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sean o
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Nov 24, 2012
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I hadn't listened to much Kidkanevil or Daisuke Tanabe before, but that hasn't kept me from enjoying their combined efforts on Kidsuke.In a nutshell, Kidsuke is a rich blend of bass, hip-hop, and experimental electronica. What sets Kidkanevil and Dai...
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By
Christiana Bartolini
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Nov 23, 2012
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Lushlife has been gaining momentum within the hip-hop scene for the past few years. If you haven't heard of him yet, I'm sure you soon will.He refers to himself as a "bedroom composer," and although that may sound quite limiting at first, his style i...
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By
Anu Rana
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Nov 10, 2012
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"Cupidity," only available on the Japanese edition of Creature Dreams, opens with a delicate vinyl scratch and a sublime chill. There are fairies glittering in a wishful Japanese garden before a beat blows in so smooth. I get lost in the sexual ease,...
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By
RSkotarczyk
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Sep 28, 2012
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Another band from the outskirts of Detroit City, the dimorphic duo Passalacqua is known for their alternative styling and their cathartic, theatrical stage performances; Passalacqua is definitely a conceptual project. The concept is to engage, have f...
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By
RSkotarczyk
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Sep 20, 2012
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Jamaican Queens are neither Jamaican nor are they queens, but the name suits them just fine as the Detroit-based band are self-proclaimed "Detroit Trap Pop." What divas! Never mind that such a title is a confusing bundle of styles, pay close attentio...
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By
sweeney kovar
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Jul 26, 2012
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Shafiq Husayn has been making music at a higher level for over two decades. Starting out as a producer for Ice-T's Rhyme Syndicate conglomerate in the early 90s, Fiq has spent countless hours mastering drum machines from the SP-1200 to the MPC 2000.I...
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By
sean o
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Jul 8, 2012
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I was not ready for "Perfect Combination" when I pressed play. I had been trolling through my SoundCloud and stumbled across this York, U.K.-based producer named Handbook. I thought I would scope a few of his tunes and move on with my day. I learned ...
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By
sean o
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Jul 5, 2012
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I can't say I am the biggest Lil B fan out there, but it's hard to argue with the talent of some of the producers he's worked with over the years. Clams Casino comes to mind, as I have been blasting his new instrumental tape nonstop. Well, another be...
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