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HNHH TIDAL Wave: Benny The Butcher & T.I. Provide This Week’s Soundtrack
Another week filled with incredible music releases.
Despite the world looking bleak with an election in a couple of weeks and a pandemic continuing to keep us stationed at home, we’ve got a decent soundtrack to keep us entertained and sharp.
Last week saw full-length album releases from Griselda’s Benny The Butcher and the King of the South T.I., as well as new singles from YSL Records’ standout Lil Keed, the outstanding Black Thought, and more. Each of them is featured on the brand new update of the TIDAL-exclusive TIDAL Wave playlist.
Our staff always ponders over all of the recent releases for a weekly update of the playlist and, as always, our eclectic range of tastes made for a pretty fun playlist to curate. On one end, we’ve got lyrical rappers tearing things up and, on the other, R&B singers come through as PARTYNEXTDOOR, Queen Naija, and Victoria Monét make appearances this week.
Listen to the new playlist update below and let us know whose personal list is the best this week.
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Alex Zidel (Editorial)
Pop Smoke – Iced Out Audemars (Remix) [feat. Lil Wayne]
Sada Baby – Whole Lotta Choppas (Remix) [feat. Nicki Minaj]
Lil Keed – Show Me What You Got (feat. O.T. Genasis)
SAINt JHN – Gorgeous
Money Man – 24 (feat. Lil Baby)
Alex Cole (Editorial)
Benny The Butcher – One Way Flight (feat. Freddie Gibbs)
Benny The Butcher – Where Would I Go (feat. Rick Ross)
Queen Naija – Love Language
T.I. – 1/2 Ticket (feat. London Jae & Conway The Machine)
T.I. – Respect The Code (feat. Rick Ross)
Mike Rapp (Sales)
Benny The Butcher – Where Would I Go (feat. Rick Ross)
Benny The Butcher – One Way Flight (feat. Freddie Gibbs)
Pop Smoke – Iced Out Audemars (Remix) [feat. Lil Wayne]
Money Man – 24 (feat. Lil Baby)
Mitch Findlay (Editorial)
T.I. – Hit Dogs Holla (feat. Tokyo Jetz)
Benny The Butcher – Famous
Black Thought – Steak Um (feat. ScHoolboy Q)
Benny The Butcher – War Paint (feat. Westside Gunn & Conway The Machine)
Young Nudy – Never
Paul Pirotta (Sales)
Benny The Butcher – Where Would I Go (feat. Rick Ross)
Statik Selektah – Keep It Moving (feat. Nas, Joey bada$$, & Gary Clark Jr.)
T.I. – Respect The Code (feat. Rick Ross)
T.I. – Pardon (feat. Lil Baby)
Benny The Butcher – Legend (feat. Hit-Boy)
Aron A. (Editorial)
Benny The Butcher – Sly Green
M Huncho & Nafe Smallz – PMW
Benny The Butcher – Famous
Top 5 – Heard Of Me (feat. Why G)
PARTYNEXTDOOR – WEST DISTRICT
Cole Blake (Editorial)
Benny The Butcher – One Way Flight (feat. Freddie Gibbs)
Benny The Butcher – Over The Limit (feat. Dom Kennedy)
Black Thought – Good Morning (feat. Pusha-T, Killer Mike & Swizz Beatz)
Black Thought – Steak Um (feat. ScHoolboy Q)
Denzel Curry – Live From The Abyss
Rose Lilah (Editorial)
Victoria Monet – Touch Me (feat. Kehlani) [Remix]
Money Man – Amazon
Ty Dolla $ign – Spicy (feat. Post Malone)
Money Man – 24 (feat. Lil Baby)
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Pete Miller Explores Duality on “The Dazzling Kimberly”
Pete Miller’s ‘The Dazzling Kimberly’ is a profound exploration of the intricacies of human emotion and the complexity of our relationships. Through its narrative, the song delves deep into the heart of love, loss, and the paths we choose in life. The protagonist’s journey of self-reflection and contemplation, sparked by the enigmatic Kimberly, serves as a mirror to our own experiences with love and the often painful lessons that come with it.
“The Dazzling Kimberly” is a poignant song that narrates the story of two twins embroiled in conflict, who are brought together and eventually reconciled by their interactions with a mystical figure named Kimberly. This song, with its rich narrative and allusions, particularly to the biblical story of Jacob and Esau, offers a layered exploration of themes such as rivalry, redemption, and the ephemeral nature of life and relationships.
The song opens with a vivid depiction of one twin’s sense of guilt and moral ambiguity, contrasting his own cunning with his twin’s straightforward approach. This internal conflict sets the stage for the entrance of Kimberly, a figure whose very existence seems otherworldly, serving as a catalyst for change and reflection in the twins’ lives.
Kimberly, characterized by her wisdom and almost supernatural presence, challenges the narrator to reconsider his values, suggesting that victories won through cunning lack the essence of true love and fulfillment. Her influence is profound, guiding the twins towards a reconciliation that seemed impossible before her intervention.
The chorus of the song encapsulates the narrator’s deep yearning and the transformative impact Kimberly has had on his life. It questions the value of freedom and the significance of their bond, highlighting the impermanence of life through the metaphor of fading air and shifting sands.
The resolution of the twins’ conflict, prompted by Kimberly’s disappearance (or passing), symbolizes a newfound maturity and understanding. The once-contentious land becomes a symbol of their shared heritage and reconciliation, underscoring the message that love and unity are more valuable than any material possession or victory.
The allusion to Jacob and Esau provides a biblical backdrop to this tale of rivalry and reconciliation, enriching the narrative with layers of meaning and moral questioning. Just as Jacob and Esau reconcile after years of conflict, so do the twins, guided by the ethereal and loving presence of Kimberly.
The song’s melancholic yet hopeful tone captures the duality of human experience—the longing for what was and the hope for what could be. The moods and themes you’ve described, from melancholy and contemplation to love, regret, and redemption, underscore the universal struggle with fate and the desire for moral clarity and closure.
For further thematic exploration, the works of Leonard Cohen, particularly for their spiritual and existential undertones, or the poetic narratives of Bob Dylan, might resonate with the themes of “The Dazzling Kimberly.” Both artists adeptly weave complex human emotions with broader philosophical and spiritual questions, much like Pete Miller does in this song.
–Ralph Grossman
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