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2. Death Grips - "Lord of the Game (42 Ghosts Remix)"
In honor of the recently defunct Death Grips, here's one of our favorite DG remixes. This one is by 42 Ghosts, a DJ duo who disappeared as suddenly as they appeared last year with plenty of gritty DG remix material. Download this and othersĀ here.
3. Metro Thuggin - "Cash Talk"
Frequent ATL collaborators Metro Boomin and Young Thug release another joint as Metro Thuggin. "Cash Talk" brings a fiery intensity, and it's packed with Thug's supremely entertaining ad-libs.
4. Jamie xx's Boiler Room Set
5. King L - "Live & Die in Chicago"
King Louie King L is back with a new mixtape, and TonyĀ is sounding like some of his best work. On songs like "Live & Die in Chicago," L balances aggressive intensity with the kind of melodic flow that modern Chicago has become known for. If you want something harder, check the Bobby Johnson-produced "Day."
6. Helado Negro - "I Krill You"
"I'll Krill You" is the hazy, off-kilter first single from Helado Negro's upcomingĀ Double Youth album.
7. Young the Giant - "Islands (Ark Patrol Remix)"
Ark Patrol takes on Young the Giant's "Islands," transforming the single into a cool, sparkling rework. Download the remix here.
8. Zilla ft. ST 2 Lettaz - "Let Em Breathe"
From his latest mixtape ZS3, Huntsville native Zilla links up with ST 2 Lettazs for a menacing cut titled "Let Em Breathe." ZS3 drops on July 15.
9. Lewis Allen ft. King Beamon - "Baby, You Belong to the Netherworld"
Lewis Allen and King Beamon deliver a suspenseful listening experience withĀ "Baby, You Belong to the Netherworld," a song that looms like a dark cloud.
10. Allan Kingdom - "Positive"
"Positive" is one highlight off 20-year-old Minnesota rapper/producer Allan Kingdomās new EP called Future Memoirs. You can read more and download the whole thing here.
11. Jimmy Johnson - "Just Another Day"
"Just Another Day" from OVO-affiliate Jimmy Johnson's In God We Trust EP is now available for download via SoundCloud. If you're not familiar with Johnson, this is a good place to start. Grab the rest of In God We Trust here.
12. astronomyy - "Nothing On My Mind"
13. Joey Fatts ft. Vince Staples - "Million $ Dreams"
Joey Fatts links up with Vince Staples for "Million $ Idea," a cut that has the two trading verses over a stuttering beat. Download here.
14. Kenton Dunson - "Broke Ass Dope Ass Rapper"
Kenton Dunson's self-produced "Broke Ass Dope Ass Rapper" speaks on the struggles he's had with money, which is a refreshing departure from the usual boastful rhymes we hear from other rappers.
15. Parker Ighile ft. G-Eazy - "This is America"
Parker Ighile is the first artist signed to Nicki Minaj's label, and his latest is the G-Eazy-featuring "This is America," featuring sparse synths and contagious melodies. As a songwriter and producer, he's worked with plenty of big-name acts like Rihanna, Jessie J, Rita Ora, and Ariana Grande, and it sounds like he'll have no trouble finding his groove as a solo artist.
16. Anna of the North ft. Little Dreamer - "Since You Got On"
Anna of the North, a Norwegian singer from ourĀ Best Artists of June list, unveiled a third song on SoundCloud this past week. The collaboration with a friend named Little Dreamer is labeled as a demo, but it's a heartbreaking little gem. For now, this demo will do, but hopefully we'll hear a final version soon.