You already know what time it is, the very first blog of Nahdee J’s playlists! Hey everyone!! It’s a new year and that means it’s time for a new playlist!! January is a month of new beginnings and prosperity, so what better way to bring it in than with good music! I hope you find a few songs off of my January playlist to get you through the rest of this month! These songs are in no specific order:
1. Better Days: Ant Clemons, Justin Timberlake ft Kirk Franklin
Released: Jan 21, 2021
Genre: Gospel
Album: Better Days (Live) [feat. Kirk Franklin] – Single
If you need a quick pick me up, this song is just for you! It just reminds you that better days are in store for you!
2. Pick Up Your Feelings: Jazmine Sullivan
Released: Jan 08, 2021
Genre: R&B/Soul
Album: Haux Tales
Sis…you said you’re done with him? Alright, I need you to go listen to this song to put your emotions into words! Jazmine captures perfectly the feelings one might experience once they are done with a relationship mentally, physically, and emotionally.
3. LOVE: Jhené Aiko
Released: July 17, 2020
Genre: R&B/Soul
Album: Chilombo (Deluxe)
This song is a whole vibe! From the melody to the lyrics-it just makes you feel all happy and giddy inside!
4. LIKE I WANT YOU: GIVĒON
Released: March 27, 2020
Genre: R&B/Soul
Album: Take Time
If you’re just getting out of a relationship and you’re in that “I miss them and I want them back” phase, this is probably the song for you…don’t worry, you’ll get through it…I promise.
5. U Move, I Move: John Legend
Released: June 19, 2020
Genre: R&B/Soul
Album: Bigger Love
Are you and your soulmate looking for a song? Look no further! This song is perfect for any couple or even just to vibe to.
6. Good Days: SZA
Released: Dec 25, 2020
Genre: R&B/Soul
Album: Good Days – Single
Everyone who’s anyone is on TikTok and honestly this song has found its way on there! So while you’re scrolling through picking up miles on your thumb, try and focus on the good days!
7. Best Friend: Saweetie ft Doja Cat
Released: Jan 08, 2021
Genre: Hip Hop/Rap
Album: Best Friend (feat. Doja Cat) – Single
If I’m not mistaken, Tokyo Vanity said, “that’s my best friend! Ooh go best friend, that’s my best friend!”…This song will have you jumping out of the car with your best friend and dancing in the middle of the street yelling “go best friend!”.
8. pov: Ariana Grande
Released: Oct 30, 2020
Genre: Pop
Album: Positions
This is my favorite song off of this album for the simple fact she’s so transparent on how she wants to see herself and honestly I think most of us can relate.
9. Peng Black Girls Remix: ENNY & Jorja Smith
Released: Dec 17, 2020
Genre: Hip Hop/Rap
Album: Peng Black Girls Remix – Single
To all my fellow black girls, princesses, and queens: this song takes our daily thoughts and puts it to a melody that is simply unmatched! If Black Girl Magic was a song, this would be it.
10. Said Sum Remix: Moneybagg Yo ft City Girls & DaBaby
Released: Sept 18, 2020
Genre: Hip Hop/Rap
Album: Said Sum (Remix) [feat. City Girls & DaBaby] – Single
IT’S THE BEING BROKE FOR ME!! But seriously, this remix will have you thinking you are the richest one out here. And on top of that, all of my baddies know, if the City Girls are on the track, it’s a guaranteed banger!
11. Tyler Herro: Jack Harlow
Released: Oct 22, 2020
Genre: Hip Hop/Rap
Album: That’s What They All Say
To all the beings who feel as if they’re underappreciated and underrated this song is just for you! Jack Harlow takes his view of so called friends and his true friends and compares them: the real vs the fake.
12. Love: Keyshia Cole
Released: Jan 1, 2005
Genre: R&B/Soul
Album: The Way It Is
This is one of two songs on this playlist that is dedicated to the Verzuz Battle between Keyshia Cole and Ashanti. All my old heads know that this song is an OG to get you through that heartbreak…it’s alright sis…go ahead and let it out…LOOOOVVEEEEEEE!!!!!!!
13. 34+35 Remix: Ariana Grande ft Doja Cat & Megan Thee Stallion
Released: Jan 15, 2021
Genre: Pop
Album: 34+35 (Remix) [feat. Doja Cat & Megan Thee Stallion] – Single
Ari, Doja, and Meg?! On the same track?! Guaranteed hit! Ari really shows how grown she is on this track because 34….+….35…..y’all see where I’m headed right?
14. Holy: Justin Bieber ft Chance the Rapper
Released: Sept 18, 2020
Genre: Pop
Album: Holy (feat. Chance the Rapper) – Single
Here’s another song you and your significant other can sing to each other while y’all are driving down the interstate. The sweet vibes Justin and Chance put off are just beyond compare.
15. Foolish: Ashanti
Released: Jan 01, 2002
Genre: Hip Hop/Rap
Album: Ashanti
This is song number two dedicated to the Verzuz Battle. This song is also an OG. Ashanti is like most of us during a heartbreak: wondering why he hurt us.
16. Grace: Jonathan McReynalds
Released: Apr 24, 2020
Genre: Gospel
Album: People
Any playlist would not be complete without a few gospel songs. Hands down, Jonathan McReynalds is my absolute favorite gospel artist but this song right here just hits different! Just knowing that you’re given grace everyday on a continuous basis just makes life a little bit bearable.
Listen on Apple Music: https://music.apple.com/us/playlist/january-2021-playlist-hercampus/pl.u…
Listen on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/7B61JlkHSXWNA0g5i1z75m