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Sounds like:
The Black Keys,
Charles Bradley,
Black Joe Lewis & The Honeybears
By
Tobias Handke
on
Jan 22, 2014
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Although it's been almost two years since blues rocker Gary Clark Jr. released his Grammy-nominated debut Blak And Blu, it seems the Texan isn't done with the project just yet, having announced Blak And Blu: The Mixtape. While there is no word on a r...
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2

Sounds like:
J Dilla,
Flying Lotus
By
sean o
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Oct 28, 2013
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You may remember that Tree dropped an amazing cover of Radiohead's "Karma Police" in August to coincide with the release of his Demons EP. So when the Santa Cruz producer reached out to me about collaborating on a premiere, I knew I was on board.Toda...
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By
sweeney kovar
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Oct 12, 2013
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Blu continues his streak of independent and unexpected projects with Gods In The Spirit, an EP with Virginia producer Nottz."Boyz II Men" with Nitty Scott was leaked, but it's the latest loosie from the tape, "End Of The World," that really piques my...
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4

Sounds like:
Samiyam,
Sean Price,
Blu
By
sweeney kovar
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Jul 19, 2013
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Alchemist is quietly becoming a pillar figure in hip-hop. His discography dates back to his childhood group with a young Scott Caan as The Whooliganz, work under DJ Muggs and The Soul Assassins in the 90s, his breakthrough work with NY royalty like M...
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5

Sounds like:
Rivka,
Ryan Hemsworth,
Clams Casino
By
Eric Fallows
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Jun 21, 2013
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Every once in a super moon, a rare song presents itself that is certain to change a listener's perspective on a particular kind of music. It's not like Black Noi$e, a Bruiser Brigade affiliate, is trying to reinvent the wheel, but he certainly knows...
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6

Sounds like:
Wiz Khalifa,
Meek Mill,
Waka Flocka Flame
By
Tobias Handke
on
Jun 5, 2013
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I've got to be honest and let you know that I'm not a huge 2 Chainz fan. While he's great for a feature or a hook, his 2012 debut Based On A T.R.U. Story failed to impress, and he looked headed for the scrap heap. How wrong could I have been?Teaming ...
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7

Sounds like:
Sammy Adams,
J.Cole,
Mac Miller
By
Chad L.A. Roberts
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May 28, 2013
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The Redlands, Californian born rapper/singer Connor Evans has been gaining ground on the minds and ears of the millennials. His latest EP, Green Light Life, is a compendium of five tracks that reflect on his childhood upbringings and his thirst for s...
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8

Sounds like:
Daedelus,
Nicolasas van Reenen,
WU LYF
By
David Peter Simon
on
Apr 30, 2013
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These three are on the verge of exploding the scene with British Afro-dub blues -- they're seriously something special.Benin City is London-based Theo Buckingham, Tom Leaper, and Joshua Idehen. An eclectic band named after a Nigerian capital, their v...
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