It's time to enter into a new century of Monday Mixtapes, and we'll be doing it with beats and rhymes. Starting off is Tom Misch, an English multi-instrumenalist, who created a pretty cool album spanning and blending all sorts of genres. These first two tracks on the Mixtape are the first two tracks off his album, featuring a guest verse from DC's own, Goldlink.

Pac Div hasn't released an album in a few years, so it was a great surprise to see their new album pop up on my Spotify feed. Extra bonus points if you can remember what the song the chorus pays homage to. A 90s classic.

So Cardi B has taken over social media, and I listened to this track because SZA was on it, but Cardi B kills it too. She's a good rapper.

I stumbled upon Kali Uchis because a guy I follow on Spotify (who is sort of my music doppleganger) listed this as one of his favorite albums this year. It's a pop-fused R&B/Rap album, and it's definitely an enjoyable listen. Don't think it'll be making my top list, but these tracks are a couple of the standouts.

A.A.L. made a pretty cool instrumental album that I've been listening to as background music. Cool album.

Happy Monday all!