Albums You Need In Your Life / by Alex Young

One800 - Pittsburgh City Limits

Beat-smiths, One800 deliver a body of work representative of the musical acts in the city of Pittsburgh. Their executively produced album distributed under their own business One800 Music LLC, “Pittsburgh City Limits,” champions fellow artists who have made music in the ‘Burgh and added to its culture before moving on to other successes around the country.

Notably, My Favorite Color was the muse for One800. He rapped on countless beats of theirs and used their musicality to expand his flows and messages. My Favorite Color and NVSV completely smash the first track on the album “Adios.” NVSV also shines on track eight with Pet Zebra called “Laidoff.” Benji. checks in the project to update us on his ascension as he advances his career just finishing a nationwide tour with rap duo EarthGang. R&B songstress and rapper Deej commands your attention with her track “Trust.” Watch several music videos from the “Pittsburgh City Limits” album like Fat Corey’s for “Late Night Shift.” You should thoroughly enjoy the album throughout its entirety. Explore the other artists who feature on the album. Clara Kent and Isaac Lewis are a good start.

Princess Nostalgia - Thank Heavens 4 Opposable Thumbs

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Delivering her debut album, Princess Nostalgia was sure each song sounded “polished.” She’s lived with some of this work for three years. On “Thank Heavens 4 Opposable Thumbs,” Princess Nostalgia re-releases six songs taking pride in her production and vocals. Nostalgia’s music can shine as listeners absorb her best. The newest songs on the project are bookends— “No Guru” opens the album fluttery like tropical drums, and “Love Me Long Time” completes the record as a proclamation for self-love.