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By
Kelsey Simpkins
on
May 6, 2018
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It's Dessa. Not ODESZA, O-DESSA, or O'Dessa.
Ohhhhh, Dessa! Yes, from Doomtree. Yes, the poet, lyricist, rapper and singer-songwriter from Minnesota. Yes, the woman on a world tour for her new album Chime. Yes, the musician behind this amazing anth...
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2

Sounds like:
M.I.A.,
Grace Jones,
Erykah Badu
By
Tobias Handke
on
Apr 19, 2018
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Few new artists have got me as excited as Angolan talent Pongo. Inspired by a vast array of singers and songwriters, including African artists Salif Keita, Don Caetano, Monike Seka and Bonga, along with Westerners like Grace Jones, Alicia Keys and Ti...
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3

By
Tobias Handke
on
Jan 24, 2018
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Falling somewhere between the experimentalism of Grimes and the hip-hop vibes of M.I.A., London artist Bellatrix returns with hypnotising new single "Your Blood Only."
Following on from her widely praised debut EP Real Stuffed Owls, "Your Blood Only...
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4

Sounds like:
Lily Allen,
Katy B,
M.I.A.
By
Tobias Handke
on
Aug 3, 2017
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"Waves" is the bouncy debut single from UK vocalist and producer, Chrystal.
Over a hip-hop infused garage beat, the Bolton born 26-year-old drops braggadocios lyrics in a rap-sing cadence, with her Britishness shining through. Comparable to similar...
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5

Sounds like:
Nicki Minaj,
Azealia Banks,
M.I.A.
By
Molly O'Mera
on
Jun 12, 2017
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You only need to make it halfway through the first track to see why Fun Summer Vol. 1, iLoveMakonnen's surprise EP, is so aptly titled.
Although he raps on the rest of the EP, "Killing Me" is, by all measures, a pop song, marking a shift in the rapp...
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6

Sounds like:
Crystal Castles,
Major Lazer,
Sofi Tukker
By
Jason Grishkoff
on
May 6, 2017
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The vocals on this song remind me quite a bit of M.I.A. or something. They're definitely an important element to the track, but I think the general buildup and instrumentals are what really capture my attention. Su...
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7

Sounds like:
Lady Leshurr,
Nadia Rose,
M.I.A.
By
Tobias Handke
on
Dec 14, 2016
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Just days are announcing her new album, Stillness In Wonderland, and sharing single "Poison Ivy," UK sensation Little Simz is back with another new banger.
While "Poison Ivy" was a little sombre in tone, "Picture Perfect" is a funk induced look into...
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8

Sounds like:
Lady Leshurr,
Nadia Rose,
M.I.A.
By
Tobias Handke
on
Dec 13, 2016
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UK rapper Little Simz has revealed that her sophomore album, Stillness In Wonderland, will drop this Friday.
To celebrate Simz has released the records first single, "Poison Ivy," a rumbling look at a toxic relationship based around a blues driven ...
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