Dev Hynes advocate Solange Knowles decides to do over this single from her 2012 True EP, enlisting the help of Compton powerhouse Kendrick Lamar. This song is full of chilled synths which have been greatly tweaked and expanded to create a slightly eery but soothing sound. K-Dot fits in perfectly, providing a flowing account of heartache in London as well as his listening to of Huddersfield's finest, James Mason. Kendrick Lamar has a habit of picking strong female vocalists to work with, having...
We got our first introduction to PARTYNEXTDOOR back in April with his record “Make A Mil,” a mysterious Canadian (?) who’s signed to Drake’s October’s Very Own label, and he’s creating incredible music. Now, the singer/songwriter/producer let loose a smooth cut titled, "Wus Good/Curious," via OVO Twitter account similar to how his first track was released. There's still not much more known about him besides that he has provided us with two solid records, just keep an eye on him. ...
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It's hard to believe that it has been seven months since "Latch" launched the careers of both Disclosure and Sam Smith. In a short timespan, "Latch" has surfaced everywhere from department stores to international clubs in a countless number of formats. While nearly every remix we have been exposed...
Anyone who watched this year’s Grammys knows that getting The-Dream and Shawn Corey Carter together is sure to produce some level of entertainment value. To this point, though, a proper collaboration had yet to surface. Sure, the two have appeared on records together—both Jay Electronica’s...
Late Pass, Toronto-based singer/producer Julian Cruz has decided to pop up again since his release of "Get Yours," which has since been removed from his Soundcloud. He's been on our radar since he dropped his incredible Black Heart mixtape last year. Back in February, Cruz released a...
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Brooklyn-raised Theophilus London is no stranger to experimenting with various sounds, whether they be rock, jazz, or electro. A few weeks back he released his latest single "Rio" featuring the Menahan Street Band, which as of late he has been working with a lot. After an action-packed trip to...
Earmilk newcomer and R&B crooner Azekel gives us a fresh new track titled "No Ordinary Love". On the first track that's come our way, this East Londoner delves into material that connects on a deeper level rather than write songs about money and women. With production that has hints of...
Today I'm reminded of just how much I miss R&B. Meet Joel Compass, a mysterious singer/songwriter out of Brixton in South London. As with most R&B newcomers, Joel plays on his mystique, urging you to focus on his beautiful falsetto, surrounded by some fantastic production. The young...
