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TL Talks Suits and Swagger With Third Man Records’ Willy MoonWith the confidence of a matador, Willy Moon is sharp as a tack, barely legal to enjoy alcohol in the States, and the next big thing to come out of Jack White’s elitist Third Man Records since Alabama Shakes.
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Kid Cudi: Just What I AmBUY HERE Kid Cudi has unveiled “Just What I Am,” the first release off his upcoming double-disc album, Indicud.
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Let’s Talk About Frank Ocean: “Channel ORANGE”Let’s talk about Frank Ocean. BUY HERE Last time we scribbled about this 23 year old writer for Beyonce and Justin Bieber, the splash size he would make as an artist himself was completely unforeseen. Now, with Channel ORANGE, his new chart erupting album and a face synonymous with single-handedly breaking up the marriage of [...]
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“Big Spender” – Theophilus London & A$AP ROCKYIndie hip-hop artist Theophilus London recently spent some time in the studio with ASAP Mob member ASAP Rocky (Rakim Mayers). The result is this oh-so-fresh hiphop track turned jazzy with this Shirley Bassey sample from the same-titled song.
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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 [...]