Is there a more seductive love language than the mixtape for your crush? There’s nothing like putting that perfect playlist of songs together for your crush of top notch tunes, peppering your true feelings into those pining lyrics. This year, we thought we’d lend a hand and give you some of our favorite love songs from Sofar artists. From sultry jazzy tunes to simple stripped down vocal deliveries, here’s our pick of seven songs for the perfect mixtape for your crush.
1. Oordaya – This Type Of Love | Sofar Toulouse
Trying to tell your crush you’re ready to take the leap to something more? Oordaya’s gonna handle that for you with this sultry jazz-kissed tune, laced with breathy samples and the artist’s smooth voice. It’ll set a mood.
2. Dana Harper – Daydreaming | Sofar Dallas – Fort Worth
It’s no secret that we love Dana Harper, as she’s one of our 5 artists to watch in 2023. Her song “Daydreaming” feels like a solid fit for a perfect mixtape for your crush, as The Voice competitor sings out the line (perfectly, we might add), “daydreaming and I’m thinking of you.” Watch for yourself.
2. Jada Arnell – LIVE | Sofar Dallas
Don’t get too distracted by that amazing lime-green light on the piano, or you’ll miss out on Jada Arnell’s clear, empowered, and downright sensual tunes about desire. You’ve got a few to choose from in this live performance.
4. Erin & the Wildfire – Thirsty For Your Love | Sofar Washington, DC
I think the song title really says it all here, but picture it sung in buoyant, jazzy notes, with magical swells of dreamy verses. It’s gonna be a hit with your crush.
5. The Shades – Love Me or Let Me Be | Sofar Chicago
Maybe the apple of your eye is taking a little too long to pick up on the hints, or maybe, just maybe, they’re playing with your heart a bit. We’d suggest this number by The Shades for your mixtape for your crush, a simple request to move forward, or move on.
6. Paige Mac – Star Crossed Lovers | Sofar Cape Town
Love’s no easy thing. Perhaps your mixtape is going to a crush you can’t quite figure out, or a love that’s blocked by a few hurdles. In this gorgeous performance, Paige Mac breaks down the vulnerability that comes from being at the mercy of love when it’s a star-crossed affair.
7. Manny Torres – All For Love | Sofar Chicago
Maybe this mixtape for your crush. isn’t for a new crush, but for the kind of longtime, true-blue love. In this solo declaration, Manny Torres celebrates the ups and downs of relationships, the work that goes into keeping those flames lit. We’re big fans of Manny Torres around here, and feel like he’s got a big 2023 ahead.
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Words by Sofar Editorial Team
Photo credit: Sofar NYC, photo by TDB Studio
