Editor’s note: To cap off 2023, we solicited a few songs from Hamnawa contributors that remained with them at the end of the year. Starting off this series is Shahmir. Over the years I have heard from artists and listeners alike that the global and local music scene lacks a sense of creativity that was supposedly present in eras bygone. Music has gotten repetitive, artists have gotten boring and “it’s just not the same anymore”. However, I have grown to believe that the past few years have been full of incredible music and that this will hopefully remain true for the years to come as well. The age of innovation will always be now: all that matters is where we look for it. To highlight that spirit of innovation and abundance, I have chosen some songs that embody that essence for me. These are not songs that I think are the top five of the year but the five songs that have, more than others, made me feel, think, and dance. In no particular order:
Best of 2023 – Shahmir's Picks
Best of 2023 – Shahmir's Picks
Best of 2023 – Shahmir's Picks
Editor’s note: To cap off 2023, we solicited a few songs from Hamnawa contributors that remained with them at the end of the year. Starting off this series is Shahmir. Over the years I have heard from artists and listeners alike that the global and local music scene lacks a sense of creativity that was supposedly present in eras bygone. Music has gotten repetitive, artists have gotten boring and “it’s just not the same anymore”. However, I have grown to believe that the past few years have been full of incredible music and that this will hopefully remain true for the years to come as well. The age of innovation will always be now: all that matters is where we look for it. To highlight that spirit of innovation and abundance, I have chosen some songs that embody that essence for me. These are not songs that I think are the top five of the year but the five songs that have, more than others, made me feel, think, and dance. In no particular order: