April Music Moodboard

With lockdown in full swing, I was able to make some new music discoveries. Despite the situation at hand, feel very grateful for the fact that I've been able to find some absolute anthems.

Tracklist

1. Some Girl - Goldlink (feat Steve Lacey)

2. A Muse - DVSN

3. Dragonball Durag - Thundercat

4. Immortal - J.cole

5. Loving is Easy - Rex Orange Couunt (feat Benny Sings)

6. I Won't Let You Go- James Morrison

7. Fogo Do Sol - Marcos Valle

8. Angel of Mine - Eternal

9. Sweet Insomnia - Gallant

10. Teardrops - Neil Frances

11. Anytime you need a friend - Mariah Carey

12. Planes, Boats and Trains - Andrew Jackman

13. Millionaire - Kellis (feat Andre 3000)

14. Re.Up - Rationale

15. Superstar - Majid Jordan

16. Yeah Right - Joji

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