Spindle Selects: Tracks Of The Week

It’s finally Friday and we have a banging new Spindle Selects Playlist to help you ring it in. Featuring releases from Nao and Lianne La Havas, Disclosure, Giveon, and more. Check out the rest of our selects below…

NAO ft. Lianne La Havas – Woman

NAO is back and she’s linking up with with the soulful songstress Lianne La Havas. Their new single ‘Woman’ is a feel-good track about female empowerment and self-love. We can’t get enough of this funky tune!

Lucy Park – Rain

Newcomer Lucy Park has dropped her new single ‘Rain’ and it’s everything. The track is a lo-fi record that will instantly set the mood for that chill night in or hang out with friends.

Ty Dolla $ign ft. Nicki Minaj – Expensive

Ty Dolla $ign and Nicki Minaj are bad and boujee on their new collaboration ‘Expensive’. The two MC’s spit bars about looking good and flourishing in their expensive lifestyles – the ultimate flex. Check out their video for the track as well. 

Disclosure ft. Kehlani and Syd – Birthday

Partnering up with Kehlani and Syd, electronic duo Disclosure has created the RnB hit of our dreams. The sultry new track – ‘Birthday’ – is part of their newly released record ‘ENERGY’. Speaking on the concept of the track the duo state; “Syd & I were going through a similar thing at the time, trying to work out if it was cool to call your ex to say hi or is it too awkward / mean to do so out of the blue?”.

Giveon – Untitled (How Does It Feel)

We didn’t think D’Angelo’s ‘Untitled (How Does It Feel)’ could get any more sensual but Giveon has proven us wrong with his brand new Spotify cover. Stripping down the track, the RnB singer shines with his numerous harmonies and runs. We are absolutely obsessed. 

Celeste – Little Runway

UK soul singer and BBC Sound of 2020 winner Celeste is continuing her music take over with her new track ‘Little Runaway’. The piano-heavy single tackles feeling of being lost and confused. Speaking on the record Celeste states; “‘Little Runaway’ is a song about losing your faith, even if just momentarily, and seeking answers from spirits and ghosts as nothing seems to make sense on this planet. My favourite line in the song is ‘good news I could use some’ – I believe everyone has a guardian angel, a protector, and this is me talking to mine. The verses actually started as this saxophone sample we were playing around with and eventually it transformed into the melody.”

Cordae ft. Roddy Rich – Gifted

Cordae and Roddy Ricch have linked up on the new track ‘Gifted’. The two talented artists both discuss their individual come ups in the game. ‘Gifted’ is backed by an engaging production and insightful lyrics.

Angel Olsen – (We Are All Mirrors)

If you’re still not over Angel Olsen’s album ‘All Mirrors’ than brace yourselves for her brand new record ‘A Whole New Mess’. The new album combines tracks from ‘All Mirrors’ and is also filled with new tracks that will tug at the heartstrings. Make sure to tune in to the full album here.

girl in red – rue

Norwegian singer-songwriter-producer has dropped another emotive track with ‘rue’. The new single was inspired by the intricacies of mental health and the character – of the same name – from HBO’s Euphoria. Speaking on the record she states; “I wrote this song for my loved ones who are affected by my mental health. I will always try my best to get better for them, and I am forever grateful for their presence in my life”

Protoje ft. Koffee – Switch It Up

Protoje has finally released his highly anticipated fifth album ‘In Search Of Lost Time’ and accompanying single ‘Switch It Up’. The album is packed with fantastic collabs which includes Wiz Khalifa, Popcaan, and Koffee. The new album has been described as a celebration of life and all that it has to offer. 

Big Sean ft. Nipsey Hussle – Deep Reverence

Big Sean opens up about his past on the new track ‘Deep Reverence’. The single features the late Nipsey Hussle and his flow is a beautiful addition to the tracks gritty and unfiltered lyrical content.

Jazmine Sullivan – Lost One

Jazmine Sullivan is FINALLY back with new music and she’s already making us cry. ‘Lost One’ dives into a past relationship and the “one that got away” concept. Her vocals and lyrics are perfect and sets the passionate tone. Welcome back Jazmine.

Calvin Harris ft. The Weeknd – Over Now

Calvin Harris and The Weeknd make sweet sweet music on their new record ‘Over Now’. The funky track is filled with an 80’s style production and catchy lyrics that will have you dancing all weekend long.

Leikeli47 – Zoom

Unapologetic rapper Leikeli47 goes off on her new track ‘Zoom’. From start to finish the MC spits clever and fire bars that will have you feeling confident and unbothered. We can’t wait to hear more from Leikeli47 in the coming months.

Dua Lipa ft. Gwen Stefani – Physical [Mark Ronson Remix]

Pop songstress Dua Lipa has delivered another pop hit with the ‘Physical’ remix featuring Gwen Stefani. The new single is remixed by popular producer Mark Ronson with Gwen lending vocals. The project also features collabs with Missy Elliot and Madonna. Tune in to the new record here.

BLACKPINK ft. Selena Gomez – Ice Cream

After announcing their collaboration earlier this month BLACKPINK and Selena Gomez have finally dropped their addictive pop record ‘Ice Cream’. The new track also has an accompanying music video that will have you wishing summer never ends.

JoJo ft. Tinashe – Love Reggae

JoJo taps in Tinashe for her new track ‘Love Reggae’. The sultry RnB single is filled with romantic lyrics and a sensational production. The song is perfect for that night in with your boo thang. 

WARD THOMAS – Meant To Be

Following the announcement of their highly-anticipated forthcoming album, ‘Invitation’, Ward Thomas have unveiled their infectious new track ‘Meant To Be Me’ – a clever twist on a traditional country song and beautifully showcasing the girls’ trademark harmonies

Kyd the Band – Corridors

Nashville-based alt-pop artist Kyd the Band has returned, dropping his electrifying new single ‘Corridors.’ Complete with fearlessly honest lyrics and an uplifting message, the new tune undoubtedly displays the talent and versatility of this rising artist. Make sure to keep your eyes peeled for his upcoming EP ‘Season 3: The Realization’ which was also announced today.

Olivia Lunny – Something New

Olivia Lunny is skyrocketing to stardom. This Canadian pop-sensation first took the world by storm following her win on Season 2 of CTV’s ‘The Launch’ in 2019, and this year she was invited to join the ArtistsCAN celebrity charity cover of ‘Lean On Me’ benefiting the Canadian Red Cross’ COVID-19 initiatives alongside Justin Bieber, Avril Lavigne, Michael Bublé, and more. Today, she releases her debut EP To The Ones I Loved along with single ‘Something New.’  The EP details her personal story of heartbreak and healing, while the electro-pop vibe of ‘Something New’ accentuates the singer’s slick signature vocals and reveals a new layer to this budding talent’s soundtrack. Whether you’re dancing alone or with some friends, we’re sure the all 4 tracks off the EP will have a place on your playlist.

Shirazee – Zaddy

Shirazee is here to remind you that summer isn’t over! The Benin-born and now NYC-based Afropop artist dropped new heat ‘Zaddy’ this week and announced his Lost EP, due out later this fall. This new heat perfectly marries sensual Afrobeats with dazzling Eurodance vibes and will no doubt get you in the groove before you meet your muse.

NVDES – Green

Shapeshifting and genrebending LA-based artist NVDES returns with his video for new single ‘Green’ – a piano-laced track featuring the tremendously moving vocals of Nilo, a 10-year-old Dutch boy who originally wrote the poem and performed the freestyle on global warming and climate change. The new offering and video (directed by Superorganism’s Robert Strange) is a vibrant call to action for not only our generation but generations to come. 

Make sure to check out the full Spindle Selects playlist on Spotify...