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Tensnake – Hurricane

Tensnake celebrates 40k twitter followers with an islands-y bumper from the vault.

Tensnake (Soundcloud)

Rating 8.0

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08-07-12

Doc Daneeka & Abigail Wyles – Tobyjug

A beautiful entry on offer here from Doc Daneeka (producer) & Abigail Wyles (vocals). Both parties earn their headline billing as Daneeka’s skilled production puts the perfectly precise frame around Wyles striking powerful vocal performance. Do not miss.

Doc Daneeka & Abigail Wyles – Tobyjug

Doc Daneeka & Abigail Wyles (Facebook)

Rating 8.5

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reviewed by
08-06-12

LaToiya Williams – This Love Is Sweet (Prod. Nottz)

Soulstress Latoiya Williams (Jay-Z, Snoop, Dr. Dre) returns after a 10 year hiatus with a super strong track in “This Love Is Sweet”. Produced by Nottz, “TLIS” has a syrupy smooth 70’s feel (reminded us a bit of The Staple Singers 70’s pop material) that fits nicely into b3sci’s late summertime groove.

LaToiya Williams (Facebook)

Rating 8.3

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08-02-12

Mariah Carey – Triumphant (Feat. Rick Ross & Meek Mill)

Our girl Mariah is back and she’s got MMG on her back. “Triumphant”, Mariah’s comeback single, features oft-collaborator Jermaine Dupri (you can hear him “yeah”ing in the background) on the production tip. Mariah’s more hip hop lane is decorated with hype joint after hype joint (“Heartbreaker” “Honey” “Lil’ Love” “So Lonely”, etc). Can “Triumphant” measure up?

Mariah Carey (Facebook)

Rating 8.3

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08-02-12

Bondax – You’re So (Star Slinger ReFREEx)

Yeah we’re into this.

Star Slinger (Facebook)

Rating 8.4

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08-02-12

Ango – True Blue (Prod. Jacques Greene)

Halifax-based (somebody hook this guy up with Hemsworth) R&B man Ango hooks up here with fellow Canadian and b3sci fav producer Jacques Greene for “True Blue”, taken from the singer’s just released Serpentine record. On “True Blue”, Ango’s buttery smooth melodic stylings are leather-glove-fit Greene’s rhythm & garage production style.

Ango – True Blue (Prod. Jacques Greene)

Ango (Facebook)

Rating 8.2

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reviewed by
08-01-12

Marie Dahlstrom – Search

Marie Dahlstrom’s emergence follows on those of jazz-influenced UK R&B soulstresses like Jessie Ware, Lianne La Havas & Delilah. On “Search”, Marie takes that emerging sound and spaces it out a bit, spreading it wide and slowing it. Faraway delay-driven Rhodes, deep-off-in-the-mix vocals, and easy all-mellow horns support Dahlstrom’s most sultry track. Check her out below.

Marie Dahlstrom (Facebook)

Rating 8.3

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reviewed by
07-31-12

Miguel – Use Me

Our man Miguel lets loose the skyward-bound “Use Me”, previewed from his forthcoming three part LP Kaleidoscope Dream. On par with anything quality-wise Mr. Jontel has released post-All I Want Is You the driving track, see the R&B man continuing to explore similar themes and textures as he did on his recent “Art Dealer Chic” EPs

Miguel (Facebook)

Rating 8.3

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07-31-12

Frank Ocean – Thinkin Bout You (Ryan Hemsworth Bootleg)

Our dude Ryan Hemsworth has a new EP at the ready called Last Words that will no doubt be wall to wall fire flames. Previewed from the EP below is Hemsworth’s bootleg of the cut-above Frank Ocean slow heater “Thinkin Bout You” which we are certifying a b3sci candlelight jam.

Frank Ocean – Thinkin Bout You (Ryan Hemsworth Bootleg)

Ryan Hemsworth (Facebook)

Rating 8.3

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reviewed by
07-30-12

Pebaluna – No, I Can’t

Roots. Some natural sounds coming from new LB based Pebaluna. Yeah, “No, I Can’t” tokes a fireside night. Preview the record below.


Pebaluna – No, I Can’t

Pebaluna california (Facebook)

Rating 8.1

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reviewed by
07-10-12

Monica x Teebs – Just For You, Sideline Ho (Cyril Hahn Edit)

Cyril Hahn’s “Say My Name” remix blew us away (His “Touch My Body” edit is mint too). We can’t get enough of Cyril’s sound right now, so we did a little digging and found this ace Monica x Teebs remix from a couple months ago. Enjoy. Cyril Hahn ftw.

Monica x Teebs – Just For You, Sideline Ho (Cyril Hahn Edit)

Cyril Hahn (Facebook)

Rating 8.5

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reviewed by
07-08-12

MMC Da Click – Macaulay Culkin (Home Alone)

Some fresh RnB sounds from Mimi trio MMC Da Click. You know Kevin would have totally kicked it to this record and some real hunnies in Home Alone if he were a cool 16 instead of throwing that lame faux party with cardboard cut-outs and “Rockin’ Around the Christmas Tree”.

MMC Da Click – Macaulay Culkin (Home Alone)

MMC Da Click (Facebook)

Rating 8.1

reviewed by
07-05-12