All Songs Considered

New Music Friday: The best releases out on May 19

May 19, 2023
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Kaytranada
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Aminé
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ANECDOTE

KAYTRAMINÉ: A Diaspora Blend

  • Amine, son of Ethiopian and Eritrean parents, teamed up with Haitian-Canadian Kaytranada.
  • They created KAYTRAMINÉ, blending Afrofuturistic hip-hop with Black diaspora music.
INSIGHT

Centering Women's Pleasure

  • Robin Hilton praises Amine's lyrics for centering women's pleasure.
  • The focus isn't solely on the woman's body but mutual enjoyment and fun.
ANECDOTE

Celebrity Name Play

  • Robin Hilton highlights Amine's playful use of celebrity names in his rhymes.
  • Examples include rhyming "Annie Lennox" with "I'm a Minus" and "Kate Blanchett" with "Tax Bracket."
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