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Tonight's episode was very emotional and thought-provoking. It was also totally needed to raise awareness of male mental health issues. I almost think it could have been either Aiden or David who committed suicide tonight.

Been liking the original for a while and this remix is on par with that! Only downside is that it's at least thirty seconds too short.

This is such a laid-back summer tune, Ray BLK really shines on this.

Agree with all of this! Really liking this.

Swarmz and Belly Squad are not merely the beneficiaries of 'payola'... they are both steadily growing underground urban hits. I think it's a positive that Spotify would support songs like those.

'Lyca' is one of the biggest underground songs of the year so far so not surprised to see that get support... reminds me of a Kojo Funds song! Good to see Jorja Smith, Loski and Mahalia playlisted too and double J. Cole on the A-list.

I'm not saying it's good, but it's definitely not a bad vibe for a song.

You say that like it's a bad thing.

'Better Now' is still doing very well on Spotify, it sounds like a poppier 'rockstar'. I'd be very surprised if that wasn't a single.

R8YwnQMQuJI The new video for 'Blue Lights', which is being re-promoted and has been playlisted by Radio 1. Still probably her best song for me!

Interesting to see 'Blue Lights' pushed again... it's a great song but does also suggest there is nothing as strong on her upcoming album. Yxng Bane on the A-List too. :wub:

This feature makes sense, Steel Banglez is on a roll right now.

This is as good as I expected. :wub:

Completely forgot 'How We Roll' even existed! Sounds painfully dated now, no idea how it got as high as #2. 'My Life' is a shout too, I remember loving that for about two months before rarely playing it ever again.

A new month, a new set of recommendations! Again, this thread is primarily for songs that wouldn't support their own thread but are worthy of bringing to your attention: Ella Mai - Boo'd Up 6YNZlXfW6Ho This is blowing up on American urban radio and the video for this smooth R&B track premiered last week. Ella Mai has been on my radar for a number of years, but this looks like being her breakout song and sounds perfectly suited for summer! For fans of female pop-R&B. Khalid ft. Ty Dolla Sign & 6LACK - OMW hjf-h6NMj7U People may have already heard this, seeing as its been hovering just outside the Spotify Top 50 since release, but this is the most instant Khalid song to date for me! Simmering production and an infectious chorus, I wouldn't be surprised to see this catch on over the coming months. Loski - Forrest Gump MuHmOA_eaCc Loski is a British rapper currently making big waves on the underground scene. 'Cool Kid' was on heavy rotation by 1Xtra for two months and the follow-up sounds even bigger. On Hot Hits UK, this doesn't sound as afro-influenced as his peers but equally catchy. Keep an eye on Loski, he seems a perfect candidate for a crossover hit. Swarmz - Lyca y_a9_cSX0Tg 'Barking', 'Jumanji', 'German'.... this song by Swarmz sounds like a solid bet to emulate the success of the aforementioned songs! Not heard anything from him prior to this song, but the video has already received high viewing figures and has even broken the Top 100 on Spotify. Liking the vibe to this, sounds like something Kojo Funds would release. Mahalia - No Reply RVpnGM1S_50 Already a favourite on this thread, Mahalia has come through again with her latest release. Chilled, mellow R&B sounds good at any time of the year and this latest song doesn't disappoint. Saweetie - ICY GRL Wji4b2jjYOk If this was a minute longer, it'd be one of my favourite songs of the year. 'ICY GRL' has been out for a while, but only came to my attention after hearing it on the radio and there is something about this girl's flow that grabs your attention. It's not a slight to label this 'Cardi B-lite' and the production is on point too.

J. Cole is a quality rapper though?

Unlike Ramz, B Young & EO I have heard Belly Squad songs over the last year (Banana and Sun Goes Down are my favourites). I don't think they've quite got the pop-crossover sound of the aforementioned artists though. Especially with the Headie One feature, an artist who represents the much maligned UK-drill scene.

Watchtower is a great shout - came on shuffle the other day and I struggled to think why it did so well. Must have been the Ed Sheeran feature. iLL Manors was such a surprising Top 10 too, great song which received lots of publicity at the time. Others I'd say: Fuse ODG ft. Angel - T.I.N.A. Wiley ft. Chip & Ms D - Reload John Newman - Cheating Showtek - Booyah (surprise Top 10, I mean listen to it now. :lol:) Tinie Tempah - Children of the Sun Shift K3Y - Touch (qualifies as forgotten and surprising I think, great little song though. Came out of nowhere) Flo Rida ft. Robin Thicke - I Don't Like It, I Love It DJ Fresh ft. Ella Eyre - Gravity

I love 'Blackout', but I must admit I haven't heard it for a long time and forgot it went Top 10. I'd actually describe '6 Words' as forgotten too, which is a shame because it's one of my favourite chart hits of that era.

I think 'One Kiss' is actually fairly unique in the current chart - has a garage/deep house type beat that will also appeal to a lot of people. For me, it deserves the success it is having.

A more thought provoking question is what Top 10s are/will be forgotten since OA/OS and streaming became widespread? Think 'River' is definitely one.

'Freak of the Week' wasn't a surprise Top10 for me! It was bang on-trend and received heavy airplay. Still a regular during R&B sections of DJ sets. 'Level Up' is a great shout, haven't heard that in years. Sway had so much better (Still Speedin' for one).

Don't hear Look Right Through anymore actually. To be honest, it's the lower charting songs like 'Au Seve' or 'Benediction' that get more recurrent plays in my experience.

I don't think 'House Every Weekend' or 'I Wanna Feel' are forgotten really, they're both mainstays on dance compilation albums and in mainstream clubs. I just don't think it's a genre that will naturally get recurring plays on stations like Heart, but they both seem solid bets for the KISSTORYs of the future. Neither were defining hits of the deep house trend, but it's equally hard to argue that they're as forgotten as some of the songs here.

I don't think heard this since about September 2015.