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Sounds like:
Devin the Dude,
Skepta,
BIG K.R.I.T
By
Lauren Ziegler
on
Oct 8, 2015
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I was introduced to Raleigh Ritchie in the same way that millions of others were: as the handsome and meek Grey Worm, leader of the Unsullied on the acclaimed TV adaptation of Game of Thrones.
Needless to say, I was delighted to then discover that h...
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2

Sounds like:
Kaytranada,
PARTYNEXTDOOR
By
Clyde Erwin Barretto
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Oct 7, 2015
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Who would have thought that someone could be inspired by Boyz II Men and Rage Against The Machine simultaneously? But first-generation African American Asante Phenix, who was born in Hartford, Connecticut and raised in Silver Spring, Maryland, has be...
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3

Sounds like:
Madvillain,
Flamingosis,
Atu
By
sean o
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Sep 28, 2015
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It doesn't take a rap genius to understand that The Weeknd's "Can't Feel My Face" is about the singer's relationship with cocaine. Musicians have been rhyming about drugs for years. There may be no better expression of this metaphor than MF Doom's "M...
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4

Sounds like:
Future,
Fetty Wap,
PARTYNEXTDOOR
By
Tobias Handke
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Sep 4, 2015
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Post Malone continues to ride the wave of popularity (thanks to surprise hit "White Iverson") with the release of the breezy "Came Up."
Collaborating with Atlanta artist Key!, "Came Up" is another catchy number from the Southern rapper. Both Malone...
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5

Sounds like:
Vic Mensa,
Frank Ocean
By
Lauren Ziegler
on
Aug 17, 2015
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I've had my eye on Chance the Rapper for some time now; running from strength to strength, his singles and collaborations are diverse, fresh and consistent.
Only days after releasing a full mixtape with "cloud rap" artist Lil B, comes this subtle, ...
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6

Sounds like:
Mary J Blige,
SZA,
Flatbush Zombies
By
Emily Gale
on
Jul 10, 2015
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We're no stranger to Espa here at Indie Shuffle, having covered her numerous times. It's her haunting and intimate vocals that are so addictive - they always keep you wanting more. Thankfully, after just a few short weeks of waiting since her last re...
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7

Sounds like:
Denitia & Sene,
Co$$,
Blu
By
sweeney kovar
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Jun 17, 2015
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Beatnick Dee has a story. Born in the Bay Area and raised in the UK, he emigrated back to the states to take up an internship at Los Angeles' Tres Records. The time spent grinding for the underground imprint left a mark, he soon made L.A. his permane...
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8

Sounds like:
Common,
Hawk House
By
Dylan Heneck
on
Jun 11, 2015
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WAVY. Damn this is wavy. Did I mention it's a pretty wavy track?Cloudy with a chance of wavy on this one.
I hope wavy doesn't mean something besides really chill and smooth -- otherwise I totally just dissed this guy's track. Who is 'this guy'? Good...
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