Video: John Forte f/ Valerie June "Give Me Water"

Blues meets hip-hop.

October 25, 2011

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For the opening cut off John Forte's The Water Suite EP, he enlists the soulful Valerie June for this rootsy blend of blues and hip-hop. With so much of today's popular rap music being consumed by flashy beats and high-flying synths, this down to earth track is a breath of fresh air. Check out the video above.

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