I have this vivid memory of walking to pick up my oldest from school in June of 2022. For a variety of reasons, I was in a very bad place mentally. And to make matters worse, it was brutally hot. I was depressed, angry with the world, sunburned, and soaked through with sweat. But as the second track on Conclave, “Habla,” settled into its groove, I found myself unconsciously strutting. Not walking, but moving through the streets in lockstep with the music, just as a much-needed cool breeze kicked up, and some scaffolding afforded me a full block’s worth of shade. For a brief moment, I found myself smiling for the first time in what felt like a long time. Conclave’s self-titled debut has been one of my go-to summer records ever since. Look, the record didn’t solve my problems. But for a little while, it made me feel lighter, it made me smile. Its blend of Latin rhythms, funky synth bass, smooth vocals, and dance floor vibes feel like a sunny day in the city. Conclave is quintessentially New York.…