Our dude (and one of our favorite new vocalists) Jhameel jumps on “Hurry” a new synth pop track from his pal Surrender’s upcoming debut LP. Give it your ears below.
Surrender – Hurry (Feat. Jhameel)Jhameel 
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Rating 8.1
Our dude (and one of our favorite new vocalists) Jhameel jumps on “Hurry” a new synth pop track from his pal Surrender’s upcoming debut LP. Give it your ears below.
Surrender – Hurry (Feat. Jhameel)Jhameel (Facebook)
Rating 8.1
“80 BPM” by Belgian trio Dalai Lama Renaissance is a simple & smooth slice of beats, far-off atmospheres, and soul. What probably separates “80 BPM” and DLR from the mountain of similar sounding submissions we get on the reg is that soul. There’s a weight and emotive punch that not only supports but gives the track a liveliness and vitality that should keep you engaged 20-30 spins into the future.
Dalai Lama Renaissance – 80 BPMDalai Lama Renaissance 
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Rating 8.4
b3sci, The James Brown rating scale. It’s not just a way for us to look awesome as we “rate” shit. A lot of times when we’re looking at a track, deciding whether or not to feature it or toss it, we’ll try to mind meld with our patron saint James Brown and ask him (ourselves), “Would JB be into this track? Would he like it? Would it make him “feel good” to listen to?” (seriously, you can’t wrong with this litmus test, try it.) That said, we’re about 110% sure James Brown would go to town on this funky-as-fuck Kindness shit. Spin it.
Kindness – Gee UpKindness 
Rating 8.3
Stalley goes in again for the 330 on new track “BCGMMG”. Produced by Block Beattaz, “BCGMMG” is another in the Massillon rapper’s ongoing #songsbystalley Savage Journey to the American Dream project (which we couldn’t be more psyched for) build-up series. Can’t wait to hear our hometown dude on some of those A-level Maybach $$$$ beats. #330.
Stalley – BCGMMGStalley 
(Facebook)
Rating 8.1
By Chris Gedos
Our homie tree keeps the hits rollin’ with “Universal” (feat. Ariel Thiermann). The song, which also features Finn Rivera and Shelf Nunny, is captivating from its inception, clear and concise proof that previous offerings “People” and “This is Separation” were not simple flukes. Per his Soundcloud: “This track is sending positive energy to the beautiful people of planet earth.” If that’s not a reason to partake in the process of creative actualization, I don’t know what is! tree sings songs about the slow movement of time and the presence of a universal consciousness. And then at 2:10 he starts riffing off Bon Iver. #sickasfuck
tree – Universal (Feat. Ariel Thiermann)tree (Facebook)
Rating 8.67
YES! This is the real one right here. Jakwob has delivered an absolute gem with this new remix for Niki and the Dove. Opting for a slow burning, shake-you-right-into-your-guts submarine feel for the track, the UK producer has maybe his finest work to date here on “DJ Ease My Mind”. Do not miss it.
Niki and the Dove – DJ Ease My Mind (Jakwob Remix)Jakwob (Facebook)
Rating 8.7
California duo Tashaki Miyaki do a rainy-day 50’s pop/early 90’s alterna-gaze hybrid version of Uncle Bob’s 1970 song “If Not For You”. The song’s warm but far-off female vocal and laid back production values will definitely remind of Mazzy Star. Listen.
Tashaki Miyaki – If Not For You (Bob Dylan)Tashaki Miyaki (Facebook)
Rating 8.4
R&B newcomer Kofi Black gets a co-sign here from the Chef on new track “I Love You Crazy”. From its deep on-the-ones piano tones to its just-heavy-enough for radio claps on the twos, “ILYC” has heavy rotation on hot R&B radio written all over it. Sandwiched between that hour’s fourth of spin of “Rack City” and third of “The Motto”, “I Love You Crazy” should play down just fine.
Kofi Black – I Love You Crazy (Feat. Raekwon)Kofi Black 
(Facebook)
Rating 8.1
By Jon Herriot
When LA duo Capital Cities puts out new music, I have come to expect huge Electro-Rock tracks. This song shows a softer side of their music which works surprisingly well for them. Without the booming beats they have to rely a bit more on songwriting and vocals here, but us at b3Sci are feeling it nonetheless. This one comes off their recently released “Safe and Sound” EP.
Capital Cities (Facebook)
Rating 7.9
By Chris Gedos
Stereogum unveiled last week The Hairs’ new single, “I’ve Been Working Out”, a song with such a facile understanding of the canon it’s deserving of several encores within the blogosphere. The refrain lyric, “I’ve been working out, I get to wear a Jesus crown”, is rooted in the iconoclasm and sacreligiousness which has permeated Rock since Bill Haley. Be sure to check their bandcamp for a collection of ditties which clock in at less than two minutes, in preparation for the I’ve Been Working Out EP, out Feb. 21st on WeePOP! Records.
The Hairs – I’ve Been Working OutThe Hairs (Facebook)
Rating 8.2
Brainfeeder representative Teebs mixes down Shlohmo’s brill “wen uuu” track. Opting for a smooth 808-esque rhythm track and a subtly mixed sultry vocal sample (Is that our girl Tracy Thorn?), Teebs takes “wen uuu” DEEP. Look out for Shlohmo’s “Vacation” 12” with remixes from Airhead, Salva and Nicolas Jaar due Valentine’s Day.
Shlohmo – wen uuu (Teebs Mix)Teebs (Facebook)
Rating 8.3
Our dude Miguel Jontel returns with his latest single and vid for “Adorn”. The track borrows a bit, stylistically and rhythmically from Marvin Gaye, specifically “Sexual Healing”. That’s cool. But, Miguel, dude, lets talk about that haircut! We love The Weeknd too but the “Tesfaye fade” is not yr look, champ. Spin “Adorn” below.
Miguel – AdornMiguel (Facebook)
Rating 8.3
