Picking up where Ken left off, with the summer in its final month and fall getting ready to begin. We at OTY would like our readers to know what was filling our ears for the past month. Each track is available across all digital music streaming platforms, with Apple Music featured on this site.

“Summer Time” feat. KENYA by KAHOH

With the anticipation of KAHOH’s Ice Cream EP, I added “Summer Time” feat KENYA to my summer playlist and its been my jam. This is the perfect summer song, nice R&B melody you can nodd your head too. KAHOH and KENYA have such great chemistry vocal wise, both of them having a smooth sytle that meshes flawlessly together. “Summer Time” has such a fluid flow to it that once its over, you want to listen to it again. On KAHOH’s Ice Cream EP, that just released, an Acoustic version is included and it is not to be missed, although, I love the original version a bit more due to its R&B feel.

Check out “Summer Time” feat. KENYA here and the music video below!

“Suki” by eill

Whenever I see eill release a new track I always get excited and “Suki” is one that you will fall in love with. It has a nice composition that brings out eill’s voice and encompassing the feelings that she is bringing across. “Suki” is the perfect summer love song with its light airy feel, cute and sentimental lyrics, and a catchy chorus. When listening to “Suki”, I feel a nice warm feeling that makes me just want to go for a walk or relax with the person I love.

Check out “Suki” here and the lyric video below!

“Summer Breeze” feat. Alina Saito & Hideshi Takatani) by uruwashi

Ken had picked uruwashi as his Music Corner alumni some time back and I was drawn to the unique style of uruwashi as a track maker and boy does he excell in that field. “Summer Breeze” is breathe of fresh air that you need in the summer with its relaxing composition and Alina Saito’s vocals are a pleasure on the ears. I love his choice of instruments as it starts of with a trumpet and brings in the guitar and piano, making for a nice touch. I could listen to this track all day relaxing in a hammock. How uruwashi created this track is amazing, with its flow and unique blend of sounds.

Check out “Summer Breeze” here and the music video below!

“White Rain (Shiroi Rain)” by Little Black Dress

In July, we released our Music Corner Round Up and that got me to go back and listen to some great artists. Little Black Dress is one of those. “White Rain” is absolutely fabulous with its uplifiting rhythm that gives you a theatric feel. Little Black Dress’s vocals are powerful and smooth which blends perfectly with the melody of this song. I love how “White Rain” starts off a little slower, then picks up for the chorus. The flow “White Rain” has with how it takes you on a journey, keeps your ears mesmirized the whole time.

Check out “White Rain” here and the music video below!

“Sure Shot” by Koda Kumi

With the impending release of Koda Kumi’s newest live tour, I went back to her heart album that released in March of this year. “Sure shot” is a perfect song to listen to this time of year. It’s a higher energy track that gets you pumped up and of course has Koda Kumi’s flare in it. “Sure shot” has a catchy beat that gets you up and moving, whether it be dancing or working out. It has Koda Kumi’s usual vocals for the type of track it is and with its poppy beat, her vocals fit perfectly. “Sure Shot” is a nice way to round out the summer playlist and keep you energized.

Check out “Sure Shot” here and the music video below!

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