🎶 My Shakeback Playlist: Music to Raise the Vibes & Get Back to Me

Before I pick up a brush or pencil, I like to raise the vibrations of the space I’m creating in. Energy matters. Sometimes, that means popping on Apple Music and letting the algorithm have its way—discovering unexpected gems or familiar favorites that shift my mood and open me up to flow.

Other times, I’m after a very specific feeling.

Maybe my current mood is cloudy and I need a sonic boost. Or maybe I just want to feel alright again. Whatever the case, music is one of my favorite tools to help me shake back, refocus, and reconnect with my creative self.

So tonight, I’m sharing a few of my personal “Come on now. Get it together” songs—my go-to tracks for realignment, inspiration, and emotional clarity:

🎧 My Shakeback Playlist

1. “Alright” – Ledisi
   A soulful affirmation wrapped in vocals that lift me every single time. It’s like a gentle reminder from a big sister: You got this.
2. “Summer 2020” – Jhené Aiko
   Vibes. Pure vibes. This one lets me breathe and reflect—it’s like water for the soul.
3. “Only One Night” – Tyte
   (I think that’s the artist—correct me if I’m wrong!) Smooth and atmospheric, this one makes me feel like I’m moving through honey—reminding me to slow down and feel everything.
4. “Yesterday Ain’t Tomorrow” – Teedra Moses
   If I need a reminder that today is a new day, this is it. Her voice and message both hit.
5. “Gratitude” – Aankhu Benu
   Shoutout to him. This track brings me into alignment. Grounding, uplifting, and soulful—it reminds me that there’s always something to be thankful for.

Whether you’re a creative, a healer, or just someone navigating life day-by-day, I hope something on this list resonates with you. These songs help me shake off the static and tune back in—to my joy, to my purpose, and to my art.

What are some of your favorite “get it together” tracks? I’d love to hear them.