Bop Shop: Songs From Rico Nasty, Oneus, Magnolia Park, Alex G, And More

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  Rico Nasty: "Intrusive"
  
  
  https://www.Youtube.Com/watch?V=3xkoPYsD9DA
  
  
  
  Leave it to Rico Nasty to drop a song about intrusive thoughts that sounds beamed in from an alien planet where big beat reigns. Evoking The Prodigy in both the drum breaks and general fierceness, "Intrusive" is, fittingly, a total fire starter. Once Rico exclaims, "I'm only here to smoke more blunts / And spit on racist cunts / Mom, in the event you hear this, I'm sorry," you could just wanna go rage with her. —Patrick Hosken
  
  
  
  
  



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  Magnolia Park ft. Derek Sanders: "Feel Something"
  
  
  https://www.Youtube.Com/watch?V=Om458AUy_OQ
  
  
  
  Magnolia Park are unique talents with the ability to prepare dance-worthy bops about heavy issues. On “Feel Something,” the Florida up-and-comers are accompanied by Mayday Parade’s Derek Sanders as they tap into one of the more usual themes of their discography: mental health. And so they do so with nuance and honesty, with lyrics like: “Don't mention it's OK to not be OK / do you suggest like it As soon as I get this way? / I’m sorry I’m furious at myself / I’m sorry I haven’t asked for help.” It’s a reminder that there’s no one-size-fits-all approach to mental health and the significance of living in the moment. —Farah Zermane
  
  
  
  
  



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  Alex G: "Blessing"
  
  
  https://www.Youtube.Com/watch?V=PElHOpvqRK4
  
  
  
  Headphones warning! "Blessing" is textbook Alex G: It starts with a tremendous blast of noise before settling into an atmospheric guitar-centered exploration of an indefinable mood. Over three minutes, Alex aims to define it anyway. That beginning noise becomes a refrain where he obtains strength to add added layers — a sizzling keyboard line, quarterback "hut" sounds, and in general mingling of menace and aesthetics. —Patrick Hosken
  
  
  
  
  



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  Oneus: "Bring It On"
  
  
  https://www.Youtube.Com/watch?V=fmgHsn4IZi4
  
  
  
  K-pop sort Oneus ferociously pushes forward with new single “Bring It On,” an edgy and energetic track bound to get stuck in your head. Because the opening single off their seventh EP Trickster, “Bring It On” is serious about their To Moon fandom rap-line enthusiasts, as it bursts with life throughout Ravn’s and Leedo’s verses. Sonically, the song calls back to past tracks like “No Diggity,” where the sort utilizes a blend of unique production characteristic to prepare design a sound totally their own. “Bring It On” features heavy 808s, distorted electric guitars, and even the sound of glass shattering, all of which work with each other to form the best support to the track’s strong and confident lyrics. The accompanying visual completely matches “Bring It On”’s aggressive energy, making use of countless brightly colored sets and silhouettes, and also because the group’s in general dance talent, to prepare the song truly come to life. —Sarina Bhutani
  
  
  
  
  



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  CeCe: "Fueo"
  
  
  https://www.Youtube.Com/watch?V=BZL1vYgbRj0
  
  
  
  By means of the what feels like a warm summer memory, “Fueo” is a reminder that life is better at the mentality that you're “here for a good time and not a long one.” Throw secrecy to the wind and, in the ideal way, “fuck up each other” — a.K.A. The meaning beyond the song title. Its lyrics motivate you to take advantage of every moment you're given, create your own happiness, and surround yourself only with people who are along for the ride. Best enjoyed at high volumes, the anthemic track is the latest release from rising star CeCe and is a must-add to your summer playlists. —Daniel Head
  
  
  
  
  



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  Sech: "Noche De Teteo"
  
  
  https://www.Youtube.Com/watch?V=9SxtrBtKOyk
  
  
  
  Simply put, another banger from Panamanian reggaeton superstar Sech. To put it a little bit more verbosely, the talent's interchangeable vocal length cooperates with the "Noche De Teteo" feel like two distinct tunes in one: a more soulful, heart-on-sleeve romantic entry flashing a more reserved, cool, and fashionable exterior. Hard to pull off. Yet Sech makes it sound like a breeze. —Patrick Hosken
  
  
  
  
  



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  Sizzy Rocket: "Rebel Revolution"
  
  
  https://www.Youtube.Com/watch?V=EHW5TH2wYa4
  
  
  
  Summer is airborne, and Sizzy Rocket is turning the temperature up even more with her new hot, gay summer anthem “Rebel Revolution.” Crafted with “Born This Way” producer Fernando Garibay, the spunky track finds her not only embracing her identity, nevertheless unapologetically flaunting it. “I had to free myself and let go of the fear I was harboring from being shamed and told to hide my gayness early in my career,” she mentioned in a statement. “It’s about taking my power back, the idea that true rebellion comes from within.” With a David Bowie-inspired chant of “Rebel / rebel” and attitude to spare, it’s a refreshingly rough-around-the-edges take on the self-empowerment bop that will have you willing to dance, especially in the spaces where you feel “free as hell.” —Carson Mlnarik
  
  
  
  
  



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  Got7: "Nanana"
  
  
  https://www.Youtube.Com/watch?V=IZ0oQ6nzKxo
  
  
  
  Making their rather anticipated comeback, the members of Got7 return to the scene soon after a 15-month hiatus with “Nanana,” a sweet and sparkly mid-tempo brilliant for a summer love. Because the opening single off their new self-titled EP, “Nanana” marks the begin of the effervescent K-pop group’s new journey, redefining what it truly means to be Got7 and showing their strength and power as a team. In contrast to the often boisterous and high-energy tracks of their fellow boy groups, “Nanana” features softer synths and mellowed electronic elements alongside often completely harmonized vocals, displaying the seasoned developments of a crowd of eight years. Visually, the categorize takes viewers on a trip to their new fantasy dream residence, surrounded by pink clouds and filled with brightly colored ferns and ambient lighting to welcome you into their new world. Hopefully, they won’t be moving once soon. —Sarina Bhutani
  
  
  
  
  



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  Zara Larsson: "Lush Life (Acoustic Version)"
  
  
  https://youtu.Be/oqViH_pRCHw
  
  
  
  Back in 2015, Swedish pop singer Zara Larsson caught international attention with her upbeat electropop hit brilliant for exhilarating summer flings and carpe diem attitude. While the song can be perceived as Zara jumping from crush to crush without any thought, the acoustic version shows more depth to her feelings and her concealed grief. With its melancholy piano and violin strings, the song becomes very sentimental and bittersweet. Crushing hard and experiencing the rush of casual, short relationships can be fun, although it’s routinely sad any time there’s an ending — without consideration whether you’re the dumper or a dumpee. However in the end, there’s a sense of seriousness: You “gotta get back in the groove” even right after going low. —Athena Serrano
  
  
  
  
  



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  Tai Verdes: "100sadsongs"
  
  
  https://www.Youtube.Com/watch?V=-jrtGTz6K2c
  
  
  
  In a just world, "100sadsongs" could be sitting atop Billboard's Adult Option Airplay chart. This has much less to do with Tai Verdes's sonic prowess — though he enthusiastically checks every box — and more to do with the way the artist captures the heart of how a triple-A hit feel. You have to be standing in line at a food store, hear "100sadsongs" come on overhead, and save the lump in your throat for the vehicle, lest the folks around you visualize your face change. You will not ugly cry to it the way you would to, mention, Adele. Nevertheless there will be ache in your bones — of wanting to fight the break of dawn and being covered in lies and having nothing left to lose. That gentle, gnawing melancholy permeates "100sadsongs." Maybe those past hits are even included in the titular 100 tunes Verdes sings about. Maybe that's why it got me right in the gut. —Patrick Hosken