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By
sean o
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Mar 4, 2014
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Chicago producer Edamame has been busy this winter, releasing a new album, Anywhere People, in late February.The project features eight tracks, including the previously featured instrumental "Filling Bird Feeders." Today we're hyping "Manchurian," an...
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2

Sounds like:
J Dilla,
Melodiesinfonie,
starRo
By
Dylan Heneck
on
Mar 3, 2014
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This track is simple, perfectly timed, and heavenly to listen to for anyone with an ear for hip-hop. "Yo Yo" is a fine example of how to use R&B vocal samples without sounding cheesy. Lauryn Hill's "Doo-Wop" is not news to anyone, but Zikomo is a...
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3

Sounds like:
Mr. Dibia$e,
SNSCRN,
Flying Lotus
By
Dylan Heneck
on
Feb 28, 2014
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ChromadaData releases EP after EP of the freshest electronic beats in Kansas City, combining synth-laden melodies with lazy hip-hop beats. After releases such as Bnz and 00010111, ChromadaData has proven a point: he clearly knows what's up! I'm three...
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4

Sounds like:
Clams Casino,
Minnesota,
Bauer
By
Zach Connett
on
Feb 7, 2014
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Pool Cosby are an interesting bunch. With little background on the group, I accepted an invite to NYC's Webster Hall on a frigid night to check out the band with a perplexing name and intriguing sound.They took their place on stage in The Studio, whi...
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5

Sounds like:
Tree,
Aeropsia,
Clueso,
Beat Culture
By
sean o
on
Jan 29, 2014
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The more I get to know Boston artist Holm., the more he surprises me with his wide range of talents. When we hyped an experimental Holm. beat titled "Worth. (Day 227)" back in October, I had no idea at the time that he is also a singer-songwriter."45...
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6

Sounds like:
House Shoes,
Samiyam,
Waajeed
By
sweeney kovar
on
Jan 23, 2014
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Detroit's DJ House Shoes is known for being a vessel of great music as much as he's known for being an impeccable DJ. He recently got an augmented platform for his voice through the formation of his own imprint, Street Corner Music. Named after the r...
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7

By
sweeney kovar
on
Jan 18, 2014
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J. Rocc is the best DJ on the planet. I may have said that before, but I don't think I can say that enough. The man bleeds lacquer.His intrinsic BPM control overshadows the fact he's a more than capable producer. His SoundCloud page has bangers and r...
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8

Sounds like:
House Shoes,
J Dilla,
Knxwledge
By
sweeney kovar
on
Jan 11, 2014
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You need to know Tuamie. The young producer has a precocious mastery of bounce and rythmn. So many of his compositions seem to teeter on the edge of being unintelligible, but wind up being brilliant. With a pocket that borrows from Dilla and an ear f...
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