Artist Highlight: ALEXIS DE LA ROSA
Born and raised in New York City — Harlem, Washinton Heights, and the Bronx were and continue to be my stomping grounds <3
What inspired this mix?
This mix is a part of my Echoes of Yesterday series. The idea behind the series is to revisit Jazz, R&B, Hip-Hop, and Reggae tracks I grew up listening to, and reintroduce them with downtempo electronic sounds that reflect my current musical palate. With each release, I’ve been pairing it with a childhood photo to evoke the feeling of nostalgia and bring old memories back to life—the process has been nothing short of healing.
Fave timeless track?
Aventura - Dile Al Amor
Fave scent?
Parfums de Marley (Scent - Percival)
Recent fave pic(s)?
This picture of my nephew Jayvien. I took him to Dunkin Donuts and I swear he was the happiest kid on the planet. Whenever I'm having a difficult time, I look at this picture — it serves as a reminder not to take anything too seriously and that a simple donut can solve all your problems.
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