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Dear Summer Mixtape

The City of Boston is proud to announce Volume 2 of the City Wide Dear Summer Mixtape, a groundbreaking initiative aimed at promoting our talented local artists.

Dear Summer Mixtape 2

Introducing the eagerly awaited follow-up to Boston's beloved inaugural Dear Summer mixtape. Mayor Michelle Wu and the City's Tourism, Sports, and Entertainment Office proudly present Dear Summer Vol. 2! Building on the success of its predecessor, this latest installment continues to showcase the rich tapestry of musical talent thriving in the Greater Boston Area.

With an eclectic selection of handpicked tracks, Dear Summer Vol. 2 invites listeners on a sonic journey through the diverse sounds that define our city's cultural landscape. From soul-stirring ballads to infectious beats, each song is a testament to the creativity and passion of Boston's homegrown artists.

As we embrace the spirit of community and celebration, this annual collaboration serves as a beacon of unity, bringing together residents and families from every corner of Boston. Join us in experiencing the vibrancy and vitality of our city's music scene with Dear Summer Vol. 2, a soundtrack for the season and a celebration of Boston's enduring legacy of artistic excellence 

 

Artists and DJs

DJs
  • DJ Knszwrth    
  • DJ L’Duke
  • DJ Mez
  • DJ Prince
  • DJ Guru Sanaal
  • DJ Cammy V

     
Artists
  • Amandi
  • Blue Light Bandits
  • Caliph
  • CD Rose
  • Clark D
  • Fabiola Mendez
  • Heyssis
  • Jill McCracken
  • Julia Chisholm 
  • Leo the Kind
  • Najee Janey
  • Nay $peaks
  • Neemz
  • Pat Loomis
  • Sanca
  • Uche Malik 
  • Zola Simone 

Previous Mixtapes

Previous Mixtapes

Dear Summer Mixtape available on all streaming services

Listen to Volume 1:

Spotify

Soundcloud

Mixcloud

Participating DJs include
  • Baby Indiglo, DJ based in Randolph
  • Braunski Beat, DJ based in South End
  • DJ Papadon, DJ based in Roxbury
  • DJ Slick Vick, DJ based in Dorchester
  • ReaL P, DJ based in Roxbury
  • SNAX, DJ based in Roslindale
Participating artists include:
  • $ean Wire, Hip-Hop / R&B artist based in Roxbury
  • Alisa Amador, Folk artist based in Cambridge
  • Amadeezy, Dance/Electronic artist based in Mattapan
  • Avenue, Hip-Hop artist based in South End
  • Gogo., Hip-Hop/Afrobeats/Dance artist based in Cambridge
  • Kei, Hip-Hop artist based in Dorchester
  • Mint Green, Rock artist based in Dorchester
  • Miranda Rae, R&B artist based in Roxbury
  • Oompa, Hip-Hop artist based in Roxbury
  • Radical One, Latin/Dance artist based in Roslindale
  • Rilla Force, Electronic Artist based in Stoughton
  • The Elovaters, Alternative/Reggae artist based in South Shore
  • Tokyo Tramps, Blues/Rock artist based in Fenway
  • ToriTori, R&B artist based in Dorchester
  • UgoBoy, Afrobeats artist based in Randolph
  • Vintage Lee, Hip-Hop artist based in Roxbury
  • Wayup Rui, Afrobeats artist based in Roxbury
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