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2. Jacquees ft. Birdman - "Ready"
Jacquees' Mood mixtape has been free since it dropped last month, but it just got uploaded to SoundCloud, which hopefully means more people will hear it. That's a good thing, because this tape is pretty great, and this Cash Money up-and-comer deserves more shine. "Ready" is our favorite cut from the project.
3. JONES' Acoustic Take on "Valentine Virus"
As a gift for Valentine's Day, JONES shared a special new track with everyone. The singer delivers a beautiful acoustic cover of Royce Wood Junior's single "Valentine Virus."
JONES' version is bare in the best of ways, and uses little more than voice and guitar. It's a flawless performance from one of the freshest new voices in music.
Download the track here.
4. The Derevolutions - "Purple, Gold & White"
The Derevolutions return with another fun song titled "Purpled, Gold & White." The latest track begins with a smooth funky rhythm that gradually builds into something more. Similar to previous tracks from The Derevolutions, "Purple, Gold & White" features call and response lyrics that feel reminiscent of cheerleaders during a football game.
5. Young Thug - "All Over"
"All Over," like so much of Young Thug's music, has been floating around for a while, but if you haven't grabbed it yet, here's your chance. The song is featured on producer TM88's new mixtape 88 World, which also has tracks from 2 Chainz, Wiz Khalifa, PeeWee Longway, and Gucci Mane.
6. Eminem - "The Way I Am (Street Fighter Remix)"
As a way to celebrate the release of the latest installment of Capcom’s Street Fighter series, Otaku Gang have shared a new mixtape titled Marshall vs. Capcom. The 15-track mixtape features the vocals from various Eminem songs layered over Street Fighter soundtracks—making for an unexpectedly gritty combination.
Download the entire mixtape here.
7. Vincent - "Her"
Canadian producer Vincent has made a habit of releasing free music, and he came through again this week. "Her" sounds like the great-grandchild of the Pixies classic "Where Is My Mind," replacing distorted guitars with staticky waves of piano.
This is a look at Vincent's more subdued, thoughtful side—his other work has a decidedly more destructive edge.
8. George Clanton - "Notice Me"
George Clanton's music is simultaneously familiar and new, the result of using what sound like vintage synths in a ultra-modern SoundCloud setting. "Notice Me" is another win for Clanton—his detuned electronica pairs beautifully with some steel drums on what was released as a bonus track to his 100% Electronica release.
Clanton says the song "was originally set to be the opening track to the 100% Electronica album and had a full set of lyrics that I decided at the last minute I didn't like." It works just fine as an instrumental.
9. Solo Woods - "Pink and Blue"
Solo Woods first won us over with his crazy, sprawling guitar solos and composition on songs like "Powers." He shows a decidedly more patient side this week with a cover of Outkast's "Pink and Blue." Woods' voice is perfectly suited for the laid-back, sexy jam, and he nails the song's slow burn.
10. Electric Mantis - "Daybreak"
Rarely has a song so perfectly mirrored its title. "Daybreak" is like a morning stretch, eyes fluttering open to another fresh dawn—pillowy synths swell and build over the song's progression, and the crispy percussion puts it over the top. Electric Mantis has made a habit of free downloads, and we're all reaping the benefits.
11. $pud Boom's "WAAAAP"
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