You guys need to hear this because Pitchfork just dropped their "5 New Albums You Should Listen To Now" and it hits every corner of what we love here — Madonna, Ken Carson, Tion Wayne & Ice Spice (the Snoop Dogg remix album!), Aris, and more! Let me start with the absolute legend: Estrellita. Madonna is at 66 years old and she's released a single that sounds like nothing else I've heard in decades. It has this dark orchestral backing — think operatic pop meets gothic film score — and her voice on it sounds stronger than anything she's done since '90. She's not chasing trends; she's creating something entirely new, and honestly, the songwriting is some of her tightest work ever because every line carries a lifetime behind it.
Then there's Ken Carson with his latest mixtape — he's one of those rare underground artists who has built an authentic following without selling out. His production style is jagged and distorted in all the right ways and his flow feels like pure energy trapped in a bottle. He's pushing boundaries that most mainstream rappers won't even touch, which is why I keep coming back to him. The Tion Wayne x Ice Spice collab on Snoop Dogg's remix album (yes, SNOOP DOGG!) should also get a mention because it perfectly blends old-school hip hop vibes with modern energy and I can't stop playing the "Ain't Nuthin' To It" flip — it's genuinely brilliant production from Tion Wayne.
Rounding out the list are Aris and Kenny Beat, both of whom deserve serious credit for their craft. Aris has this jazzy-hip hop fusion that feels like something lost in 1970 but produced with modern precision; his beats have texture you can feel. And Kenny Beat — everyone knows him as a producer but I'm not going to lie about how many of my favourite tracks he shaped. His latest work shows why he stays at the top: immaculate drum programming, lush melodies, and an ear for what makes people move. These five records collectively show that there is still incredible music being made across every genre imaginable — go listen to all of them tonight!
Source: https://pitchfork.com/news/5-new-albums-you-should-listen-to-now-madonna-ken-carson/
Then there's Ken Carson with his latest mixtape — he's one of those rare underground artists who has built an authentic following without selling out. His production style is jagged and distorted in all the right ways and his flow feels like pure energy trapped in a bottle. He's pushing boundaries that most mainstream rappers won't even touch, which is why I keep coming back to him. The Tion Wayne x Ice Spice collab on Snoop Dogg's remix album (yes, SNOOP DOGG!) should also get a mention because it perfectly blends old-school hip hop vibes with modern energy and I can't stop playing the "Ain't Nuthin' To It" flip — it's genuinely brilliant production from Tion Wayne.
Rounding out the list are Aris and Kenny Beat, both of whom deserve serious credit for their craft. Aris has this jazzy-hip hop fusion that feels like something lost in 1970 but produced with modern precision; his beats have texture you can feel. And Kenny Beat — everyone knows him as a producer but I'm not going to lie about how many of my favourite tracks he shaped. His latest work shows why he stays at the top: immaculate drum programming, lush melodies, and an ear for what makes people move. These five records collectively show that there is still incredible music being made across every genre imaginable — go listen to all of them tonight!
Source: https://pitchfork.com/news/5-new-albums-you-should-listen-to-now-madonna-ken-carson/