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2. The xx - "Angels (Budo Remix)"
If only Budo released his remix of The xx's "Angels" a few months earlier, as it certainly would've made our list of Best Remixes of "Angels," so don't sleep on this one.
3. Laura Jae - "Out Getting Ribs (King Krule Over)"
King Krule's work isn't necessarily easy to cover due to his unique voice, but Laura Jae's take on "Out Getting Ribs," which strays just a bit from the original, works very well.
4. Dominic Lord - "Overworld"
"Overworld" is a word invented by Dominic Lord, which represents a state of mind that's used to inspire positivity, encouraging oneself to understand that you can do anything, and the cut is as uplifting as you'd think it'd be.
5. Lorde - "Royals (Shoe Scene Symphony Remix)"
Shoe Scene Symphony blends electronic textures with the piano keys present in Lorde's "Royals" for an upbeat, high-spirited result.
6. Elli Ingram - "Poetic Justice (Retrial)" (Kendrick Lamar Cover)
We get it. There are so many girls doing covers of Kendrick Lamar shit out there that you're thinking that you should probably skip this Elli Ingram cover. But this soulful, sassy take by the British singer/songwriter is something else. Check it out below, and download the rest of her Sober EP here.
7. DJ Jazzy Jeff and Mick Boogie's Summertime Vol. 4 Mixtape
DJ Jazzy Jeff and Mick Boogie are back with the fourth instalment of Summertime, the perfect accompaniment for any summertime activity, from the beach to the BBQ.
8. Giraffage - "Music Sounds Better With You"
San Francisco-based producer Giraffage takes on Stardust's "Music Sounds Better With You," and changes the mood completely by slowing the beat down and adding some dreamy, glittering synths.
9. Edward Sharpe and the Magnetic Zeros - "Home (Party Supplies Remix)"
Have you ever thought to yourself, "If only someone remixed Edward Sharpe and the Magnetic Zeros's "Home" so I could really jam to it?" Well, you're in luck. This Party Supplies remix of the tender single will start up any dance party.
10. Young Hunting - "Maze"
Young Hunting serves up some laidback and beautiful easy-listening in the form of "Maze," from their recently released LP, Hazel.
11. Waterstrider - "Midnight Moon"
"Midnight Moon" will have you scouring the internet for more from the Bay Area-based collective, Waterstrider. Listen to the single below, and head over to their Bandcamp to check out more stuff from them.
12. Joey Bada$$ - "Death of YOLO"
Joey Bada$$ dropped his Summer Knights mixtape earlier this week, featuring the excellent "'95 Til Infinity." Check out "Death of YOLO," another highlight from the tape, below, and download Summer Knights in its entirety here.
13. St. South - "Slacks"
Dive into St. South's stunning and ethereal offering, "Slacks," which'll have you hooked on Olivia Gavranich's unique voice.
14. Two Inch Punch's "Whenever I'm With You, It Feels Like Summer" Mix
Two Inch Punch presents their R&B-heavy "Whenever I'm With You, It's Summertime" mix, and it's perfect for those hot and sweaty summer lovin' nights.
Tracklist
Timbaland & Keri Hilson - Hello
Cassie (Brey edit) - Kiss Me On The Claptrap
Young & Sick - House Of Spirits
Jeremih - F You All The Time
FYC - Drive Me Crazy
Velour - Speedway
Jai Paul - Genevieve
Brandy - Slower
Rocko ft. Rick Ross - U.O.E.N.O
R. Kelly - Real Talk
The Dream - Yamaha
Feadz & Kito - Wettex (Cashmere Cat Remix)
MRK123 - Untroubled
¥oin - Digits
BenZel - Fallin' Love
Rihanna - Pour It Up (RL Grime Remix)
Little Dragon - Ritual Union
15. Clubfeet - "Cape Town (Panama Remix)"
Panama flips Clubfeet's fun, upbeat "Cape Town," and injects some funky, old school feel to the original. "Everybody buy me a drink; it's my birthday."
16. Pretty Lights - "Yellow Bird"
Pretty Lights has been at it for years and has continuously given his music away for free. His latest, A Color Map To The Sun, features absolutely no samples (unlike his previous ones), making this one a completely unique record. Download or purchase the album at his website, and listen to "Yellow Bird" below.
