Debut Mabel Mixtape

Swedish/British singer Mabel released her debut mixtape Ivy To Roses last month. I first listened to it a few weeks ago and included it in my last New Music/Videos post. I planned to do a specific post about the mixtape but hadn't got round to it yet, lol. So here it is now!

Ivy to Roses consists of 9 songs-Come Over, Begging, Finders Keepers feat. Kojo Funds, Ivy, Low Key, Roses, Weapon, Passionfruit (a cover of Canadian rapper/singer Drake's song) and Finders Keepers Remix featuring Kojo Funds, Burna Boy and Don E.

My favourite songs are Finders Keepers, Begging and Low Key. I already had Finders Keepers on Mabel's EP Bedroom (see below) and I recently bought the other two songs. I also like Come Over, Roses and Weapon. Passionfruit has a nice vibe as well. I tried finding the original one but on YouTube it just seems to bring up someone else's cover!

I didn't like that many songs the first time I heard Ivy to Roses, but I like more when I've listened to it over. I'm planning to buy some more on iTunes.

Please note that the mixtape contains explicit lyrics. :)

You can watch the Finders Keepers video here: http://starsparklex.blogspot.co.uk/2017/03/weekly-music-video_22.html

Here's Begging:

Low Key:

Come Over:

And finally this is Roses. I didn't like it so much when I first listened to it but it's grown on me. :) My favourite part is the chorus.

You can listen to the full mixtape here: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLLPMESCK_QHbgHUWQAuJYZGSWcdKPqm0i

If you're a Mabel fan you might like this post about her EP Bedroom: http://starsparklex.blogspot.co.uk/2017/05/new-mabel-ep.html

Do you like Ivy to Roses? What are your fave songs?

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