School and work can often be overwhelming, and we often lose sight of the big picture, or why it's important to stop and smell the roses (hence, flores, the name of this post's playlist). At Georgetown, many of us are at the peak of midterms season, and at the verge of spring break, and it's often hard to keep things in perspective. Music is what helps me to do so.
“Some people grumble that roses have thorns; I am grateful that thorns have roses.”
This playlist a mix of hip-hop, instrumental and blues -- a combination that is relaxing, uplifting and hopeful. The opening song, "flowers" by TRIAD$ is my favorite in this playlist. It's warm and welcoming, with a touch of hip-hop and beautiful orchestral qualities -- and, not to mention, a sample of Nintendo's Mario. Edo Lee's "Black Coffee," like the title itself, is a song perfect to wake up to, with paradisal vibes that really hit the spot. The song "remedy" by weirddough really reminded me of Tom Misch's music (which I wrote about here), which also makes an appearance. Their music accomplishes an unparalleled feeling of classical, cool and chill that can really lift your spirits. You might be surprised about Miley Cyrus's "Party in the USA," but this rendition by DRK and Swim Good is very laid-back, to say the least. And producer AudioTreats truly masters the art of colorful background sounds.
I hope this playlist helps you focus, stay positive, and remember that there's a lot more to life than the little things that we all get caught up with. And I hope you find the time to take a step back, and even if it is for just five minutes, do something you love.