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Selah Sue: This WorldListen to “This World” here BUY HERE At the tender age of twenty-one, Selah Sue imparts a developed sound truly her own. The Belgian says, “Musically speaking, I know what I want,” and that confidence translates into her soulful reggae melodies. There are no mixed emotions in citing her influences either. Without being said, a [...]
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Usher: ClimaxListen to “Climax” here BUY HERE After an extended absence, Usher comes out from under the radar and partners with coveted producer, Diplo. “Climax” may be accredited to Usher, but this track has Diplo written all over its electronic soul.
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Ana Tijoux: La BalaListen to “La Bala” here BUY HERE Ana Tijoux‘s follow up album to her 2010 Grammy-nominated breakthrough debut, 1977 is a marching band of sounds. The twin-titled track, “La Bala” showcases that spry tongue of the Chilean rapper,
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Nneka: My HomeListen to “My Home” here BUY HERE Nneka‘s “My Home” rides in on a classical piano intro taking turns at an unexpected reggae avenue to end at a fearless 60′s rendition of modern Motown rock. Enters the horns, and the sedated reggae beats again. The African folk-soul
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Robin Thicke: Pretty Lil’ Heart (Lil Wayne)Listen to “Pretty Lil’ Heart (Ft. Lil Wayne)” here BUY HERE Once in a while a guilty piece of butter-smooth pleasure comes along, and time to time Lil Wayne may or may not have his unexpectedly charming and slime slick words written all over it. Mixed with Robin Thicke‘s sensual R&B vocals, “Pretty Lil’ Heart” [...]
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Chiddy Bang: Ray CharlesListen to “Ray Charles” here BUY HERE “Ray Charles” is serving as the most outstanding, chart-worthy track from three year old, Philadelphia hip-hop duo, Chiddy Bang. The sample-heavy song off their upcoming debut album, Breakfast
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Awolnation : Guilty Filthy SoulListen to “Guilty Filthy Soul” here Buy Here Listen to “Sail” here Buy Here Santa Monica based, Awolnation, is the solo project of Aaron Bruno. The concept behind his music not only comes out in the genre-mashing nature of his sound, a hi-fi pulse of electronic-rock/hip hop, but also encompasses his brand(of AWOL), which he [...]
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Theophilus London: All Around The WorldListen to “All Around The World” here BUY HERE Theophilus London is some kind of raw, yet wonderful form of edgy hip hop. If you haven’t been introduced by our previous feature, get used to hearing his name from here on out. London’s newest single titled, “All Around The World,” tells us about his 3 [...]
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Star Slinger: Dumbin’ (Ft. Reggie B)Listen to “Dumbin’ (ft. Reggie B)” here BUY HERE “Dumbin’” is the 1st original song from remix-guru, Star Slinger. Putting other artist’s work aside, the UK producer and DJ–aka Darren Williams–has surprised his fans with a work of his own. Sticking to his hip-hop roots and innate electronic/dubstep sensability, Slinger invited Reggie B to jump [...]
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Chrome Sparks: All There Is (Feat. Steffaloo)Listen to “All There Is (Feat. Steffaloo)” here Jeremy Malvin, aka Chrome Sparks is the Michigan boy–emphasis on boy–and beat master responsible for “All There Is,” a twinkle-happy track with a cool demeanor. The 20 year old from Ann Arbor may look like jail bait, but creations are beyond his years. The spliced up collaboratation [...]
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Hudson Mohawke: Thunder Bay & Party AnimalListen to “Party Animal” here Listen to “Thunder Bay” here BUY HERE Hudson Mohawke‘s “Thunder Bay” is a chop suey of tastey bits of bass, “ah”s and “oh”s made to scare off any epilectic. If I had to put money on it, I’d say Hudson has Sleigh Bells, Major Lazer, M.I.A., Girl Talk, and tUnE-yArDs [...]
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Jay-Z & Kanye West: Why I Love You (ft. Mr Hudson)Listen to “Why I Love You (ft. Mr Hudson)” here BUY HERE Major royalty in hip hop right now are Jay-Z and Kanye West, and they just decided to cement their kingdom with collaborative LP, Watch The Throne. That’s a confident authority. First came Jay-Z, then came Kanye on his 2001 Blueprint album, then came [...]