Gotta Hear Song of the Moment
"20teens" by Blessing Jolie
When was the last time you listened to a song like a half dozen or more times in a row? (Actually, that’s not a rhetorical question cause I’d really like to know).
The last time I had a song on repeat was when “100 Horses” by Geese came up as I was listening to the album. I probably listened to it for an hour in a row. And then again.
Yesterday I had a “100 Horses” moment when I was hipped to “20teens” by singer-songwriter Blessing Jolie. It’s a coming-of-age song; an urgent empowerment anthem and statement that’s got the lyrical power of lyrics that remind me of Tracy and Alanis to name just a couple. It’s got “I Know” by Dionne Farris vibes.
This one rocks in its own special way. It’s convincing. It’s urgent.
Blessing gets into it. Turn it up.
Last one that hooked me in like this was "Magnetic" by Tunde Adebimpe. Great find as always, BW.
Like a young Joan Armatrading. Good stuff.