The Needle / Panama - Underground

"The Needle / Panama - Underground" is a genre-blurring playlist that threads together gritty hip-hop, alternative R&B, moody electronica, global pop, and lofi textures. Tracks like Dthang’s “Many Opps” and Lil Mabu’s “EVIL EMPIRE” bring rugged street energy, while smoother cuts like Baby Rose and BADBADNOTGOOD’s “Caroline” and Malachiii’s “Make It Out Alive” offer a more introspective, soulful vibe. There’s an experimental streak running through, with compositions like “Time” by Carlita and “Twilight Meditation” by RIOPY introducing ambient and cinematic moments.

Latin rhythms and indie pop also find their place here, with artists like De Vega, Ka-b, and Rigoberta Bandini adding international flavor. From the nostalgic pop-punk of Mest’s “When We Were Young” to the offbeat banger “Lokito Suicida,” this playlist captures an underground feel that’s globally informed and stylistically unfixed. It leans into vibes both melodic and raw, unpredictable by nature but cohesive in mood.