3 songs from London Morning to boost your playlist

London Morning's associate producer Ryan Soulliere listens to a lot of music for his role picking tunes for the show. In any given week, that's about 25 songs. Here are his top three local and Canadian picks from last week.

Shawnee Kish - Reclaim

Since the start of her music career Shawnee Kish has made great strides, winning CBC Music's Searchlight competition in 2020 and picking up a Juno award nomination in 2021 for her self titled debut EP. Her recent EP Brother is a great example of why this powerhouse vocalist is such a fan favourite. Reclaim is the last song on that EP and it's a great showcase for Kish's ability to draw you in with her warm and smooth vocals. Reclaim is a slow and soulful song that works well for an early-morning playlist or when it's time to unwind. 

Shad & 14KT - Kingdom Come  

Shad worked with producer 14KT on his latest EP Reel Speakers and it is hip hop gold. Shad is a brilliant lyricist with an amazing flow and, like all Shad music, that's what you'll hear on Kingdom Come. One thing that makes Shad stand out in the rap/hip hop genre is his choice to make expletive-free music, the recent four-song EP is completely clean. All of the songs on Reel Speakers are mellow but still deliver the punch you want from a proper hip hop jam. Try Kingdom Come as a weekend day-starter or an early track on your next party playlist while things are just warming up.  

Nemahsis - Delusion  

There is something special about the Nemahsis song Delusion. Starting with beats and violin, then switching to bass with vocals is an ear catching mix that draws you in immediately. From the album Verbathim, Delusion is an easy add to just about any playlist. Try Delusion when it's time for relaxing, on a party mix, or share it with friends. They'll thank you.  

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Every Friday, London Music music curator Ryan Soulliere highlights three songs from the show to spruce up your playlist. This week, Ryan recommends Reclaim by Shawnee Kish, Kingdom Come by Shad and Delusion by Nemahsis.

If you're a music maker in the London area releasing new tunes, get in touch with Ryan Soulliere at ryan.soulliere@cbc.ca with 'New Music' in the subject line.