Here’s a link to the complete list: https://philmaq.com/most-awesomest-songs/
I want to emphasize mostly, relatively newer music, just like on my Monday night show, “Prime Time Theme Attic.” (Monday nights 8PM-10PM ET when it returns.)
Here’s the link for when that day comes: http://rdo.fm/r/4qntu )
But I can promise this: I will not force my selections. If something doesn’t hit me, I won’t post one.
Everything I do has always been about shining a spotlight on the artist and their music.
Now I will have the potential to shine 365 more spotlights if I want to!
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Regardless of everything going on in the world that is way more important than my daily post, I will continue, nonetheless, in case someone is looking for a few minutes of respite.
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One of the most pleasant surprises in music that I have run across this year is a local Detroit band called Mollywop!
Today’s song is from their, “Stand Up!” album called “Gimme Five!”
The album is an incredible mixture of R&B, rock, neo soul, gospel, hip hop, rap, reggae, and probably a couple more genres that I’m forgetting!
But funk presides over everything in “Stand Up!”
When the album was recorded last year, Mollywop! had no idea that so many events would force the Black Lives Matter movement to the front of political discussions, although there were plenty to draw from then.
But the album has several songs that are as current as any headline!
Unfortunately.
It’s unfortunate in the sense that some things that should still not be happening keep happening, making the socially conscious songs relevant.
However, Mollywop! isn’t preachy!
The songs all have a beat, and the band lets you take your own path as to how deeply you want to think about things while your boppin’ to the music!
At the least, maybe some of that message might seep into the listener’s brain over time through osmosis and repeated spins!
And Mollywop! celebrates both its cultural heritage as well as its musical heritage with nods to Malcolm X, while riffing with the best that Parliament/Funkcadelic has to offer!
They even have psychedelicized guitar solos! (Wooo!)
Getting back to “Gimme Five,” it’s a perfect introductory song to Mollywop!
A guitar starts things out, and then the rhythm section kicks the funk into gear!
The syncopated rhythms take over and then it’s full on fire until the song ends!
There’s nice soulful gospel chorus vocals that are easy to sing and dance to!
It’s a powerful wall of sound funk masterpiece!
It’s the best music not on radio, yet–unless I’m playing it!
I can’t say enough good things about “Stand Up!”
Mollywop! will rock that funky beat!
The Most Awesomest Song of the Day is “Gimme Five” by Mollywop!!!!
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