Music
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Capital Öde & Drum Fu – Perfect Hair Forever
Capital Öde is an emcee and vocalist who recently released his first mixtape with producer Drum Fu. Perfect Hair Forever caught my attention easily. Like his affiliate and recent Frolic feature Mouse Sucks, he is based in Brooklyn, New York while having originated from Toronto, Canada. He has also picked up influence while living in South Florida, Alabama, and New Jersey. This mixtape feels like an artful shout-out to the natural hair, melanin movement who unapologetically embraces their hair and contributions to culture where others have previously traded their natural features to fit with the mold. This project showcases a strong presence in the new school of emerging hip-hop artists.…
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Saint Tiimbre – Body Moves EP & Visual
As soon as I hit play to take in the sounds of Saint Tiimbre’s latest project Body Moves, the lights dim as some atmospheric dance scene grips my imaginative brain, every single time. The emerging San Franscisco group consists of vocalist/producer Natasha Adore and producers Amp Live and Julia Lewis. This is another collaboration made in heaven, as every other song takes me to similar places. It is a soulfully melodic dance record released through Little Friend Records. Each track has a retro vibe. Keep up with this group through the links and also check out the official visual for the lead song, Body Moves, below. Enjoy! soundcloud.com/saint-tiimbre facebook.com/sainttiimbre sainttiimbre.com…
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Traedonya – Simply Beautiful UR Feat. Irish Soulflower
To prepare for the release of her EP High Fructose & Corn Syrup, Traedonya recently unveiled a smooth recreation of Al Green’s Simply Beautiful. The songstress is also know as The Bride Of New Funk Hipopera. She makes the song her own with impressively strong and soulful vocals that do the lyrics justice while creating a unique spin that makes it feel brand new. There is also a poetic verse on Simply Beautiful UR by Irish Soulflower, which stands out and completes this version. I loved this song immediately and I know you will enjoy it as well! Vibe to it for yourself below and flow the links for more…
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Y Z – (Thus Prototype 3)
Y Z is an up and coming producer, vocalist, song-writer, artist, and poet from Toronto. The nineteen year old chooses to remain a mystery to most of us, but after listening to her beats, it is evident that she has little to be shy about and much to express. Her single Thus (Prototype 3) is the latest version in a series of songs with the same title, which means “this is us.” Through dark, trip-hop influenced sounds it honors human connection, passion, and love with etheric sexuality. I am into this style of music and look forward to hearing the creative evolution of the self-taught artist. Follow more of her…
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Dark Corners Where We Find Particles Of Light Mix (+Download)
I created this mix in the span a couple of days, adding in many of the songs at the very end. I really enjoy the way it came together and hope you enjoy it as much, as well as support the amazing artists I have featured. We live in a world polarized by darkness and light. The theme of this mix is formed through the many topics and scenarios expressed through each song. I believe that our darkest experiences and struggles can either break us down completely, or lead to pure liberation and lightness. I hope that anyone going through a challenging time in life can find something pure to…
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The Underachievers – Chasing Faith x Rain Dance x Allusions Visual
In preparation for their new album, Evermore: The Art of Duality, The Underachievers released a desert/Vegas themed visual. The cinematic trip of a music video features three songs from the album, including Chasing Faith, Rain Dance, and Allusions. It might remind of a certain Johnny Depp film, Fear And Loathing. Issa Gold regularly reiterates that his intention with music is to speak to those who break the mold and might feel like outsiders and/or depressed and unite the generation. He’s stated, via twitter, that he only raps because it’s the greatest platform to spread his message. Chasing Faith, in particular, grabs attention with those themes and happens to be my…
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Junglepussy – Now Or Later Visual
Junglepussy has some of the greatest videos. From the concepts as a whole to little signs you notice throughout the visuals, if you are paying attention, she always brings her own creativity to each one. Check out her latest below, Now Or Later. This one of two newer songs we’re hearing from Junglepussy since her debut EP Satisfaction Guaranteed was premiered. The other is a song you can find streaming on here soundcloud, here. This single is from her upcoming album, Pregnant with success. Enjoy! Now Or Later
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Plewto Smith – Night On Edgewood & Freckled Girl Visual
I challenge you to play this song, without dancing within the first minute or singing along by the end. Plewto Smith’s Night On Edgewood is made for getting us up and moving, or at least bobbing our heads enthusiastically as we watch everyone else from the sidelines. I recommend having this on your end of the summer playlists! The rapper-turned-singer also released a video for Freckled Girl, from his EP #PUSSY. He is doing episodes of promo in order to assist him with expenses of a Chance The Rapper feature. The video for that might make you laugh, a lot. Show some support for local artists! I think Plewto Smith…
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Val DaGrain – Major Criimes & Unicorns Visual
Since the artfully conscious play that is 2 Cents was released last year, we have heard a powerfully reflective song by Val DaGrain called Truth Hurts. Val DaGrain is presently preparing to release a new EP entitled Raconteur, and he recently dropped a new video for the single Major Criimes & Unicorns. This one was directed by OTBLyfe and fits in well with all of the other thought-provoking and enjoyable visuals Val DaGrain releases. Enjoy! More Val DaGrain Videos Major Criimes & Unicorns
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Mouse Sucks – Me Af/Bae Af
Mouse Sucks is a twenty-one year old rapper and producer from Toronto, Canada. He is currently based in New York and is preparing an album as a follow-up to 2013’s Lacey’s Forehead. One thing you’ll notice about this artist, immediately, is the element of humor which comes across through his aesthetics. They match the subtle humor applied to his flow. The two-part song Me Af/Bae Af is said to be directly inspired by the DJ Kitty Kash. It is the introduction to his new, self-crafted sound we’ll be hearing more of in 2016. I’m ready for it! When you purchase this single via Bandcamp, there is a bonus song included…
