The Needle / Liberia - Current

“The Needle / Liberia - Current” brings together a wide range of styles and sounds, offering a snapshot of contemporary music with influences from Afrobeats, gospel, alt-pop, and more. The playlist opens with spiritual notes on “Hosanna” by CalledOut Music before shifting into smooth afro-fusion with Timaya and Tiwa Savage’s “IN MY HEAD.” There’s an eclectic vibe throughout, moving from the rhythmic groove of fazari’s “Dehley Way” to the Arabic-inflected “Alhab Wdab” by Mohanad Zaiter.

Mainstream sounds meet underground energy with the inclusion of Camila Cabello and Playboi Carti's “I LUV IT,” while Lil Frosh and Zlatan’s “Money Is My Guy (MIMG)” taps into raw, streetwise Nigerian hip-hop. Hozier closes things on an introspective note with “Too Sweet,” creating a moody contrast that rounds out the mix. It’s a playlist that crosses boundaries and blends cultures, reflecting a global ear for what’s current.