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2. Killer Mike & El-P ft. Big Boi - "Banana Clipper"
Run The Jewels, aka Killer Mike and El-P, shared a snippet of "Banana Clipper" a little while ago, and now we've the whole damn thing in all its glory, featuring a verse from Big Boi.
3. MS MR's Track Addict Vol. III Mixtape
MS MR shared the third instalment of their Track Addict series, a mixtape curated by the New York-based duo. Check out the picks below, and download Track Addict Vol. III here.
4. Joey Bada$$ - "Word is Bond (Prod. Statik Selektah)"
Joey Bada$$ unveiled the first track from his latest project, Summer Knights, and the Statik Selektah-produced "Word is Bond" has Joey spitting over piano-driven production for an outstanding result.
5. St. Vincent and David Byrne's "Brass Tactics" EP
Those who were hoping that St. Vincent and David Byrne would make more music together beyond Love This Giant, you're in luck. They've decided to share a new EP, Brass Tactics, which serves as a look into what they've been up to during their tour together.
6. Battlekat - "Nothing Compares To You (SinΓ©ad O'Connor Cover)"
Battlekat is calling it quits, but the Scandinavian group didn't say goodbye without leaving a parting gift - a wonderful, odd cover of "Nothing Compares 2 U."
7. Spoek Mathambo - "Dog to Bone"
Johannesburg's Spoek Mathambo's "Dog to Bone" is quirky and lighthearted, like a tall glass of iced, tart lemonade on a summer day. The single appears on his latest album, Father Creeper.
8. Doe Boy ft. Soulja Boy & Future - "What You Mean"
Doe Boy linked up with Soulja Boy and Future for his latest cut, "What You Mean," featuring production courtesy of Young Chop for a fiery, addicting result. For more Doe Boy, his forthcoming mixtape, In Free Bandz We Trust, arrives June 25.
9. The Rub ft. Misun - "Feel You"
The Rub shared the first single off of their upcoming self-titled EP, which features vocal assistance from DC-based songstress, Misun. If you like what you hear, the EP will be available on June 11.
10. BCK2BCK - "Nine Whoa Nine"
Mark Ronson and Riton, known together as BCK2BCK, flip Black Rob's "Whoa" by adding some skittering electronic percussion and heavy bass for excellent results. Whoa.
11. Boldy James - "Chirps"
Detroit's Boldy James' casually drops another gem and makes the shit sound easy.
12. K.Flay - "The Cops (IG88 Remix)"
IG88 flips K.Flay's addicting "The Cops," with a minimalist approach.
13. Hot Sugar β βJust Wait Til Your Father Gets Homeβ
Another demonstration as to why Hot Sugar is currently one of the most underrated producers out there.
14. Joey Fatts ft. Da$h & Yams - "The Wave Matthews Band"
Joey Fatts dropped a new mixtape with features from a number of industry heavyweights, including A$AP Rocky and Danny Brown, and production courtesy of Alchemist, Cardo, and many others. Check out "The Wave Matthews Band," featuring Da$h and A$AP Yams below, and download the tape in its entirety here.
15. Slow Skies β βOn The Shore (Sert One Remix)β
Sert One takes on Slow Skies' "On The Shore" and manages to highlight Karen Sheridan's voice, while also showcasing his signature airy, glitchy production.
16. Problem - "Like Whaaat (Salva Remix)"
Salva took Problem's "Like Whaaat" to the next level.