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    Playlist: In These Streets

    This is a playlist that I’ve slowly been curating over the past 2-3 years. It’s a collection of my favorite songs that I feel truly capture the plight of the black experience. It’s not necessarily “Protest music”, so to speak,…

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    Music Artist Suggestions

    For this vid, I decided to chill out and give you all some Hip Hop, R&B, and Pop artist suggestions. Just a few artists whose music I’ve been introduced to in 2020, mainly. Those artists are: Grip, Sebastian Paul, Add-2,…

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    Summer Playlist 2019

    This is that summertime energy, that driving around with the windows down and no worries on your mind, type of energy. It may be the end of summer, but who’s to say you can’t feel good going into the fall.…

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    Playlist: I Love You Mom

    Enjoy Mother’s Day with these songs to remind you how much you appreciate the moms in your life. Available on Apple Music, Tidal, and Spotify. Apple Music: https://itunes.apple.com/us/playlist/i-love-you-mom/pl.u-9N9LLqbtjll1X9 Tidal: https://tidal.com/playlist/20e2bd46-b6dd-486b-90c7-4e43d8845cf5 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/user/1232163277/playlist/7813iyzQvIbTDj1wE46LK6?si=4x3_GmqfRiuqkYQeuat3TQ

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    Playlist: Hip Hop-N-Roll

    Genre blending is a true talent. Fusing music styles isn’t easy, especially Hip Hop with Rock music. But here’s a collection of songs I’ve found the years that have done it well. Available on Apple Music, Spotify, and Tidal. Find…

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    Playlist #4 – I’m Drunk and I’m Sorry

    Here’s a playlist all about being drunk, missing your ex, and feeling terrible. Artists range from Smino, to Kendrick Lamar, to Vic Mensa singing all about alcohol. Find a link to your streaming platform below: Apple Music: https://itunes.apple.com/us/playlist/acd-4-im-drunk-and-im-sorry/pl.u-mJy88M4sbLLNyX Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/user/1232163277/playlist/35yFIFLpvVRQDpNmLktsgB?si=WH7pMn80RU2CdBHBCkAmoQ…

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    ACD Playlist #3 – Triumphant Rap

    Have you succeeded at something recently? Celebrating an accomplishment? On your way to work or the gym? This playlist is curated to get you pumped and happy, with music ranging from J. Cole and Kendrick Lamar to Royce Da 5’9…

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    ACD Playlist #2 – Love

    For the second playlist of our series, the theme is simple: Love Are you looking for a song to dedicate to someone? Do you need music to play with a significant other? Have you never experienced love and want to…

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    ACD Playlist #1

    To start off the series, here is the first Aux Cord Diaries playlist: Curated by Matthew Ortiz This mix’s sole purpose is to put you on to new music and to vibe out; featuring artists like Ty Dolla $ign, Tinashe,…