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Sounds like:
Kevin Abstract,
Mac Miller,
The Internet
By
Lily Bunta
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Aug 25, 2020
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There's a special air to MOODindigo's latest "Thank U," filling the room like the smooth aura of a candle swirling into the ambience. It feels effortless in movement and experimental in trajectory. The Brooklyn-bas...
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Sounds like:
Mike Shinoda,
Kanye West
By
sean o
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Aug 22, 2017
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In the wake of Chester Bennington's death, I'd like to thank groups like HUNTR for keeping the rap-rock spirit alive. The sound has evolved, no doubt, but the core is still an alternative expression that brings forth the best disruptive powers of bot...
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3

Sounds like:
Eminem,
Atmosphere,
Murs
By
Almond Ivan
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Feb 8, 2016
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Shan Vincent de Paul is about as forward thinking as hip-hop can get. With an influence outside of music -- branching into areas like spirituality -- along with inspiration sourced from filmmakers like Paul Thomas Anderson and Terrence Malick, it's e...
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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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5

Sounds like:
Luke Christopher,
Chance The Rapper,
Olivver
By
Zach Connett
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Jun 23, 2014
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Interested in a new breeze blowing from the West Coast?
Marc E. Bassy, delivering vibes straight from Hollywood, released "Cigarettes" about one week ago. He had me immediately hooked.
The beat is an insanely bouncy one, with echoing melodies and s...
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6

Sounds like:
Childish Gambino,
Disclosure,
Theophilus London
By
Zach Connett
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Jan 3, 2014
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Skizzy Mars. Aka SkizTheRapper aka Skizzius Maximus aka Myles Mills. Pick your favorite moniker, and remember the name, because this young lad is on the up-and-up.In his tender career as a hip-hop artist, Skizzy has carved out an impressive niche fan...
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By
sean o
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Jun 19, 2012
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It's been more than three months since I posted "Young Lights" by Zeph, a Pittsburgh native who now makes music out of the Caribbean. Well, a recent check-in on dude's SoundCloud yielded some beautiful results that I am happy to share with you fine ...
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8

Sounds like:
Brother Ali,
Atmosphere,
Grieves
By
sean o
on
Jun 15, 2012
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Atherton is a hip-hop emcee from Ottawa who threads a fine needle between absurdity and more sobering themes in his music as well as his live shows. For further proof, check out the man's third official release, No Threat, which you can find on his B...
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