[Stylish BGM] Carefully selected chic masterpieces to color your everyday life

Cheek To CheekElla Fitzgerald & Louis Armstrong

Ella Fitzgerald, Louis Armstrong – Cheek To Cheek (Official Video)

A masterpiece has been born, woven from elegant melodies and luscious harmonies that evoke the arrival of spring.

The 1956 duet by American jazz legends Ella Fitzgerald and Louis Armstrong superbly captures the joy and exhilaration of love as felt through dance.

Featured on the classic album “Ella and Louis,” this song blends Ella’s smooth, delicate vocals with Louis’s warm, gravelly voice in perfect balance, overflowing with the happiness of two people in love.

Also used in the 2018 film “Green Book,” it’s an ideal companion for a spring afternoon tea with someone special or a leisurely weekend drive.

PURPLEillmore

illmore – PURPLE

A beatmaker affiliated with the Tokyo-based label Chilly Source, he continues to work out of Oita.

His multifaceted talents shine in many areas, from composing music for apparel brand commercials and providing tracks to other artists, to making the finals two years in a row at Japan’s largest track/beat-making competition, BEAT GRAND PRIX.

His 2018 release, PURPLE, is a quintessential illmore track—brimming with contemporary sophistication and uninhibited playfulness, it’s the kind of tune that might make you feel like you’re tripping just by listening.

Little ThingsJorja Smith

Jorja Smith – Little Things

This track stands out with its lively rhythm and soulful vocals.

Showcasing Jorja Smith’s full appeal, it portrays encounters at clubs and the push and pull of romance.

Carried by an energetic beat, it captures the weekend nightlife and fleeting rushes of excitement, naturally getting listeners to move with the rhythm.

Released in May 2023, the song is also included on the album “falling or flying.” It’s perfect for relaxing in a café and recommended for anyone who wants to enjoy a comfortable groove.

Enjoy this song that lets you feel Jorja Smith’s artistic growth.

BrushLejkeys & Amir Oosman

Brush

A track from the veteran Austrian duo, active since the early ’90s and signed to Germany’s prestigious electronic label !K7, included on their 2000 album “SUZUKI.” Revered as one of their signature works, the album takes its title from Sōtō Zen monk Shunryu Suzuki, signaling the deep spiritual focus at its core.

The meticulous sound design—imbued with Zen-inspired depth—is simply outstanding.

Savor the beauty of deep trip-hop and downtempo enriched with jazz elements.

Up and OutTOKiMONSTA

TOKiMONSTA – “Up and Out”

This is a solo project by Jennifer Lee, a Korean American artist, with the distinctive name “TOKiMONSTA.” Jennifer grew up in a musically rich environment, exposed to various instruments from a young age.

With a classical background and a unique sensibility shaped by cutting-edge club music, she was recognized as the first female artist on Flying Lotus’s Brainfeeder label.

Although she went through a serious illness at one point, she made a remarkable comeback.

This track is included on her album Oasis Nocturno, released in March 2020.

The borderless sense of rhythm born from her singular taste is very much alive.

AnnanasTosca

Annanas

This is a track by an artist on Alpha Pup Records, a Los Angeles label highly trusted among dedicated listeners of cutting-edge hip-hop, electronic, and beat music.

The crisp, resounding snare, the undulating bassline, and the shimmering keyboard tones come together to create a wonderfully satisfying track.

In just two and a half minutes, it packs in plenty of elements that showcase a unique talent.

If you’re into discovering the next big thing early, be sure to check it out!