Aminé

A joint project from the rapper Aminé and producer KAYTRANADA tops our list of the best albums out this week, along with new ones from Paul Simon, Kesha, Sufjan Stevens and more.Featured Albums:1. Aminé & Kaytranada — KAYTRAMINÉFeatured Songs: "Who He Iz," "Westside," "Ugh Ugh," "K&A"2. Kesha — Gag OrderFeatured Songs: "Only Love Can Save Us Now," "Fine Line," "Peace & Quiet," "Living in My Head"3. Paul Simon — Seven Psalms4. Hannah Jadagu — ApertureFeatured Songs: "What You Did," "Admit It," "Warning Sign"5. Sufjan Stevens, Timo Andres & Conor Hanick — ReflectionsFeatured Songs: "Reflexion," "Ekstasis," "Mnemosyne"Lightning Round:Alex Lahey — The Answer is Always YesBrandy Clark — Brandy ClarkSir Chloe — I Am The DogSummer Walker — CLEAR 2: SOFT LIFEOther notable releases for May 19:Califone — villagersDave Matthews Band — Walk Around the MoonDef Leppard — Drastic SymphoniesGraham Nash — NowJealous of the Birds — HinterlandJuanes — Vida CotidianaMandy, Indiana — I've Seen A WayMega Bog — End of EverythingThe Milk Carton Kids — I Only See the MoonMoor Mother — Jazz Codes (Deluxe Version)Pony — VelveteenRobert Ellis — Yesterday's NewsSalami Rose Joe Louis — AkousmatikousTanlines — The Big MessTemps — PARTY GATOR PURGATORYTinariwen — AmatssouYes — Mirror to the SkyLearn more about sponsor message choices: podcastchoices.com/adchoicesNPR Privacy Policy

Rapper Aminé discusses topics such as mispronunciation of his name, getting arrested in Mexico, firing assistants, his New Balance collab, bananas in his music videos, the special relationship with Kaytranada, and more. The hosts also talk about fashion, watches, sunglasses, hip hop's influence on style, holding grudges, basketball players, and funny incidents.

Aminé, a dynamic musician from Portland now thriving in LA, dives into an array of fascinating topics. He shares his experiences recording deep in Mexico and the excitement around his upcoming album, 13 Months Of Sunshine. From exploring the Ethiopian music scene to discussing his sneaker designs for New Balance, the conversation gets lively. Aminé also touches on the frustrations of leaked albums and gives insights into his pre-release routines. Plus, he introduces an innovative file-sharing service that’s bound to pique interest!