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SOLANGE KNOWLES BY MARCUS COOPER FOR NUMERO BERLIN SUMMER 2019
A multifaceted artist and creative force, that has carved a unique path in the music industry with her distinctive style and artistic vision. We celebrate Solange, the singer, songwriter, actress, mother, activist etc. Solange has truly pushed boundaries with her unique style and fearlessness. In celebration of her 37th birthday we want to run down 10 of her most underrated songs that are some of our all time favourites, as well as a playlist available down below exploring the soundscape of Solange’s musical journey from Solo Star to When I Get Home.
10 Underrated Songs From Solange
(In no particular order)
10.
SLEEP IN THE PARK
Released in 2012 on iTunes “Sleep In The Park” as the B-side track on Solange’s single “Losing You”. It was also accompanied with the Twin Shadow Remodel - remix.
9.
THIS COULD BE LOVE
Taken from Solange's underappreciated debut album, Solo Star. “This Could Be Love”
8.
Twice (?uestlove's Twice Baked Remix)
Solange was featured on Robert Glaspers’ 2012 release “Black Radio Recovered - The Remix EP” on the track Twice.
7.
Don’t Let Me Down
We all loved the True EP and Losing You was the track that garnered the most attention from the public but one of the standouts on the EP has to be “Don’t Let Me Down“
6.
Land Of Honey
Another collaboration, Solange skated on Flying Lotus’ “Land Of Honey” from his 2019 album Flamagra
5.
Borderline (An Ode to Self Care)
A lot of songs from the critically acclaimed A Seat At The Table are lauded but one that deserves more praise than its given is the Q-Tip assisted Borderline.
4.
Junie
Again, another track from A Seat… “Junie” is another underrated cut from the album.
3.
ChampagneChroniKnightcap
Before we were blessed with Mad, we had this collaboration from Solange and Lil Wayne on her sophomore release.
2.
Lost on The Way Home
Solange’s collaboration with Canadian electro-funk duo, Chromeo “Lost on The Way Home” is another hidden gem found in Solange’s feature list. Check out their other song When The Night Falls.
1.
Cash In
“Cash In” is arguably one of Solange's best songs, (Top 5?) lifted from the 12-track R&B compilation, Saint Heron.
