Today we're joined by hip-hop artist, singer/songwriter, and New Jersey legend MoRuf. MoRuf introduces us to two friends &amp; collaborators: Nathan Bajar &amp; Ikenna.
 
We dive into the deep world of jazz with Julius Rodriguez's "Two Way Street," get lost in London with Areej, &amp; hit Houston to explore the masterful songwriting of up &amp; comer Blessing, amongst much more. 
 
01 <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rcXKUoSkWHk">"Two Way Street" by Julius Rodriguez </a>
02 <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Fgdj6BQh0_Y">"Big Body" by Nathan Bajar</a>
03 <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WkCowH14zY4">"Guided" by Areej </a>
04 <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jL0QRw01Mhw">"boys like you" by Blessing</a>
05 <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uMghoXAncDk">"Life U Choose" by Yani Mo</a>
06 <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=utUWTRNPc1w">"Big Body Benz" by Ikanna ft. Moruf</a>
07 <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hpBkswadUrk">"To Be Grateful (Long Live)" by donSMITH ft. Zacchae'us Paul</a>
08 <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=n2rjgJzsKaE">"Lil Baby Crush" by Jordan Ward</a>
09 <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7xIxQI2gmBo">"Sweetvibes2" by MoRuf </a>
 
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