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Sounds like:
Flying Lotus,
Nas,
Kendrick Lamar
By
Christiana Bartolini
on
Nov 23, 2012
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Lushlife has been gaining momentum within the hip-hop scene for the past few years. If you haven't heard of him yet, I'm sure you soon will.He refers to himself as a "bedroom composer," and although that may sound quite limiting at first, his style i...
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2

Sounds like:
Thievery Corporation,
Zero 7
By
Anu Rana
on
Nov 10, 2012
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"Cupidity," only available on the Japanese edition of Creature Dreams, opens with a delicate vinyl scratch and a sublime chill. There are fairies glittering in a wishful Japanese garden before a beat blows in so smooth. I get lost in the sexual ease,...
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3

By
RSkotarczyk
on
Sep 28, 2012
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Another band from the outskirts of Detroit City, the dimorphic duo Passalacqua is known for their alternative styling and their cathartic, theatrical stage performances; Passalacqua is definitely a conceptual project. The concept is to engage, have f...
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4

Sounds like:
Dinosaur Jr.,
Phantasmagoria,
Chrome Sparks,
Deastro,
Coyote Clean Up
By
RSkotarczyk
on
Sep 20, 2012
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Jamaican Queens are neither Jamaican nor are they queens, but the name suits them just fine as the Detroit-based band are self-proclaimed "Detroit Trap Pop." What divas! Never mind that such a title is a confusing bundle of styles, pay close attentio...
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5

Sounds like:
Erykah Badu,
Knxwledge,
Thundercat
By
sweeney kovar
on
Jul 26, 2012
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Shafiq Husayn has been making music at a higher level for over two decades. Starting out as a producer for Ice-T's Rhyme Syndicate conglomerate in the early 90s, Fiq has spent countless hours mastering drum machines from the SP-1200 to the MPC 2000.I...
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6

Sounds like:
Flying Lotus,
Keor Meteor,
9th Wonder
By
sean o
on
Jul 8, 2012
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I was not ready for "Perfect Combination" when I pressed play. I had been trolling through my SoundCloud and stumbled across this York, U.K.-based producer named Handbook. I thought I would scope a few of his tunes and move on with my day. I learned ...
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7

Sounds like:
Keyboard Kid,
Groundislava,
Moscow
By
sean o
on
Jul 5, 2012
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I can't say I am the biggest Lil B fan out there, but it's hard to argue with the talent of some of the producers he's worked with over the years. Clams Casino comes to mind, as I have been blasting his new instrumental tape nonstop. Well, another be...
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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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