We know. It’s been a minute.
Mariah Carey’s “Don’t Forget About Us” receives a KAYTRANADA flip that swaps the original’s orchestral sweep for clipped drums and elastic low end, easing the listener into a soul-first palette. Omär’s “There’s Much Love in the World” follows with unhurried horns and a relaxed pocket, reminding that optimism can sit inside a slow groove without losing bounce. Pianist-turned-vocalist Reuben James keeps the calm intact on “Teach Me,” letting quiet Rhodes chords circle a feather-light falsetto. Tash’s “Hysterical” raises the energy with syncopated guitar chimes and steady four-on-the-floor thump, proof that dancefloor drive needn’t overwhelm clear songwriting.
The back half leans toward reflection. Annie Tracy’s “To Love and Be Loved” merges gospel-leaning harmonies with brushed percussion, while Kyle Dion’s “Don’t Blow the Candles Out” uses clipped funk guitar to underline a plea for patience. The Amours’ “That One Ex” blends tight two-part harmony with bass that glides rather than punches, keeping the focus on everyday storytelling. Brussels singer Adja adds liquid synth pads to “Package Delivered by Tomorrow,” turning devotion into a gentle chant. New Orleans collective Galactic teams with Irma Thomas on “Where I Belong,” a brass-tinted shuffle that nods to second-line tradition without feeling archival. Ann Nesby and Calvin Richardson close the set with a faithful yet lively take on “Let’s Stay Together,” underscoring the episode’s through-line: love as a renewable resource, best shared over steady rhythms and unfussy arrangements.
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