The algorithm can be gamed and hype can be bought, which is why curation matters. Some of the best hip-hop and R&B dropped last month with little fanfare, but we paid attention:
#10 ‘C’est la vie’ by B Wise & Valentino Rose
B Wise brings Lagos to town on this one, with Valentino Rose’s vocals giving the track a really laid-back, soft feel.
#9 ‘Make You Proud’ by Honey Blue & Rein Mali
Honey Blue and Rein Mali made something really soulful here. It’s the kind of track for when you’re growing through something and need to slow everything down for a minute.
