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Janet Jackson – Rock With U (FS Green Rework)

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We’ve likely reached some sort of Janet Jackson sampling/remixing high water mark today; something like 3 or 4 songs released today (like this one and this one feature a source track from Ms. Jackson If You’re Nasty. So what makes this new “Rock With U” mix worth your attention? Start with one Janet’s best latter day tracks, the vastly underappreciated “Rock With U”. Next put in the hands of the mega-talented Dutch producer FS Green. The result is a standout mix that leaves many of the lesser populaters of the Janet remix/sample genre way back at the start. Go and get it.

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Rating 8.3

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03-27-13

Stalley – Swangin (Feat. Scarface)

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Our man in the 330/Milk City Stalley rides out on new single, the low-ridin viber “Swangin” featuring the legendary Scarface. Premiered last night on our hometown hip hop station Z 107.9 Cleveland, “Swangin” will be the Massillon rapper’s first official single from his as of yet untitled debut LP.

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Rating 8.3

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03-27-13

Giveaway: The 1975 @ Santos Party House, New York City THIS FRIDAY

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The 1975, who straight murdered it at our SXSW showcase a couple weeks ago & left Austin levelled in their wake, are playing a free all ages show at Santos Party House in New York this Friday. The first b3sci’er to email us with the subject line “I Want To Party Like It’s 1975” wins a +1 on the V.I.P. guestlist. You can RSVP for the show here.

The 1975 (Facebook)

Rating 10.0

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03-27-13

Giveaway: 12 Reasons To Die LIVE w/ Ghostface Killah, Adrian Younge, Blu, Exile, The Gaslamp Killer + MORE! In L.A. 3/28/2013

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Join us at The Mayan Theater in Los Angeles tomorrow, Thursday as ArtDontSleep Presents 12 Reasons To Die with Ghostface Killah, Adrian Younge, Blu, Exile, The Gaslamp Killer and MORE! Host Mark Luv will be curating this celebration for the release of the new Ghostface Killah x Adrian Younge Record. The jams are fresh, think Wu Tang Clan meets Portishead meets Kill Bill.. get a taste here.

Tickets for the show are $20 presale / $25 at the door, and you can get more info on purchasing tickets here. OR you can drop us a line and we’ll enter to you to win a FREE pair of tickets to this event. To enter our raffle, just email us here and let us know that you want to catch 12 Reasons To Die on Thursday night. We’ll enter your name in our random drawing to take place on Thursday morning. Keep an eye on your inbox and good luck!

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03-27-13

Cloud Boat – Youthern

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Check out “Youthern, the stunning new piano ballad as-performed-from-the-heart-of-the-solar-system (which I guess would be the sun anyway) , from rising UK act Cloud Boat. Dressed in just the smallest bit of 2013 R&B/indie James Blake-y wrapping, the beautiful hymnal-esque melody and harmony unfold and lift “Youthern” into some very special rarefied territory.

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Rating 8.4

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03-26-13

Mikal Cronin – Weight

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New Merge-signee and Ty Segall broham Mikal Cronin releases possibly his strongest track to day with the shimmering West Coast pop of “Weight”. A sharply focused mix of disto guitar, Wilsonesque harmonies, and one world beater melody after another, “Weight” is a major step forward in class for the Laguna Beach, CA native. Cronin’s MCII LP is due May 7th.

Mikal Cronin (Facebook)

Rating 8.5

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03-26-13

Niagara – Seal

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We’ve been into “Seal” from Italian artists Niagara since the vid for the track dropped back in January. Today marks the release of the band’s Otto LP, from which the aforementioned “Seal” is lead track. Reminding a bit of Foals & Junip on the clattering soulful indie pop of “Seal”, the balance of the record veers quite a bit from this sound; covering varying genres from synth pop to bossa to stomper indie rock. Stream Otto on Soundcloud here.

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Rating: 8.4

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03-26-13

Tom Odell Performs “Another Love” (Live Session)

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We recently caught up with 22 year old UK singer-songwriter Tom Odell to capture an intimate and exclusive performance of his breakthrough track, “Another Love”. The session was filmed at Elias Studios in Los Angeles and features a guest interview appearance by KCRW DJ Jason Kramer. Keep an eye out for Tom in 2013 and his debut album Long Way Down, being released later this spring.

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03-25-13

Rave’s Fave: Portugal. The Man – Evil Friends

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The new single from Portugal. The Man is, for me, a pleasant surprise. “Evil Friends” has a quirky, melodic bounce that stands out very nicely, and my ears can’t resist. While PTM have a sturdy following, I’ve since felt the band needed an extra boost to rise above the upper middle. This just might be the track. By Bruce Rave

Portugal. The Man – Evil Friends

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* Links and playlists from Rave’s weekly new music show can be found on his blog and be sure follow Bruce on Twitter too!

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03-25-13

Giveaway: Inc. @ The BootlegTheater in LA on Wednesday, 3/27/2013

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Just recently L.A. based brother duo dropped their acclaimed debut full length no world via the renowned 4AD label. This Wednesday Andrew and Daniel Aged a/k/a Inc. bring their darker tinged R&B/Soul back to the City of Angels with an exclusive performance at The Bootleg. Supporting acts include Ian Isiah, SFV Acid, & Cream DJS (J99&CalCat); do not miss it.

B3SCI has got a pair of tickets to give away for one lucky reader. For your chance to win, email us here and say that you’d like to to be entered in the Inc. ticket giveaway. We’ll be picking our winning email submission at random this Wednesday morning (one entry per person). You can get more information on the show and purchasing tickets here.

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03-25-13

Ajimal – This Human Joy

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The notion of “spare piano ballad” is one of those music blog keyword pastiches that is difficult, at times, to disentangle from the copy and what those words actually indicate. “This Human Joy” a “spare piano ballad” that is new from UK artist Ajimal is the example of what those words should indicate. “This Human Joy” sounds a bit of James Blake, sure, but the melody & arrangement (& harp) are really top class and standout as true high bars within this genre.

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Rating 8.2

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03-25-13

Smoke DZA – Ghost Of Dipset (Prod. By King Thelonious)

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The first release from a recent run of collaborative sessions between MC Smoke DZA and producer King Thelonious, “Ghost of Dipset” also acts as a tribute and valediction for 10 years of Diplomatic Immunity. We know Killa Cam reads the site (and hopefully Smoke DZA does too), so glasses tipped in both y’all direction as we toast to 10 more years.

Smoke DZA – Ghost Of Dipset (Prod. By King Thelonious)

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Rating 8.0

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03-25-13