Steven Othello

My introduction to playlists was at 7 years old. My Uncle Des would bring home CDs every night from his job at SONY and put me on to all kinds of artists and sounds. We would sit and listen to albums from front to back, everything from Rakim to Phil Collins. My life is centered around music in so many ways and I owe it to him. He was my biggest inspiration.

He passed away 3 years ago and as I was wrapping up this playlist, I realized we are approaching his birthday. So this ‘We Are Alive’ Playlist 21 is dedicated to him. I miss you every day, Uncle Des.

We Are Alive! (Playlist 21) Tracklisting:
1. Shihan w/ Robert Glasper & Derick Hodge 
2. Liv.e - Bout It
3. Tems - Avoid Things
4. Brent Faiyaz - Wasting Time feat. Drake & The Neptunes
5. Isaiah Rashad - Score feat. SZA & 6LACK
6. Supa Bwe - Entropy feat, Dounia 
7. KeiyA - I Thot There Was One Wound In The House
8. Nascent - Lock It Up feat. Duckwrth & Saba 
9. Destin Conrad - Bill$
10. Alycia Bella - Cue The Sun feat. WESTSIDE BOOGIE
11. Meshell Ndegeocello - Don’t Disturb This Groove
12. Mick Jenkins - Scottie Pippen feat. Sirpentwithfeet 
13. James Tillman & Flwr Chyld - Flow (Live)
14. Fana Hues - Breakfast 
15. Isaia Huron - Loving You Is The Mountain 
16. Mach-Hommy - Self Luh
17. Elmiene - Golden 
18. Cleo Sol - Build Me Up

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We Are Alive! (Playlist 21)

This playlist is inspired by the flowing parts of life. Last minute trips to London for walks in Shoreditch. Bike rides over the Williamsburg bride with friends. Sunday mornings in the crib cleaning and thinking of new objects to make. And when I’m stressed, communicating with my therapist to get to the root of it all. All parts of your life make you who you are. You don’t have to choose a part of yourself to love and believe in. You can be all of you, at all times. Do everything that every part of you wants to do and let it flow.  

We Are Alive! (Playlist 22) Tracklisting:
1. Ego Ella May - The Morning Side Of Love
2. Orion Sun - Dirty Dancer 
3. Lucky Daye - Over - Sped Up
4. Eli Derby - Lately w/ 6LACK
5. Topaz Jones - Black Tame 
6. Kendrick Lamar - Savior feat. Baby Keem & Sam Dew 
7. DIXSON - Darling 
8. Avant - My First Love feat. KeKe Wyatt 
9. JVCK JAMES - Galaxy Swim (Deeper)
10. Ojerime - Give It Up 2 Me
11. Chiiild - Awake feat. Mahalia 
12. Drake - Fountains w/ Tems 
13. Solange - Borderline (An Ode to Self Care) feat. Q-Tip
14. Matt McGhee - Muscle Memory 
15. Liv.e - Lessons From My Mistakes…but I Lost Your Number
16. Buddy - Coolest Things feat. Ari Lennox 
17. MoRuf - Restwell
18. Alfa Mist & Emmavie - No, Don’t Incomplete 
19. Charlotte Dos Santos - Watching You
20. Steve Lacy - Give You The World

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We Are Alive! (Playlist 22)

For the past 7 years, I have welcomed the New Year by running into it, starting at around 11:30 PM. As I pound the pavement, memories from the past year come rushing back to me, like a romantic comedy set in the bustling streets of New York City (if only life were a movie, right?). I reflect on all the things I've achieved, the lessons I've learned, and the amazing people I've met. And at the stroke of midnight, I take a deep breath and set new intentions for the year ahead. The songs on this playlist are the perfect accompaniment to my personal romantic comedy, and I hope they help bring some new vibes into your life too. If you give them a listen, I'd love to hear about the special moments you create while enjoying some of my favorite jams. Wishing you peace and love.

We Are Alive! (Playlist 23) Tracklisting:
1.Amir Sulaiman - Joy In The Mourning feat. Laura Mvula 
2. Asake - Peace Be Unto You (PBUY)
3. Tems - Ice-T 
4. Xavier Omär - A Dream feat. pat junior 
5. NxWorries - Where I Go feat. H.E.R.
6. Emmavie - Uh Huh Okay feat. ROMderful 
7. Ojerime - Keep it Lo
8. Genuwine - I’ll Do Anything/I’m Sorry 
9. Orion Sun - Lightning 
10. Zhané - Crush
11. BLK ODYSSY - FUNKENTOLOGY
12. bLAck pARty - I Love You More Than You Know feat Childish Gambino 
13. James Tillman - Wake Up
14. Contour - Trench Prayer
15. deem spencer - To Have It All 
16. Frank Ocean - Awkward (Demo) 
17. Kiefer - AAAAA

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We Are Alive! (Playlist 23)

What's the first thing you think of when you wake up? Is it positive or negative? It starts with perspective. Lately, I've been trying to make good out of any sliver of bad. I've been removing ego and pride from my life, starting with my own. Forgiving those who've done me wrong and not holding onto past disagreements. It's been a tough journey, but believing in your talents and your self-worth can empower you to walk down any road. I'm taking risks. I'm exploring feelings I usually would avoid in order to learn about myself and grow. I'm saying yes to fear and transforming it into freedom. This playlist took me 5 months to create, and it's centered around self-discovery. I hope you guys enjoy it!

Steven Othello - We Are Alive! (Playlist 24)
1. Chromonicci - Era Ill.
2. Sampha - Spirit 2.0
3. Cleo Sol - Go Baby 
4. Jordan Ward - CHERIMOYA
5. JayO -  22
6. Sebastian Mikael & Flwr Chyld - Domesticated
7. ENNY - Charge It
8. Robert Glasper -  Back To Love feat. SiR & Alex Isley 
9. Baby Rose - Dance With Me
10. Daniel Caesar - Do You Like Me?
11. Alex Isley - Into Orbit
12. Dinner Party - For Granted feat. Erin Ray 
13. B. Cool-Aid - Brandy, Aaliyah feat. Quelle Chris, Jimetta Rose, Kamilah, MoRuf, Denmark Vessey, V.C.R
14. Jon Bap - Let It Happen
15. Teezo Touchdown - You Thought feat. Janelle Monae 
16. Maxo - onedayatatime feat. keiyaA
17. Dan Wilson - Sticology
18. Aja Monet - Why my love?


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We Are Alive! (Playlist 24)

This time of year always feels tough for me. Even when good things are happening, do you ever get that weird feeling that something is wrong? Nobody talks about how you can have all these confusing thoughts in your head and want to open up about them, but no matter what, you just can’t find the right words to express them. The frustration of feeling misunderstood, not just by others, but by yourself. Feeling like you need a break from people needing you because you need you... All of the feels, not enough space.

This year I’ve learned that sometimes when things don’t happen the way we want them to, it’s just life’s way of redirecting us towards something even more aligned. I’m grateful for all of life’s lessons and experiences that have helped me trust and love myself more, even in June.  Sending love to everyone feeling things they can’t put into words and love to the friends and family who are patient with them. We are in this together.

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1. Terrace Martin & Alex Isley - Paradise 
2. Rae Khalil - Is It Worth It 
3. Nail - Come n’ Go
4. Destin Conrad - Same Mistake (Acoustic) feat. Alex Isley 
5. Kenji = waiting feat. 3ee
6. Grimm Lynn - Whateva U Need
7. Childish Gambino - III. Urn 
8. Nali - 4 U
9. Destin Conrad - Life Been Lifin’
10. Shay Lia - Atterrissage
11. Gwen Bunn - 2manythings (Sai T Remix)
12. Schoolboy Q - Blueslides 
13. Liv.e - I Been Livin
14. James Tillman - Casual Encounters
15. MaZz - Angel Numbers
16. Millkzy - Russian Roulette (I Adore U)
17. Hiatus Kaiyote - Red Room
18. Yazmin Lacey - Flylo Tweet

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We Are Alive! (Playlist 25)

Tracklisting:
1. Tom Misch & Will Smith
2. Flying Lotus - Never Catch Me (Alternative Version) feat. Kendrick Lamar
3. Erykah Badu - Afro Blue 
5. Post Malone - Too Young 
6. Sunny & Gabe - I Luv It feat. D.R.A.M.
7. Kaytranada - Drive Me Crazy feat. Vic Mensa
8. NxWorries - Suede feat. Anderson Paak & Knxwledge
9. Childish Gambino - So Fly
10. Phony Ppl - Somehow
11. Daye Jack - Mona Lisa
12. SZA - Sobriety
13. Tweet - My Place
14. Frank Ocean - Memrise
15. Gil Scott-Heron - I'll Take Care Of You
16. Alabama Shakes - Gimmie All Your Love 
17. Sam Dew - Victor
18. Big K.R.I.T. - Red Eye
19. Sampha - Beneath The Tree
20. Favela - Gong
21. A.Chal - GAZI
22. Blu - Mars 
23. Jaden Smith - Offering

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We Are Alive! (Playlist 8)

Sometimes, it takes me a minute to curate my We Are Alive! playlists. It's a time, and an opportunity, for me to sit down with my feelings and process everything I've lived through and loved since the last playlist I published. Playlist no. 10 is centered around love. This past year, I've loved the hardest and let myself be vulnerable to myself and to others. It's been a challenge and I've learned a lot about love and those who I love(d), including myself. This playlist expresses me facing love at my most vulnerable. I hope you enjoy! - Steve-Ography

Tracklisting
1. Kendrick Lamar Intro
2. Tom and Laura Misch -  Follow (Prod. by Tom Misch)
3. Miguel -  Come Through And Chill (prod. by Salaam Remi)
4. Jeremih -  Woosah (Prod. by Soundz)
5. H.E.R. -  Wait For It
6. PARTYNEXTDOOR -  You Made It
7. Isaiah Rash x Goldlink -  Untitled (Prod. by The Antydote)
8. Raiza Biza - Strong Woman Feat. Mukuka (Prod. By Villette)
9. Bubblerap - Girl / Cruisin 
10. Jaden Smith -  Fallen
11. Mick Jenkins - It's Love (Jill Scott Cover)
12. Nas - The World (Prod. by Kanye West )
13. EarlGrey - OverDue (Prod. by The Vamp)
14. Ravyn Lenae - Sleep Talking (Prod. by Monte Booker)
15. Earl Sweatshirt - Balance feat. Knxwledge (Prod. by Knxwledge) 
16. Big K.R.I.T. - Other Side Of The Game (Badu Cover)

We Are Alive! (Playlist 10)

Art & Music, are evidence of life. And my life revolves around art & music. It is a cycle, that allows me to wake up everyday. “WeAre Alive!” will be a monthly podcast series that I share with you. You’ll get a glimpse and listen to the art & music that inspires me to live and progress, in hopes that we can all inspire each other to do the same, as art & music should. - Steve-Ography 

Tracklisting
1. J. Cole & Freddie Joachim Intro
2. KiD CuDi - Is There Any Love? feat. Wale
3. Nas - No Idea’s Original 
4. Mary J. Blige - Sincerity feat. Nas & DMX
5. Outkast - Liberation 
6. Mara Hruby - Send It On
7. Blu - Amnesia
8. Kendrick Lamar - Is It Love feat. Angela McCluskey
9. Theophilus London - Cold Pillow feat. Jesse Boykins III
10. Jesse Boykins III - B4 The Night Is Thru
11. Usher - Sweet Lies feat. Pharrell Williams
12. Lil Wayne - Mama Gave Me feat. The Roots
13. Snoop Dogg - Think About It
14. Flying Lotus - Sleepy Dinosaur

We Are Alive! (Playlist 4)

It took me six months to curate this playlist. I felt a new emotion with every month. At first it was overwhelming, but it’s because I focused on the expectation versus the intention. Why place pressure on myself and others to measure up to a fantasy, when instead I can focus on the freedom of fulfilling my purpose? You can offer leading roles to those you love, but you can’t control how the storyline of your life will play out. This playlist captures my transition from loving within moments to finding comfort in consistency. By surrounding myself around people that stay true to their character, I can be open to feeling however I feel. Hope you enjoy! 

We Are Alive! (Playlist 14)
Tracklisting:
1. Nikki Giovanni & James Baldwin Intro
2. Solange - Dreams
3. Pink Sweats - Honesty 
4. Blood Orange - Hope feat. Diddy & Tei Shi
5. Ryan Trey - Mutual Butterflies 
6. Lucky Daye - Misunderstood
7. Brent Faiyaz - Around Me 
8. Syd - Bad Dreams 
9. James Blake - Mile High feat. Travis Scott & Metro Boomin
10. Col3trane - Penelope
11. Mereba - Black Truck 
12. ICYTWAT -  Cooling 
13. Student 1 - Yin/Yang feat. Tierra Whack
14. SlowThai - Peace Of Mind
15. A$AP Rocky - Sundress 
16. Homeshake - Like Mariah
17. mndsgn. - Stillsoundin
18. Contour - Stop Trying To Be God
19. Frank Ocean - Higgs 
20. Deem Spencer - But
21. Yves Tumor - The Feeling When You Walk Away

We Are Alive! (Playlist 14)

This quarantine has given me the opportunity to take my time and not feel pressured to force or rush my creative process. Moving like this has allowed me to filter out the energy that wasn’t previously necessary in my life.  Playlist no.17 is centered around the process of healing and spending time with ourselves. 

We joke about talking to ourselves (especially as independent creatives), but I think it's something we can practice more often and speak openly about.  I don’t think it matters how long you've known someone, they could never truly know you like YOU know you. Every day brings new emotions and our approach to how we tackle each of them is different.  You can write it out, talk it through, create music, or simply be still and listen. Let the time you’ve been working hard for finally arrive. Your future will appreciate the work you’ve put into your present. 

Hopefully, the music in this playlist can be the soundtrack to your peace of mind. Enjoy!

We Are Alive! (Playlist 17) Tracklisting:
1. Nipsey Hussle Intro
2. MMYYKK - Mother Nature
3. emawk - tea
4. 702 - I Still Love You
5. Benjiflow - Deep End Future Cool
6. SANTI - Rapid Fire feat. Shane Eagle & Ammarae)
7. Drake - From Time feat. Jhene Aiko)
8. Faith Evans - Ain't Nobody
9. Snoh Aalegra - Nothing to Me
10. Galimatias - Blowback
11. Please Wait - Flight 99 feat. Masego
12. Mick Jenkins - Carefree
13. MMYYKK - Soulmate (Heartstrings)
14. Nick Hakim - QADIR
15. Kerby - Velvet
16. Q - Lavender 
17. A.CHAL - Pink Dust
18. ROSALÍA - A NINGÚN HOMBRE Cap.11 Poder
19. Tom Misch & Yussef Dayes - What Kinda Music
20. April + VISTA - FOMO
21. Rose Gold - Stay Down feat. Like
22. Blu & Exile - Dancing In The Rain
23. Jaco Pastorius - Portrait of Tracy

We Are Alive! (Playlist 17)

How would you define worthiness at this very moment? My definition of worth has evolved simply within these past few months. I’ve asked myself, more directly, am I worthy? 

Someone recently asked me if I’m worthy. I couldn’t answer. Since then, I’ve been trying to get to the root of what worth means to me. 

I ask myself questions once a day: Am I worthy? For love, for loyalty, for honesty, for respect, for family, for companionship? I think I am, but it’s a constant process that I have to figure out every single day. How do I feel more worthy naturally?  How do I repair the relationships that I have with my family & friends for me to trust myself? How do I deal with childhood trauma tied to abandonment?

One thing I have realized though, is that figuring out my worthiness is a work in progress.

We Are Alive! (Playlist 19) Tracklisting:
1. Viola Davis Intro 
2. Robert Glasper - Better Than I Imagined feat. H.E.R. & Meshell Ndegeocello
3. G Yamazawa - Love Like
4. Alex Isley - Good & Plenty feat. Masego & Jack Dine 
5. Smino - Pecans feat. Terrace Martin
6. SZA - Hit Different feat. Ty Dolla $ign
7. Gwen Bunn - Between The Lines feat. Faith Evans
8. Brent Faiyaz - Let Me Know
9. Dwele - Old Lovas 
10. Cyanca - Home
11. Flwr Chyld - Morning Dew feat. Mia Gladstone
12. Charlie Heat - Have A Good Time feat. Syd
13. Monte Booker - Interstellar 
14. Jaden - Young In Love
15. Phonte - Beverly Hills feat. Devin Morrison 
16. Dijon - Sweet Thing
17. Giveon - Stuck On You
18. Khruangbin - Dearest Alfred

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