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John Scott BEATS
This Texas-born producer by the name of John Scott has all of the trappy, dreamy rhythmic and hip-hop influenced beats you may ever need. My favorite here is the flip he did of Roy Wood’s Menace. The full length album will be released in November. For now, check out some of his latest vibes below and find much more (including a download of his previous archive) through the links I’ve gathered. Enjoy! soundcloud.com/jxhnscxtt/sets twitter.com/JXHNSCXTT JOHN SCOTT Discography (Download)
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Hadassah – Oakmere Drive EP
Get lost in this ultra-entrancing EP by Hadassah. Her sultry jazz-trained vocals blend beautifully with the atmospheric beats featured throughout Oakmere Drive. She touches on many themes, including one which always hits home here, self-love and acceptance. She mentions that this project arrived after a difficult personal period she experienced last year, with finishing school and losing a family member. Knowing this makes the healing vibration of the tracks even more apparent. I especially enjoyed her version of Atmosphere’s classic God’s Bathroom Floor, Real Feat. Maassai & Akai $olo, Ocean Floor, and Visions. Have a listen for yourself below and enjoy! Support this rare gem of an artist through the…
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Xavier Isme – Next
Did you hear about it? A previously featured artist by the name of Xavier Isme has returned, with the creative new track Next. The song has been unveiled as the first of new collaborations between Xavier Isme and the producer The Produce Isle. While music like his reflective song Monotone caught my ear, these lyrics showcase confidence and growth, delivering a fetching hook and verses you would think were composed by any of our favorite veteran MCs. This fresh approach inspired and rekindled my appreciation for the younger artists who are intent to make their own space in the evolving Hip Hop realm. It is apparent to myself that Xavier…
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Close Mix (+Download)
Here is something new for the men to play…for the ladies and all lovers. I enjoyed selecting this playlist, which began as a follow-up to Love Maker, but took off to be its own synchronistic vibe. As you might have noticed by now, I am a great fan of slowed down music, especially when it’s stuff from the 90’s. I was sure to include some of my favorite throw-back r&b jams, touched up and remixed, as well as brand new gems which you will definitely thank me for later. All of these dope artists can be found throughout the web, including Soundcloud and Bandcamp. Support them and download this playlist…
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Like – Emeralds
It has been a while since I have been in lost in a new and true beat tape, but Like’s latest yanked me right into its realm and I love it. The beat-maker, who is also known as a member of the super group Pac Div, recently released a solo collection of instrumentals. There are a juicy amount of songs here that I enjoy vibing to, my current favorites being Emeralds, Jazz Cats, Yola Yola, Strange Love, Inspire, and Yes Mccann. Enjoy the project in its entirety below and follow the links to support and keep up with Like! iTunes callmelike.com facebook.com/callmeLike twitter.com/Callmelike
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Snoh Aalegra – Don’t Explain (A Mini Album)
Snoh Aalegra’s soulful release Don’t Explain – A Mini Album left me feeling some type of way, that I love! I am certain that at times throughout her career, she will remind everyone of Amy Winehouse as she belts on tracks like Under The Influence, part 1 and 2. I love the vintage story-book style of this emotionally-soothing project. It really suits her traditional jazzy voice, perfectly. My current favorites are In Your River, Chaos, and Charleville 9200, which features dreamy harmonies by James Fauntleroy. Enjoy it for yourself, below.
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Ankhten Brown & Eyedress – 420/20 Vision EP
Listening to Eyedress of Babe Slayer led me to many other dope musicians he supports, such as Ankhten Brown. The two released a collaborative EP called 420/20 Vision on the universally acknowledged holiday for lovers of our little green herbal friend. As usual, Eyedress’ production is beyond being on point, while he adds a few verses to the project as well. Ankhten Brown’s stunning lyricism is the other main focus as he goes on non-stop through-out many of the tracks. My current favorites are Emperor Steeze, Mowgli Jesus, Black Sheep Boyz, and Booty Vision. Listen for yourself below! eyedress.bandcamp.com facebook.com/AK47SHIP facebook.com/babeslayer777
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Alexandria – Promise EP
I agree with the currently common idea that the massive catering for the soulful r&b junkie has been lacking for a few years now, but anyone who claims that r&b is done is tragically sleeping on artists like the ever-refreshing Alexandria. Her latest EP Promise is pure quality, filled with her stunning high notes and the sort of jams that give me the warm feeling that old school does, to this day. My favorites are You Ain’t Gotta Lie and Fly. Check it out for yourself below and enjoy. alexandriaofficial.bandcamp.com facebook.com/likealexandria twitter.com/Thee_Alexandria
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Jhene Aiko – B’s + H’s Visual
While she has yet to make an official announcement of her new LP, nor an EP, Jhené Aiko’s latest song B’s & H’s ignites hope that we will be receiving one, in the near future. The flame grows even more with the new music video. As the world’s many perceptions of women is being called to attention, while also shifting, you will notice there is a new aspect of this topic being focused on, frequently. Online and in person, energy is high with debates related to the subject. As a woman, I find it exciting to have a slew of artists reflecting their angles on such topics in their art.…
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Etta Bond – #bad4me, 4U, & Met Him Visuals
There has not been a single Etta Bond that I have not felt to my core, in the smoothest way. Since baring her truths and shedding light to the ongoing discussion about gender roles and the liberation of women through her jam Seen & Never Heard, Etta has been on a wave. Really, she has been dropping gems on us at random since last year, but we now have a few of them, back to back. The soothing #bad4me is the third of the slew of new songs she’s unveiled over the past two months, with stimulating imagery to match. Each is a collaboration with random producers she called for…
