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2. Aminé - "La Danse"
Earlier this week, Portland-based artist Aminé dropped his latest project, Calling Brio. The 10-track project starts off strong with the instantly addictive Kaytranada-produced "La Danse." The track features a fun, upbeat rhythm that could force anyone within earshot to dance to the beat, and perfectly fits Aminé's sporadically energetic flow.
Download the entire Calling Brio project here.
3. MICK x Leon Bridges ft. Bun B- "Better Man"
For Coming Home to Texas, MICK masterfully combined the vocals of soulful Texas newcomer Leon Bridges with the musical backdrop of hip-hop classics from the Lone Star State. It's Bridges in an entirely new context, and it's awesome.
Download the entire project here.
4. Kodak Black - "Ran Up a Check"
You may have already noticed: we're obsessed with this song. Kodak Black is from Florida and just turned 18 years old, and he's already one of our favorite rappers under 20. He grew up listening to Lil Boosie and he sounds like he's from another decade, but that hardly matters with songs as good as "Ran Up a Check."
5. George Clanton - "It Makes The Babies Want To Cry"
During the first listen of George Clanton's latest single "It Makes The Babies Want To Cry" it's difficult to decipher whether or not this is a new song or an uncovered gem from decades ago. It's that timeless quality of the song that makes it feel so appealing. It doesn't quite sound like it belongs to a specific era because it blend the old and new together in a seamless effort.
6. Max Fullard ft. D.R.A.M. - "1999"
Fellow Virginia natives Max Fullard, D.R.A.M. and Gabe Niles link up for "1999"—the first single from Fullard's upcoming Nights of The Forth project. Niles handles the beat while Fullard and D.R.A.M. trade verses in between a hook that's bound to stick in memories instantly.
7. Masego & Skater - "Day Party"
As hard as it may seem to face the facts, summer is indeed coming to a close. For many, that means it's time to return to the grind. Whether you're going to be cramming for finals in the coming months, or carrying on with a busy work schedule, Masego and Skater's "Day Party" is the perfect instrumental to provide a relief from all of that stress.
According to the SoundCloud description, this song was made and ultimately lost months ago. Thankfully, it's been found and shared for everyone to enjoy it.
Download it here.
8. Plane Jaymes - "Water Wet (Kittens Remix)"
Plane Jaymes' single "Water Wet" is an underrated hit but L.A.-based producer/DJ Kittens just breathed new life into the track. The foundation of the song is already strong. For her remix, Kittens added some additional bass, to make "Water Wet" hit even harder.
Download it here.
9. SD - "Just The Beginning"
Earlier this week Chicago rapper SD dropped his latest project Just The Beginning. The mixtape features production from favorites like Sonny Digital and Young Chop. The title track gets a beat from Chop to go along with a hook that can instantly get stuck in anyone's memory.
10. Sol Gems - "Mystery Of Mind"
Red Bull recently joined forces with Future Now and Psych Night to put together their Psych Night Inner City Psych Fest EP. The 5-track EP features South African band Sol Gems' new single "Mystery of Mind." The song provides a fun, carefree vibe that holds the power to make any listener instantly feel good.
11. Kendall Elijah Dynamite - "Movin' Lightspeed"
Kendall Elijah has a new addition to his name, as well as a new EP titled Maple Water. The 6-track EP is an eclectic collection, but the standout is surely "Movin' Lightspeed." The beat is pretty simplistic, on its own it doesn't seem like something that would blend well with rap but Kendall Elijah Dynamite makes it work in an impressive way.
12. Khai - "Do You Go Up"
"Do You Go Up" is the first single from newcomer Khai's upcoming, debut EP If You. The rising artist makes an memorable first impression with the seductive single. The slow, sensual rhythm work perfectly with sound of Khai's delicate voice—creating an alluring combination.
Download it here.
13. GRiZ ft. Eric Bloom - "Feelin' High"
GRiZ and Eric Bloom flip a sample of Erykah Badu's classic "On & On" and layer it over a jazzy instrumental for their latest track "Feelin' High." Badu's voice are the only vocals that can be heard as the smooth rhythm works to create a relaxing atmosphere.
Download it here.
14. Beats O Freen & Jasper Staal - "Fall in Love (Dilla Tribute)"
Singapore-based electronic music label Deeper Than Wax recently dropped their 30k Compilation, filled with 18 tracks of smooth beats. The compilation opens up strong with Beats O Freen & Jasper Staal cover of "Fall In Love." Though the track has been covered, remixed and flip countless times, hearing new perspectives of the classic always sound so good.
Download the entire compilation here.
15. Gallant - "Weight In Gold (Oshi Redo)"
Since its release back in June, Gallant's single "Weight In Gold" has received countless remixes. The latest edit comes from Oshi. No matter how anyone tries to edit the single, the core of the power remains completely in Gallant's voice. However, Oshi lets the beat gently dance around the vocals—brining a new perspective to the track.
Download it here.
16. Carly Rae Jepsen - "Run Away With Me (Feral $1 Remix)"
Carly Rae Jepsen has spent the last year redefining the sound that many have come to know her for. "Run Away With Me" stays true the pop lane she's paved for herself, but it feels more like a classic, timeless pop hit rather than her sugary, sweet breakout record. New York-based producer Feral turned the dramatics of the track all the way up and added new depths to the track.
