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Sounds like:
Jon Waltz,
PartyNextDoor,
Logic,
The Weeknd
By
Zach Connett
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Aug 28, 2014
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Toronto, a hot bed for some of the globe’s most decadently moody hip-hop, has provided us with another stellar up-and-coming artist within the genre.
The remix of “For You” is mattress music at its finest. The sensual and melancholy beat is coddled ...
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2

Sounds like:
Jhene Aiko,
Drake,
Dizzee Rascal
By
Chad L.A. Roberts
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Aug 20, 2014
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Nick Brewer is back with an introspective track that features a jazzy, chill sound. I feel like this song would have been a perfect fit for the New Jack City soundtrack.
"In The Quiet" is Brewer's latest installment from his Four Miles Further EP. ...
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3

By
Zach Connett
on
Aug 15, 2014
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The streak continues. At this rate, it may never end.
Skizzy Mars (in conjunction with Penthouse Music) released yet another innovative, sample-based hip hop track telling tales of fleeting beauties, over crowded NYC clubs, druggie evenings, and gen...
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4

Sounds like:
Dizzy Rascal,
Aloe Blacc,
Justin Timberlake
By
Chad L.A. Roberts
on
Aug 7, 2014
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There's no secret that this UK lyricist is an up-and-coming thrill, gaining support from musician G Eazy and appearing on this summer's festival scene.
Nick Brewer's "Miss Online Superstar" sounds like a playful Justin Timberlake single, but with s...
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5

Sounds like:
Logic,
Marc E. Bassy,
Mike Posner
By
Zach Connett
on
Aug 3, 2014
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It takes about one minute of listening to Jon Bellion to realize he's got amazingly polished skills. After diving into about three or four of his songs, you realize just how insanely talented this guy is.
The singer, songwriter, producer, and rapper...
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6

Sounds like:
Flume,
Kaytranada,
Frank Ocean
By
Sarah Jukes
on
Jul 15, 2014
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This is what happens when two extraordinarily talented guys get together and write a song about girls.
This collaboration between Australian electronic artist Chet Faker and up-and-comer rapper GoldLink comes courtesy of the Songs From Scratch serie...
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7

Sounds like:
Childish Gambino,
Charles Hamilton,
Cherub
By
Zach Connett
on
Jul 11, 2014
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I must admit I've slept on Skizzy Mars' latest, but am glad to have finally gotten around to the young legend's latest because it's tight.
"We Used To Be The Shit" is a re-fix of the Brooklyn hailing Miniature Tigers funky tune which they released l...
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8

Sounds like:
Chance The Rapper,
Kool & Kass,
Bishop Nehru
By
Dylan Heneck
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May 14, 2014
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This track is pure heat from start to finish, and its no wonder Kaytranada is at its helm. While Kaytra producing the flyest beats is no surprise, the amount of flow GoldLink has is. Also, a hip-hop track called "Sober Thoughts" -- that's fresh in it...
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