For Your Rotation (Aug 23rd, 2025)
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Here with another entry into the “For Your Rotation” series!
Sometimes nostalgia can be a wonderful thing, and can be a little sad at the same time. I go back to many songs I have loved over the years, and they all invoke the remembrance of so many different memories that I completely forgot about. Some good, some bad, but those are the moments that helped shape me now. At the same time, I really enjoy making new memories with moments currently, and there are plenty of songs that help me along in that process! Some of the songs here spawned from a few different memories I had from years ago, and some of these might help create new ones!
Think about your soundtrack to life. Every moment can be reflected with a song of your choosing.
Here are 10 songs from my rotation that you might enjoy!
For Your Rotation! (August 21, 2025)
Chance the Rapper & Nate Fox - Pusha Man
Originally released in 2013, Chance the Rapper made a major name for himself, and this song is one of my favorites from him. He managed to have a sound no one else had, and still doesn’t have to this day! If you haven’t heard this yet over the years, then you need to check this out. This song is from his 2013 mixtape/album Acid Rap.
Producers - Chance the Rapper & Su$hi Ceej
YGTUT - Is You Happy
Released in 2023, YGTUT is someone who I really enjoy hearing from and have been a fan of since 2015. Whenever I hear this song, the production, lyrics, and flows always keep me coming back to it. YGTUT is someone who I feel deserves a lot of credit for one of the smoothest flows not only in Southern Hip-Hop, but the genre as a whole. This song is from his 2023 album I’m Back.
Producer - Dylvinci
Jay Prince - Cruisin
Released in 2015, this was the first song I heard from Jay Prince in 2016, and I have been a fan ever since! From the first listen, I already knew this is exactly what I was looking for at that time in my life. I credit this song as one of the songs that marked a major shift in my music taste honestly. The evolution of his music has been amazing, and I say check this out if you want to hear some of his early beginnings! This song is from his 2015 album Befor Our Time.
Producer - Mozaic
redveil - Badnews
Released in 2020, this song was one of my favorites that year, and is one I still enjoy coming back to. This song is a great example of how Hip-Hop grows in different ways as generations progress. It has many of Hip-Hop’s core values and elements, yet sounds new! Hearing this for the first time showed me that redveil has so much potential, and I am always excited to hear from him! This song is from his 2020 album Niagara.
Producer - Sriram Iyer
Cantrell - BOONDOCKS
Released in 2022, this song was in my top 10 that year, and this song still gets me hype to this day! The production is ear catching, and Cantrell has never been a slouch on the mic. I think this song is a good introduction to Cantrell if you want a song that has bars and gets you hype. If you want a dope Southern Lyricist with his own spin, then you should check this out! This song is from his 2022 album THANK YOU 4 THE TRAGEDY.
Producer - Epik the Dawn
Recoechi & femdot. - GIANT LEAPS
Released in 2025, Recoechi has been on my radar all this year, and I am impressed with what I have heard. This song had me hooked at the first listen, and one that is continuing to make it to my weekly rotations! Everything I would want in music is here in one song, so this automatically gets a recommendation from me. If you haven’t heard of Recoechi, then you need to check this out! This song is from his 2025 album FLAVAZ.
Producer - Renzell
Sam Wise - paradise
Released in 2024, I find myself coming back to this song when I need to relax, study, or just need to chill out after work. I have been paying attention to Sam Wise for about a year now, and I really like what I have been hearing! If you want a great artist that can give you music for multiple different moods, Sam Wise is for you!
Producers - Lance, & Dripset
Sedona - BRAID YOUR HAIR
Released in 2025, I have really been enjoying this song since it released, and I keep coming back to it! I first heard Sedona on Wakai’s 2024 song “EYE WITNESS”, and have had her on my radar since. Her voice had me hooked, and her production matches the vibes she puts out. This has been in my rotations since it came out, so this is a definite recommendation from me!
Producers - Sedona Rain Regala Regan, Shane “Ham” Tomari Wright, & Xander “Sekou” Luke-Mallett
Bathe - Jetlagged
Released in 2021, this was the first song I heard from them, and I have loved their style of R&B ever since. This is one of those songs you can play on a relaxing drive, late night, or just to vibe and relax! The song isn’t that long, so it is one that can be repeated and you won’t get sick of it. I have had this song on repeat numerous times, and I still love hearing it! This song is from their 2021 album Bicoastal.
Producer - Bathe
Quadry & D Sanders - Friday Night Cartoons
Released in 2025, this song is one reason I am a fan of Quadry and his artistry. Whenever he speaks on a song, you can visualize exactly and that is something I don’t get often from many people. When I hear this song, it brings back many memories I also had growing up, and that is what makes Quadry’s art special. Being able to invoke memories and emotions from your listeners is what makes an amazing artist! This song is from his 2025 album A Magnolia: The Complete Series.
Producer - D Sanders
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