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Sounds like:
milo,
Rapsody,
Dreamville
By
Duncan Holzhall
on
Oct 7, 2020
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The opening track to her 2016 extended play,East, "Everything To Lose" showcases the exemplary delivery of the Philadelphia-based rapper/poet. She bears her influences on her sleeve, with the track being built on a...
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2

By
Dylan Heneck
on
Jul 6, 2020
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It's not nice of us to blame Monday for our miseries when it's actually the weekend's fault. Some Mondays feel like being plunged in cold water, which, notably, this one does. Luckily I had Sleepless's "Get Away" s...
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3

Sounds like:
SOFI TUKKER,
Nujabes
By
Andrew Aitchison
on
Jan 28, 2019
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A Swedish Pop duo making Jazzy boom-bap Bossa Nova? Defs worth a listen in my books. "Easy Raider" is the last song that Pomona Dream released online. It's been a while since then and I am keenly awaiting some more music from them.
The good news is ...
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4

By
Dylan Heneck
on
Jan 17, 2018
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Gotta love a boom-bap track, otherwise when else are you supposed to hear a harp? The last time for me was when I visited the harp store looking to buy one for my friend Loreena McKennit.
Yeah, that's right, I'm friends with Loreena McKennit. She's ...
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5

Sounds like:
Milo,
Burns Twins,
By
Aman Arora
on
Aug 18, 2017
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Gliiiiiide over and check out NJ bois Flamingosis and ehiorobo collaborate on their summer groove, “Glide (Favorite Girl).” Sweet tune and sweet video – good vibes with this one.
I have so much fun listening to this song. Featuring ehiorobo’s bright...
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6

Sounds like:
Flamingosis,
Teklun,
Zikomo
By
Dylan Heneck
on
Jan 12, 2017
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If every star up in the night sky alignedand read, "I LOVE YOU mtbrd," I honestly wouldn't be surprised -- after all, God listens to music too.
He/she is also definitely a funk cat who loves to get down with his/her chinas/divas. He/she is/isn't inv...
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7

By
sweeney kovar
on
Apr 27, 2016
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Unfortunately lacking a strong push from its label, Guilty Simpson's Detroit's Son LP is heading for cult status.
The MC is no frills, maybe that's why he's not quite the lighting rod for attention in today's environment. Mr. Simpson crafts his vers...
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8

Sounds like:
Taylor McFerrin,
Samiyam,
Melodiesinfonie
By
Dylan Heneck
on
Apr 17, 2016
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I'm going to refrain from a funny review in lieu of the death of Skinniez's cat, Skeldwin. No one wants to see a furry feline companion go, but luckily it was not in vain -- aka, I give you this track.
It's about as good a boom-bap track as you're g...
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