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By
Hugh McClure
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Dec 9, 2014
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A couple of weeks back, we covered "Van Gogh," the first of two collaborative releases from Melbourne hip-hop outfit Milwaukee Banks.
After first teaming up with production wizard Andrei Eremin, they've just released the second installment of this p...
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2

Sounds like:
Earl Sweatshirt,
Chance The Rapper
By
Hugh McClure
on
Nov 19, 2014
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While Remi's incredible Raw X Infinity album has probably been my favorite Australian hip-hop record of the year, these guys have been a pretty damn close second. Melbourne duo Milwaukee Banks has been carving out their own niche, pushing the boundar...
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3

Sounds like:
Childish Gambino,
Lupe Fiasco,
Toro y Moi
By
Sam McLoughlin
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Oct 25, 2014
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I don't know much about Smalltown DJ's (or Neon Steve) except that they're a duo from Edmonton that sound a bit like Adventure Club.
Though to be honest, I don't listen to that many DJs, so maybe that's like saying "this rock band sounds kinda like ...
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4

Sounds like:
Kendrick Lamar,
J Cole,
Eminem
By
ahoglund
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Sep 12, 2014
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“Are you still with me?” upstate New York rapper Blunder repeatedly asks in his latest single, “Reservations.” The answer, for the most part, is yes. Blunder is clearly indebted to the likes of J. Cole (and a lesser extent Kendrick Lamar) in a way th...
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5

Sounds like:
Childish Gambino,
Wiz Khalifa,
G-Eazy
By
Zach Connett
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Sep 9, 2014
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Mainstays on the coveted Hypem Top 20, Penthouse Music has a formula: They come. They see. They conquer.
Arguably one of the busiest and baddest rappers in the game right now, Skizzy Mars has so generously provided us with another fresh track, title...
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6

Sounds like:
Olivver,
Marc E. Bassy,
Jaymes Young
By
Zach Connett
on
Sep 8, 2014
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Jon Bellion brings humbleness and honesty to every song, while simultaneously delivering beautiful vocals, effervescent production, and philosophical raps. This culminates in something really special.
His latest track, titled "Luxury," is the third ...
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7

Sounds like:
The Deans List,
The Neighbourhood,
Jez Dior
By
Zach Connett
on
Jul 26, 2014
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Only four weeks after releasing a song that's racked up over 300K SoundCloud listens, the ever-consistent Skizzy Mars has provided yet another track to vibe to. After listening to the latest and getting a glimpse of the feedback, it's becoming quite ...
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8

Sounds like:
Childish Gambino,
Charles Hamilton,
Cherub
By
Zach Connett
on
Jul 11, 2014
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I must admit I've slept on Skizzy Mars' latest, but am glad to have finally gotten around to the young legend's latest because it's tight.
"We Used To Be The Shit" is a re-fix of the Brooklyn hailing Miniature Tigers funky tune which they released l...
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