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Essentials: “Tore Up” – Kehlani
Kehlani has been one of my personal favourite artists in 2015, so I let out a squeal for joy when I saw she released a new single “Tore Up”. In both Cloud 19 and You Should Be Here she pairs her swag and self-confidence with an acknowledgment of her past mistakes and pride in her personal growth. [continued]
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Essentials: “Warm Body” – Cafuné
On December 11th, Brooklyn-based alt-pop duo Cafuné will be releasing their first EP Love Songs for Other People and last week they gave a teaser with the premiere of “Warm Body”. Its up-tempo beat and bright synths bubble and pop with an infectiously giddy glee that can’t help but make you smile along with the sounds of giggling children. [continued]
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Essentials: “tattoo” – oshi
It’s only been a year since Oshi truly surfaced, but he’s amassed a reputation and popularity at an impressive pace. The fact that his remixes and original tracks are not only prolific, but also unique and consistently on-point certainly help, already reworking the likes of Justin Bieber, Snap, Fetty Wap, Towkio and Gallant. On top of his own [continued]
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Essentials: “Curry Drinker (Djemba Djemba Remix)” – Cola Splash
When I see Djemba Djemba pop up on my Soundcloud feed, I typically expect something darker like “That Money” or a track with unique instrumentals like the pan-flute in “Stahp”; and I always look forward to a strong bass line heavy enough to make me contemplate investing in better headphones. Today Djemba Djemba released his [continued]
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Essentials: “Deal With It” – Chuck Sutton
Yesterday, Freshmoon Records released Chuck Sutton‘s EP Road Trip. As a producer who jumps between jersey, trap, and chill styles, it’s not surprising to find a a variety of influences here. The first two tracks are certainly solid – the guitar line from Usher’s “Bad Girl” is a great touch in “You Know Who You Are” – [continued]