Mood | 5ive Songs

1. 24kGoldn, “Mood”

Ft. iann dior

🎵 “Mood” • 🏷 Records LLC / Columbia • 🗓 2020

“Why you always in a mood? Fuckin ‘round, actin’ brand new / I ain’t tryna tell you what to do, but try to play it cool / Baby, I ain’t playing by your rules /Everything look better with a view, yeah.” There is no need for any frills or extra bells and whistles when it comes to commentating about 🎵 “Mood.” Pure and simple, this no. 1 Billboard Hot 100 📉 hit by 🎙 24kGoldn featuring 🎙 iann dior has been igniting the charts.  Why? It’s bright and bubbly, set in a major key, with an addictive, totally irresistible chorus. Furthermore, the youthful energy of 24kGoldn and iann dior is absolutely infectious. Honestly, there’s nothing groundbreaking about “Mood” but it’s a crowd-pleaser – a total MOOD! 

2. Rauw Alejandro, “Mood”

Ft. Sech

Afrodisíaco • 🏷 Sony Music US Latin • 🗓 2020

“I know what you want and I got it / And she’s up to my length.” Length, huh? Wonder what Puerto Rican artist 🎙 Rauw Alejandro could possibly be referencing.  Anyways, the English translation of 💿 Afrodisíaco, his debut studio album by is Aphrodisiac.  That alone tells you that there’s sex and sexiness involved.  Indeed, the song at hand, 🎵 “Mood” featuring Panamanian standout 🎙 Sech references the universal three-letter word. On the chorus (translated to English) the mood Alejandro has seems to involve switching positions, if you catch my drift (“But, baby, let’s change the mood / ‘Cause I want you over me”).  Naughty it may be, “Mood” is definitely naughty fun.

3. SiR, “Mood”

Ft. Zacari

💿 Chasing Summer • 🏷 Top Dawg Entertainment / RCA • 📅 2019 

According to 🎙 Zacari, “And I ain’t in the mood if it ain’t in my bag / … Do anything or the cash.” Clearly, Zacari likes his paper.  He’s definitely an asset to “Mood,” a pretty sweet joint from 🎙 SiR. 🎵 “Mood” appears on SiR’s 2019 album, 💿 Chasing Summer.  SiR confirms his first priority is money over sex. That said, when he’s in the mood – particularly when that money is right – he “Shine(s) the brightest.” Clearly, he can handle both the bag and the sack: “Soon as you get my attention, you know it’s goin’ down, oh.”

4. Beyoncé, “MOOD 4 EVA”

Ft. Childish Gambino, JAY-Z & Oumou Sangaré

💿 The Lion King: The Gift [Deluxe Edition] • 🏷 Columbia • 📅 2020

🎵 “Mood 4 EVA,” a standout from 💿 The Lion King: The Gift [Deluxe Edition], is filled with attitude.  The attitude begins with the African intro (🎙 Oumou Sangaré) before 🎙 Beyoncé brings the heat on the first verse, pre-chorus, and chorus.  The chorus is absolute fire: “I got my cup up to the heavens / Another night I won’t remember / Promise this my mood forever…” 🎙 Jay-Z arrives briefly on the post-chorus, before bringing electricity on the second verse.  He concludes with the bullet, “‘Cause true kings don’t die, we multiply, peace.” Following the third verse, pre-chorus, and chorus by Bey, 🎙 Childish Gambino performs the bridge; a nice change of pace.

5. dvsn, “Mood”

💿 Morning After • 🏷 OVO / Warner • 📅 2017

“Now I’m gonna make a time to make love / I’m gonna make a point to just focus on us…” Definitely a #MOOD 🎙 dvsn! 🎵 “Mood” (💿 Morning After) commences with piano accompaniment and a slow tempo.  The groove kicks in, alongside a prominent bass line, giving the record a soulful backdrop. Later, there are nice touches with synths and guitar. The falsetto served up during the performance by 🎙 Daniel Daley is absolutely stunning. The vibes given off by the Canadian R&B duo are sexy and sensual, period. We’d expect no less of a MOOD from them.