Dissect Our Favorite Music of 2025...So Far
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Jul 22, 2025 Professor Skye, a YouTube music reviewer and French professor, joins the hosts to dive into their top music picks of 2025. They explore highlight albums and tracks, celebrating both mainstream stars like Lorde and Bad Bunny and underground talents like Gais Guevara. The discussion also reflects on the emotional resonance in Mac Miller's work and the evolving dynamics in hip-hop, from rivalries to vulnerability in artists' storytelling. Together, they emphasize the importance of exploring diverse musical landscapes in today's industry.
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Discovering Anastasia via Kendrick
- Cole discovered Anastasia through Kendrick Lamar's "Luther" music video where she played the female lead.
- Anastasia's music combines folk and soul, evoking the emotional presence of Nina Simone.
Expanded Emotional Range in Hip-Hop
- Hip-hop's emotional range has expanded profoundly, embracing vulnerability and intellectual depth.
- Songs like Rayvon's "Flat Shasta" illustrate deep personal and social themes intertwined masterfully.
Guy Guevara’s Unexpected Exposure
- Guy Guevara's song "The Old Guard is Dead" gained surprising exposure as intro music for Kendrick Lamar's Super Bowl show.
- This detailed, Marxist-influenced rap explores industry and fame's duality through a theatrical concept album.