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1

Sounds like:
Travi$ Scott,
Migos
By
Almond Ivan
on
May 31, 2015
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Something tells me Ugø is going to be a bit bigger than just a niche SoundCloud rapper.
All the beats on EP ØØ1 have a slightly dismal energy that tends to make you feel uncomfortable but still leaves you craving more.
Stay updated with Ugø on Twi...
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2

Sounds like:
Dirty Paraffin,
Spoek Mathambo
By
Jason Grishkoff
on
May 27, 2015
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South Africa is undergoing a bit of a musical explosion, if you will. The internet has removed all borders, inspiring our local talent and exposing it to listeners far and wide.
Two artists enjoying that renaissance are Okmalumkoolkat and Petite Noi...
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3

Sounds like:
Cakedog,
Kaytranada,
J Dilla
By
sweeney kovar
on
Apr 22, 2015
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After a few years of light work, Knx is ready to serve that raw. Hud Dreems is technically Knx's debut LP. I say technically because it comes on the heels of a few vinyl EPs, a selection of placements with cats like Joey Bada$$, Kendrick Lamar, and B...
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4

Sounds like:
Chance The Rapper,
Goldlink
By
Almond Ivan
on
Apr 20, 2015
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One of my favorite Soulection artists just teamed up with rising hip-hop artist KR to create one of the grooviest rap tracks this year.
The combination of the Los Angeles rapper with PYRMDPLAZA's future bass tune works perfectly.
"Bang it, bump it...
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5

Sounds like:
Mo Kolours,
A Tribe Called Red,
Miguel Atwood-Ferguson
By
sweeney kovar
on
Apr 13, 2015
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Bei Ru is an L.A.-based producer and DJ, most known for converging his Armenian roots with modern influences.
He has two LPs to his name so far, Little Armenia (LA) and Saturday Night At The Magic Lamp. He's also scored films and puts on a serious ...
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6

Sounds like:
Lil B,
Bones,
Spooky Black
By
Tobias Handke
on
Mar 19, 2015
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A few years ago, I posted a track ("Hurt") by Swedish rapper Yung Lean, and while most thought it was some kind of joke, I actually like the kid. Over trippy, spaced out hip-hop beats, Lean talk-raps in his heavily accented English about video games,...
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7

Sounds like:
Tall Black Guy,
Flying Lotus,
Tensei
By
sweeney kovar
on
Feb 16, 2015
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When Corey English picked up a trumpet at the age of 10, he fell in love with music. He spent his teens in jazz and progressive rock bands, further expanding his palette and musical world view.
When he heard the experimental branch of hip-hop that'...
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8

Sounds like:
Mr. Carmack,
Djemba Djemba,
Sam Gellaitry
By
Almond Ivan
on
Feb 13, 2015
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The raw, complex energy Josh Pan provides on every track is exactly what keeps me coming back. If you've been sleeping on this dude, please take five minutes to roll through his SoundCloud; you won't be disappointed.
If Nintendo were to team up with...
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