THEGUUDS w/ Dachelle, Dee Smiff, Jordan Occasionally, Lord Sko & Francesca Wexler
Dachelle - “Grapefruit”
NY native Dachelle returns with their latest single, “Grapefruit.” For the second time this year, Dachelle welcomes listeners into her world and allows her angelic voice to write a passage. On her latest single, Dachelle reminds us to hold onto the good moments because they do not last forever. Using the sweet and bitterness metaphor of grapefruit with sugar paints a vivid picture of the good and bad life presents. Dachelle’s overtone plays a pivotal role in the writing and the production. Both Dachelle and producer KAIYI create an blissful experience with their production direction. Earlier this month, Dachelle released her single “Give Up,” which caught a lot of traction on Tiktok. We’re excited to hear what else she has planned for the future.
Dee Smiff - “Swerve!”
Tennessee-based artist Dee Smiff recently dropped his single “Swerve!” On his latest single, Smiff recounts situations that could’ve gone bad but ultimately worked out for him. Smiff is precise with his metaphoric storytelling. His words are minimal but just enough for listeners to visualize what he’s saying. The hook and vocal experimentation are the stand-out moments, truly highlighting Smiff’s ability to explore different sounds while maintaining a mellow vibe. The production provided by Kwama suits the energy and delivery by the emerging Tennessee emcee. A few elements resemble Isaiah Rashad, but there’s enough distance for Smiff to present his approach to this evolving modern southern sonic. In 2020, Dee Smiff released two singles, “Arnold Palmer” and “where we going?” We’re excited for where he takes us next with his catalog.
Jordan Occasionally - “If You Want My Love”
Memphis native Jordan Occasionally recently dropped their latest single, “If You Want My Love.” On their latest sonic offering, Occasionally displays her endless vocal ranges over the grounding production provided by Noah Andreas Ploderer. The percussion and spontaneous sax riffs are perfect matrimonies alongside Occasionally’s indulging harmonies. The subtle nostalgia of Brownstone's “If You Love Me” is refined and refreshing, demonstrating Occasionally’s love and respect for traditional R&B music. Last year, Jordan Occasionally released their debut project *Indigo* to strip away the title of being a “rising artist” and paving out their lane as a musician. We’re excited to hear what else they have planned for the future.
Lord Sko & Gnarly Marley - “welterweight”
Washington Heights artist Lord Sko recently dropped his debut project, MUSEUM, which indeed sits as a lyrical exercise amongst Sko and his peers on polished soul samples that only a crate digger would know. Occupying the 3rd spot on his 15-track album, “welterweight” featuring Gnarly Marley is one of the many standout tracks from his debut. On “welterweight,” Sko and Marley hold no punches when delivering strong metaphors and enticing similes that confer their artistry. Last month, Lord Sko released his debut MUSUEM with guest appearances from Wiseboy Jeremy, Diz, MARCO PLUS, Dre Wave$, and many more. We’re excited to hear what else he has planned for the future.
Francesca Wexler - “Bouillon”
Toronto-based artist Francesca Wexler returns with her latest energized single, “Bouillon.” Wexler does not shy away from performing at a high caliber on daring production. Her delivery and pacing always find a way to exceed expectations and leave a lasting memory on listeners. On her latest single, Wexler explores an abstract rhyme scheme while denouncing any negative energy that tempts to cross her path. The production is powerful! The heavy drums and percussions allow Wexler to force-feed her use of personifications and metaphors with intention. Last June, Francesca Wexler released her single “Bronzefish,” We’re excited to hear what else she has planned for her growing catalog.
