"Music," Plato wrote, "gives a soul to the universe, wings to the mind, flight to the imagination, and life to everything."

Here in Miami, we are extraordinarily blessed in this respect — so much so, in fact, that the challenge in writing this biweekly column is never finding enough great talent in the city but ensuring that we cover the full scope and diversity of what is happening here.

So, as you check out the ten amazing songs below — spanning everything from rap, punk, drone, house, folk, and more— and believe there's something deserving of love and embeds, please do not hesitate to reach out . We want to nurture great artists in every nook, cranny, genre, and subgenre of the Miami music scene.

Now, without further ado…

1. Champolaa and Fat Jesu$ — "Muy Bien"

"I just want to be

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