For Your Rotation (April 3, 2025)
Culture of the Day is delivering some GEMS with their series "For Your Rotation". For your listening pleasure, enjoy!
I hope you all have been enjoying this series we’ve been putting together over here! Sharing the art and helping to give shine to artists is always my goal.
Whatever you choose to listen to, it can be your soundtrack to life. That soundtrack is going to vary based on the mood you’re in, the day you’re having, or the time frame your life is in currently. So why not fill that soundtrack with songs that define YOU!
The music and artistry you surround yourself with can help show you whatever path you choose to venture.
Here are 10 songs I have been listening to lately that I think you might enjoy!
For Your Rotation! (Apr. 3, 2025)
IDK - MARiO COiNS (B)
Released in 2025, IDK continues to release music that showcases his evolved artistry. This song displays his lyrical ability in a time where he is releasing some of his most creative music! In a way, this song lets the listeners know that his pen ability hasn’t deteriorated and his pen is NOT to be tested! This song is from his 2025 deluxe release of BRAVADO INTiMO… and served as a single.
Producers - Tae Beast, Mario Luciano, & Thurdi
femdot. - bishop ford II
Released in 2024, this is a solid single from femdot., and his catalog speaks for itself! I have been a fan since 2019, and I am always excited to see what he releases. If you like great production and overall good vibes, this song is for you! This song is from his 2024 EP Buy One, Get One Free, Vol. 4.
Producer - Gold Haze
Kembe X & Hippie Sabotage - Road Rage
Released in 2024, Kembe X still continues to be an artist I love hearing from! I have been a fan since 2015, and I do not see that changing. This song is a perfect example of his ability to mesh great bars with amazing flows. His artistry has evolved in many ways, and I always appreciate that from an artist.
Producer - Hippie Sabotage
Freddie Gibbs & Madlib - Crime Pays
Released in 2019, this was one of my favorite releases that year, and that is self explanatory. Freddie Gibbs has always had bars with an amazing flow, and Madlib is a legendary producer whose catalog speaks for itself. This collaboration between the two created one of the best albums in 2019, and of the 2010’s! If you haven’t heard this song, you absolutely have to! This song is from their 2019 album Bandana and served as a single to the album.
Producer - Freddie Gibbs, Madlib, Ben “Lambo” Lambert, & Eothen Alapatt
Curren$y & Trauma Tone - Paper Tags
Released in 2023, this is a strong single that Curren$y and Trauma Tone released. Curren$y is one of the most consistent rappers in the game, and his large discography showcases his work ethic! He has always been an artist that gives listeners good vibes, and this song is an example of that. This song is from their 2023 album Highway 600.
Producers - Trauma Tone
KYLE - Cmon
Released in 2022, this encompasses KYLE’s style completely. I have been a fan since 2012, and I have kept up with him ever since. This feels like a perfect summer song that never leaves the rotation for the season. The production here easily is a vibe! This song is from his 2022 album It’s Not So Bad.
Producers - Nathan Butts, Ape Drums, & Rich T.
Heelix - Coolish Clean (interlude)
Released in 2022, this is the first song I heard from Heelix, and I have been interested ever since. I found myself repeating this song numerous times in a row and never got tired of it. I definitely recommend this song to throw into the rotation! This song is from his 2022 album Frontier 500.
Kiraly Payne - Magic
Released in 2024, this is a song I had on repeat the entire year! Kiraly Payne came across my radar, and this song has had me hooked. This song has stayed in rotation the entire time, and I don’t see that changing at all! This song is from his 2024 album 4 1 7 and also served as a single to it.
Spillage Village (JID & EARTHGANG) & Ant Clemons - Baptize
Released in 2020, this was one of my favorite releases that year, and is still a song I come back to. Hearing from Spillage Village together again was well worth the wait, and they easily made one of the best songs of 2020. The album was also in my top 5 for that year as well! This song is from their 2020 album Spilligion.
Producers - Olu, Hollywood JB, & Christo
Peter $un & Childish Major - Ammo
Released in 2020, whenever this comes on, I have to repeat it a few times. Peter $un came across my radar in 2020, and he’s been an artist I love to hear from! This song is from his 2020 album Scumbaby (and this album is a great listen you need to check out!).
Producers - Lasik, Tee Watt, & Blue Rondo
Check out this week’s “For Your Rotation” playlist curated by our very own Culture of the Day. Available now on Spotify!