For Your Rotation (May 15, 2025)
Culture of the Day is always curating some HEAT for us. Time for a playlist refresh so make sure you check out this week's edition of "For Your Rotation" playlist!
Back again with another entry into the “For Your Rotation” series! I hope everyone has been enjoying the series so far.
These songs have been on repeat for a while now, and a lot of them are rentries into my rotation from previous years. I always like going back and revisiting songs that used to dominate my previous rotations to understand what my mindstate was at that time. A lot of songs reflect different points of my life, and revisiting them helps me to realize just how much I've changed in different amounts of time.
Sometimes it’s good to reflect on the person you used to be, and music can be a way to start that process.
Here are 10 songs I have been listening to lately that I think you might enjoy!
For Your Rotation! (May 15, 2025)
Uno Hype - Pot of Gold
Originally Released in 2019, this was easily one of my favorite songs that year, and I still absolutely love this song! The way the song starts had me hooked instantly, and I give this multiple plays when it comes on in my playlists. To this day, I still find this song popping up in my head at random times and I have to play it. This song is from his 2021 album SOL GLO, and was released as a single in 2019.
Producer - kojo a
Oblé Reed & femdot. - AIM-HI
Released in 2025, this song has been on repeat in the rotation since it was released earlier this year. Oblé Reed has been on a run with singles this year, and this song is an example of the quality he has been releasing. The production is amazing, and femdot.’s feature was perfect for it. If you want a mellow vibey track, this is for you!
Producers - Ethan Deetz, & Evan George
Latrell James - Run Forrest
Released in 2020, this was in my top 10 songs that year! Whenever it comes on, I hit repeat for sure. His production game is always on point, and that reflects his longevity when it comes to being a producer all these years. This song encompasses how he blends his bars with substance with great production to match. This song is from his 2020 EP Under.
Producer - Latrell James
Buddy & pineappleCITI - Get It All
Released in 2024, this song is one of my favorites from this album from Buddy. This was also my first intro into pineappleCITI, and I love what I heard here! The melodies here are on point, and the production had me hooked. I find myself with the hook stuck in my head for a while after listening to it. This song is from Buddy’s 2024 album Don’t Forget To Breathe.
Producer - DJ Khalil, & Sam Barsh
Kenny Mason - CHOSEN
Released in 2024, this is a song that keeps coming back to me at random times. Kenny Mason has been consistent for a while now, and he is something I really enjoy hearing from. His flows on this song are exactly what I love from him. His ability to find different pockets within different productions is something that gives him an advantage. This song is from his 2024 album 9.
Producers - Dilip, Mathauis Young, & Quickly Quickly
DESTIN CONRAD - SO NICE
Released in 2025, I have been enjoying this song a lot since the album was released this year. DESTIN CONRAD has put out solid projects and singles for a while now, and this is another entry into that run! His R&B style matches with the production he picks, and he still maintains a soulful feel on his songs. This song is a perfect example of his ability to mesh all three together. This song is from his 2025 album LOVE ON DIGITAL.
Producers - Louie Lastic, Blake Straus, & Dan Foster
Bas & The Hics - Matches
Released in 2016, this song was a banger from my first listen. Bas is an artist I have been enjoying since 2014, and this song gives me what I love from his music. This was my first introduction to The Hics, and I have kept up with them ever since. I love their melody, and Bas has never been a slouch on the mic either. This song is from Bas’s 2016 album Too High To Riot.
Producer - Ronald Gilmore
Kaicrewsade - Slow Dancing to Liv.e
Released in 2025, Kaicrewsade has been a new artist I have been really impressed by. His 2024 album Yvette was a solid release, and this song is another reason why I have been enjoying his music! This song is really smooth, and one that I find myself having on repeat when it comes on. If you want a chill song with a great atmosphere, this is for you!
Producers - Sam Sweeny, & Ottomp3
Venna & JVCK JAMES - Sun, Moon & Herbs
Originally Released in 2021, this song is a perfect example of why I love Venna and his production. He has been consistent when it comes to presenting his talents in his songs and for others. Anytime I hear Venna’s production, I can spot it even if he isn’t listed! JVCK JAMES’s vocals on here had me hooked as well, and I have become a fan ever since. This song is from Venna’s 2021 album VENOLOGY.
Producers - Venna & Marco Bernardis
Casper Sage & Amindi - NuDivision
Released in 2025, this song came across my radar, and I have been enjoying it ever since! I have heard Amindi, but this was my first introduction to Casper Sage, and I liked what I heard here. I love the vocals here from both artists, and it meshes really well together with the production. This is a great R&B recommendation if you want a fresh new song!
Producer - Cooper Shelton