Channel Orange is poetry in motion, a grandiose drama of love and tragedy painted over ethereal instrumentals. Frank’s incredible lyricism stemming from personal experiences brings vivid stories to life with mysticism and relatability. The brilliant subject matter paired with a vintage sound and Hip Hop/R&B roots made me think of a delicate dish with sweetness and surrealism: Blood Orange Saffron Pastry Tart.

Drunk is a chaotic journey with a duality of care-free fun and complex feelings. The music inspired a recipe that throws correctness out the window for a fun and casual dining experience, while leaving an incredible depth of flavor that makes you wonder “what’s really going on here?”

D’Angelo’s Voodoo is a passionate composition that embraces the human experience, from irresistible natural pleasures to heavy hearted woes. Voodoo’s intimacy inspired me to create a hands-on dish that engages with the most basic, indulgent desires of good food: Etouffee Empanadas.

Gleaming city lights. Crisp, late-night air. Effortless movement and captivating adventure. Mint Jams is a soulful ride through the 1982 Tokyo streets that warms your heart like your favorite childhood memory.

Mm.. Food is an eccentric record where mischievous rhymes wreak havoc over cartoon-sampled beats. Throughout the journey, you’re bound to laugh, make the stank face, and let some of DOOM’s street wisdom marinate on your mind.

In 2017, King Krule unleashed The Ooz to remind us that beautiful art can spawn from dark places. Be it his stagnant life in Bermondsey, London, or the troubling pursuit of a girl, Krule propped this record up on pillars of torment.