Sun Songs A Spring Soundtrack

BY EMILY ZITO

My intention with this soundtrack is to provide songs that honour our special star, Sun. She is something we miss dearly during our cold winter months, and is something we soak in during our spring and summer months. With sunny spring days on their way, I wanted to curate a playlist that you could listen to while enjoying your rays. I hope that with the range of different artists and energies, the soundtrack embodies the everchanging essence of time and season.

SCENE 1 : PRETTIES

1. “WE SAW THE SUN!” Lil Yachty

Lil Yachty released his must-listen project, Let’s Start Here in January of this year. Sonically, this album has created waves; not only with the existence of Yachty’s new sound, but waves within the music community itself. Questlove, posted a praise of Yachty’s project stating that the album “might be the most surprising transition of any music career I’ve witnessed in a min, especially under the umbrella of hip hop.” “WE SAW THE SUN!” sounds like a long road trip with the sun shining. Also, the Bob Ross monologue for the outro perfectly reiterates the importance of opening ourselves up to possibilities/taking chances. Love that.

2. “Sunshine” Steve Lacy (feat. Fousheé)

Speaking of making waves, I’m pretty sure when Steve dropped Gemini Rights on July 15, 2022, fans—and those not yet knowing they were a fan—went crazy. Steve is kind of an underdog, but this project really put him on the map, or should I say the charts, as he lands the No. 7 spot on the Billboard top ten (Folk). To extend the notion of “being put on the map,” Fousheé is going UP!! I love that Steve collaborated with her for this single. “Sunshine” feels so soft. The drum pattern intro—iconic!