[Future R&B] salute – Real Cool (Feat. Vanessa Elisha)

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Real Cool (featuring Vanessa Elisha)

Christmas has come early this year ninjas, as we’ve just been gifted our second song of the week featuring the very talented Vanessa Elisha. This time around, the sultry songstress links up with UK producer salute for a new single off his upcoming Silver Tides EP. The result is a “Real Cool” mixture of intricate, percolating synths, skittering snares and intoxicating vocals that’ll transport you to a state of pure nirvana. After about 250 straight listens, it’s safe to say “Real Cool” might be one of our favorite releases of the week, and we highly suggest you check out salute’s EP whenever it drops via his Dime Club imprint.

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Sunday Night Soul [Vol. 18]

St. Patrick’s Day might be tomorrow, but your luck has come early tonight in the form of a brand new edition of Sunday Night Soul. Coming to you live from the TMN headquarters (well, not really), we have a splendid mix prepared for you: one that’ll be sure to make all your friends green with envy. Leading us off tonight is the birthday girl herself, Jhené Aiko, who brings us a sultry new single, gifted to her fans in order to commemorate the momentous occasion. Also joining in for tonight’s festivities are Ally Rhodes, Stacey, Tutu SweeneyEsco Williams, D/C, Tory Lanez, Bodhi, SangoNight CruiseALIZZZ and a gaggle of other notable guests. There’s no need to go chasing rainbows (or leprechauns) just yet, because we’ve got plenty of gold for you below.

’Jhene Aiko – My Afternoon Dream’
’PARTYNEXTDOOR – Persian Rugs (Ally Rhodes Remix)’
’SPOOKY BLACK – Leaving (Prod. Curtis Heron)’
’STACEY – Calling Me (YDID Mix)’
’Cookiee Kawaii – Darkroom Prod. by King Corn Beatz’
’Muzzy Legault – BlackRose (Prod. By Plue Starfox)’
’Elli Ingram – C’ Dawha (Prod. Felix Joseph & Aston Rudi)’
’BEA – Breadwinner’
’Evil Analog – Sweet Poison (Ft. Anna Krista)’
’OZZIE – XO’
’Gent Mason – Touch The Rock’
’Harry Fraud x The Internet – Better Liar’
’starRo X Mr. Carmack X Teeko X Mikos Da Gawd – Catch Me (ft. JusMoni)’
’Tutu Sweeney
Upside Down’
’Esco Williams – Oh Jordan’
’Jack Freeman – 50 First Dates (Produced By Chris Rockaway)’
’ADIA – Rags To Riches’
’Chris James – Ghost’
’Tory Lanez – Crew (Prod. Tory Lanez X The Mekanics)’
’Courtney Noelle – Just Fuckin (feat. Ty Dolla Sign)’
’Tory Lanez – Summin’ (Prod. Daniel Worthy X Tory Lanez)’
’Sevyn Streeter – Next Remix (Feat. Kid Ink)’
’Anthony Lewis Ft. Billy Bang – Candy Rain’
’K. Michelle – Can’t Raise A Man (DJ TEDSMOOTH REMIX)’
’Phirefly – Starlite (Prod. by AstroLogical)’
’Tank – You’re My Star’
’Justin Garner – Cross the Line’
’BASECAMP – ATSW’
’D/C – Daughter, Daughter’
’Tirzah – No Romance’
’Tanika – Fucking With My Heart’
’Allie X – CATCH (Billboard Remix)’
’Jacques Greene – No Excuse (Phantom Vibrate EP Out April 28th)’
’Blooms – Skin (SertOne Remix)’
’Banks – Waiting Game (Loston Rework)’
’Daughter – Smother (Tennyson Remix)’
’Moods – Pushin’ On’
’Bo Saris – Little Bit More (Bodhi Remix)’
’Asia Cruise – Selfish (Annie Starlight RMX)’
’Drake – Furthest Thing (Subdaio Remix)’
’Soul – Only One (Joe Kay’s Slowed Sade Edit)’
’Tall Black Guy – Sade’s Taboo(Sweetest Taboo Blap Up) 83bpm’
’Brandy – Sitting Up In My Room(eLan’s Throwback Remix)’
’Duncan Gerow – Janet Jackson + IAMNOBODI = Someone to Call My Lover’
’SevnthWonder – Missing U’
’Rey Ruccio – seduceme.’
’Janelle Monáe – What Is Love (Sango Remix)’
’Justin Timberlake – +++ Suit & Tie (T.I.P’s “Let Me Love” Rework)—‘
’Beyonce // Usher – Say My Name / Climax {Vesha Mix}’
’Sky Ferreira – You´re Not The One (Cid Rim Remix)’
’PARTYNEXTDOOR – Persian Rugs (salute Edit)’
’Night Cruise – Mah Body (Say My Wat)’
’ALIZZZ – I C U (feat. Santell)’
’falcxne – Sunset Blvd’
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Sunday Night Soul [Vol. 13]

Valentine’s Day is this Friday, and depending on your situation, that last statement probably elicited some very different reactions. For most of you out there (we hope), you’ve had this date circled on your calendars for weeks now, and have already got the perfect day planned right down to the last detail, while others undoubtably are panicking at the prospect of  having only five days to throw something together. Finally, there’s those of you who have now come to the crushing realization that–like our friend Dawson James Van Der Beek above–you’re destined to lead a sad and lonely life, and will most likely spend that day drowning your sorrows in a heart shaped box of assorted Russell Stover chocolates. Regardless of what category you fall under, we guarantee that we’ve got the perfect playlist here to make your special day that much more special.  From puppy love to heartache, contributions from Oceaán, Gallant, Jamie Lewis, K-Young, Aches, vaisle, Giraffage, Genius and salute have you covered, and are sure to help power the soundtrack for whatever the night’s festivities may hold for you.

’Låpsley – Painter (valentine)’
’lapalux – without you (bsd.u rework)’
’Kelela – The High (Prod by Gifted & Blessed)’
’Palmistry – Vapore’
’Oceaán – To Lose’
’Gallant – Forfeit (prod. Felix Snow)’
’SHIVUM SHARMA  – ONLY YOU’
’Alfa Mist – Stay Here’
’Jarrell Perry – Black Valentine’
’Jamie Isaac – She Dried’
’Ed Thomas – Away’
’SLK – Be (Prod Embody)’
’The Weeknd x Hucci – Cashmere Mornings (aywy)’
’DearKarma – Deception’
’Jalen Jenkins – Come Around (Prod. by Jalen)’
’Soulblime – Wildfire (SBTRKT Ft. Drake & Little Dragon Cover)’
’Christian Joseph – Stay The Night (Hayley Williams x Zedd R&B Cover)’
’Tink – Money Ova Everything’
’Jamie Lewis – Just Friends feat Dubzy Snazz Produced R Kay (Musiq Soulchild Bootleg)’
’Childish Gambino – I’d Die Without You (P.M. Dawn Cover)’
’Alice Jemima – Bloodsport (Raleigh Ritchie Cover)’
’K. Michelle – I Don’t Believe’
’Kenya Eugene – You are My World’
’Noel Gourdin – Can’t Wait Ft. Avery Sunshine’
’Jhene Aiko – Everything Must Go (New Version)’
’Angel Taylor – Weak’
’BOY/FRIEND – Theme Song (Prod. MNTN)’
’Wande Coal – Plan B’
’Pleasure P – Letter To My Ex’
’K Young – Don’t Ever Leave Me (prod. by Composer)’
’Eric Bellinger – SAME OL Feat. Jon B’
’Rashad
First Move’
’Lonny Bereal – Things I Would Say’
’Ciara Ft. Future – Anytime’
’Katt Rockell – PUSHIN’
’Sevyn Streeter – Wicked’
’starRo – Seduction (FREE DL)’
’Extro – After The Fact’
’Aches – Her’
’vaisle – more for less’
’Giraffage – I Luv Your Girl’
’Dreamclub – Tamia (Dreamclub)’
’K∪⌥ – Baby When We’re.. (Next ReFIX)’
’Aaliyah x Mr. Carmack – If Your Girl Was Humble (aywy)’
’Cherish – killa (Rmonik remix)’
’Sevnth Wonder – Fall 4 U’
’G R A D E S vs Brandy – I Wanna Be Down’
’Mar – Man / Woman (Genius Vision)’
’John Hart
Who Booty ft IamSu (Jeftuz Remix)’
’Kid Ink – Show Me (ft. Chris Brown) (esta. remix)’
’LAKIM – Need Want
’Sweater Beats & B. Lewis – Giving Up On U’
’Alex Mills – Forever Young (Axel Kacoutié Remix)’
’Brian Folk – IXCU (Circle Work Forthcoming on Shimmy Records)’
’Ginuwine – Pony (salute Remix)’
’Giraffage – Falsetto’
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[Dim the Lights, Baby] Ginuwine – Pony (salute Remix)

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Pony (salute Remix)

Aww, yeah. This one goes out to all of you ninja lovers out there. We see you holding that special someone tight. This track is going out to you.

While that may have taken you back to an 8th grade mixer at a roller rink, we can assure you that this modern take on “Pony” is far from the pedestrian pop you once rolled around to. As you set your plans for tonight, make sure to throw this tune on when you get home. While the original was already a sultry tune in itself, this remix by salute boasts some dialed up, smooth bass lines that will set the tone real nice.

Get after it.

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[Epic] Sam Smith – Money On My Mind (salute Remix)

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Money On My Mind (salute Remix)

Sam Smith may not have “money on his mind,” but this new remix from salute is definitely all we have on ours. The 17 year-old prodigy from Austria achieves the previously impossible, improving upon the Two Inch Punch produced original by leaps and bounds (ok, that last statement might be a little extreme). The best description for this new single is probably “Flume-esque,” instantly bringing to mind his remix of “You & Me.” Layering the single with a whole new arsenal of synths, strings, and drums, salute is able to attribute much more importance to Smith’s lyrics, while rejuvenating it with some added depth. If you’d like to grab a copy of this track yourself, you can pre-order the upcoming Money On My Mind EP, set to drop on February 16th. Also keep on the lookout for Smith’s debut album, In The Lonely Hour, which is currently slated for a May 26th release.

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Sunday Night Soul [Vol. 6]

Hope your chestnuts are roasting over an open fire, because tis the season to be soulful (or something to that effect). Here at The Music Ninja, we’ve really gotten into the spirit of the Holidays. While none of these tracks are explicitly Christmas themed, we believe we have the right mix here to keep your spirits up and your hearts warm. From remixes of classics by Alicia Keys, Lloyd, and Drake, to new melodies by artists like Tom MischThe Internet, Blackbear, T. Mills, and Py, there’s enough stocking stuffers here to keep everyone in the family happy. So gather around the tree, take a seat in a comfy pair of pajamas, and hold that mistletoe steady, because we hope this edition of Sunday Night Soul is one of the best gifts you unwrap all week (we think Santa would be very proud.)

’Tom and Laura Misch – Follow’
’The Internet ft. NickyDavey – Timeless’
’Terrace Martin – Hey You! (Feat. Preston)’
’Ruth Koleva – What Am I Supposed To’
’Zara McFarlane – Open Heart’
’FTSE – HOLE WHY’D WURLD (ft.FEMME)’
’Michael Carreon . Joyce Wrice – I Like It’
’K.Raydio & Psymun – Joyride’
’Reva DeVito – Sweetest Taboo’
’Victoria Brooke – Anywhere (Produced by J1K)’
’T. Mills – Coldest Winter ft. BLACKBEAR’
’Doddy – Your New Girl’
’Travis Garland – Let Me Show You’
’salute. – Tipping Point (featuring Echo)’
’Py. – Swimming Slow’
’Estère – Flash Light feat Oddisee’
’SevnthWonder – Miami Vice (ft. Freddie Jackson)’
’Exmag – True Love From The Future’
’Stwo – Virgo ft. Shay Lia (Jarreau Vandal Rework)’
’Esta. – WhateverUNeed (ft. JBird)’
’Lloyd – Get It Shawty / Professa Remix’
’Alicia Keys
UDntKnwMyNme (RJ Tripps Remix)’
’Alicia Keys + Sango – Unthinkable’
’Rihanna vs. Daft Punk – Stay In The Horizon (Carlos Serrano Mix)’
’Drake x Jhené Aiko – From Time (Full Crate Remix)’
’Chloe Martini – Temptation (Khadisma Remix)’
’i.V. – Fall’
’4e – Hesitant Oath’
’GDNA
(Re)Fixing Bad Habits’
’Like – MoDESTo’
’Ciara – Overdose (Dave Luxe Remix)’
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