TAILOR YOUR MUSIC


FOR YOUR MOOD By Rashaun Bromfield


Teenagers and young adults are known for their revolving mood swings, especially around exam season. Bob Marley once said ‘one good thing about music, when it hits you, you feel no pain’, it’s a no brainer why we turn to music when we’re in one of our moods.


We all struggle to fi nd the perfect song to select in dire need for the mood we’re in; you don’t wants to listen to a sad song when you’re in a happy mood, or vice versa. However there are only two methods to avoid this situation. The fi rst method is putting your music device on shuffl e and hoping for the best. The other dreadful alternative is taking out your device every fi ve minutes and selecting your music personally.


Both methods effective to a degree but far too annoying, instead here is a recommendation of artists that will give you the ultimate playlist that your mood has been craving for .


If you are looking for calm, soothing yet urban music in your playlist, Lana Del rey is your type of artist. The born to die singer saw fame in June 2011 with her YouTube hit sensation ‘video games’. she is renowned for her ‘gangster nancy sinatra style’, and is praised for her unique deep voice. Her album Born to die: paradise edition is packed with sad singles such as


‘summertime sadness’, ‘Blue Jeans’ and ‘ride’ all singles that have dominated the charts and are guaranteed to get you into that sad yet relaxing mood. Her music uses instruments such as violins incessantly that complement her voice giving you nothing but pure aesthetic appreciation.


If you’re caught up in that feel good moment, the genre of afrobeat’s is what you need. Afrobeats was popularised in africa in the 1970’s but has only recently seen the light of day in foreign countries. artist’s like Dbanj and Fuse oDg, have given afrobeat’s recognition for the positive


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