The great jazz musician Louis Armstrong proclaimed “music is life itself.” As the semester has kicked off, we asked students around campus to choose an album that they have recently been listening to. The choices were from all over the world and across various genres. A curated playlist of songs from these albums can be accessed through the link at the bottom.
“Obviously” by Lake Street Dive
“It makes me feel happy!”
Patricia Jennesha (senior, computer science)
“Camp Lukewarm” by Lord’s Child
“It is a very raw conversation with God, set to amazing beats.”
Amar Sudhaker (junior, public health/pre-med)
“Everything” by Kota the Friend
“It just has to be this album man!”
Josh Bojorquez (senior, informatics)
“Hold it Together” by JP Saxe
“I liked the album a couple of years ago, after re-listening to it I still resonated with it.”
Elsie Getahun (junior, social work/pre-law)
“SweetSexySavage” by Kehlani
“I love the rhythm and bass of all the songs and it's an album that makes me feel empowered.”
Milikit Bereket (sophomore, biomedical physics)
“Discovery” by Rivers & Robots
“It’s a Christian group with a nice indie vibe”
Corey Johnson, (graduate, masters of divinity)
“High Rated Gabru” by Guru Randhawa
“It just sets the vibe, you know?”
Nathan Gulzar (freshman, aviation)
“We’re All Alone in this Together” by Dave
“The album has amazing instrumentals and great topics. Album of the Year.”
Kevin Lall (senior, biology/pre-med)
“Troupeau Bleu” by Cortex
“It’s a mix of jazz and funk, my two favorite things. The chord progressions are the craziest I’ve heard from the 70s.”
Hawi Gude (senior, sociology/pre-law)
“Wherever You Are” by Kodaline
“Kodaline is one of my favorite bands and this is one of their best works.”
Ben Kwon (sophomore, Spanish/pre-med)
“Graduation” by Kanye West
“Because Kanye is the greatest of all time.”
Lily Rodriguez (freshman, public health)
“Noname” by Telefone
“This album is so refreshing and unique.”
Yvanna Valcein (senior, international business)
“Shang-Chi and the Legend of the Ten Rings Soundtrack” by Various Artists
“I like the movie, and the album just made it way better.”
Ryan Owiti (graduate, sports physical therapy)
“Certified Lover Boy” by Drake
“It has some fire beats.”
Diego Duran (junior, business administration and music)
“Donda” by Kanye West
“Album of the Year.”
Jason Mokua (sophomore, biology)
https://open.spotify.com/playlist/5TuB9LnnZ3sbAAMPkm1SIM?si=8b830154fffe4b9f
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