15.11.2024

Maha Amsterdam Moods: Akizakura Chapter VIII By FOLAKE

As we trade in our light jackets for cozy coats, it’s finally time to welcome in winter, a season brimming with festivities and moments of warmth. With shorter days and a sun that lingers just a little less, winter signals us to slow down and embrace the quietude. Rather than a season of gloom, it’s an invitation to recharge and prepare for the joyful moments ahead. Winter is the perfect season for music that revitalizes the spirit, warming you from the inside out. What better way to embrace the season than to listen to a mixtape from our friend Britt, also known as DJ Folake, curated especially to set the mood for the season? While many jump straight into playing some holiday classics to spark the Christmas spirit, DJ Folake brings a refreshing twist to the usual traditions with some upbeat tracks that bring warmth and energy to the season. Her blend of R&B and Rap to keep us moving through the cold, lifting our spirits with every beat. 

 

 

Fall - Juls - Summer In The Ends

Spring is my all-time favourite season, so every year as fall arrives, I start reminiscing about those warm and carefree spring days. This song is called Summer In The Ends, but to me, it perfectly captures that springtime energy of new beginnings and growth. It gives me the motivation I need to get through the cold, rainy days.

*Honourable mention → The Neighbourhood - Sweater Weather 

Precious Memory - Mas Tiempo (Skepta) - Touching My Body 

Speaking of spring, last May, I went on a solo trip to NYC. During that time, I learned so much about myself and the path I want to follow in life. This song was on repeat throughout the entire trip, so whenever I hear it, it takes me right back to that state of mind (hihi, see what I did there?). It gives me this larger-than-life feeling like there are no limits and anything is possible!

 

Nostalgic - P-Square - No One Like You

P-Square's Game Over album was such a defining part of my childhood. After my first visit to Nigeria, I came back with the CD and DVD, and it felt like it was the only thing I listened to for a year straight! 

 

Heartbreak - Summer Walker - Just Might (PARTYNEXTDOOR)

Not gonna lie, I don’t really get my heart broken—I’m more of a heartbreaker. But hypothetically speaking, I'd probably be listening to anything Summer Walker. And Frenna - Verleden Tijd  is definitely up there too. If you know, you know!

 

Love song - Kodak Black - Heart Mind 

This song is just soooo cute and goofy at the same time. It perfectly captures that feeling of excitement and playfulness when you're in the early stages of dating someone new. It’s that sweet phase where everything feels fresh and full of potential, and you’re just enjoying each other’s company without any expectations. <3

 

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Photographer: Eva van Kesteren | Talent: Britt Owodunni