Thundercat feat. Kenny Loggins + Michael McDonald: Show You The Way

In a collaboration worthy of a double-take, Thundercat has joined forces with two formidable names: Kenny Loggins and Michael McDonald. In his new song “Show You The Way,” Thundercat (aka Stephen Bruner) announces each singer before their verses with a tinge of delightfully sincere awe. The track is quintessentially Thundercat—with a super-smooth groove, shimmery production and plenty of soul. The track is from his third …

Wolfie feat. Nadia Rose: Better Than Me

UK acts Wolfie and Nadia Rose both released EPs last year, and have together returned with electro-R&B track “Better Than Me.” The track is sultry and warm, and its production (by Jordan Riley) is lush—all this despite the fact that the lyrics revolve around Wolfie comparing herself with an ex’s new girlfriend. It’s a kicked-back tune that seems ultimately effortless—from the production to the vocals.

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KAYTRANADA remixes classic TLC, Bonobo and Rhye transcend and more in our musical round-up

Bonobo feat. Rhye: Break Apart In light of Friday’s Migration album release, it’s worth revisiting musician and producer Bonobo’s exquisite track “Break Apart,” featuring vocals by Milosh of Rhye. Its video, released last month, acts as an ideal counterpart to the song, pairing breathtaking visual landscapes with the song’s sonic developments. The highly anticipated album, from which “Break Apart” is drawn, will contain numerous additional …