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Sounds like: Mos Def, Jay Electronica, Will

By sweeneykovar | April 3rd, 2013

In 1999, Mannie Fresh had just produced “Back That Azz Up” for Juvenile, a song that would introduce to a great cross section of America the beginning of Lil Wayne.…keep reading →

Kris Kross

Jump (TBMA Moombahcore Remix)

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Electronic hip-hop remixes

Sounds like: Marky Mark and the Funky Bunch, 2 Live Crew, Adventure Club

By Philip Friedman | April 2nd, 2013

The 90s have taught me numerous lessons that I still hold on to today — whether it be the lessons from Saved By the Bell, the fact that bowl cuts can…keep reading →

Skizzy Mars

Delusional Ft. Sterling Fox

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Sounds like: G-Eazy, D-WHY, Chiddy Bang, Hoodie Allen

By Zach Connett | April 1st, 2013

I know Philip, our contributor from Albuquerque, NM, posted a Skizzy track recently, but since Phases was bumping in any speakers I could get my paws on this past weekend, I felt compelled to…keep reading →

Blu

Rap Dope

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Sounds like: Scoop Deville, Kendrick Lamar, Zeroh

By sweeneykovar | April 1st, 2013

It seems Blu is reinventing himself yet again. After channeling the sound of the L.A. beat scene with NoYork, taking us to church with Jesus, and producing a pair of…keep reading →

Janelle Monáe

Tightrope (Oliver Nelson Remix)

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Electronic female vocalist hip-hop

What's so good?

By Jason Grishkoff | March 31st, 2013

Well, hello there! Oliver Nelson has used a bit of french funk flare to turn Janelle Monáe’s “Tightrope” into one hell of a dancy track. The original song was released in…keep reading →

Paul White

Street Lights Ft. Danny Brown

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Sounds like: Danny Brown, Shigeto, Chanes

By sweeneykovar | March 31st, 2013

I was debating which new Danny Brown song to post, his Old preview, “Kush Coma,” or “Street Lights,” a collaboration with Paul White. Ultimately I decided towards the latter, if…keep reading →

Skizzy Mars

Phases (Ft. Conner Youngblood)

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hip-hop indie folk singer-songwriter

Sounds like: Hoodie Allen, Chiddy Bang, Childish Gambino

By Philip Friedman | March 31st, 2013

New York Emcee Skizzy Mars has been known for his love of indie rock, getting his start rapping over tracks by artists like Beirut and Crystal Castles — much like…keep reading →

TOKiMONSTA, Lapalux, Rustie + More

The Uncomfortable Playlist

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Electronic hip-hop experimental

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By Anu | March 30th, 2013

I read this quote recently, likely a Banksy interpretation of a Cesar Cruz quote: “Art should comfort the disturbed and disturb the comfortable.” As I currently (and hopefully, temporarily) sit…keep reading →