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Essentials: “Say Things” – Graves & Coolights

I find myself more fascinated than annoyed by Graves’ and Coolights’ mutation of Brownstone’s 1995 R&B hit “If You Love Me”. It’s similar to the enjoyment I experience watching Tim Burton turn Christmas into something dark without losing its playfulness. Graves and Coolights take a sample that expects smooth and soulful melodies and instead throw it in environment of [continued]
Essentials: “Falling (Krs. Remix)” – Kes

In this remix of the Trinidad and Tobago band Kes’ “Fallin”, Krs. trades off some of the original’s festive energy and positivity for a bit more variety, and in the end creates a great dance track. The pitched vocals, vibrato-filled bass, quick snare rolls and (somewhat generic) house piano chords all accessorise Kes’ soca melodies and beats [continued]
Essentials: “more cheese please” – Lil Hank

I have no idea who Lil Hank is and I think that’s supposed to be the point. For fans of Next Wave Records, you might recognise him as label head Braedon Alexander‘s pooch. However, we don’t know who’s responsible for Lil Hank’s newest production, “more cheese please”. The Soundcloud account has @kanyewest as the mgmt/contact [continued]
EP Review: En Amor – DrewsThatDude

Today HW&W Recordings released DrewsThatDude’s EP En Amor, a project on which it seems like he chose to remain comfortable rather than seriously straining any creative muscles. En Amor feels relaxed and some tracks not only sound similar to others songs within the EP, but also songs produced over a year ago. “Water” is the more upbeat, [continued]
A Day In The Life: Kyle Mest

Our newest series, A Day In The Life, unpacks the raw passion our writers have for music. Intricately permeating every moment of our day, we dissect and detail the ways in which music guides us as people. I carry a few pairs of cheap earbuds at all times. I don’t see a point in getting something [continued]
Essentials: “Honest” – Koji.

This may come off as a bit shady, but I think Abhi//Dijon is better remixed; Sángo’s remix of “Wait” already convinced me and now Koji. has transformed Abhi//Dijon’s “Honest” into a track that actually manages to capture my attention, while complimenting his delightfully gentle and sincere voice. I’ve admired Abhi//Dijon’s vocals since I first heard [continued]
Essentials: “F.L.O.R” – Sángo

It’s impossible to listen to Sángo without appreciating the Brazilian influence in his music, and “F.L.O.R” is no different. In fact it might be even more apparent since Basement Jaxx already brought Airto Moreira’s “Samba de Flora” into the realm of London house music with “Samba Magic” back in 1996. The piano and percussion lines in [continued]
Essentials: “Cute Face” – Ian Ewing

This coming Saturday, Too Future has organised a showcase of Noh Life Music Group and Blvnt Records at Chicago’s Canvas called Shangri-Lah. Blvnt Records posted a small compilation of free downloads to preview the event. While all three tracks have me envious of anyone in Chicago, Ian Ewing’s “Cute Face” is by far my personal [continued]
PressPlay Picks The Best of 2015

The PressPlay team reviews the year in music with our favorite singles and albums from 2015. Top Ten Singles Will Cua’s Picks 10) “SMUCKERS” – Tyler, The Creator feat. Kanye West, Lil Wayne 9) “Bitch Better Have My Money”- Rihanna 8) “All That” – Carly Rae Jepsen 7) “Really Love” – D’Angelo & The Vanguard [continued]
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]