Transatlantic Playlist + Podcasts Recommendations

Is it just me or is summer flying by. Or maybe I’m just having way too much for, but whatever it may be, I am nowhere near ready to embark my trip to solo dolo trip overseas. I swear it felt like it would be forever from now but as the days creep up, I’m wondering where time went. If you haven’t noticed, I’m a huge music love and have a huge passion sharing playlists. If you’re ever looking for a playlist, I’m the girl for you. I create a playlist for everything, when I need time to unwind, songs to block out loud colleagues when I’m trying to focus, the soundtrack to be my runway tunes aka songs I strut to when I’m walking around Cleveland, OH. Of course, I created a playlist not only for myself but for my fellow travelers. I prefer to compile chill out tunes to help me relax while flying but also help with my anxiety. I will also share a few podcasts that I’ve been listening to that you can add to your queue while you’re at your layover.

Here are 3 tracks to maybe persuade you into checking out my playlist

Don’t Touch My Hair | Solange

"A Seat at the Table" Digital Album Available Now!

A Seat at the Table really resonated with me on so many levels, as being a proud black woman and as someone trying to figure out who I am. “Don’t Touch My Hair” is the first song to lyrically explain how important my hair means to me, especially hearing it from another black woman with natural hair.

Maiden Voyage/ Everything In Its Right Place | Robert Glasper

Album: In My Element (2007) Robert Glasper: Piano Vicente Archer: Bass Damion Reid: Drums (yes, this is BOTH Herbie Hancock and Radiohead cover)

This isn’t your mama’s jazz music. Robert infuses hip-hop over smooth jazz melodies. Robert beautifully covers Radiohead’s “Everything In Its Right Place’.

Tsunami | Katy Perry

Get"Tsunami" from Katy's new album 'Witness': http://katy.to/WitnessYd WITNESS: The Tour tickets available now! https://www.katyperry.com/tour Follow Katy Perry: http://www.katyperry.com http://youtube.com/katyperry http://twitter.com/katyperry http://facebook.com/katyperry http://instagram.com/katyperry Music video by Katy Perry performing Witness (C) 2017 Capitol Records http://vevo.ly/jvtyiZ

I know it’s popular to hate on Katy Perry at the moment but there are some decent tracks on Witness. If you can overlook that it’s another Katy song that uses metaphors for sex and silly cliché lyrics, “Tsunami” is a stand out track for Perry.

Podcasts I’m Currently Subscribed To

Bitch Sesh

Hosted by Real Housewives enthusiasts Casey Wilson and Danielle Schneider. The duo gives a hilarious take on the latest episodes of the Housewives but also share equally hilarious stories from their personal lives. Bitch Sesh was my introduction into listening to podcast but it also changed my life. One day I will open up about how special this podcast means to me on a personal level.

You can listen here

Watch What Crappens

Everyone who knows me, knows I’m obsessed with all things Housewives and housewives adjacent shows to the point my TV is always on Bravo. Watch What Crappens can be difficult to get into with all the different imitations the hosts does and inside jokes, but once you get it, it’s hilarious. So many times I’ve listened to the episodes on a flight and bust out laughing and immediately embarrass myself. 

You can listen here

Still Processing

As much as I love listening to Housewives recaps, I sometimes feel like it could potentially lower my IQ. Which is why I started seeking more intellect podcasts. Two NYT culture writers Jenna Wortham and Wesley Morris dissect the hottest topics from the week that was discussing politics and pop culture. Jenna and Wesley will passionately discuss how the Charlotteville protests personally affected them but also giddily discuss all things Beyoncé.

    You can listen here

You Must Remember This

Katrina Longworth beautifully explores the lives of old Hollywood biggest stars and scandals. Recently she shares the parallels of actresses Jane Fonda and Jean Seberg in nine episodes. If you’re a movie buff or love the allure of old Hollywood, this is the perfect podcast for you.

You can listen here

Bodega Boys

Desus and Mero are the only thing helping me cope with the current political climate. The Bronx duo always find humor in all the craziness this country is experiencing which also reminds you how incredibly ridiculous we must look to other countries but also it’s okay to laugh through the pain. Plus, listening to them reminds me so much of being back home in New York City.

You can listen here

What podcasts are you listening to? 

Check out my Transatlantic playlist below. Enjoy!

Issa Summer Vibe | Summer Playlist '17

Photo Courtesy: The Odyssey Online

You can’t have #SummerOfBrittny without a killer playlist to be the soundtrack of your life. Here are some tracks I had on heavy rotation during the summer.

Boys | Charli XCX

I was busy dreaming about boys

Angels!!! The boys video is finally here!!!!! Directed by me!!!!! So happy that this is finally out in the world!

Unforgettable | French Montana feat. Swae Lee

French Montana recruits Rae Sremmurd’s Swea Lee for his biggest single that definitely gives you the island feel.

"Unforgettable" ft. Swae Lee Available at iTunes: http://smarturl.it/Unforgettable_iTunes Apple Music: http://smarturl.it/Unforgettable_AM Spotify: http://smarturl.it/Unforgettable_Sptfy Get Your T-Shirt & Autographed Album Bundles: http://smarturl.it/JungleRules_D2C French Montana online: www.frenchmontanamusic.com https://www.instagram.com/frenchmontana https://twitter.com/FrencHMonTanA https://www.facebook.com/FrenchMontanaOfficial (C) 2017 Epic Records, a division of Sony Music Entertainment/Bad Boy Entertainment

Wild Thoughts | DJ Khaled feat. Rihanna and Bryson Tiller

There’s no need for a description, just watch Rihanna do her thing in the music video.

"Grateful" Available at iTunes http://smarturl.it/GRATEFUL_iTunes Apple Music http://smarturl.it/GRATEFUL_AM Spotify http://smarturl.it/GRATEFUL_Sptfy https://twitter.com/djkhaled https://www.instagram.com/djkhaled/ https://www.facebook.com/officialdjkhaled/ (C) 2017 Epic Records, a division of Sony Music Entertainment

Slide | Calvin Harris

Calvin Harris finally proves to listeners he’s more than a recycled formula EDM DJ to a producer who can create a hit in any genre.

Calvin Harris - Slide ft. Frank Ocean, Migos Taken from the new album 'Funk Wav Bounces Vol. 1'. Out Now: http://smarturl.it/FWBV1?IQid=YT Subscribe to Calvin's channel: http://smarturl.it/CHVevo?IQid=YT -------------- Follow Calvin online: http://calvinharris.com Snapchat: http://smarturl.it/CHSnapchat?IQid=YT Instagram: http://smarturl.it/CHInstagram?IQid=YT Facebook: http://smarturl.it/CHFacebook?IQid=YT Twitter: http://smarturl.it/CHTwitter?IQid=YT Spotify: http://smarturl.it/CHSptfy?IQid=YT

Young, Dumb & Broke REMIX | Khalid feat. Rae Sremmurd and Lil Yachty

Yeah, we’re just young, dumb and broke, but we still got love to give

Vote Khalid for MTV's "Best New Artist" at the 2017 VMAs! - Vote daily here: http://smarturl.it/KhalidVMA "Young Dumb and Broke" The Remix ft.

2 Good 2 Be True | Nite Jewel

Nite Jewel’s “2 Good 2 Be True” is an ultra laid back, synth-heavy that mixes R&B and indie dance.

Order new album "Real High": https://itunes.apple.com/us/album/real-high/id1196993566 Order Real High LP: http://www.nitejewel.bigcartel.com/product/real-high-vinyl-pre-order Director: Geneva Jacuzzi Cinematographer: Christina Acevedo Editor: Geneva Jacuzzi PA: Leo García Styling: Nite Jewel & Geneva Jacuzzi Nail Art: Violet Davis/Oracle Nails Starring: Nite Jewel and Anna Barie as "Death" http://www.nitejewel.com/ https://soundcloud.com/nite-jewel https://twitter.com/NiteJewel https://www.facebook.com/nitejewel https://www.instagram.com/nitejewel

DNA. | Kendrick Lamar

I got, I got, I got, I got loyalty, got royalty inside my DNA.

DAMN. available now http://smarturl.it/DAMN Dir: Nabil & the little homies Producer: Anthony "Top Dawg" Tiffith, Dave Free, Angel J Rosa Production co: TDE Films, AJR Films (C) 2017 Aftermath/Interscope (Top Dawg Entertainment) http://vevo.ly/l2Qp5O

Drew Barrymore | SZA

Do you really wanna love me down like you say you do?

VOTE FOR SZA AS VMA's BEST NEW ARTIST! http://smarturl.it/szaVMA SZA's "Drew Barrymore" available on: Apple Music - http://smarturl.it/iDrew Spotify - http://smarturl.it/sDrew Soundcloud - http://smarturl.it/scDrew Tidal - http://smarturl.it/tDrew Amazon Music - http://smarturl.it/aDrew Google Play - http://smarturl.it/gDrew Follow SZA: http://szactrl.com http://instagram.com/sza http://twitter.com/sza http://facebook.com/sza

Neon Lights | Taylor Bennett

Chance the Rapper’s little brother steps out of his shadow to give you a fun catchy bop that very reminiscing of Chance’s earlier work Acid Rap.

Official audio for "Neon Lights (ft. Supa Bwe & Lil Yachty)" from Restoration of an American Idol by Taylor Bennett Subscribe for more music from Taylor Bennett: http://bit.ly/1Qqpxii Follow Taylor Bennett on: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TaylorBennettFans Twitter: https://twitter.com/_TaylorBennett Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/taylorbennettraps/ Soundcloud: https://soundcloud.com/taylorbennetttunes

Summer Bummer | Lana Del Rey feat. A$AP Rocky

Don’t be a bummer, babe.

Brand new album 'Lust for Life' out now. Listen: https://lana.lnk.to/LFLaID Stream / Download this track: https://lana.lnk.to/summerbummerID Follow Lana Del Rey: http://www.instagram.com/lanadelrey http://www.facebook.com/lanadelrey http://www.twitter.com/lanadelrey http://lanadelrey.tumblr.com http://www.lanadelrey.com http://vevo.ly/iYYRIj

Chanel | Frank Ocean

2016 burnt some discs, 2017 ideas playing off a Walkman

Frank Ocean - Chanel ℗ Blonded Released March 10, 2017

GOLD | BROCKHAMPTON

If you haven’t listened to Brockhampton, do it now!

BROCKHAMPTON TOUR TICKETS ON SALE: http://brckhmptn.com/dates/ Directed by Kevin Abstract DP - Ashlan Grey Edit / Color - Henock Sileshi Filmed in South Central, Los Angeles, California, USA SATURATION ALBUM STREAM: Apple Music: https://itun.es/us/jkHokb Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/album/67smHJOf5YlFwad6dAlppm http://instagram.com/brckhmptn http://twitter.com/brckhmptn

Good Drank | 2 Chainz feat Gucci Mane

The only guy who has never disappointed me is 2 Chainz.

Stream/Download "Good Drank": http://smarturl.it/GoodDrank Streaming Retail: http://smarturl.it/rGoodDrank Download/Device Aware: http://smarturl.it/dGoodDrank iTunes: http://smarturl.it/iGoodDrank Spotify: http://smarturl.it/sGoodDrank Apple Music: http://smarturl.it/amGoodDrank Google Play: http://smarturl.it/gGoodDrank Amazon: http://smarturl.it/aGoodDrank Soundcloud: http://smarturl.it/scGoodDrank Tidal: http://smarturl.it/tGoodDrank Connect with 2 Chainz: http://www.2chainz.com https://www.facebook.com/2Chainz/ https://twitter.com/2chainz https://www.instagram.com/hairweavekiller/ http://hairweavekiller.tumblr.com/ Music video by 2 Chainz performing Good Drank. (C) 2016 Def Jam Recordings, a division of UMG Recordings, Inc.

New Rules | Dua Lipa

Rules to live by: One, don’t pick up the phone, you know he’s only calling ‘cause he’s drunk and alone. Two, don’t let him in, you have to kick him to again. Three, don’t be his friend, you know you’re gonna wake up in his bed in the morning. And ain't getting over him.

MY DEBUT ALBUM #DL1 IS OUT NOW!!! A massive thank you to everyone buying and streaming it 🌹🌹🌹 THANK YOU MY LOVES 🚀💖 https://wbr.ec/dualipa-album Follow me online: https://wbr.ec/website_dualipa https://wbr.ec/facebook_dualipa https://wbr.ec/twitter_dualipa https://wbr.ec/instagram_dualipa

Crew REMIX | GoldLink

DMV's GoldLink creates the quintessential chill out summer vibe track with "Crew".  

DC to East Atlanta Apple Music - http://smarturl.it/iCrewREMIX Spotify - http://smarturl.it/sCrewREMIX Amazon - http://smarturl.it/aCrewREMIX Google Play - http://smarturl.it/gCrewREMIX Watch the official video for "Crew" here: http://smarturl.it/vCrew At What Cost North American tour this Fall! Tickets on sale now at http://goldlink.info/tour GoldLink's "Crew" featuring Brent Faiyaz & Shy Glizzy.

SHC | Foster the People

Foster the People returns to their fun rock/pop sound with haunting lyrics that makes you feel weird dancing along to. But that’s the fun part of listening to Foster the People.

Foster The People's new album 'Sacred Hearts Club' is available now: http://smarturl.it/SacredHeartsClub iTunes: http://smarturl.it/SacredHeartsClubiT Spotify: http://smarturl.it/SacredHeartsClubSp Amazon: http://smarturl.it/SacredHeartsClubAmz Google Play: http://smarturl.it/SacredHeartsClubGP Apple Music: http://smarturl.it/SacredHeartsClubAM Follow the band: http://fosterthepeople.com http://facebook.com/fosterthepeople http://twitter.com/fosterthepeople http://instagram.com/fosterthepeople

Naughty Ride | WizKid

WizKid’s “Naughty Ride” is a seductive island track with hypnotic clapping precussions that will encourage you to find the nearest hottie to dance on.

Get WizKid's "Naughty Ride" ft. Major Lazer on: Apple Music - http://smarturl.it/iNaughtyRide Spotify - http://smarturl.it/sNaughtyRide Amazon - http://smarturl.it/aNaughtyRide Google Play - http://smarturl.it/gNaughtyRide #SFTOS available on: Apple Music - http://smarturl.it/iSFTOS Spotify - http://smarturl.it/sSFTOS Amazon - http://smarturl.it/aSFTOS Google Play - http://smarturl.it/gSFTOS Follow Wizkid: http://wizkidofficial.com https://instagram.com/wizkidayo https://twitter.com/wizkidayo https://facebook.com/wizkidmusic

Where This Flower Blooms | Tyler, the Creator feat. Frank Ocean

I rock, I roll, I bloom, I glow.

Provided to YouTube by Sony Music Entertainment Where This Flower Blooms · Tyler, The Creator · Frank Ocean Flower Boy ℗ 2017 Columbia Records, a Division of Sony Music Entertainment, as exclusive licensee Released on: 2017-07-21 Associated Performer: Tyler, The Creator feat.

Swish Swish | Katy Perry feat. Nick Minaj

I love a good pop diva feud. Katy Perry didn’t hold back with her revenge track against Taylor Swift. Katy called T.Swift calculated (eek) and an old coupon expired (whatever that means.). Plus the lyric video has meme queen Gretchen. 

Get "Swish Swish" off Katy's new album 'Witness': http://katy.to/witnessYd WITNESS: The Tour tickets available now!

You can listen to the entire playlist on Spotify.