a collection of eclectic glowziesque sonic entries translating states of being, questionings, and everything in between.

sonic journal

glowziesque journal entry 001 : crafted from the comfort of my cozy bedroom on a sunny Sunday afternoon.
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sonic voyage destinations:

01. Admas - Anchi Bale Games 
02. Dwele - A.N.G.E.L. (Interlude)
03. DjeuhDjoah & Lieutenant Nicholson - Caipirinha
04. Beethova Obas - Si
05. Nérijia - Equanimous 
*** layered with excerpts of Sonia Sanchez's "A/Black/Woman/ Speaks" & "It's A New Day" 
06. Ezra Collective - Space is the Place 
*** layered with Juls's "Summer In The Ends" intro & Henry Wu's "Intro (Rhythm & Rice)"
07. Contour - Freedom Facade 
08. Athletic Progression - Benihana
*** layered with excerpts of bell hooks' interview about her 18th book, "All About Love: New Visions"
09. Okvsho - Jusqu'ici tout va bien

glowziesque sonic journal entry 002 : crafted from the comfort of my cozy bedroom on a gloomy Monday evening. […] this sonic voyage is a love letter to days where idleness is all one can engage with(in) - a soundtrack for days where sadness asks to remain for a little longer than initially planned. 
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sonic voyage destinations:

01. emawk - whelmed
02. Robert Glasper - Smells Like Teen Spirit
03. Ian Ewing - Ground Effect
04. sptmbr yngstr. - walk away. w/ echln
*** layered with excerpts of Erstha Kitt's interview with Christian Blackwood "To Compromise? For What?!" - All by Myself: The Eartha Kitt Story (1982)
05. Joy Orbison - better (w. léa sen)
06. Edhi Cheq - Call On Me (feat. YBE)
07. A-Star feat. Anguesomo - Last Dance
08. Juls - WISH YOU (featuring Bas and Mannywellz) 
09. Cakes Da Killa - Luv Me Nots

glowziesque sonic journal entry 003: crafted from the comfort of my cozy bedroom on a sunny Wednesday afternoon. this third instalment is an abundance incantation, a portal to invite grace, tenderness, fulfilling adventures, love and blossoming friendships in the year(s) to come. bonne écoute! 

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sonic voyage destinations:

01. Kelvin Momo - N’wana Wa Mutsonga
02. Zuks - Jika (feat CeaZorbantu & Cano) 
03. KDaGreat - Rock With You
04. Juls - Summer In The Ends 
05. Brazo Wa Afrika, Keletjo Kgalagadishe Manyaka - Ramasedi
06. GuiltyBeatz - How Long (feat. Cina & Mr Eazi) 
07. Jarren - Deja Vu 
08. Retromigration & Arthur Dudley - One Night With Colin 
09. Chaos In The CDB - Observe

glowziesque sonic journal entry 004: crafted from the comfort of my cozy bedroom throughout hectic and tender times. this fourth instalment is a hug, a kiss on the forehead, a pat on the back for days where materializing one’s dreams and desires seems impossible. this sonic voyage is a soundtrack to the transition of “what ifs” to “what is”, and a soundscape to the peculiar moments when you’re on the cusp of witnessing the flowers of your labours blooms. bonne écoute! 

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sonic voyage destinations:

01. Masego - Lost (Frank Ocean cover)
02. Kevin Ross - Complete Intro (Until It's Done)
03. Jaz Karis - SIDE OF YOU / layered with a lovely vocal note from my lovely friend Yemisi (“2023-03-21, 6.15 PM”)
04. chromonicci. - SimplyPut
05. Phony PPL - Special One.
06. Phony PPL - End of The niGht. 
07. Planet Giza - Hands On (featuring JMF) / layered with Ethiopian Records’ “Skit”
08. Ubuntu Brothers & Divine Sounds - Musicanta / layered with Ethiopian Records’ “Skit”
09. Oshunda - Amapiano Lounge

glowziesque sonic journal entry 005: crafted from the comfort of my cozy bedroom & consolidated from the beautiful abode of my friend Aminata. this fifth instalment is a refreshing summer breeze, a cup of fresh lemon water, a dip in large bodies of water for days when rest and idleness come with ease. this sonic voyage is a soundtrack to new beginnings, tender endings, and exciting adventures, as well as a soundscape to sunny, and lazy afternoons well-spent with friends and/or alone. bonne écoute!

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sonic voyage destinations:

01. Ezra Collective featuring Sampa the Great - Life Goes On
02. Marshall Boys - Namba Namba (EmoBoys Remix)
03. Sphectacula, DJ Naves & Thandi Draai - I
04. DJ Kemit - Together
05. Cakes Da Killa X Proper Villains - Taste Test (HE.SHE.THEY.)
06. DJ Fudge & David Chala - Casa De La Música (Original Mix)
07. David Walters - Jodia
08. Sunlightsquare & Atjazz - Oyelo (Atjazz Love Soul Remix)
09. Kevin Florez & Captain Planet - Borracho Bailando Champeta (Instrumental)

glowziesque sonic journal entry 006: crafted from the comfort of my cozy bedroom on a rainy afternoon. this sixth instalment is a tender summer night breeze, a cup of warm Moroccan mint tea with honey, a slow waltz on a friend’s patio after a long day at work. this sonic voyage is a soundtrack to give thanks to summer, to welcome slower rhythms, and to savour colourful sunsets with loved ones and/or alone. bonne écoute!

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sonic voyage destinations:

01. JULS feat. S.O.N. - INJABULO
02. S!RENE - Complete Intro (Until It's Done) 
03. Vusinator - It's Never Too Late 
04. S!RENE - Heart of Soul
05. Yussef Dayes & Venna - Mystics (Tdesu Edit)
06. Dave Nunes, Nelson Clark & Anan Ya'ari  - Finally
07. Kabza De Small, Young Stunna & Artwork Sounds - Bathini
08. Andile Mpisane  - It's Too Much Sauce
09. B I L L Y G  - Relax The Body

glowziesque sonic journal entry 007: crafted from the comfort of my cozy bedroom on a snowy night. this seventh instalment is an ode to the unknown, to the days where little makes sense but that being grounded remains of the essence. bonne écoute!

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sonic voyage destinations:

01. Philippe Cohen Solal, Chassol - Living's Variation (feat. Green Gartside)
*** layered with excerpts of “Nikki Giovanni, 1984, Well hell, if I was young I'd be depressed…. —The Poetry Center.” 
02. Andrew Ashong & Kaidi Tatham - Eye Mo K
03. Exte C - Beyond This Life (feat. Marileo) 
*** layered with “tender reminder interlude” featuring James Baldwin, by G L O W Z I .
04. Pirna & Former City Records - Real Thang (feat. Elis Dao) 
05. Sticky Dub - Open the Floor [Nice Up d'Dance 4Real]
06. Dj Kemit · Carl McIntosh · Kai Alce - Digital Love (Remix)
07. MAW Featuring Roy Ayers - Our Time Is Coming (The Guestlist Remix)
08. Ahmed Sirour - Move Love (Samba House Remix)
09. Space 1 Rhythms - G L O W Z I

glowziesque sonic journal entry 008: crafted from the comfort of my dimly lit bedroom on a gray afternoon. this eighth instalment was weaved for the love of rage, of ancestral anger. bonne écoute!

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sonic voyage destinations:

01. is it over / ode to anger - G L O W Z I 
02. DJ Lag, Babes Wodumo, Mampintsha - iKhehla
03. Yordane, DJ Lau Virilha, Vado M - Los 3 Ninjas
04. Afrokillerz - Tukutukutu
05. Dladla Mshunqisi & DarkSilver - Woza Uzizwele
06. Surreal Sessions X Akiidmusiq - Dusty -  The Terminal
07. SEAN DREAM -  circles redux
08. Boukan Ginen - Edem Chante (DZgot Afrodized Remix) 
09. TekniQ - Pyramids (Extended Version)

glowziesque sonic journal entry 009: crafted from the comfort of my sunny and warm bedroom on a frigid day. this ninth instalment is a waltz in C minor dedicated to playfulness in times of restlessness, to days where the sun shines outside and within. bonne écoute!

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sonic voyage destinations:

01. Karen Nyame KG & Ronnie Loko - Tell Me 
02. Wizkid - Kese (Dance)
03. Juls & Worlasi - Nyafu Riddim
04. Sarz - Spiritual Riddim
05. Elusiveboy SA - Inexplicable (Original Mix)
06. hate street (love ave extras) - shibiri [JERSEY EDIT]
07. Andrew. - CHERISH THE DAY (w. ERIC BEE)
08. Black Motion, Brenden Praise, Bongani Robert Mahosana, Thabo Mabogwane, Almotie Mtombeni - Ome
09. Ezra Collective feat. Yazmin Lacey - God Gave Me Feet For Dancing.

glowziesque sonic journal entry 010: crafted from the comfort of my funky bedroom on a ridiculously cold (and sunny) afternoon. this tenth instalment is a soulful drum and keys meditation, a sonic offering to move y(our) feet despite the world's heaviness. bonne écoute!

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sonic voyage destinations:

01. Mr. Fingers - Praise to the Vibes feat. Nicole Wray (Mr. Fingers Alternate Version)
02. Mr. Fingers - Sands of Aruba
03. fLako – Lonely Town (Karizma Rework)
04. Dean Lyon - Gusto Riddim
05. Dark Horse, C-Blak, Ntando Sithole, Siyabonga Skhondo - So Deep
06. Dark Horse & Dustinho - Wait For Me
07. DJ Technics - Clair (Take Two)
08. GEOTHEORY - FORBIDDEN RITUAL
09. PUMPDABEAT - Moist (softncvnt) - Janet x VJtheDJ

glowziesque sonic journal entry 011: crafted from the comfort of my warm bedroom on a rainy evening. this eleventh instalment is dedicated to fellow yearners, to those who frequently welcome melancholy. bonne écoute!

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sonic destinations:

01. SEAN DREAM - tellher111
02. Sundé & DoouShii - i10 DROP SAK! (feat. Carter IV)
03. Deeper Phil - Technonke
04. DESTIN CONRAD - SAME MISTAKE (JERSEY CLUB LOUDZ REMIX) (feat. Alex Isley)
05. GEE LEE -  I Can't Believe I Loved Her (Peven Everett GEEMIX)
06. Moodyman - Ulooklykicecreaminthesummertyme Jamsteady Edit
07. Dj Kent Ft. Jimmy Dludlu - Dia de Sol (Rosario's Touch Mix)
08. Sir LSG, Lesego Sefako, Thokozani Nzima, Lesego Sefako, Thokozani Nzima, Kai Alcé - All It Takes (feat. Zano) (Kai Alcé Distinctive Vocal)
09. Los Hermanos - Far Beyond Sight (Full Mix)

glowziesque sonic journal entry 012: crafted from the comfort of my lovely bedroom on a gray morning. this twelfth instalment is dedicated to the night of October 26th, 2024, and more precisely to the lovely being I met as I celebrated a dear friend. this entry sonically renders how being in love has felt for me in the past months - cette offrande sonore est pour toi, choubie d'amour. bonne écoute!

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sonic voyage destinations:

01. Hiatus Kaiyote - Nakamarra
02. Khruangbin & Leon Bridges - C‐Side
03. JAEL · Foolie $urfin · Giovanni Jael Jano · Charles Lenford Jr. - Catching Feels
04. Dinner Party - First Responders
05. chromonicci. - A Message for Dreamers
06. Alfa Mist & Emmavie - Energy
07. KDaGreat - The Tribe (feat. Niragira)
08. FERRAZ / FINO CLUB - Navajo (Ferraz Afro Edit)
09. Mizik Mizik - Lè Nap Fè Lanmou

a fellow ancestor in training who yearns & vows to keep on loving.

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