It’s that time of year: you need to perfect the playlist that’s going to get you through finals. Here are a few artists you should listen to that might make finals a little easier on you.
1. Blood Orange
The perfect mix of R&B and smooth pop. Blood Orange is the kind of music that’s soft enough to study for that big exam, but upbeat enough that you won’t fall asleep on top of your notes.
2. Sky Ferriera
Sometimes you need to rock out while you write that research paper. If that’s the case, then Sky Ferriera is your girl. A little bit punk, a little bit electronic, you might just form a girl crush.
3. Sza
This is the perfect music to vibe to. Funky, vintage R&B beats, with the occassional rap feature, are sure to keep you focused on your work.
4. PARTYNEXTDOOR
Sleek, sophisticated, and smooth. PARTYNEXTDOOR will have you grooving in your chair in the library. The kind of music you can listen to from your exam all the way to the club.
5. FKA Twigs
Strange yet catchy is the best way to describe FKA Twigs. A mix of a variety of genres, her avant-garde style will keep your mind fresh while you’re buried in the books.
6. Earl Sweatshirt
Intellecutal, lyrical raps accompanied by bass-heavy beats makes for the perfect studying music. Earl Sweatshirt is sure to get your linguistic juices flowing for any paper you might be writing.