For our August issue, we thought why not put some hot tunes in as a bonus - here's an end result (reposted) 

NOTE: These songs are not intended for Copyright.

Tracklist: 
1. Poolside - Next To You 
2. Melo-X - Cali4NeonLights
3. Mayer Hawthorne - Crime ft. Kendrick Lamar 
4. Goldlink - Bedtime Story 
5. Vic Mensa - Down on My Luck 
6. Eric Lau - Here ft. Rahel 
7. Tuxedo - So Good 
8. Metabeats - Passport ft. Vanity Jay
9. Roane Namuh & Reva Devito - Frozen 
10. Jesse Glynne - Right Here 
11. Rich Gang - Lifestyle ft. Young Thug 
12. Issa Gold - Aquinni 
13. Bondax - All I See 
14. Black Milk - Detroit's New Dance 
15. Mali Music - Beautiful (Remix) ft. A$AP Ferg 
16. Sasha Keable - Without You 
17. Sasha Keable - You Got Me 
18. KING - Mister Chameleon 
19. Migos - Fight Night 
20. YG - Block Party ft. Blanco & DB The General 
21. BIg Krit - New Agenda ft. Rick Ross 
22. Erk Tha Jerk - Never Will Again 
23. Taylor McFerrin - Decisions ft. Emily King
24. IamPunch - A Project Mind ft. Jay Rock & BJ The Chicago Kid 
25. Common - Real ft. Elijah Blake
26. Reva Devito - Sweetest Taboo (Cover) 
27. Gabi Wilson - Something To Prove 
28. Big Krit - Good Together

Bay Social August Playlist

(excuse the terrible audio) I got the chance to speak with songstress Jhene Aiko when she was in San Francisco for Above Ground Presents "Showtime At The Ritch."  I got the chance to speak with her about the concept behind her project "Sailing Souls," the concept behind songs "Hoe" featuring Miguel, and "Do Better Blues" featuring H.O.P.E.  I also got the chance to speak with her about her upcoming Project "Soul Out" and a possible collaborative project with emcee H.O.P.E.  Lastly, I spoke with her about being one of the only females, and R&B singers coming out of California's Boy Club-- The New West Movement. 

Jhene Interview

Exclusive interview with Van Hunt where I speak with him about the creative process behind his latest musical installment, "What Were You Hoping For?" the metaphorical based love songs on the project, what inspired a chunk of the writing process on the project. I also speak with him about the state of males in soul music today and how it effects him and his music, and etc. 

Rawemag x Van Hunt Interview

Writer and music lover working in social media. 

Erin Ashley