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Eclectic Wisconsin artist yung sum has shared a new single entitled “i wish”. Blending genres in an intriguing, idiosyncratic manner, this song clearly demonstrates his sharp songwriting skills and charismatic style. The instrumental for “i wish” is textured and immersive, containing crunchy, catchy percussion and nostalgic, quirky guitars. Over top, yung sum comes through with some evocative vocals that draw the listener deeply into this track’s atmosphere.

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Georgia’s Jerome the Prince has shared a powerful new track called “Jacksonville”. This cut features a glorious instrumental containing elegant vocal samples that drift over top of head-banging drums. Underscored by subtle organs, the beat is truly a sonic tour-de-force. Jerome the Prince delivers a series of fast-paced, elastic verses demonstrating his self-aware lyricism. His flow is entertaining and dynamic, as he flips line after line with a confident, captivating cadence.

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Bronx rapper Ki Storii‘s “What You Need” is an addictive, vibrant banger that had us hooked from the get-go. Containing powerful, driving 808s and bright, energizing synths, the instrumental on “What You Need” really got our adrenaline pumping. Moreover, her vocals are engaging and rich in character, with a confident, smooth delivery and memorable lyrics. “What You Need” is likely to have you pressing that replay button whenever it comes on.

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Montreal musician Anomalie‘s single “Bond” makes for a truly spell-binding listen, providing a refreshing, dynamic sound that had us hooked from the get-go. Mixing genres in a seamless fashion, “Bond” opens with a wintery, peaceful jazz section before dropping into an infectious funk groove. Bolstered by bouncy drums and rich bass, this part of the song feels disco-inspired, complete with bright, agile synths. Truly a top tier example of genre-blending, “Bond” is a memorable offering that revitalizes the listener with its idiosyncratic sound.

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Little Rock, Arkansas artist DILLION‘s “Nickname”, featuring Jaykel the Smooth is a refreshing, vibrant offering. A joint off his eclectic new album Blue Lights, “Nickname” blends genres in an intriguing, unique fashion. The production here is bouncy and addictive, centred around colorful synths layered over top of one another. Underneath, playful 808s and crisp percussion create a solid foundation for DILLION’ and Jaykel the Smooth’s smooth, charismatic vocals. If you enjoyed “Nickname”, check out the remainder of DILLION’s recent album Blue Lights, a solid offering of expressive tracks drawing influences from a variety of genres.

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Written by Jacob Ezra

Up-and-coming St. Louis artist Mvstermind‘s song “NIGHTWATCH” stands out immediately for its forward-thinking, refreshing sound. A cut off his eclectic recent EP GREAT, this track features addictive, layered production and vibrant vocals. It is difficult to not put “NIGHTWATCH” on repeat just to absorb all of the details present in both the vocals and instrumental. If you enjoyed this song check out the rest of Mvstermind’s EP GREAT, a strong release that is sonically diverse and relentlessly exciting.

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Cleveland artist Chelsea Pastel‘s “PPA” is a certified banger, providing an adrenaline-pumping sound that has us re-playing this track again and again. Filled to the brim with charisma and confidence, “PPA”‘s rapid pace and clever lyrics make for a truly exciting listening experience. Pastel sounds sharp and executes her animated, lively flow with ease, ripping the raw, intense beat to shreds. If you enjoyed this song, be sure to give the rest of her album Pastelevision a listen as well.

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Written by Jacob Ezra

Sefu‘s “Alton & Franklin” is a sublime jazz rap offering, with refreshing, uplifting vibes that caught our attention immediately. Containing earthy, warm vocal samples underscored by warm keys, the instrumental for “Alton & Franklin” is truly memorable. Moreover, Sefu’s smooth, laid-back cadence and poetic, introspective lyrics are thought-provoking and beautifully crafted, adding even more depth to this track. If you enjoyed “Alton & Franklin”, be sure to check out the remainder of Sefu’s album STARS ARE BORN IN PAIRS, an underrated set of vibrant, creative hip-hop tracks.

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London DJ and vocalist Ell Murphy‘s track “Make It”, featuring Soundboy Cookie, is one of our favorites this week. The instrumental is refreshing and atmospheric, centred around warm reversed keys layered over bouncy, addictive percussion. Murphy’s ethereal vocals are a highlight on this cut, as they drift smoothly over the relaxing production. An exciting, forward-thinking UK garage offering, “Make It” is a track that beckons many re-visits.

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Written by Jacob Ezra

Pittsburgh rapper Skrilla Bands has come through with a new banger called “Got Betta”. This single contains an electrifying instrumental that is centred around fast-paced guitar samples and driving 808s. Beneath, crisp, raw percussion creates a solid foundation for Skrilla Bands’ powerful vocals, as he comes through with an exciting, focused performance. Pairing solid production with well-crafted vocals, “Got Betta” is highly memorable, and provides much replay value.

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