Today's episode features The Carlyle—a man of many talents from manager, to A&R, to director, and more. Carlyle introduces two New York up & comers — Nesta, and his bright & bouncy Benjis, as well as Zero McKenzi’s lively, jazz-infused Artwork. We talk off-kilter pop with Weslee, the weighted soul sounds of Brandon Banks & Giveon, a devastating delivery from DWY, & and explosive track from UK rapper Pa Salieu, amongst much more.

01 "it's okay to be alone" by Jaso 

02 "Benjis" by Nesta

03 "Pico" by Brandon Banks

04 "Like I Want You" by Giveon 

05 "Peaches" by WESLEE

06 "Artwork" by Zero McKenzi 

07 "Frontline" by Pa Salieu

08 "Everytime I See You Again" by DWY

09 "friENDS" by 80purppp

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