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[Chill] Disclosure – Boiling (Deuxième Remix)

Posted by Jordan Grammer - October 28, 2014

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Boiling (Deuxième Remix)

Sinead Harnett, whether you knew it or not, has lent her voice to some of the best electronic records in recent years. Her collaboration with Disclosure on one of Settle’s relatively ignored B-sides “Boiling” is widely treasured across the blogosphere as one of the album’s standout tracks. Her voice just melts into the UK duo’s production effortlessly and the marriage seems like it was built in heaven, until now. Enter Deuxième, a new player in the game from the suburban follies of Connecticut. With Rick Mitarotonda on guitar and Doug Bogan on keyboards/production, the two classically trained musicians give us a redone track that’s groovy, uplifting, melodic, and jazzy. Be on the look out for much more from these cool cats in the near future!

[Hip-Hop] Big K.R.I.T. – Cadillactica

Posted by tylercole - October 16, 2014

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Cadillactica

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Memphis-emcee Big K.R.I.T. takes listeners to the stars and beyond in a old school ride with his new single “Cadillactica”. The single comes fresh off the release of K.R.I.T.’s See Me On Top Vol. 4 release and is yet another chill listen. Mixing a tough, southern-flow with a catchy hook over DJ Dahi-production, this latest release should definitely be in heavy rotation for K.R.I.T. fans.

This tune finds K.R.I.T. jumping on the track with some quick-tongued bars reminiscent of old-school hip-hop. Definitely one that is meant for low-riding or chilling, this single is not necessarily K.R.I.T.’s best but it is certainly worth a listen for what it is. The young rapper even shows off some of his comedic skill on a short-skit towards the tail-end of the song. This is the third release from the upcoming project of the same name and is available for free when fans pre-order the album on iTunes, now.

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[Chill] Elk Road – Hurt No More

Posted by Jordan Grammer - October 16, 2014

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Hurt No More

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The bar for creativity in the electronic music sphere is being raised more and more every day and Elk Road has been doing most of the lifting. Though he isn’t a household name yet, the young Aussie soundscaper is well on his way to becoming one, not only through the superb productions exemplified through his newest release “Hurt No More”, but also through his own imprint Deer Lane. When words cannot describe a song in enough detail, sometimes the second best thing to do is listen however I will try and leave you with some parting thoughts. Before you melt away in this track completely, we want you to try and think of a song you love that sounds even remotely like this. Pretty tricky right? You definitely hear GRIZ and Pretty Lights elements to it, but it’s certainly an Elk Road record. The other thing you will probably notice is that while you can definitely identify this as an Elk Road track, you can’t really put a finger on why. You’ll go through his discography and discover no two of his songs sound alike and in fact what you are identifying as his personal brand is predominantly based on a craftsmanship and dedication to originality that us Yanks simply can’t match. Any genre, any BPM, any vocals; Elk Road will do it better.

[Hip-Hop] Jay Prince – Feel It (prod. by IAMNOBODI)

Posted by tylercole - October 7, 2014

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Feel It (Prod. IAMNOBODI)

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London-based emcee Jay Prince dropped some new material yesterday and asks simply that listeners “Feel It”. The laid-back tune is a pretty straightforward and easy listen, but not one you want to sleep on. Some pairings of producers and rappers don’t always turn out well, but the mesh of Soulection‘s IAMNOBODI and Prince is as easy as the tone of the single. Prince’s smooth flow and relaxed lyrics blend well with the soulful and fresh production. The 21 year-old emcee only hopes that listeners kick back and enjoy the good vibes, while listening to a dope uplifting tune. With the winding down of Summer and the Fall pretty much here, this track definitely channels the feel of the season change well. This is the second single from the duos upcoming EP BeFor Our Time, dropping soon.

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[Chill] Beshken – Right Time ft. Soraya

Posted by Jordan Grammer - October 1, 2014

Beshken
Right Time (feat. Soraya)

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This one will honestly have you melting away until you think you’re on a new planet. Beshken is one of the signature staples on the up-and-coming Next Wave collective and he’s making major waves with his ethereal production skills, as showcased here on “Right Time”. Enlisting the sultry vocals of Soraya, this one is sure to strike a chord in your heartstrings. If Ryan Hemsworth and Amy Winehouse had a child, it would be this song. Be on the look out for much more from this rising LA producer soon!

[TMN Premiere] Big Sean – IDFWU (CRVFTSMEN REMIX)

Posted by Jordan Grammer - October 1, 2014

IDFWU (CRVFTSMEN REMIX)
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It’s been a hot minute since we’ve posted anything remotely similar to this 808 trap, but this new joint by CRVFTSMEN was far too good to pass up. This Boston-based trio has been making some of the best hip-hop remixes out there for quite some time, however they flew onto everyone’s radar in a hurry with this new Big Sean cut. CRVFTSMEN make their TMN debut today with IDFWU, their latest and greatest remix that is just bursting at the seams with energy. It’s still widely debated in some circles how to properly dance to trap, but I can tell you certainly won’t care when this drops at a club as you hurdle your way to the dancefloor.

[TMN Premiere] The Chainsmokers – Kanye (ALMOND & SAMME REMIX)

Posted by Jordan Grammer - September 30, 2014

The Chainsmokers
Kanye (feat. sirenXX) [ALMOND & SAMME Remix]

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Another week, another Chainsmokers post but I promise you this one is well worth your while. “Kanye” has been the self-empowerment song of the summer, and it certainly slaps too. If the original didn’t inspire you enough, it certainly did for Almond & Samme, two upcoming producers who make their Ninja debut tonight. Although this isn’t the first time the two have teamed up, as Yeezus himself would say, this one is God level. With festival season just starting up down south in hotbeds like Australia, Brazil, and the South Pacific, look for this energetic, upbeat edit to pick up some serious steam and support. What may sound like stereotypical progressive house melodies on the surface turns out to be extremely intricate and those vocal chops at the end are something else. Be like Kanye and jam out to this one time.