo (feat. Mr. Maker) (Original Mix) 06:08 112bpm 8A
11. Tyler ICU, Kamo Mphela, Khalil Harrison, Baby S.O.N – Dalie feat. Baby S.O.N (Original Mix) 04:40 113bpm 5A
12. Jorja Smith, GuiltyBeatz, Major League DJz – All of This (Major League Djz Remix) 05:34 115bpm 9A
13. Khalil Harrison, Tumelo.za, Ceeka RSA, Silas Africa, Tyrone Dee – Umshiso (Original Mix) 06:01 113bpm 11A
14. Rampa, chuala – Les Gout (DBN Gogo & Felo Le Tee Remix) 05:44 113bpm 7B
15. Mellow & Sleazy, Djy Ma’Ten, Djy Biza – Stance music (Original Mix) 06:17 112bpm 2B
16. Shazmicsoul, Charisse C, Small Keys – Angisafuni feat. Small Keys (Original Mix) 05:59 118bpm 9A
17. Bokani Dyer, Sereetsi and the Natives – Ke Nako (feat. Sereetsi and the Natives) [Ntokzin Remix] (Original Mix) 07:39 114bpm 6A
18. DJ Target, SLADE, DJ Lag, Sandza De Keys, 2woBunnies, PS DJz – Umthwalo Wam (feat. Sandza De Keys, Slade, DJ Target) (Original Mix) 06:35 114bpm 3B
19. Junior Taurus, Vigro Deep – Kick Drum (Original Mix) 06:46 111bpm 7A
20. Visca, Tman Xpress, Tyler ICU, LeeMcKrazy, Al xapo, Ceeka RSA, Sjavasdadeejayj – Ebasini (Original Mix) 06:47 113bpm 10A
21. DJ Lag, K.C Driller, Mr Nation Thingz – Hade Boss feat. K.C Driller (Original Mix) 06:22 113bpm 10A
22. DBN Gogo, Chley, Zee Nxumalo, Ceeka RSA, Shakes & Les – Funk 55 feat. Ceeka RSA feat. Chley (Original Mix) 06:13 113bpm 7A
23. Kabza De Small, DJ Maphorisa, Young Stunna, Mthunzi, Sizwe Alakine, Umthakathi Kush – Imithandazo (Original Mix) 05:51 113bpm 11A
24. Samthing Soweto, Kabza De Small, DJ Maphorisa, Mas Musiq, Aymos, Myztro – eMcimbini (Live) 06:47 113bpm 4A
25. MR TAFFA – LOMBADA (Original Mix) 05:18 113bpm 4B
26. Kabza De Small, DJ Maphorisa, Ami Faku – Asibe Happy (Original Mix) 07:38 113bpm 9B
27. Deep Saints, Mfana Kah Gogo, Dj Karri, Spux – Saba Julukisa (Original Mix) 06:06 112bpm 8A
28. Felo Le Tee, Da Muziqal Chef, Myztro, Kabelo Sings, Thabza Tee, LastBorn Diroba – E’kseni (Original Mix) 05:46 114bpm 5A
29. Gunna, Sarz, Asake – Happiness (feat. Asake & Gunna) (Original Mix) 02:54 105bpm 3A
30. AfroMezzo – Get Lucky (Original Mix) 06:29 114bpm 11A
31. CICI, Murumba Pitch, JL SA, Lady Amar – Hamba Juba (Original Mix) 08:00 112bpm 2A
32. PYY Log Drum King, Charisse C – Wrecking Bassline feat. Charisse C (Original Mix) 05:02 111bpm 6B
33. Truce – Spirit Whistler (Original Mix) 06:05 113bpm 8B
34. M.J, DaliWonga, Mellow & Sleazy – Abo Mvelo (Original Mix) 08:00 112bpm 3A
35. Mellow & Sleazy, QuayR Musiq – Bafunani feat. Lee McKrazy (Original Mix) 06:34 112bpm 1B
36. QuayR Musiq, Mali B-flat – Son of Man (Original Mix) 06:58 82bpm 10A
37. DJ Maphorisa, JaySax, Tyler ICU, LeeMcKrazy, Al xapo, Ceeka RSA, Tyrone Dee, Tiiger – Government (Original Mix) 06:23 112bpm 12B
38. Stixx, ReaDaSoul – 50250 (feat. Maremo Violin & Zwayetoven) (Original Mix) 07:02 113bpm 5A
39. Focalistic, Thama Tee – Pressure (feat. Thama Tee) (Original Mix) 03:57 112bpm 10A
40. Senjay, Inter B & Draad – Prime Sgafro (Original Mix) 07:13 113bpm 7A
41. Triple X Da Ghost, Ray&Jay, L.N.P SOUNDS – Midnight (feat. Triple X Da Ghost) (Original Mix) 06:43 113bpm 2A
42. Rivalz, Deestar Za, Lesego M, Longkay – Indian Sarangi (feat. Deestar ZA) (Original Mix) 05:48 113bpm 10B
43. Major League DJz, Tsebebe Moroke – Anatomy (Original Mix) 07:34 112bpm 4B
44. Platform – Wololo (Original Mix) 03:53 112bpm 9A
45. Xduppy, Ceehle, Char4Prezzy – Tequila (Original Mix) 05:10 113bpm 3A
46. Kmat – MKK (feat. CowBoii, djygubzin.live & Ranger) (Original Mix) 06:05 112bpm 4A
47. Stanley Enow, T-Man SA, Macg – Take Ova (Remix) 06:12 112bpm 9A
48. M.J, Focalistic, Pabi Cooper, Djy Biza, Yumbs, Ch’cco, Shakes & Les – Funk 100 (feat. Pabi Cooper, M.J, Djy Biza, Yumbs) (Original Mix) 05:14 113bpm 10A
49. Tyler ICU, DBN Gogo, Mpho Spizzy, Nation-365, uLazi, Tee Taurus, El-Kay MusiQ – THATHA BAMBA (Original Mix) 06:31 112bpm 6A
50. Pcee, Yumbs, Justin99, Uncle Vinny – Piki Piki (feat. Pcee) (Original Mix) 04:40 112bpm 3A
51. TitoM, S.N.E, EeQue, Yuppe – Tshwala Bam (feat. S.N.E, EeQue) (Radio Edit) 04:23 112bpm 9A
52. Dj Stokie, Murumba Pitch, Zee_nhle – Mali (Original Mix) 06:42 112bpm 6A
53. Creamdokotela – THE MASK (Original Mix) 04:42 112bpm 5B
54. Ikonika – Where U Gonna Be? (Extended Mix) 04:10 125bpm 6A
55. QUE DJ, ZVRI – Yini Ukusha (Original Mix) 05:01 155bpm 12B
56. Shazmicsoul, Atmos Blaq, DBN Gogo, DR Thulz, Mashudu, Yumbs, Leandra.Vert – UTHANDO (Original Mix) 05:31 147bpm 2A
57. Lacks – The Volt (Original Mix) 09:00 112bpm 7B
58. Madame B, Daano, Luxury Piano – XO’ (Original Mix) 07:27 112bpm 6A
59. Stixx, Kelvin Momo, Azana, Babalwa M – Maye Maye (feat. Azana, Stixx) (Original Mix) 07:30 113bpm 10A
60. Tribal Soul, DeSoul, Spelete, Soa Mattrix, De Rose, Future Saxo, Soa Family – Hamba (Original Mix) 07:26 113bpm 6A
61. Tyler ICU, LeeMcKrazy, Khalil Harrison, Ceeka RSA – Jealousy (Original Mix) 06:30 113bpm 12B
62. Stixx, DJ Stopper, Khanyisa, DBN Gogo, Kmat – Jikeleza (Original Mix) 06:13 113bpm 6B
63. Focalistic, Sims Noreng, DJ Tshegu – Tiya Mfana (Mzokwana) [feat. Sims Noreng] (Original Mix) 04:25 113bpm 10B
64. Kabza De Small, Dearson, KG Smallz, Oscar Mbo – Yes God (feat. Dearson) (Kabza De Small Remix) 06:56 113bpm 2A
65. DaliWonga, Myztro, Xduppy, ShaunMusiQ & Ftears – Kunkra (Original Mix) 05:17 112bpm 12B
66. Kabza De Small, DJ Maphorisa, Tyler ICU, Nicole Elocin – Bella Ciao (Original Mix) 05:42 112bpm 9A
67. Visca, DJ Maphorisa, DaliWonga, Madumane, Tyler ICU, Mpura – Izolo (Original Mix) 07:25 112bpm 5B
68. Kabza De Small, DJ Maphorisa, DaliWonga, Sir Trill, Tyler ICU – Banyana (Original Mix) 06:51 112bpm 3A
69. Felo Le Tee, Kabza De Small, DJ Maphorisa, Mark Khoza, Mpura – Duduzane (Original Mix) 07:27 112bpm 8A
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71. Kelvin Momo, Sfarzo Rtee, Babalwa M – Sukakude feat. Sfarzo Rtee (Original Mix) 06:53 112bpm 4A
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74. Kamo Mphela – Nkulunkulu (Original Mix) 06:21 112bpm 2A
75. Soa Mattrix, Mashudu – Mina Nawe feat. Happy Jazzman and Emotionz DJ (Original Mix) 05:51 112bpm 4A
76. Boohle, Deep London – Hamba Wena (Original Mix) 06:14 113bpm 1B
77. Kwesta, Lady Du, Kabza De Small, Young Stunna, bob mabena – Mshini (Original Mix) 07:16 112bpm 4B
78. Tribal Brothers – Tribal Drums (Original Mix) 04:54 125bpm 9B
79. Tribal Brothers – Formation (Original Mix) 05:41 125bpm 10B
80. DJ Maphorisa, Soa Mattrix – Dropline (Original Mix) 06:51 113bpm 12B
81. Kabza De Small, DJ Maphorisa, Young Stunna – Adiwele (Original Mix) 07:51 112bpm 6B
82. Young Stunna, Mas Musiq, Aymos – Sengizwile (Original Mix) 07:00 112bpm 2A
83. Kabza De Small, DJ Maphorisa, Mas Musiq, Aymos – Uzozisola (Original Mix) 07:00 112bpm 11A
84. Kabza De Small, DJ Maphorisa, Ami Faku – Abalele (Original Mix) 06:56 113bpm 6A
85. Unlimited Soul, DBN Gogo – Break Through (Original Mix) 06:52 113bpm 3A
86. Fase_Off, DJ February – More Fire (Amapiano) 06:46 114bpm 5A
87. Lukado – Master Of Disguise (Amapiano Mix) 05:42 113bpm 8A
88. Tyla, Kooldrink – Getting Late (Original Mix) 04:14 115bpm 6A
89. Soul Revolver, Mellow & Sleazy, Mr JazziQ – PWTE feat. Soul Revolver feat. Mellow & Sleazy (Original Mix) 05:42 113bpm 8B
90. Jarreau Vandal, DJ Kwamzy – Obsessive (DJ Kwamzy ‘Amapiano’ Remix) 04:37 84bpm 12A
91. Ntokzin, De Mthuda, MalumNator – uMsholozi (Original Mix) 06:41 113bpm 8A
92. Ntokzin, De Mthuda – Maplankeng (Original Mix) 06:18 113bpm 8A
93. Mfr Souls, Bontle Smith, Major League DJz, Kamo Mphela – Amanikiniki (Original Mix) 05:48 113bpm 3A
94. Kelvin Momo – Get Up (Original Mix) 09:03 114bpm 4A
95. Griffit Vigo – Ree’s vibe (Original Mix) 05:55 125bpm 12B
96. Yaba Buluku Boyz – Zululwana (Original Mix) 05:03 112bpm 6B
97. Kamane Kamas, PRETTYNEWROD – DZUKE (Kamané Kamas Remix) 04:36 111bpm 1A
98. El Chico, Teraphonique, Senjay, Mcdeez Fboy, DNZL444, Themba Jc – Magasman (feat. Teraphonique, Senjay, Themba Jc) (Original Mix) 07:33 112bpm 8A
99. QuayR Musiq, Kabelo Sings, Xduppy – Boys Are Delicious (Original Mix) 06:34 113bpm 9A
100. QuayR Musiq, LeeMcKrazy, Mali B-flat – Kuhlangene (Original Mix) 08:00 112bpm 7A

Change My Mind. 🗿

Hola gente bonita como están, bueno como lo ven en el titulo, a mi familia y a mi nos gustaría empezar una nueva vida y mudarnos a Ensenada, siendo yo y mis hermanas originarios de un pequeño pueblo en Jalisco llamado Tequila, que es reconocido como por la bebida y fiesta como tal, pero primero antes que nada me gustaría darles un poco de contexto para que se puedan aclarar ciertos puntos.

¿Porque nos queremos mudar a Ensenada?

Bueno como lo comente en el texto anterior yo y mis hermanas somos originarios de este pequeño pueblo, sin embargo los hermanos de mi mamá residen en Ensenada desde jóvenes, mi mamá también vivió hasta su juventud en Ensenada, pero se mudo a Tequila por temas privados, y en la actualidad mi mamá quiere que nos regresemos a Ensenada por los motivos que les contare en breve
Economía: Actualmente en tequila los precios de los productos suelen estar super carísimos para lo que se gana como empleado, aunque mas que nada nos gustaría irnos a Ensenada para mejorar nuestra situación económica emprendiendo un negocio (no seria nuestra único ingreso) ya que a aquí los únicos lugares mas rentables para emprender son en la zona centro y en estos, los de la plaza suele cobrar pisos fuera de lugar, aparte de que los insumos como tal son altamente costosos, desconozco que tan caro sea en Ensenada, pero por lo menos aquí en Tequila se ha vuelto complicado para los locales, ya que mas que nada los precios se han encarecido por el turismo, las rentas son excesivamente caras y sin decir que ni siquiera encuentras una casa para rentar por mes ya que la mayoría las rentan por día para turistas, mis tíos que viven en Ensenada nos comentaron que aquí esta mucho mas caro que allá, me gustaría que me confirmaran de igual forma jeje
Clima: El clima de tequila es como Mexicali o a lo mejor un poco menos pero de igual forma casi todo el año se tiene un calor insoportable que si no se tiene mínimo un ventilador te vas a sentir a ahogar, y aun teniendo el ventilador todo el día se siente un calor que no se lo deseo a nadie, he leído que en ensenada se tiene un clima mas cálido comparado con el de tequila, no se que tan cierto sea aquello pero según también palabras de mi mamá es un clima completamente diferente
Entretenimiento: nos gustaría tener un lugar en donde poder entretenernos mas aparte de la casa como tal, en Tequila no existe ninguna zona de entretenimiento, solo son lugares para la tomadera, no hay cines, ni centros comerciales, nada, lo único que hay en tequila si se pueda considerar entretenimiento son los parques que ni si quiera están del todo bien arreglados y que aparte solo sirve para pasar un rato tranquilo ya que a la media hora ya te aburriste, he leído algunas publicaciones donde comentan que hay 3 cines y algunos centros comerciales que la verdad siendo de pueblo elegiría estar en Ensenada también por esos detalles
Áreas Sociales: en Tequila las áreas sociales son muy limitadas ya que mas que nada los bares son los únicos lugares para conocer gente, fuera de ahí los parques no suelen tener mucha gente, por ende nos gustaría ver si en Ensenada existan mas áreas sociales en donde poder conocer gente y entablar mas amistades
Familia: Como comenté en el principio, los hermanos y familiares de mi mamá viven en Ensenada o zonas cercanas, fuera de ahí no contamos con ningún familiar cercano por parte de mi mamá por ende es uno de los puntos en los cuales nos gustaría ir a vivir allá, por parte de mi papá si viven familiares aquí en tequila pero por temas privados actualmente vivimos separados de mi papá aparte de ciertos conflictos con el.
y bueno estos han sido uno de los principales puntos y los muchos mas de los cuales nos gustaría salir de Tequila y mudarnos a Ensenada, agradezco a todos que se den el tiempo de poder leer esta publicación ya que la verdad la vida de tequila como local se ha vuelto un infierno, a pesar de que Guadalajara se encuentra por la zona donde vivimos (no esta del todo cercana) Nos gustaría mas las vida de Ensenada ya que Guadalajara es un caos total y también que no nos convenció del todo Guadalajara para vivir como lo hizo Ensenada, aparte de que nos gustaría vivir en un lugar donde haya playa (nos gustaría que nos recomendaran que zonas de la playa son bonitas jeje) ya que para nosotros ir a la playa es mas complicado ya que tenemos que ir si o si a Nayarit para poder disfrutar de la playa, cosa que nos gustaría disfrutar sin la necesidad de ir a otro lugar, los lugares de entretenimiento como tal también es un factor que es un dolor de cabeza siendo de Tequila ya que como comente no existen allá, para poder disfrutar como por ejemplo de ir al cine es si o si ir a Guadalajara cosa que no siempre estamos dispuestos a hacer por la distancia (Trasbordamos en camión para poder ir)
También cosas como Didi o Uber no existen en Tequila, lo único que existe que se pueda considerar como Uber son los taxistas independientes que es como tipo Uber pero este no se puede pedir por la app como tal si no es consiguiendo el numero del conductor, la única franquicia de ciudad que hay en tequila es el pizza hot, de ahí fuera hay Aurrera y farmacias Benavides aunque como tal el bodega ni siquiera es como algo tan de ciudad xd
Como ultimo detalle nos gustaría saber que lugares son buenos para adquirir una casa en Ensenada y que zonas son recomendadas para adquirir, nos gustaria saber de una casa que tenga 4 cuartos y 2 baños!
Aclarando estos puntos me gustaría saber sus opiniones acerca de que tan bien se encuentra ensenada considerando las 2 situaciones y que tiene de bueno y de malo, Gracias!

Naalala ko yung mga battles sa fliptop na may isang lyrical/socially-conscious emcee, tapos isang popyular at komedyanteng emcee. Kaso yung pinagkaiba nila Kdot at Drizzy ngayon, parehas silang may bitbit na “personals”. Ngayon, mukhang inaabangan nalang ng mga tao ang proof sa bawat allegation.
IMO- mas may tiwala ako kay Kendrick kasi mahusay/mature siya magsulat. Si Drake naman magaling gumawa ng hits, pero mababaw magsulat. Kaya eguls din pag dating sa diss-record-validity (content-wise).
Ano mga thoughts niyo dito?
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Why do you think that is? I’ve been listening to their discography including their older songs and I must say that as time went on, their songs felt more “Filipino”. This is why I’m saying na nahanap na ng BINI ang kiliti ng Pilipino with their hit tracks Pantropiko and Salamin Salamin as well as their lesser-known tracks like Lagi and Kinikilig. For me, Kinikilig feels very Filipino. It doesn’t feel like a foreigner wrote these lyrics, which is what a lot of P-Pop groups feel like to me. It was nice to hear the contrast of their newer singles to their older songs like Da Coconut nut and Born to Win, both releases na hindi pumatok sa target audience.
To be honest, I never bought it when stans keep bringing up “mas patok sa masa ang girl groups”. Naalala ko pa dati, mas sikat pa BGYO sa kanila. I listened to their interview with Rico tapos sinabi pa niya na BGYO were famous and he was asking them how they felt, kung na-ppressure ba sila being compared to the boys. Who would’ve thought that the tables turned, and now BINI na mas marketable?
Only time will tell kung magpapatuloy yung paglaki ng BINI. In a recent interview, the members mentioned na natatakot sila na baka madali ring mawala sa kanila yung success na nararanasan nila ngayon. But you know what they were told? Pinaghirapan nila yun, it was years in the making and hindi sila naging overnight success.

Top 10 Essential Reggaeton-Rap Albums of the 2000’s (2000-2009)
1. Tego Calderon – El Abayarde (2002)
This was the album that kicked the doors open for Hip Hop & Reggaeton on a global scale. It broke sales records for the time and had the major labels come knocking to sign every top Reggaeton act they could find. Tego had the respect of both worlds, the Latin Rap and Reggaeton communities alike which contemporaries like Daddy Yankee or Wisin & Yandel never achieved. "El Abayarde" had its 'Perreo' for the trendy crowd, but Calderon does not abandon his potent lyricism nor intelligent social content in favor of mainstream appeal. Ironically, the album was still commercially successful. It is the most universally acclaimed Urbano Latino album of all time.
2. Luny Tunes & Baby Ranks – Mas Flow 2 (2005)
"Mas Flow 2" is the perfect commercial Reggaeton album. Every song is a hit. The album sold a million units when it was mostly physical due to its mass appeal. "Rakata", "Mirame", "Verte", "Mayor Que Yo", "Tiburon", "Es Mejor Olvidarlo", "Dejala Volar", "Castigo", "Tortura" (Yaga & Mackie), so many memorable songs specifically created for this masterpiece of an album. You don't know true Reggaeton if you don't know "Mas Flow 2".
3. Hector & Tito – A La Reconquista (2002)
"A La Reconquista" was actually the first major label release for a Reggaeton album to achieve wide success. Hector & Tito were in peak form with their writing partner Don Omar who wrote a large chunk of the album along with contributions from Noriega. This album is the one that made Luny Tunes & Noriega into the superstar production team they became. Originally DJ Blass and DJ Goldy were going to produce it, but Hector felt he needed a more commercial sound and then DJ Nelson had him working with Luny Tunes who ended up producing the majority of the album. Eliel, Nelson and Goldy contribute to album as well which is chock full of signature songs such as "Gata Salvaje", "Yo Te Buscaba", "Duele", "Caserio" feat. Don Omar, "De Niña a Mujer" feat. Don Omar, "Felina", "Bandida Universitaria" and more. The album sold over 400 thousand units worldwide.
4. Vico C – En Honor a la Verdad (2003)
Vico C came back better than ever on "En Honor A La Verdad". It was like what if we got a wiser, but equally deadly Vico C like in his best days (1988-1993) and hooked him up with the modern sound of the time? The result was "En Honor a la Verdad" which many consider Vico's best album in his illustrious career. The production was handled by DJ Blass, Echo and Vico C himself. It is intelligent, but with enough mainstream appeal to sell over 200 thousand units worldwide. Vico never dumbed himself down like most do in this game. He should be commended for that.
5. Luny Tunes & Tainy – Los Benjamins La Continuacion (2007)
Underappreciated in its time and bigger in the bootleg circuits through Latin America than in actual sales, Luny Tunes & Tainy launched an expanded edition of "Los Benjamins" only 6 months after the album's first version was released which received a mixed reaction and sold far less than "Mas Flow 2". This perfected version sadly was originally a limited edition thus not everyone heard it at the time. It wasn't until blog sites posted free downloads of the album in zip files that it has caught on within the Reggaeton community and hailed as the classic work it always was. It's hard to believe that some actually thought "Los Benjamins" sucked when it first came out. How!? This still boggles me too, but maybe there was too much hype and the lack of solo DY or Hector songs along with RKM & Ken-Y missing though originally announced for the project maybe peeved some fans off. Also Tego, Eddie Dee, Vico C, Ivy Queen, Nicky Jam and other big names were missing from the original version (Ivy Queen appears in a remix exclusive for the expanded edition). Plus, no one cared RBD was on this. That hyped up collabo was pointless. But in the long term this album has become much more appreciated by newer generations especially since "Mas Flow 2" is yet to be available on streaming services. The music production is also a masterclass far superior than most works today.
6. Don Omar – The Last Don (2003)
You know your album is good when old school salsa folks praise your work. That's what Don Omar did with "The Last Don". He took chances that others rarely did at the time such as the tropical infusions, ballads and street songs all combining to make one hell of an album. "The Last Don" has a little bit for everyone from the battle rap style malianteos with Hector and DY, to the club bangers like "Tu Cuerpo Me Arrebata" feat. Trebol Clan, "Intocable" or "Dale Don Dale". Of course "Dile" has now become a song that embodies Latino culture and our music overall. It is alongside "Guantanamera" and "El Cantante" from Hector Lavoe as himnos that are inseparable from Hispanic culture on a global level. The rest of the album is very good as well.
7. Calle 13 – (Self Titled Debut) [2005]
Residente & Visitante broke through an invisible glass ceiling within the pantheon of Reggaeton and Latin Rap; which was that artists with an alternative sound and point of view could never achieve widespread success or acclaim. That changed with their self titled debut album that has sold over 500 thousand units worldwide to date. "Atrevete-te" is still an anthem adopted by modern generations which seems to resonate with today's audience more than the one of the time. But the deep cuts on the album are what gives it the historical significance like his verbal attack on P Diddy and American corporations coming into Puerto Rico to exploit the Urbano culture he represented. Other songs criticizing the corrupt local government but also making you dance with silly lyrics, non sequiturs along with battle rap lyrics that most MCs could never compete with. Visitante's unique production style with contributions from DJ Blass and Danny Fornaris fit the album's motif perfectly and it is Residente's most acclaimed work to date.
8. Daddy Yankee – Barrio Fino (2004)
DY's magnum opus is the second highest selling Reggaeton album of all time after BB's 'Un Verano Sin Ti'. Yes, "Gasolina" is overplayed to the Latin community especially those of us true Reggaeton lovers, but its a classic song. The rest of the album is filled with memorable tracks as well like "Tu Principe" with Zion & Lennox, "Mami No Me Dejes Solo" feat. Wisin & Yandel, "King Daddy", "El Muro", "Corazones", "Dale Caliente" feat. Blacka Nice, "Sabor a Melao" with Andy Montañez and the inescapable "Lo Que Paso Paso" which still receives plenty of airplay on all platforms to this day. It was universally appealing with this being the last time Yankee did a work that was acclaimed with the mainstream and the underground at the same time.
9. Tres Coronas - Nuestra Cosa (2006)
Tres Coronas have performed the songs from this album in stadiums on more than one occasion with a large portion of the crowd knowing and rhyming along to the lyrics. This album was created when they still had the supremely underrated Reychesta and were a trio. No other pure Hip Hop album from this era has had the influence in Latin America "Nuestra Cosa" did. It is a gritty and very raw album which managed to get a lot of traction thanks to the trio's underground buzz prior to signing with Machete Music/Universal Latino. Roccca, PNO, and Reychesta detail the experiences from growing up and living in the barrios of New York and Latin America which resonated with audiences across Spanish speaking countries.
[10. Wisin]() & Yandel – Pal Mundo (2005)
El duo de la historia sold over a million copies with "Pal Mundo" which is just commercial Reggaeton at its best. Almost every song is a hit and instantly recognizable. The production was handled by Luny Tunes' Mas Flow team which included Nesty, Tainy & Nely. This is some of the catchiest and most well produced Reggaeton you will ever hear anywhere. Wisin was also in peak form here with his chanteos and Yandel may be the best Reggaeton chorus guy of all time.
Mencion de Honor: Voltio – Voltage AC (2004), Mala Rodriguez – Lujo Iberico (2000), RKM & Ken-Y - The Masterpiece Nuestra Obra Maestra (2006), La Conspiracion (2001), Baby Rasta & Gringo - Sentenciados (2004), Luny Tunes & Noriega – Mas Flow (2003), DJ Blass – Sandunguero (2001), Nach – Poesia Difusa (2003), Orishas - Emigrantes (2002), Eddie Dee – Los 12 Discipulos (2004), El Roockie - Semblante Urbano (2008), Buddha's Family (2001) & Violadores Del Verso – Vivir Para Contarlo (2006).

This was a tough list to make. Again, this is only 50% my opinion with the rest being general public assessment of those most knowledgable of Latin Rap and Reggaeton history during this period. I am focusing on the opinions of the nuclei within the Reggaeton and Latin Rap communities mainly.
My personal Top 5: 1. Mas Flow (2) 2. Baby Rasta & Gringo - Sentenciados 3. Buddha's Family 4. La Conspiracion 5. El Abayarde

Hey people!
I'm an absolute music addict who appreciates all genres, and at the request of some friends at the start of lockdown 2020, started to summarise all music genres I like into catchy long but well culled playlists. Here are all the ones made over the last 4 years for you to hopefully explore subgenres, vibes, artists, etc broken down by main genre-
ROCK
GO WITH THE FLOW - Blues x Rock / 360+ catchy blues-rock songs exploring every corner of the genre
SLUDGE FACTORY - Blues x Hard-Rock / 270+ heavy blues-rock songs with more grinding riffs, sludgier grooves and heavier distortion than the previous playlist.
FEELING ALRIGHT - Reggae x Rock / 210+ songs that can be best described as emulating the more chilled Sublime songs, somewhere in between reggae and soft rock.
TASTE LIKE FUNK - Funk x Rock / 160+ songs to get your groove on to with chicka chicka guitars, slappa da basses with rock umph to your dose of funk
TO THE SEA - Surf/Roots/Jam x Rock / 380+ songs of chilled artists like Jack Johnson, Dispatch, John Butler Trio, Xavier Rudd, etc
STRANGER BY THE MINUTE - Progressive Rock / 170+songs. While prog-rock doesn’t lend itself to playlists, here’s the best that can be done with a collection of the catchiest songs in the genre
STREAM OF CONCIOUSNESS - Heavy Progressive Rock / 170+songs. Heavier sibling to the above playlist.
TWISTED TRANSISTOR - Industrial Rock / 220+songs of grinding mix between electronic and rock creating industrial sounding production and soundscapes
LIVING IN CHAOS - Punk x Rock / A mix of oldschool punk, rebel rockers, more emo punks, Irish punk, heavier pop-punk songs and female punk voices. 230+ songs.
WHAT'S MY AGE AGAIN? - Pop x Punk / A 90/00s pop punk retrospective of 220+ catchy songs from across that scene.
INNOCENT - Pop x Rock / Poppy songs from rock bands and pop songs with soft-rock production for a cathcy, boppy playlist.370+ songs.
IN MY ELEMENT - Alternative Rock / That alternative rock vibe from the 90s onwards240+ songs.
WITH A LITTLE HELP FROM MY FRIENDS - Woodstock '69 / A collection of 110+ of the best songs from the artists at Woodstock'69
EPIC - Stadium Rock / 180+ of the most epic stadium rock songs to blast out of your speakers
ROCK OF AGES - Classic Rock / An attempt to put every rock hit from the 60s, 70s and 80s in one playlist. 600+ songs
RIDE THE LIGHTNING - Classic Metal / Catchy, oldschool metal tunes 170+ songs
FISH OUT OF WATER - Hip-Hop x Hard-Rock / 200+ songs exploring hard-rock that incorporates hip-hop sensibilities like nu-metal, rap metal, etc
SUFFOCATE - Angsty Rock / 240+ songs of angst ridden catchy heavy rock
INDIE & ALTERNATIVE
COMMON PEOPLE - Brit-Pop & Indie Classics < 2010 / 360+ catch all hits station from that 90s and 00s indie-rock sound, especially in the UK.
TASTE IN MEN - Indie Boys < 2010 / 690+ collection of catchy indie songs released before 2010 with male vocalists that aren't included in the previous playlist.
THERE ARE TOO MANY OF US - Indie '10s / 550+ collection of catchy indie songs released between 2010 and 2020
DAYS ARE GONE - 21st Century 80s / 130+ songs from this century with that upbeat synthy 80s vibe
BITTER SWEET SYMPHONIES - Violins of the British Isles / 180+ songs of which 90% are indie-rock, with the rest made of classic rock & pop and trip-hop with prominent violins from bands across the British Isles.
WIRES - Piano x Rock / 200+ songs where bands either added a piano or replaced the guitar for the keys as the lead instrument.
SLEEPWALKERS - Dreamy Indie/Pop / Dream-pop (indie) weaved in between dreamy feeling pop/alt songs. 400+ catchy floaty songs to get lost in.
UNTIL THE SUN NEEDS TO RISE - Indie x House / Dancey indie songs with a dum dum kinda beat mixed with mellow house with instrumentation and interesting layers going on. Catchy and vibey. 220+ songs.
WHITE WINTER HYMNALS - An Indie/Folk Christmas / Majority are original songs in a wintery/christmasy indie/folk style. The covers try to follow the vibe. 130+ songs.
COME AS YOU ARE - Acoustic / 370+ Acousticy songs from every variety of band and genres
NAKED AS WE CAME - Cordless Strings / 190+ songs of low-key acoustic guitar strings, violins, pianos accompanied by vocals
GODS & MONSTERS - Indie Myths & Fables / 100+ indie songs about ancient warriors and demi-gods to fairies and trolls.
NEW SLANG - Cover Versions / Covers that diverge enough from the original. A lot of interesting different takes on classics and newer songs. 250+ songs.
SILKSPUN - Indie Synthage / Synths accompanying indie music 240+ songs.
ELECTRONIC
CAUSTIC STORM – Deep Dark Bass Instrumentals / A playlist with late sunset rave vibes. Not hectic bro-step but deep dark bass in a fusion of dubstep, dub, garage, house and ambient. 180+songs
STORM – Dark Bass Vocals / Vocal sibling of the previous playlist with dark bass production accompanying various styles of vocals. A mix of alternate pop, dubstep, ambient, trip-hop and more general bass music 200+songs
JAH WAR – Sounds of Dread / This can be seen as a conceptual playlist for a Jamaican apocalyptic party (sounds of dread as in the sense of dread but also dreadlocks). But another musical way to look at is as a dancehall/dub/industrial playlist explored mainly through the sonic output of The Bug. 80+ songs.
BODY MOVIN' – 90s Alternative Dance / That alternative dance sound from the 90s where you hear bouncey instruments rather than the synthage of mainstream dance. 130+ songs.
DIESEL POWER – Industrial x Electronic / An energetic playlist of electronic songs with industrial aesthetics and vice versa with loose definitions. There should be a drum, bass or synth hitting you every second. 180+ songs.
BOOM BOOM TAP – Drum & Bass / Mainstream more song structured Drum & Bass 130+ songs.
BASS CANNON – Dubstep / The biggest dubstep songs and other gems from the scene you may have missed 160+ songs.
HYPEST HYPE – Bass Music x Hip-Hop MCs / The absolute most energetic playlist possible: dubstep, drum&bass and other bass music with hype MCs on top. 130+ songs.
MOVING TOO FAST – UK Garage / garage? 2 step? eski beat? Whatever, here be all the good tunes from the British Garage scene. 90+songs.
HIP-HOP
THE BAY - Funk x Hip-Hop / 110+ songs of smooth, slick rhymers from The Bay in San Francisco (or close by) on funky production or bands.
WHAT COOL BREEZES DO - Jazz x Hip-Hop / 210+ songs with very prominent jazzy production, to the point the production is more of a focal point than the vocals.
DREAM BLVD - Sunday Morning Jazz/Hip-Hop / 130+ jazzy hip-hop songs with that mellow sunday morning feeling
BIG TINGS REDONE - Reggae x Hip-Hop / Fusion of reggae beats, production or bands and hip-hop MCs. 130+ boppy tunes
LYNGUISTICS - Blues x Hip-Hop / While this is a blues x hip-hop playlist, it's pretty much explored through the focus of one group: Cunninlynguists. I hope you'll see why with 90+ songs of mellow soulful bluesy production.
BLUEGRASS STAIN'D - Blues-Rock x Hip-Hop / It would be a stretch to call all of the 170+ tracks on here blues-rock, but there is at least bluesy guitar. All hip-hop songs with differing ratios of blues and rock influence to the production.
FLOW FOREVER - Oldskool Hip-Hop / 190+ songs. All the biggest and pioneering artists of the hip-hop game pre-1995
DROP IT LIKE IT'S HOT- Hip-Hop-Hits 1995-2010 / 200+ songs. All the biggest hits from the radio between '95 and '10
CHECK THE RHIME - 90s Alternative Hip-Hop / 210+ songs of alternative hip-hop artists that started their careers in the 90s
YOUNG KINGS & QUEENS - UK Hip-Hop/CHILL / If you're a hip-hop fan who appreciates bars, I'd say you're pretty up to date with the UK scene if you listen to these 190+ chill songs.
SCARE THE SNARE - UK Hip-Hop/HYPE / More aggressive bars and beats on these 170+ tunes. But still no low effort rhymers.
NUTHIN BUT A "G" THANG - Gangsta Hip-Hop / Parental advisory for these 130+ songs exploring the offensive crass corner of hip-hop
STILL DREAMIN - Dreamville Hip-Hop / 140+ songs from J.Cole and his label mates. Mostly a chilled lyrical vibe throughout.
SUNDAY VIBE - Hip-Hop: Super Chill / Super mellow production and MCing vibe to chill to. 140+ songs.
REBIRTH OF SLICK - Hip-Hop: Chill / Chill overall vibe to these catchy songs. 210+ songs.
THE WORDSMITH AND HIS SONS - Hip-Hop: Bop / The more lively boppy bouncey upbeat catchy centre of hip-hop. 330+ songs.
LET THE RHYTHM HIT 'EM - Hip-Hop: Hype / Hype production and hype MCing accompanying these 160+ songs.
OTHER GENRES
DON'T DREAM IT'S OVER - Classic Pop Party / Welcome to a classic pop party with upbeat catchy songs from 60s, 70s and 80s. 390+ songs.
DREAM A LITTLE DREAM OF ME - Classic Pop Chill / Welcome to a classic pop chill with mellow catchy songs from 60s, 70s and 80s. 140+ songs.
SUGA SUGA - Millennial R&B / If you're a millennial, these were all the R&B jams from your childhood. 160+ songs.
LET’S GROOVE - A Trip Down Funkytown / Get your Funk on with this playlist bridging the gap between oldschool funk and the evolution and divergence since. Catchy, boppy, vibey. 280+ songs.
THE BLUEST BLUES - A Trip Down Blues Town / Bridging the gap between oldschool blues classics and the evolution and divergence since. 320+ songs.
SWEET SOUL MUSIC - A Trip Down Soul Town / Pre-90s / The catchiest of soul music before the 90s with all the classics from legends 340+ songs.
FREE ME - A Trip Down Soul Town / Post-80s / A more varied second part to soul including neo-soul, alternative soul, soulful rock, soulful r&b, etc 290+ songs.
GET UP & BOOGIE - Funky Disco / Best of classic funky disco 90+ songs.
THE REVIVAL - Contemporary UK Jazz / Collection of the best of the recent UK Jazz scene 180+ songs.
RIVERS OF BABYLON - A Trip Down Reggae Town / Bridging the gap between oldschool reggae classics and the evolution and divergence since. 320+ songs.
WARM SHADOW – Atmospheric Trip-Hop / 280+ beautiful atmospheric trip-hop songs to dive into.
BIG CALM - Trip-Hip-Hop / 100+ full collection of the best trip-hop songs with MCs instead of ethereal female vocals
FACING EAST – South Asian Beats / A station exploring South Asian music through various beat focused styles that change in intensity as the station plays on 130+ songs.
YIN & YANG – East Asian Beats / A playlist exploring East Asian inspired beats 170+ songs
INSTRUMENTALS
COOL THIEVES - A Sampling of Samplers / 210+ songs. Here we explore turntablism through a chilled instrumental playlist of samplers. Mellow music to work to.
CLOUD ZERO – Ethereal Instrumentals / Ethereal spacey sounding instrumentals from a variety of genres and styles with a kick of bass to keep your attention. 290+ songs.
TRANSITIONS - Post-Rock / 240+songs of atmospheric and/or pretty instrumental songs on the catchier, less droney side of post-rock.
COMFORT ZONE - Jazztrumental Beats / 340+ jazzy songs that are perfect mix of attentive and background for working to
CLOUDS ARE SLEEPING - Ambient Instrumentals / 220+ lo-fi tunes to have in the background for work
MOODS
FEELING ALIVE - Happiness in Sound / Happiest vibe songs from all genres 190+ songs.
BODY MUSIC - Sensual Sonics 1 / Mellow Melodies / Mellow sensual melodies to be heard in your ears and felt through you body with sultry voices and sexy dark bass. Alternative and dark pop genre mostly. 170+ songs.
HARD FEELINGS - Sensual Sonics 2 / Passion Plays / Darker, more intense, more passionate sensuality. 170+ songs.
HEY BABY - Sensual Sonics 3 / Flirty Phonics / Sensual songs with a flirty, fun vibe. 150+ songs
YOU LOOK LIKE RAIN - Cozy Rainy Evenings In / A jazzy/acousticy station for those rainy evenings indoors in the warmth escaping the rainshowers outside. 80+ songs.
BEAUTIFUL THINGS - Pretty x Mellow / Pretty mellow sounds of different genres and styles, mix of vocal and instrumental tracks 230+ songs.
LIFE IS BEAUTIFUL - Pretty Melodies / Pretty less-mellow sounds of an even greater variety of genres and styles, mix of vocal and instrumental tracks 290+ songs.
EVERYTHING'S JUST WONDERFUL - Upbeat & Sad / Songs that the music sounds happy until you start paying attention to the lyrics 120+ songs.
SEASONS IN THE SUN - A Cross-Generational Ode to Sol / Positive vibes from sunny, happy songs from across the generations, with about half pre-90s and half 90s onwards. 180+ songs.
THEMES
BORN TO DIE - The Sounds of Bond / Over 130+ Bond-like songs either in that epic or sultry mysterious vibe.
THE RECLUSE - Lockdown Lyrics / A catchy alternative station of puns for lockdown/covid. No obvious classics you’ll find on other Covid playlists. 100+ songs.
VOODOO - Tribal Drums / Songs focused on tribal sounding drums but not just from tribally-bands. 120+ songs.
RAMBLIN' MAN - Spoken Words / Songs with lyrics said as if talking normally, without melody. 60+ songs.
IT’S ONLY PAPER – No/Mo’ Money, Mo’ Problems / Things are like just stuff man. Who needs them anyway. F that S. There are a lot of pro-materialism/consumerism songs nowadays...here's some balance against all that money and items glorification. 70 songs.
EVERYTHING'S JUST WONDERFUL – Upbeat & Sad / Songs with a happy upbeat vibe but dark or sad lyrics 140+ songs
INTERTIA CREEPS - The Infinite Beat / Songs with a constant beat (drum/synth/bass) as the focal at all times or fading into the rhythym/back in different sections of a song, with a slow escalation on the sound like on an infinite loop 80+ songs
LONDON THUNDER – London's 100 / A 100 songs about London and the spots inside it
EAT, SLEEP, WAKE – A Taste of 2020 / One song from albums from 2020 to act as a jumping point for the year. 150+ songs.
MINILISTS [only 20 songs each]
INDIE BUZZ - Indie vibe songs about bees & honey
TEEN NOSTALGIA ROCK - Reminisce about those teenage days
VIOLENT & FUNKY - Heavy rock songs with a strong dose of funk
POP x DRUM & BASS - Mellow muted drum & bass production mainstream music
EASTMEETSWEST - Indian/South Asian influenced Western Pop & Hip-Hop
DOUBLE MEANING - Songs with lyrics that have two meanings throughout the song
LET THERE BE HORNS - Seemingly random songs with horns
MACHINE GUN - Spitting the rhythm & bass out at bullet speed (Industrial rock & bass music)
HARD-ROCK x BASS - Heavy rock plus bass music
WHILE MY GUITAR GENTLY WEEPS - Wailing crying guitars
LOVE LOVE LOVE - Self explanatory
JINGLE BELLS - Upbeat X-mas songs for a party
OLDSKOOL HIP-HOP: BARS - Best of oldskool hip-hop pioneers
OLDSKOOL HIP-HOP: FUN - Fun mainstream oldskool hip-hop jams
SULTRY SECRET SPY BALL - Sensual mysterious vibe songs extracted from BORN TO DIE
EVIL Hip-Hop - Dark evil beats and lyrics on top
GOLD - Songs about GOLD
JENNIFER CHARLES - Introducing the sexiest sultry voice in music
CONDENSED SERIES - Condensed best-ofs of my longer playlists
LET'S GROOVE - A trip through funk & it's evolution
GO WITH THE FLOW - Blues-Rock Radio!
FEELING ALRIGHT - A catchy fusion of soft-rock and reggae
BODY MUSIC - Mellow sensual songs
SUNDAY MORNING SERIES - Mellow sunday morning vibes to relax to
SUNDAY MORNING JAZZ
SUNDAY MORNING BLUES
SUNDAY MORNING FUNK
SUNDAY MORNING JAZZ/HIP-HOP
SUNDAY MORNING CHILLTRONIC
CALIFORNIA SERIES - Songs about California
CLASSI-CAL - Oldschool songs
INDIE-CAL - Indie songs
PARTY-CAL - Energetic upbeat songs
They're all made by me over hundreds of hours so I hope you enjoy. I think there's should be a playlist for almost everyone! Any feedback is much appreciated!

Hey people!
I'm an absolute music addict who appreciates all genres, and at the request of some friends at the start of lockdown 2020, started to summarise all music genres I like into catchy long but well culled playlists. Here are all the ones made over the last 4 years for you to hopefully explore subgenres, vibes, artists, etc broken down by main genre-
ROCK
GO WITH THE FLOW - Blues x Rock / 360+ catchy blues-rock songs exploring every corner of the genre
SLUDGE FACTORY - Blues x Hard-Rock / 270+ heavy blues-rock songs with more grinding riffs, sludgier grooves and heavier distortion than the previous playlist.
FEELING ALRIGHT - Reggae x Rock / 210+ songs that can be best described as emulating the more chilled Sublime songs, somewhere in between reggae and soft rock.
TASTE LIKE FUNK - Funk x Rock / 160+ songs to get your groove on to with chicka chicka guitars, slappa da basses with rock umph to your dose of funk
TO THE SEA - Surf/Roots/Jam x Rock / 380+ songs of chilled artists like Jack Johnson, Dispatch, John Butler Trio, Xavier Rudd, etc
STRANGER BY THE MINUTE - Progressive Rock / 170+songs. While prog-rock doesn’t lend itself to playlists, here’s the best that can be done with a collection of the catchiest songs in the genre
STREAM OF CONCIOUSNESS - Heavy Progressive Rock / 170+songs. Heavier sibling to the above playlist.
TWISTED TRANSISTOR - Industrial Rock / 220+songs of grinding mix between electronic and rock creating industrial sounding production and soundscapes
LIVING IN CHAOS - Punk x Rock / A mix of oldschool punk, rebel rockers, more emo punks, Irish punk, heavier pop-punk songs and female punk voices. 230+ songs.
WHAT'S MY AGE AGAIN? - Pop x Punk / A 90/00s pop punk retrospective of 220+ catchy songs from across that scene.
INNOCENT - Pop x Rock / Poppy songs from rock bands and pop songs with soft-rock production for a cathcy, boppy playlist.370+ songs.
IN MY ELEMENT - Alternative Rock / That alternative rock vibe from the 90s onwards240+ songs.
WITH A LITTLE HELP FROM MY FRIENDS - Woodstock '69 / A collection of 110+ of the best songs from the artists at Woodstock'69
EPIC - Stadium Rock / 180+ of the most epic stadium rock songs to blast out of your speakers
ROCK OF AGES - Classic Rock / An attempt to put every rock hit from the 60s, 70s and 80s in one playlist. 600+ songs
RIDE THE LIGHTNING - Classic Metal / Catchy, oldschool metal tunes 170+ songs
FISH OUT OF WATER - Hip-Hop x Hard-Rock / 200+ songs exploring hard-rock that incorporates hip-hop sensibilities like nu-metal, rap metal, etc
SUFFOCATE - Angsty Rock / 240+ songs of angst ridden catchy heavy rock
INDIE & ALTERNATIVE
COMMON PEOPLE - Brit-Pop & Indie Classics < 2010 / 360+ catch all hits station from that 90s and 00s indie-rock sound, especially in the UK.
TASTE IN MEN - Indie Boys < 2010 / 690+ collection of catchy indie songs released before 2010 with male vocalists that aren't included in the previous playlist.
THERE ARE TOO MANY OF US - Indie '10s / 550+ collection of catchy indie songs released between 2010 and 2020
DAYS ARE GONE - 21st Century 80s / 130+ songs from this century with that upbeat synthy 80s vibe
BITTER SWEET SYMPHONIES - Violins of the British Isles / 180+ songs of which 90% are indie-rock, with the rest made of classic rock & pop and trip-hop with prominent violins from bands across the British Isles.
WIRES - Piano x Rock / 200+ songs where bands either added a piano or replaced the guitar for the keys as the lead instrument.
SLEEPWALKERS - Dreamy Indie/Pop / Dream-pop (indie) weaved in between dreamy feeling pop/alt songs. 400+ catchy floaty songs to get lost in.
UNTIL THE SUN NEEDS TO RISE - Indie x House / Dancey indie songs with a dum dum kinda beat mixed with mellow house with instrumentation and interesting layers going on. Catchy and vibey. 220+ songs.
WHITE WINTER HYMNALS - An Indie/Folk Christmas / Majority are original songs in a wintery/christmasy indie/folk style. The covers try to follow the vibe. 130+ songs.
COME AS YOU ARE - Acoustic / 370+ Acousticy songs from every variety of band and genres
NAKED AS WE CAME - Cordless Strings / 190+ songs of low-key acoustic guitar strings, violins, pianos accompanied by vocals
GODS & MONSTERS - Indie Myths & Fables / 100+ indie songs about ancient warriors and demi-gods to fairies and trolls.
NEW SLANG - Cover Versions / Covers that diverge enough from the original. A lot of interesting different takes on classics and newer songs. 250+ songs.
SILKSPUN - Indie Synthage / Synths accompanying indie music 240+ songs.
ELECTRONIC
CAUSTIC STORM – Deep Dark Bass Instrumentals / A playlist with late sunset rave vibes. Not hectic bro-step but deep dark bass in a fusion of dubstep, dub, garage, house and ambient. 180+songs
STORM – Dark Bass Vocals / Vocal sibling of the previous playlist with dark bass production accompanying various styles of vocals. A mix of alternate pop, dubstep, ambient, trip-hop and more general bass music 200+songs
JAH WAR – Sounds of Dread / This can be seen as a conceptual playlist for a Jamaican apocalyptic party (sounds of dread as in the sense of dread but also dreadlocks). But another musical way to look at is as a dancehall/dub/industrial playlist explored mainly through the sonic output of The Bug. 80+ songs.
BODY MOVIN' – 90s Alternative Dance / That alternative dance sound from the 90s where you hear bouncey instruments rather than the synthage of mainstream dance. 130+ songs.
DIESEL POWER – Industrial x Electronic / An energetic playlist of electronic songs with industrial aesthetics and vice versa with loose definitions. There should be a drum, bass or synth hitting you every second. 180+ songs.
BOOM BOOM TAP – Drum & Bass / Mainstream more song structured Drum & Bass 130+ songs.
BASS CANNON – Dubstep / The biggest dubstep songs and other gems from the scene you may have missed 160+ songs.
HYPEST HYPE – Bass Music x Hip-Hop MCs / The absolute most energetic playlist possible: dubstep, drum&bass and other bass music with hype MCs on top. 130+ songs.
MOVING TOO FAST – UK Garage / garage? 2 step? eski beat? Whatever, here be all the good tunes from the British Garage scene. 90+songs.
HIP-HOP
THE BAY - Funk x Hip-Hop / 110+ songs of smooth, slick rhymers from The Bay in San Francisco (or close by) on funky production or bands.
WHAT COOL BREEZES DO - Jazz x Hip-Hop / 210+ songs with very prominent jazzy production, to the point the production is more of a focal point than the vocals.
DREAM BLVD - Sunday Morning Jazz/Hip-Hop / 130+ jazzy hip-hop songs with that mellow sunday morning feeling
BIG TINGS REDONE - Reggae x Hip-Hop / Fusion of reggae beats, production or bands and hip-hop MCs. 130+ boppy tunes
LYNGUISTICS - Blues x Hip-Hop / While this is a blues x hip-hop playlist, it's pretty much explored through the focus of one group: Cunninlynguists. I hope you'll see why with 90+ songs of mellow soulful bluesy production.
BLUEGRASS STAIN'D - Blues-Rock x Hip-Hop / It would be a stretch to call all of the 170+ tracks on here blues-rock, but there is at least bluesy guitar. All hip-hop songs with differing ratios of blues and rock influence to the production.
FLOW FOREVER - Oldskool Hip-Hop / 190+ songs. All the biggest and pioneering artists of the hip-hop game pre-1995
DROP IT LIKE IT'S HOT- Hip-Hop-Hits 1995-2010 / 200+ songs. All the biggest hits from the radio between '95 and '10
CHECK THE RHIME - 90s Alternative Hip-Hop / 210+ songs of alternative hip-hop artists that started their careers in the 90s
YOUNG KINGS & QUEENS - UK Hip-Hop/CHILL / If you're a hip-hop fan who appreciates bars, I'd say you're pretty up to date with the UK scene if you listen to these 190+ chill songs.
SCARE THE SNARE - UK Hip-Hop/HYPE / More aggressive bars and beats on these 170+ tunes. But still no low effort rhymers.
NUTHIN BUT A "G" THANG - Gangsta Hip-Hop / Parental advisory for these 130+ songs exploring the offensive crass corner of hip-hop
STILL DREAMIN - Dreamville Hip-Hop / 140+ songs from J.Cole and his label mates. Mostly a chilled lyrical vibe throughout.
SUNDAY VIBE - Hip-Hop: Super Chill / Super mellow production and MCing vibe to chill to. 140+ songs.
REBIRTH OF SLICK - Hip-Hop: Chill / Chill overall vibe to these catchy songs. 210+ songs.
THE WORDSMITH AND HIS SONS - Hip-Hop: Bop / The more lively boppy bouncey upbeat catchy centre of hip-hop. 330+ songs.
LET THE RHYTHM HIT 'EM - Hip-Hop: Hype / Hype production and hype MCing accompanying these 160+ songs.
OTHER GENRES
DON'T DREAM IT'S OVER - Classic Pop Party / Welcome to a classic pop party with upbeat catchy songs from 60s, 70s and 80s. 390+ songs.
DREAM A LITTLE DREAM OF ME - Classic Pop Chill / Welcome to a classic pop chill with mellow catchy songs from 60s, 70s and 80s. 140+ songs.
SUGA SUGA - Millennial R&B / If you're a millennial, these were all the R&B jams from your childhood. 160+ songs.
LET’S GROOVE - A Trip Down Funkytown / Get your Funk on with this playlist bridging the gap between oldschool funk and the evolution and divergence since. Catchy, boppy, vibey. 280+ songs.
THE BLUEST BLUES - A Trip Down Blues Town / Bridging the gap between oldschool blues classics and the evolution and divergence since. 320+ songs.
SWEET SOUL MUSIC - A Trip Down Soul Town / Pre-90s / The catchiest of soul music before the 90s with all the classics from legends 340+ songs.
FREE ME - A Trip Down Soul Town / Post-80s / A more varied second part to soul including neo-soul, alternative soul, soulful rock, soulful r&b, etc 290+ songs.
GET UP & BOOGIE - Funky Disco / Best of classic funky disco 90+ songs.
THE REVIVAL - Contemporary UK Jazz / Collection of the best of the recent UK Jazz scene 180+ songs.
RIVERS OF BABYLON - A Trip Down Reggae Town / Bridging the gap between oldschool reggae classics and the evolution and divergence since. 320+ songs.
WARM SHADOW – Atmospheric Trip-Hop / 280+ beautiful atmospheric trip-hop songs to dive into.
BIG CALM - Trip-Hip-Hop / 100+ full collection of the best trip-hop songs with MCs instead of ethereal female vocals
FACING EAST – South Asian Beats / A station exploring South Asian music through various beat focused styles that change in intensity as the station plays on 130+ songs.
YIN & YANG – East Asian Beats / A playlist exploring East Asian inspired beats 170+ songs
INSTRUMENTALS
COOL THIEVES - A Sampling of Samplers / 210+ songs. Here we explore turntablism through a chilled instrumental playlist of samplers. Mellow music to work to.
CLOUD ZERO – Ethereal Instrumentals / Ethereal spacey sounding instrumentals from a variety of genres and styles with a kick of bass to keep your attention. 290+ songs.
TRANSITIONS - Post-Rock / 240+songs of atmospheric and/or pretty instrumental songs on the catchier, less droney side of post-rock.
COMFORT ZONE - Jazztrumental Beats / 340+ jazzy songs that are perfect mix of attentive and background for working to
CLOUDS ARE SLEEPING - Ambient Instrumentals / 220+ lo-fi tunes to have in the background for work
MOODS
FEELING ALIVE - Happiness in Sound / Happiest vibe songs from all genres 190+ songs.
BODY MUSIC - Sensual Sonics 1 / Mellow Melodies / Mellow sensual melodies to be heard in your ears and felt through you body with sultry voices and sexy dark bass. Alternative and dark pop genre mostly. 170+ songs.
HARD FEELINGS - Sensual Sonics 2 / Passion Plays / Darker, more intense, more passionate sensuality. 170+ songs.
HEY BABY - Sensual Sonics 3 / Flirty Phonics / Sensual songs with a flirty, fun vibe. 150+ songs
YOU LOOK LIKE RAIN - Cozy Rainy Evenings In / A jazzy/acousticy station for those rainy evenings indoors in the warmth escaping the rainshowers outside. 80+ songs.
BEAUTIFUL THINGS - Pretty x Mellow / Pretty mellow sounds of different genres and styles, mix of vocal and instrumental tracks 230+ songs.
LIFE IS BEAUTIFUL - Pretty Melodies / Pretty less-mellow sounds of an even greater variety of genres and styles, mix of vocal and instrumental tracks 290+ songs.
EVERYTHING'S JUST WONDERFUL - Upbeat & Sad / Songs that the music sounds happy until you start paying attention to the lyrics 120+ songs.
SEASONS IN THE SUN - A Cross-Generational Ode to Sol / Positive vibes from sunny, happy songs from across the generations, with about half pre-90s and half 90s onwards. 180+ songs.
THEMES
BORN TO DIE - The Sounds of Bond / Over 130+ Bond-like songs either in that epic or sultry mysterious vibe.
THE RECLUSE - Lockdown Lyrics / A catchy alternative station of puns for lockdown/covid. No obvious classics you’ll find on other Covid playlists. 100+ songs.
VOODOO - Tribal Drums / Songs focused on tribal sounding drums but not just from tribally-bands. 120+ songs.
RAMBLIN' MAN - Spoken Words / Songs with lyrics said as if talking normally, without melody. 60+ songs.
IT’S ONLY PAPER – No/Mo’ Money, Mo’ Problems / Things are like just stuff man. Who needs them anyway. F that S. There are a lot of pro-materialism/consumerism songs nowadays...here's some balance against all that money and items glorification. 70 songs.
EVERYTHING'S JUST WONDERFUL – Upbeat & Sad / Songs with a happy upbeat vibe but dark or sad lyrics 140+ songs
INTERTIA CREEPS - The Infinite Beat / Songs with a constant beat (drum/synth/bass) as the focal at all times or fading into the rhythym/back in different sections of a song, with a slow escalation on the sound like on an infinite loop 80+ songs
LONDON THUNDER – London's 100 / A 100 songs about London and the spots inside it
EAT, SLEEP, WAKE – A Taste of 2020 / One song from albums from 2020 to act as a jumping point for the year. 150+ songs.
MINILISTS [only 20 songs each]
INDIE BUZZ - Indie vibe songs about bees & honey
TEEN NOSTALGIA ROCK - Reminisce about those teenage days
VIOLENT & FUNKY - Heavy rock songs with a strong dose of funk
POP x DRUM & BASS - Mellow muted drum & bass production mainstream music
EASTMEETSWEST - Indian/South Asian influenced Western Pop & Hip-Hop
DOUBLE MEANING - Songs with lyrics that have two meanings throughout the song
LET THERE BE HORNS - Seemingly random songs with horns
MACHINE GUN - Spitting the rhythm & bass out at bullet speed (Industrial rock & bass music)
HARD-ROCK x BASS - Heavy rock plus bass music
WHILE MY GUITAR GENTLY WEEPS - Wailing crying guitars
LOVE LOVE LOVE - Self explanatory
JINGLE BELLS - Upbeat X-mas songs for a party
OLDSKOOL HIP-HOP: BARS - Best of oldskool hip-hop pioneers
OLDSKOOL HIP-HOP: FUN - Fun mainstream oldskool hip-hop jams
SULTRY SECRET SPY BALL - Sensual mysterious vibe songs extracted from BORN TO DIE
EVIL Hip-Hop - Dark evil beats and lyrics on top
GOLD - Songs about GOLD
JENNIFER CHARLES - Introducing the sexiest sultry voice in music
CONDENSED SERIES - Condensed best-ofs of my longer playlists
LET'S GROOVE - A trip through funk & it's evolution
GO WITH THE FLOW - Blues-Rock Radio!
FEELING ALRIGHT - A catchy fusion of soft-rock and reggae
BODY MUSIC - Mellow sensual songs
SUNDAY MORNING SERIES - Mellow sunday morning vibes to relax to
SUNDAY MORNING JAZZ
SUNDAY MORNING BLUES
SUNDAY MORNING FUNK
SUNDAY MORNING JAZZ/HIP-HOP
SUNDAY MORNING CHILLTRONIC
CALIFORNIA SERIES - Songs about California
CLASSI-CAL - Oldschool songs
INDIE-CAL - Indie songs
PARTY-CAL - Energetic upbeat songs
They're all made by me over hundreds of hours so I hope you enjoy. I think there's should be a playlist for almost everyone! Any feedback is much appreciated!

10. Tony Touch & Nico Canada - Guatauba (1996)
El primer "Guatauba" creo una franquicia conocida por el mundo entero hoy hasta por Europa y Asia. Fue grabado en el legendario 'D&D Studios' en Nueva York con Tony Toca y Nico Canada produciendo el album. Participan el propio Tony Touch, Mexicano, Daddy Yankee, Alberto Stylee, Rey Pirin, Richie Valent, Mad Lion, Maicol y Manuel, Greg G, y Mad Cobra con "shout outs" de KRS ONE y Greg Nice. Es un album historico con Reggae Rap en su mas puro cual todo conocedor dedicado debiese escuchar.
Listen on YOUTUBE Tony Touch & Nico Canada - Guatauba (Álbum Completo) (youtube.com)
Sales: Less than 30 thousand units.
9. Boricua Guerrero First Combat (1997)
Este album es famoso por juntar talentos de Nueva York con Raperos Puertorriqueños. Tambien contiene un segundo disco compacto de Puro Reggaeton y Dancehall. La produccion musical es de parte de Maestro, Playero, DJ Goldy, Nico Canada, DJ Nelson y Select. Hay participaciones de Eddie Dee, Hector & Tito, Maicol & Manuel, H Man & P Man, junto con colaboraciones interesantes como Daddy Yankee con Nas, Don Chezina con Q-Tip de 'A Tribe Called Quest', Yaviah con Big Pun, Fat Joe junto a Mexicano y mas... El album casi fue olvidado por una generacion por estar muy adelantado a su tiempo. Ahora colaboraciones como estas no son tan fuero de lo comun y la colaboracion entre Yankee & Nas es mas popular hoy que cuando salio.
Listen on YOUTUBE
BORICUA GUERRERO FIRST COMBAT 1997 (MISION 2 Reggae)(DISCO COMPLETO) SOLO PARA CONOCEDORES (youtube.com)
Sales: Around 30 to 40 thousand units according to Elias White Lion
8. DJ Nelson The Flow (1997)
Without DJ Nelson's "The Flow" there would be no Luny Tunes's 'Mas Flow'. Just like Luny, Nelson received some help from some all-time great producers to complete this one in Nico Canada, Coo-Kee and Digital Harry. This is the Crème de la Crème in Reggaeton at the time including participants such as Daddy Yankee, Alberto Stylee, Baby Rasta & Gringo, Yaviah, Camaleon, H Man & P Man, Maicol & Manuel, Hector & Tito, Cavalucci & more...
Sales: Over 60 Thousand Units
Listen on YOUTUBE Listen DJ Nelson The Flow
7. The Noise 1 Original Underground (1994)
DJ Negro stepped out of Vico C's shadow to create a collective more popular than his duo with Vico. First he opened up a discotheque where Puerto Rico's brightest up and coming talents would perform. Then he selected some of the best talents from his open mic nights at the club and created the first "Noise" album. Eventually this various artist compilation would evolve into a collective that toured all over the Americas and are one of the most influential foundations in Latin Rap and Reggaeton. DJ Eric and DJ Joel did the mixes.
Sales: Hard to figure, limited prints only. Possibly around 3 thousand units, only cassettes and vinyl.
Listen on Spotify The Noise 1 Listen
6. Club De Los Poetas Violentos - Madrid Zona Bruta (1994)
Hip Hop in Spain was dead when a group of mc's formed a group that revived it. This album is gritty and very hardcore. The lyricisim is supreme and on next level. Without "Madrid Zona Bruta" there may be no thriving Hip Hop scene in Spain. Jotamayuscula (RIP) and Supernafamacho were in charge of the music production.
Sales: Unknown
Listen on Apple Music https://music.apple.com/us/album/madrid-zona-bruta-version-especial/213637814
5. Control Machete - Mucho Barato (1996)
"Mucho Barato" fuses Hardcore Boom Bap Rap with Mexican Music and Alternative Rock. From day one Control Machete received deserving comparisons with Cypress Hill and would eventually collaborate with the renown group. The lead single "Comprendes Mendes" is a Mexican Hip Hop anthem. The trio of Toy Hernandez, Pato Machete and Fermin IV Caballero would go on to tour with the likes of Molotov, Plastilina Mosh and Enanitos Verdes.
Sales: Over 500 thousand units worldwide
Listen On Apple Music https://music.apple.com/us/album/mucho-barato/1595217247
4. Mexicano (QEPD) - Entre El Bien y El Mal (1998)
Known for his aggressiveness and violent lyrical content, Mexicano 777 took a turn for his debut album containing a salsa and songs with social consciousness in "Bendicion Mami" & "Un Alma Inocente" which actually became the album's biggest and most memorable hits. This also has the famous introduction to Tempo in a lyrical war against 'El Escuadron Del Panico'. The music production was handled by Playero & Maestro (RIP).
Sales: 60 Thousand Units
Listen On Spotify Mexicano Entre El Bien y El Mal Listen
3. Makiza - Aerolineas Makiza (1999)
This collective which included a young Ana Tijoux and acclaimed producer Cenzi along with equally capable MC Seo2 made history with their debut. A sonic infusion of Latin Jazz with New York Hip Hop and South American indigenous influences in themes and sound; "Aerolineas Makiza" is one of the most diverse Hip Hop albums ever made in Español.
Sales: Went Platinum in Chile. Around 30 thousand units.
Listen On YOUTUBE Makiza Aerolineas Makiza Listen
2. Vico C - Hispanic Soul/Xplosion (1991/1993)
Both albums are hugely influential. Both albums were considered widely successful for their time. Even though the mid 90's were a downtrodden time for the father of Hip Hop in Spanish, the early 90's was his peak success for quite a time. Most of his signature songs appear in these two albums. "Xplosion's" production is a little more sleek and refined, but "Hispanic Soul" has so much variety and reflects its title in the sound from Merengue, to House, Hip Hop, Reggae Dancehall and even a ballad. Both albums are considered undeniable classics in the pantheon of Urban Latino music.
Sales: 30/60 thousand units
Listen on Apple Music ‎Hispanic Soul - Album by Vico C - Apple Music
Listen On Spotify Xplosion - Album by Vico C Spotify
1. Playero 37 (1993/1994)
This is the album that evolved Reggaeton into the sound we all know and love today. Sure, DJ Blass and Luny Tunes took it to the next level, but both cite Playero as an inspiration as he was the first one to produce a sound unique and different from what was being done in Jamaica and Panama. Everyone else then followed suit.
Sales: 100,000 units
Listen on Spotify Playero 37 "Underground" - Album by Playero Spotify
Mencion de Honor - Playero 38 (1994), Gargolas 1 El Comando Ataca (1998), Tempo - Game Over (1999), The Noise 7 Bring The Noise (1997), Cuentos De La Cripta 2 (1998), La Mision (1999), 7 Notas 7 Colores - Hecho Es Simple (1997), Big Boy - Mis Ojos Lloran Por Ti (1996), Hector & Tito - Violencia Musical (1998), El Cartel De Yankee 1 (1997), Tiro De Gracia - Ser Humano!! (1997) & DJ Adam - Mad Jam (1995)

Hello mga fellow songwriters! Is there anyone here na nagsusulat lang ng lyrics? Mas madali kasi akong magsulat ng mga kanta kapag may lyrics muna ako pero kamakailan dried ako lyrically. I'd love to have someone to work with. Hit me up!!!

Hello mga fellow songwriters! I'm looking for the Paul McCartney (medj kahawig si zild hahaha) sa aking John Lennon. Is there anyone here na nagsusulat lang ng lyrics? I have songs written musically but no lyrics for any of them. Mas madali akong magsulat ng mga kanta kapag may lyrics muna ako pero kamakailan dried ako lyrically. I'd love to have someone to work with. Hit me up!!!

Today is April 25th, so it’s time for me to tell a story.
This story starts on Christmas, but it actually doesn’t. No, this story starts with Alhaitham.
To set the stage: it’s two years ago. Sumeru’s cast has been leaked, and I feel absolutely nothing looking at this man. “He’s ugly,” I say, “I don’t care.”
I play the Sumeru storyline. “Oh,” I realize. “He’s funny. He’s autistic.” And so I like him a little.
The turning point comes with the introduction of a pretty blond man for him to queerbait with. Suddenly Kaveh is here. He’s beautiful. I like him a lot. I love him. And so I like Alhaitham a little more.
Haikaveh serves so much to me. Their dynamic is insane. Their lore is insane. Their fan content is insane. Something strange happens here: with each piece of fanfiction or fanart I consume, my liking of Alhaitham ticks up a little more. I realize, unfortunately, that he’s… just like me, for real.
And my liking of Alhaitham keeps ticking up because of this yaoi that includes an arrogant autistic intellectual asshole and a pretty blond man who happen to have matching bird motifs. My liking ticks up so far, in fact, that I now like Alhaitham more than I like Kaveh.
So that’s that: I lost to Alhaitham. Hoyoverse got me again. Now, why does this matter?
To answer that, we have to fast-forward to half a year ago. Dr. Ratio gets drip marketed, and I feel absolutely nothing looking at him. “He’s ugly,” I say, “I don’t care.”
I play the 1.6 quest. “Oh,” I realize. “He’s funny. He’s autistic.” I think you get where this is going.
Yes, of course. The turning point comes with the introduction of a pretty blond man for him to queerbait with. Suddenly it’s Christmas morning, and I’m still awake at one or two o’clock, and Final Victor gets leaked.
I stare at Final Victor for a long time, and then the description for it comes out, and I stare at it some more. I hadn’t thought about Aventurine before this. Nothing much about his appearance in Future Market had stuck out to me, and his render with that fuckass hat on it hadn’t done anything either. But Final Victor does. Final Victor sells him to me immediately. I like him a lot. I love him. And this light cone that’s entranced me happens to have Dr. Ratio in it. So I like Dr. Ratio a little more.
Over the course of the next three weeks, I keep thinking about it. I consume the handful of Ratiorine fics that come out. There aren’t very many, and I want more. At this point, all we have is a handful of lines and the vague idea of toxic yaoi, so I say I don’t ship them. “I don’t think these two should be in a relationship,” I say. “I just need to see them against an office desk.”
I hadn’t written fanfiction in months. I hadn’t completed writing a fic in over a year, and that one had been a joke that had been preceded by another year of dormancy before it. And I’d never written anything above a T rating.
But I need more than Final Victor. I need more than what I’d been scraping through. I think about it. I consider it. I talk about it to my roommate.
My roommate draws them, and so Google Docs gets opened. I have to have something to give back. For the first time ever, I start drafting something more than teen romance and mutual pining.
It’s from Ratio’s perspective because I don’t know what Aventurine’s thinking. All I had for him was a handful of voiced lines and a yaoi light cone, so I write through Ratio. I think long and hard about how he thinks, rewatching the 1.6 quest and picking through his lore.
My liking of him keeps ticking up, because now Hoyoverse has given me a new yaoi with an arrogant intellectual autistic man and a pretty blond man who also happen to have matching bird motifs.
I finish that fic, and 2.0 comes out. My roommate and I go crazy over how much I’d gotten right from how little I’d had to work with. My roommate keeps drawing. I keep writing. Actually, I don’t, because Persona 3 Reload and finals take over my life. I meet another fic writer on the leaks thread though whining about that. She encourages me and gives me advice.
I finish P3R and finals, and it’s spring break, and I throw everything I have into writing. I become a social recluse by spending every day in a coffee shop. With each little bit I write, my penchant for angst starts shining through. My brain tells me to wreck Aventurine, so I wreck him. I consider how Ratio should react to that. I consider it deeply, and I write it.
I don’t realize it then but… he’s just like me, for real. And it’s more than that. More comes later. Even after I admit I relate to Ratio, I don’t realize the other part: somehow in all this, I’d subconsciously imprinted the relationship between my roommate and I onto Aventurine and Ratio. My roommate and I are so aroace that I made us yaoi. Okay, I guess.
I come back from spring break, and I’m still writing. Every day, I disappear in the evening into our room and only resurface around ten-thirty to eat fruit and clean the kitchen with my roommate. I talk about writing, and my roommate talks about art, and we keep digging ourselves into a deeper and deeper hole as I throw out ideas and my roommate draws them.
It hadn’t been like this before. Our relationship had been good enough to keep living together for the second year in a row, but there’s this new sort of vulnerability involved when you’re yapping while loading the dishwasher with no one else around.
The feeling of creativity in the palm of my hands, of being able to share it with others is something so new and special to me. “Hold Me Just Because” by Madeon ends with the words “Tu m'as encouragé à… / Bah, à créer un truc quoi, et.” “You encouraged me to… well, to create something.” Isn’t that beautiful?
So there’s the first gift Ratiorine gave me.
The second gift is quieter. It’s something that’s not just from them, or even writing in general. It’s something that had been building for a while, through walks to the library and Persona 3 Reload and relapsing on Porter Robinson’s Nurture.
The second gift is given to me through the gentle breeze of the wind and the blossoming of flowers in the spring. The second gift comes through the advice of my yaoi-fic mentor and all those nights cleaning the kitchen in between hours spent staring at Google Docs.
My current piece, where I’ve gone back to writing Ratio’s perspective after a little stint of writing with Aventurine, is made up of many heavy-handed metaphors about the colors of spring and finding beauty in the quiet parts of life. I’d written those without thinking too much about them. I’d thought I’d just been stringing pretty words together to write a love story.
But it’s not just that, is it? No, these words came from me, even before I knew it. “Somewhere behind his consciousness, a feeling without a name clicks into place,” I’d written. It’s funny how I didn’t realize I’d been talking about myself.
I thought about it on a walk in the rain to the library, electronic music back in my ears. I thought about it, and I danced across a bridge with my umbrella in the air and without a care in the world, and I realized.
I wasn’t just writing a story about some yaoi men from Honkai: Star Rail falling in love with each other. I was writing a story about how I’d fallen in love with life.
There was a point in time where things were very bad for me, but I’d gotten past that even before coming to college. I was fine. What I didn’t know was that I could have more than fine: I could have joy and childlike wonder and poems written for the one person on my private Twitter account to see. I could listen to Nurture and think that I too could make something good. I could bike back from class and feel like crying over watching trees sway in the wind and hearing birds chirp in the air. I could be happy about nothing more than the act of being alive.
And I think I could’ve gotten here eventually, Ratiorine or not. But they were what pushed me, with that silly little light cone that lured me in with toxic queerbait before the story flipped the narrative and left me to work with a relationship based on hesitant-yet-genuine care.
So now it’s April 25th, and it’s been four months since Christmas, and coincidentally it's also four months until my twentieth birthday. I thought about doing a write-up like this last month, but I missed it. I’m glad I missed it, because that last part wouldn’t have made it in there if I’d written this last month.
My favorite Porter Robinson song, “Trying to Feel Alive,” ends with the lyrics “and then somebody somewhere finds / the warmth of summer in the songs you write / maybe it’s a gift that I couldn’t recognize / trying to feel alive.”
I get it now, Porter, even if where someone found the warmth of spring was through some fanfiction I wrote that was supposed to be porn and ended up as angst. Life is a gift. I’m happy to be alive, and I’m happy to have written Aventurine having a mental breakdown on the floor of a casino bathroom.
Happy four months, Ratiorine. I’m not sorry for what I’ve done to you, but thanks for all you’ve given me.
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P.S. I still like Aventurine more than you, Ratio. Try me, bitch.
P.P.S. Don’t tell him, but I’m losing to him in that battle.

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THURSDAY - APRIL 25

Museums at Night @ Harvard Art Museums @ 5PMGet ready for an evening of art, music, food, and more! This event is free and open to everyone.
Dinosaur World Live Show @ Hanover Theatre @ 6:30PM Dare to experience the dangers and delights of ‘Dinosaur World Live’ in this roarsome interactive show for the whole family.
Anthony Jeselnik Comedy Show @ Chevalier Theatre @ 7PM
Judas Priest @ MGM Music Hall @ 7:30PM With Sabaton
The 502s @ House of Blues @ 8PM With Daniel Nunnelee
Spanish Love Songs + Oso Oso @ Paradise Rock Club @ 6PM With Sydney Sprague
Sam Evian @ Brighton Music Hall @ 8PM With Hannah Cohen
Alan Doyle @ The Wilbur @ 8PM With Adam Baldwin
Aterciopelados @ Big Night Live @ 8PM
Adam Doleac @ Royale @ 7PM With Greylan James
Blu Detiger @ The Sinclair @ 8:30PM
The Bygones @ Crystal Ballroom @ 8PM

FRIDAY - APRIL 26

Red Sox vs Cubs @ Fenway Park @ 7:10PM
Jim Breuer Comedy Show @ Shubert Theatre @ 8PM
Drew Lynch Stand Up @ The Wilbur @ 7:30PM
Peter Wong Stand Up @ Nick’s Comedy Stop @ 8PM
Let’s Dance: Popular Caribbean Dances @ ICA @ 7PM Discover some of the Caribbean’s most popular dance forms in these fun introductory sessions led by internationally renowned dance and music company, Masacote Entertainment.
Two Friends @ MGM Music Hall @ 8PM With Evan Giia
Umphrey’s McGee @ House of Blues @ 7:40PM
Waxahatchee @ Orpheum Theatre @ 8PM
Priscilla Block @ Paradise Rock Club @ 8PM
Moontricks @ Brighton Music Hall @ 7PM With Will Evans
Jesse McCartney @ Big Night Live @ 6PM
Knock2 @ Big Night Live @ 10:30PM
It’s Murph @ Royale @ 10PM
Helado Negro @ The Sinclair @ 8:30PM

SATURDAY - APRIL 27

Red Sox vs Cubs @ Fenway Park @ 4:10PM Promotion: Taco & Tequila Fest
Revolution vs Inter Miami FC @ Gillette Stadium @ 7:30PM
Sheepshearing Festival @ Gore Place @ 10AM Guests will enjoy music, 100+ craft and fiber artists, demonstrations of traditional shearing and herding dogs, and historic reenactors on the beautiful grounds of this historic, 50-acre estate.
‘Are You Garbage’ Comedy Podcast Live @ The Wilbur @ 7PM / 9:45PM
Sexyy Red @ Agganis Arena @ 7PM With 41
Two Friends @ MGM Music Hall @ 8PM
Umphrey’s McGee @ House of Blues @ 7:40PM
The Glitter Boys @ Roadrunner @ 7:30PM
Belle & Sebastian @ Orpheum Theatre @ 7PM
Crooked Coast @ Brighton Music Hall @ 7PM
Kamelot @ Big Night Live @ 5PM
Lost Kings @ Big Night Live @ 10:30PM
DVBBS @ Royale @ 10PM
WISP @ The Sinclair @ 8:30PM

SUNDAY - APRIL 28

Red Sox vs Cubs @ Fenway Park @ 7:10PM
Max Amini Stand Up @ The Wilbur @ 7PM / 9:30PM
Sammy Obeid Stand Up @ Laugh Boston @ 6PM / 8:30PM
‘Judith’ Play @ Hanover Theatre @ 7PM ‘Judith’ is an unexpected solo show that explores ambition, self-worth, and queer identity.
Marisela @ Chevalier Theatre @ 7PM
The Black Crowes @ MGM Music Hall @ 8PM
Yot Club @ Paradise Rock Club @ 7PM
Odumodublvck + Shallipopi @ Big Night Live @ 8PM
Oneohtrix Point Never @ Royale @ 7PM
ASH @ The Sinclair @ 8PM

ALL WEEKEND

FRIDAY & SATURDAY - The Town and The City Music Festival @ Lowell Featuring Robyn Hitchcock, Darlingside, Air Traffic Controller, Ryan Montbleau Band, and many others!
FRIDAY & SATURDAY - Robert Kelly Stand Up @ Laugh Boston
FRIDAY & SATURDAY - Eden Sher Comedy Show @ The Rockwell
SATURDAY & SUNDAY - ‘Dog Man’ Musical @ Emerson Colonial Theatre ‘Dog Man: The Musical’ is a hilarious, heartfelt family adventure based on the worldwide bestselling series from Dav Pilkey about the crime-biting sensation who is part dog, part man, and ALL HERO!!
SATURDAY & SUNDAY - ‘Twelfth Night’ Play @ JMAC Worcester William Shakespeare’s ‘Twelfth Night’ is a romantic comedy about mistaken identity and self-discovery, complete with musical interludes and mischief.
SATURDAY & SUNDAY - ‘Gimme a Beat’ Burlesque Show @ Crystal Ballroom @ 8PM A slew of Boston’s beloved burlesquers are set to take you on a dance-filled Escapade through all your favorite Janet Jackson jams.
All weekend - Harvard University’s ‘Arts First’ Festival The festival celebrates Harvard community’s artistic creativity through different programs and events like plays, special exhibitions, and other student-led initiatives.
All weekend - Art in Bloom @ MFA This weekend, find beautiful interpretive floral arrangements of 45 artworks from the collection during your visit.
All weekend - Prokofiev’s Symphony No. 4 in Concert @ Symphony Hall The BSO revisits Prokofiev’s imposing yet serene melody, as well as works by contemporary composers Gubaidulina and Glanert.
All weekend - ‘Carmen & Kingdom of the Shades’ Ballet @ Citizens Bank Opera House In this powerful and mesmerizing program, Boston Ballet presents the tragic story of Carmen choreographed by Jorma Elo as well as the critically acclaimed classic ballet ‘Kingdom of the Shades.’
All weekend - ‘Don Giovanni’ Opera @ The Huntington Theatre See the Spanish antihero everyone loves to hate in Boston Baroque’s brilliant and seductive tragicomedy production.
All weekend - ‘Hadestown’ Musical @ Wang Theatre This award-winning musical intertwines two Greek mythical tales - that of Orpheus and Eurydice, and that of King Hades and Persephone - and invites you on a hell-raising journey to the underworld and back.
All weekend - ‘A Strange Loop’ Musical @ Wimberly Theatre Winner of Pulitzer Prize and a Tony Award, Michael R. Jackson’s blisteringly funny masterwork exposes the heart and soul of a young Black artist grappling with desires, identity, and instincts he both loves and loathes.
All weekend - ‘Orpheus in the Overworld’ Play @ Black Box Theatre In this play, The gods have forced Orpheus and Eurydice to repeat their tragedy for centuries, but this time everyone is a bit more queer than usual.
All weekend - ‘The Drowsy Chaperone’ Play @ Lyric Stage This bubbly love letter to musical theater sparkles with one show-stopper after another, story mix-ups, mayhem, and a wedding (or two).
All weekend - ‘Mermaid Hour’ Play @ Arrow Street Arts Fast-paced, funny, and heartfelt, ‘Mermaid Hour’ follows two parents and their trans teen kid as they all seek to understand who they are and who they wish to be.

ONGOING

Ongoing - Immersive Disney Animation @ Boch Center Step into the art and legacy of Walt Disney Animation Studios and celebrate the music, artistry and animation from the creators of Frozen, The Little Mermaid, Big Hero 6 and many more.
Ongoing - Musical Shows @ MoS PlanetariumMuseum of Science puts on special experiences adapting the music of Pink Floyd, Rihanna, Beyoncé, and The Divas to immersive visuals in the Charles Hayden Planetarium.
Ongoing - ‘Firelei Báez’ Exhibition @ ICA One of the most exciting painters of her generation, Báez explores the multilayered legacy of colonial histories and the African diaspora in the Caribbean and beyond.
Ongoing - ‘Wordplay’ Exhibition @ ICA Highlighting the rich interplay between imagery and text, the exhibition showcases how contemporary artists have played with words to animate and expand their art practices.
Ongoing - ‘Hallyu! The Korean Wave’ Exhibition @ MFA Enjoy an immersive and multisensory journey through Korea’s fascinating history, and celebrate its contemporary vibrant creative force.
Ongoing - ‘Dress Up’ Exhibition @ MFA Through more than 100 works from the MFA’s collection including 20th- and 21st-century clothing, jewelry, accessories, illustrations, and photographs, this exhibition explores adornment and its role in the creation of a look.
Ongoing - ‘Mondrian: Foundations’ Exhibition @ MFA LAST CHANCE - The exhibition presents 28 paintings and works on paper, primarily from Mondrian’s early career, that trace the artist’s explorations as he progressed from realistic traditions to experimental abstractions.
Ongoing - ‘Comrade Sisters: Women of the Black Panther Party’ Exhibition @ MFA This exhibition brings together 27 powerful photographs by Stephen Shames that feature the women of the Black Panther party and showcase their crucial work for the movement.
Ongoing - ‘Thinking Small: Dutch Art to Scale’ Exhibition @ MFA Featuring 15 intriguing objects from 17th-century Netherlands such as paintings, prints, silver medals, and books, this exhibition compels viewers to reconsider their relationship to the world around them.
Ongoing - ‘Raqib Shaw: Ballads of East and West’ Exhibition @ ISG Museum Shaw’s images of magic and mystery combine Western artistic tradition with ornamental elements derived from the Japanese, Persian, and Indian cultures that he vividly remembers from his youth.
Ongoing - ‘Picasso: War, Combat, and Revolution’ Exhibition @ Harvard Art Museums The exhibition explores the dictator Francisco Franco’s Spain, imagery of death, struggles of good and evil, political and artistic revolution, and issues of desire and capture.
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https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UFeIzF1NM7g
Here are my thoughts abt this video :
100% na BLKD - vs Flict G or Uprising Royal Rumble 100% na Sak - vs Zero Hour or M-Zhayt
If comparison lang ng peak performances nila, point goes to BLKD kase yung ginawa ni BLKD nung 2013, kayang kaya parin durugin 95% ng emcees today in terms of written, delivery, and stage presence. Sobrang lakas din ni Sak in his prime pero may tendencies rin na masyadong mahaba yung setup kaya natutulugan.
Written : I think lamang si Sak in pure lyricism, sobrang ganda ng construction ng bars at multis ni Sak, Flawless pakinggan pero ayun nga medjo may pagka dragging. What's going for BLKD though is mas versatile siya sa jokes and bars, malakas ang sarcasm, at lakas rin ng reference game but he also tends to use jargons, bisaya, deep and complex words na nakaka alienate ng crowd minsan.
Delivery : 100% BLKD to, boses palang ni BLKD maiintimidate na kalaban tas sisigawan kapa harap harapan during his rounds. Sobrang clear pa ng boses niya pag nasalita siya alam mo siya agad. Though props kay Sak Maestro dahil smooth parin ang delivery niya kahit di niya main language ang Tagalog.
Stage Presence : Again 100% BLKD to. Intimidating talaga kabattle si BLKD lalo na nung prime years niya (eg. vs Gin, vs Thike, and vs Flict G) na kulang nalang umiyak at mag choke yung kalaban dahil mao-overshadow kalang talaga ni BLKD. Charismatic rin si Sak Maestro but in a good different way.
Just my tots so TLDR : BLKD would win.

Hi, i like listening to brasilian music, espeically when i used to learn the pronunciation in portuguese.
But i have a hard time understanding the meaning of the lyrics sometimes.
Like this song called "Coreto" by Céu Eu sou a voz que balançou o teu coreto Eu prometi não estremecer mais Teu coração já nos provou não ter sustento Pra suportar a erupção De uma voz incandescente Como as lavas de um vulcão Mas você petrificou Tudo, tudo que queimava Trate de se resolver, pois agora 'To cantando mais que nunca o que aflora Eu quero ser a sua trilha Quero tocar na sua rádio
can someone help me in understanding what it talks about ?