June's edition of Melanin is a slow and steady start into summer, with new tunes from Harleighblu and Illa J, Lizzie Berchie, Erica James, Jamire Williams, Kokoroko and DoomCannon. Featuring experimental and ambient tunes as well as blasts from the past, NikNak steadily guides us into June, and premieres some of her own new music too!
This month's show artwork is by the phenomenal artist Bimpe Alliu, and also hints at the vibes on NikNak's forthcoming third album.
Melanin: NikNak
Mary J Blige - Be Happy
Omar - Feeling You (feat. Stevie Wonder)
Lizzie Berchie - Pass The Time (Feat. Kofi Stone)
Faith Evans - Mesmerised
Harlieghblu & ILLA JAY - You Are
Bettina - Spell
Theatre West - Children of Tomorrow’s Dreams
Sons of Kemet - Throughout the madness, Stay Strong
Kokoroko - Age of Ascent
Shabaka - Ital is Vital
Sir Victor Uwaifo And His Titibitis - Sakpaide No.2
Osayomore Joseph And The Ulele Power Sound - Who No Man
Bobby Valentino - tell me
Hollie Cook - Happy Hour
Tems - Crazy Tings
Erica James - Meet Me At Our Spot
Jamire Williams - Ugly (Feat. Mic Holden)
NikNak - Submerge
Jamire Williams - For The Youth (Feat. Corey King)
NikNak - Endless
Amerie - Why Don’t we Fall in Love
Nuriyocan Soul - You Can Do It (Baby) (Full Version) [feat. George Benson]
Southern Energy Ensemble - Third House
Sly Johnson - Alive