Because, growing up, for me, Iĭidn’t really see people who came from that kind of background. To be a first-generation Eritrean-Ethiopian. A first-generation American and son of immigrants, Aminé But if that wasn’t enough, his own heritage and family tree also He says “an alarm went off.” Bryant’sĭeath, along with the tragic murder of rap star, Nipsey Hussle, propels him to Aminé says that lifeĬut short was a “wake up call” for him. Star, Kobe Bryant, who died in a helicopter accident in 2019. Aminé speaks eloquently about the death of NBA basketball Stoked, Aminé is set to work, while also carrying on the lineage of many who Now, with his musical foundation secure and his ambition
Surrounding myself with people I want to surround myself with. So does Aminé’s support system that keeps him afloat and creative. Yet, just like where his love of music came from, To summon that joy is one thing but to preserve it forįuture drawings is another. I wanted to escape that feeling Portland gave me.” Where I’m from is a very gloomy and depressing city. “I’m a product of where I’m from,” the artist says. Joy come from? How is it so tangible, palpable? Is often hard – or much worse – on people who look like Aminé, where does that obvious Even though there were no fans in the room, judging by theĬomments, connection was felt by many through the screen. The pieceįeatures a live band, back-up singers and the artist’s signature and organic YouTube that, in about a week, has amassed a quarter-million views. To celebrate the release of Limbo, Aminé released a live show on “All that came out because I had extra time,” Aminé says. Was going to take longer to construct the cohesive work than he’d first As he began to build the album, though, he realized it Ideas, things that had bubbled up from long stints on the road, along withįresh ideas and flows. Hopped in the studio almost immediately and began putting down new thoughts and Aminé began the record directly coming off tour for his debut While “Caroline” was the start to Aminé’s career, Limbo will prove to be a giant leapįorward still. “After high school,” he says, “I couldn’t use that equipmentĪnymore because I didn’t go there anymore. In those car rides to school with his mother. But it also unexpectedly flamed the spark that had sprouted He and his peers were supposed toīe doing schoolwork, but instead they used the old mics and equipment toįreestyle over popular beets they played from YouTube. Freddie Gibbs & Alchemist- Alfredo 1.Aminé recalls later being in class for radio programing inīenson Polytechnic High School in Portland. Fiona Apple – Fetch the Bolt Cutters Ap2.
Benny the Butcher – Burden of Proof Octo9. Yves Tumor – Heaven to a Tortured Mind Ap12. Tom Misch & Yussef Dayes – What Kinda Music Ap17. Kid Cudi – Man on the Man III: The Chosen Decem24. Bright Eyes – Down in the Weeds, Where the World Once Was Aug25. Boldy James & Alchemist – The Price of Tea in China Febru35. Colter Wall – Western Swing & Waltzes and Other Punchy Songs 46. Killer Be Killed – Reluctant Hero Novem48. Waylon Payne – Blue Eyes, The Harlot, The Queer, The Pusher & Me Septem49. Lauv – ~How I’m Feeling~, Conway the Machine – From King to God, Whethan – Fantasy, Sango – Shango, Adrianne Lenker – songs, Pop Smoke – Shoot for the Stars, Aim for the Moon, Teyana Taylor – The Album, Black Motion – The Healers: The Last Chapter, Jessie Reyez – Before Love Came to Kill Us, & Dark Tranquility – Moment 50. Here are a few honorable mentions that just missed the cut: Unfortunately, a lot of wonderful albums just could not fit into the list. With 325 albums nominated and 14 different members providing their ratings, we were able to create a list representative of a large variety of tastes, genres, and styles as seen below. Ĭompiling the best albums of this year was no easy task, but Album Book Club stepped up to it. Newcomers like Flo Milli, Spillage Village, & Kenny Mason and esteemed legacy artists like Bright Eyes, Neil Young, & Fiona Apple found room to thrive alongside current mega stars like Taylor Swift, Dua Lipa, & The Weekend. While many major artists decided to hold onto their records until they’re able to tour alongside release, smaller artists were able to fully shine and some long quiet artists emerged from hiatus. In a year that was terrible for most people in a multitude of ways, one bright spot in 2020 was the wonderful set of album releases we received. Riffs & Rhymes is partnering with Album Book Club, an online music chat and platform, to host their top 50 albums of 2020.
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