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Sounds like:
Damian Marley,
Nas
By
Jason Grishkoff
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Dec 10, 2012
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What on earth are we doing posting Snoop Lion on an "indie" blog? Two reasons: 1) it's produced by Diplo's Major Lazer; 2) it's good, dammit. Ultimately I'd describe our coverage as "what you'd find at Coachella," so that means including Snoop."Light...
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2

Sounds like:
Adele,
Dionne Bromfield,
Duffy
By
Devin Duckworth
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Dec 6, 2012
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Although it's been over a year since her passing, Amy Winehouse still holds reign as one of the most powerful players in the women's vocal department. Her vocal stylings shine above many artists from past to present and bring forward an old school so...
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3

Sounds like:
Diplo,
Santigold,
Flosstradamus,
Dillon Francis
By
Devin Duckworth
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Oct 24, 2012
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Relatively new to the Major Lazer archives, this rework of Hot Chip's "Look At Where We Are" from their 2012 In Our Heads album is taken to a more sensitive place. A place where smooth reggae, Alexis Taylor's fragile vocals and heavy bass all mingle ...
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4

By
Jason Grishkoff
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Sep 22, 2012
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J.Period got massive respect back when he released a three-part mixtape called The Messengers. Featuring tributes to Fela Kuti, Bob Marley and Bob Dylan, the collection showcased his respect and skill (check out an amazing example with "Don't Think T...
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5

Sounds like:
Diplo,
Santigold,
Flosstradamus,
Dillon Francis
By
Devin Duckworth
on
Sep 14, 2012
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Major Lazer's hit "Get Free" featuring Amber Coffman of the Dirty Projectors is a song that I can honestly say is one of my favorites of 2012. Not only are we seduced with hypnotic, reggae-infused beats that Major Lazer repeatedly delivers, but we ar...
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6

Sounds like:
The Clash,
Tensnake,
Phantasmagoria,
Active Child
By
RSkotarczyk
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Sep 13, 2012
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The original version of Reptar's "Houseboat Babies" is so great, it's a wonder how the vibe could get any better. But Chrome Sparks has flipped the script, literally.Let's just say that if both versions were an intro to a rad 80's movie, the original...
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7

Sounds like:
The Do,
Hermitude,
Travi$ Scott,
Baauer
By
RSkotarczyk
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Aug 15, 2012
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I grew up with No Doubt, and the influence Gwen Stefani had on my upbringing was phenomenal. It superseded any reasonable or rationale approach to music; in my eyes she could do no wrong. Thus, whatever music her or No Doubt brought to the table, I a...
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8

Sounds like:
10 Ft. Ganja Plant,
King Tubby
By
Jason Grishkoff
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Jun 16, 2012
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Easy Star All-Stars are back for another edition of awesome reggae covers. This time, Michael Jackson's Thriller is in their cross-hairs.The first song to cross our radar is "Billie Jean," released as a free download via the band's website. No surpri...
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