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RDGLDGRN - Lootin In London (Ft. Dave Grohl & Angel Haze)

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Lootin In London (Ft. Dave Grohl & Angel Haze)

By Tobias Handke · July 11, 2013 · 17041 plays
Sounds like: N.E.R.D., Macklemore & Ryan Lewis, Gym Class Hero
You must be doing something right when Dave Grohl jumps on your track. So, it was with great interest that I sought out Virginian three-piece RDGLDGRN (pronounced Red Gold Green) and their latest track, "Lootin In London." Influenced by the Washington DC indie punk scene and hip-hop breakdowns, "Lootin In London" is a rambunctious and swaggering number that's very N.E.R.D. like, which shouldn't be surprising, since Pharrell Williams helped with writing and producing their self-titled debut EP last year.While researching RDGLDGRN, I discovered that their musical style is classified as "indie go-go," a hybrid of indie rock and hip-hop that is synonymous with the Washington area and an obvious component of their sound. You learn something new every day.That aside, "Lootin In London" is a seriously fun song, and while Grohl's contribution is a great marketing tool, it's the guest vocals of female rapper Angel Haze on the anthemic chorus that seal the deal for me.Now to find out more about this "indie go-go" genre...
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