Monthly Mix: July 2016

Schoolboy Q gives a Blank Face

     
     The summer is off to a hot start and the beaches and pools have been radiating with positive vibes.  July came and went, but in its path it left a stockpile of fresh new music.
     California's Schoolboy Q is back making some noise with his latest release Blank Face LP [July 8, via Top Dawg Entertainment]. The seventeen tracks highlight the rapper's aggressive and impressive delivery, and also feature numerous guests, including Kanye West and E-40. On the relaxing cut "Black Thoughts (Pt. 3)", he bobs and weaves over a smooth stoner groove. Check out his tour as it swings through the United States, with a stop in Toronto, and a big slot at Austin City Limits.
     As we get deeper into the summer, it's nice to know the mp3 players are re-charged with a new mix of tunes. The July Playlist makes a good soundtrack for lounging by the pool or jogging down the beach.


July 2016 Playlist

1.  Grouplove  -  "Welcome To Your Life"

2.  Weathers  -  "Happy Pills"

3.  Schoolboy Q  -  "Black Thoughts (Pt. 3)"

4.  Two Door Cinema Club  -  "Are We Ready? (Wreck)"

5.  DREAMERS  -  "Sweet Disaster"  

6.  Brand New  -  "I Am A Nightmare"

7.  Taking Back Sunday  -  "Tidal Wave"

8.  The Wrecks  -  "Favorite Liar"

9.  Tycho  -  "Division"

10.  Kungs Vs. Cookin' On 3 Burners  -  "This Girl"

11.  X Ambassadors  -  "Low Life"

12.  BANKS  -  "Fuck With Myself"

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Grouplove - "Welcome To Your Life"
Weathers - "Happy Pills"
Schoolboy Q - "Black Thoughts"
Two Door Cinema Club - "Are We Ready? (Wreck)"
DREAMERS - "Sweet Disaster"
Brand New - "I Am A Nightmare"
Taking Back Sunday - "Tidal Wave"
The Wrecks - "Favorite Liar"
Tycho - "Division"
Kungs Vs. Cookin' On 3 Burners - "This Girl"
X Ambassadors - "Low Life"
BANKS - "Fuck With Myself"