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Steven Othello

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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)

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)

Wassup

Wassup (feat. Devin Morrison, Pher & MoRuf)

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.

Steven Othello - We Are Alive! (Playlist 25)
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)



“MORE LIFE” – Msfbrownie

A soulful fusion of R&B smoothness and Afrobeat rhythm, “MORE LIFE” celebrates resilience, gratitude, and the beauty of growth. Msfbrownie’s velvet vocals glide over warm percussion, lush basslines, and sun-soaked melodies that feel like a spiritual recharge. The song embodies her signature sound — soulful, street, and divine — bringing together the emotional depth of 90s R&B with the vibrant pulse of modern Afrobeat.

It’s a soundtrack for anyone choosing joy, peace, and purpose — even after the struggle. “MORE LIFE” isn’t just a song; it’s a declaration of faith, love, and forward motion.





Msfbrownie - More life.m4a

Produced by Iman Omari
Written by @ImanOmari & @billzegypt

[Iman Omari]
Oh my love whats the fuss?
All this hurt between love
Almost like we don't trust us

Where do I begin?
Should i just look within?
Preservation is a must

Take me back to the time
When your love was all mine
If we don't then who will? Oh

Getting back to the feel 
When we knew what was real
Only time could tell us so...

[Hook]
Can we bring it back
Can we bring it back
Cause I've been away from your lovin' too long

I know the day that you felt a way
Why don't we make a change?

and i want you more and more

oh, yeah yeah
oh, yeah yeah
oh, yeah yeah 
oh, yeah yeah

[Billzegypt]
Can you relax your mind?
lets be one, intertwine
I am yours and you are mine

Can you feel what I feel?
What we made it was real
Feel the vibrations incline

Oh this love is a dream
Love is all that we need
See the stars and the moon shine

Oh this love is a dream
Love is all that we need
Bless the love for us one more time

[Hook]
Can we bring it back
Can we bring it back
Cause I've been away from your lovin' too long

I know the day that you felt a way
Why don't we make a change?

and i want you more and more

oh, yeah yeah
oh, yeah yeah
oh, yeah yeah 
oh, yeah yeah


This is a collaborative single off of Billzegypt's newest project, "The Billy Blues," her first release on Vibe Music Collective.

Billzegypt - Bring It Back ft. Iman Omari

"Bad Tendencies"
Produced by Thelonious Martin
Additional Production by SUR CHEVVIE
Written & Recorded by Theo Martins (at Hauser Bauser)
Mix & Mastered by SUR CHEVVIE (at SUR CHEVVIE Studios)
Good Posture AUDIO® 2016

"TM"

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Theo Martins & Thelonious Martin ~ Bad Tendencies

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)

Courtesy of Mass Appeal: 

Off of Sofie’s SOS Tape via Stones Throw, “Almost There” is a West Coast affair that involves producer MNDSGN, SiR, and Ill Camille. The production provides a comforting embrace while Ill Camille and SiR serves up extra helpings of confidence in their careers. They should encourage you to follow suit.

Ill Camille had this to say about the track via email:

So the inspiration for the track came from a conversation [with] some friends about how much we experienced in the last year, to us ultimately concluding that we were closer to reaching our goals than we thought. It’s a hopeful record. Just want everyone, the homies, my loved ones, to stay encouraged on the path so this is sort of the vibed out soundtrack for it. This song is released apart of Sofie’s SOS Mixtape on Stones Throw Records.

Look out for Ill Camille’s 3rd album HEIRLOOM.

HEIRLOOM

Almost There feat SiR (prod by MNDSGN)

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)

"Happy" / "Things I Should Have Said" two-sided single out now: smarturl.it/sotjhappy

Sons Of The James is a new duo project from singer/songwriter Rob Milton and producer/musician DJ Harrison, inspired by a blend of classic Gospel music and early 2000's Soulquarians era R&B and Soul.

The B-side, featuring the legendary Georgia Anne Muldrow (the literal inventor of the phrase "stay woke" on the Erykah Badu song "Master Teacher"), was recently featured on season 4 of Issa Rae's hit show 'Insecure' on HBO. 

Rob Milton had this to say about the project's inception – "In 2015 I recorded the album of my dreams in Richmond, Virginia with DJ Harrison. Sad to say that the energy was similar at the time [as it is now]. I was coming home from BLM protests and writing songs about love to escape from the anger."

In support of Black Lives Matter, all label income from Bandcamp sales of this single will be matched by Fresh Selects and donated to various bail fund charities and organizations fighting to defund the police.


Vocals by Rob Milton & Georgia Anne Muldrow
Instruments by Devonne Harris

Produced by DJ Harrison

Mixed by Zeroh and DJ Harrison
Mastered by Kelly Hibbert at Almachrome

Artwork by Tawfiq Mardini

Executive Producer: Kenny / Fresh Selects

FSX-044-01 © 2020 Fresh Selects.

Happy / Things I Should Have Said

Sons Of The James "Things I Should Have Said" (feat. Georgia Anne Muldrow)

Although it’s a special day today–as I turn 37 🎈– it also feels like any other day from the last few months, which I’m grateful for.

As crazy as this year has been, it’s actually brought me back to me. I’ve had the time and space to focus on myself, relieved from outside pressures to be some way or to do something. I’ve been going with the flow. I’ve been riding the wave of inspiration as it comes, and during the lows, I let myself rest. I’ve never felt more at peace than today.

In time for my birthday, I wanted to curate a playlist that feels like calmness coming over you as you ride a bike through the city, which is what I will be doing today. 1luv!  

We Are Alive! (Playlist 18) Tracklisting:
1. Robert Glasper - Opening 
2. Jorja Smith - Rose Rouge
3. Kenneth Whalum III - Away feat. Big K.R.I.T. 
4. Lupe Fiasco - Paris, Tokyo
5. Erykah Badu - What's Yo Phone Number / Telephone (Ghost of Screw Mix)
6. Ebz the Artist - Say It
7. Ghostface Killah - Cherchez La Ghost feat. U-God & Madame Majestic 
8. Zhane - Sending My Love
9. Victor Oladipo - Forward 
10. Kehlani - Can I feat. Tory Lanez 
11. Kent Jamz & Buddy - In Search Of
12. Flwr Chyld & James Tillman - Luv 2 U
13. Black Party - Dancing 
14. Alfa Mist & Emmavie - Energy
15. Joey Bada$$ - Shine 
16. Lance Skiiiwalker - In The World feat. Nick Hakim
17. Ari Lennox - Grampa 
18. River Tiber - West feat. Daniel Caesar
19. Lucky Daye - Misunderstood (Live in New Orleans)
20. Cyanca - New Phone, Who Dis
21. Anita Baker- Giving You The Best That I Got
22. SZA - 20 Something (Quarantine Live Performance)
23. Flwr Chyld & Tonye Ayeba - Outro

We Are Alive! (Playlist 18)

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

We Are Alive! (Playlist 19)

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