Good morning and welcome to Tuesday folks. This was one of those weeks for me that kind of just dragged on and on and on. So finally last night, I grabbed a couple beers and dove head first into some new music. We’ve got fresh material from Florence + The Machine, J. Cole, MGMT, Ab-Soul, Daughter, Clams Casino and more.
Thundercat – Heartbreaks + Setbacks
[audio https://www.opendrive.com/files/N18xMzk1OTcxNl9jUFBNZl9iZDQy/01%20Heartbreaks%20%20%20Setbacks.m4a|titles=Heartbreaks And Setbacks]Stephen Bruner, aka Thundercat, aka vocalist/songwriter/bassist is forming his second album Apocalypse with help from Flying Lotus. He’s pushed the genre boundaries once again with this new single, the pop/funk/electro fusion makes for an outstanding blend of sounds and emotions. Bruner, I look forward to what you have in store for us.
[audio https://www.opendrive.com/files/N18xMzkyNjEzM19OTWdKQV9kYmVh/01%20Cole%20Summer.m4a|titles=Cole Summer]Cole let go of this freebie last night, a track I would pay good money for. The smooth sample comes from Lauryn Hill’s “Nothing Even Matters” with D’Angelo circa 1998. Produced by J. Cole
Florence + The Machine – Over The Love
[audio https://www.opendrive.com/files/N18xMzk1OTc0N19GRkllel82NWQ5/01%20Over%20The%20Love.m4a|titles=Over The Love]Florence delivers a lovely ballad for The Great Gatsby soundtrack, which if you have scoped by now, you should. An all-star cast film, deserves an all-star cast soundtrack. The movie hits theatres May 10, and the soundtrack May 7; which you can Pre-Order Now
Ab-Soul – The End Is Near (feat. Mac Miller)
[audio https://www.opendrive.com/files/N18xMzkyNjIyMF9VZ2tQMF81Nzgx/01%20The%20End%20Is%20Near%20(feat.%20Mac%20Miller).m4a|titles=The End Is Near]Soul and Miller hook up once again for a doozy. Mac not only delivers a mesmerizing beat, but drops one of his best verses in awhile.
Daughter – Get Lucky (Daft Punk Cover)
[audio https://www.opendrive.com/files/N18xMzkyNjE1NV9aYmtrZ19hNmM4/01%20Get%20Lucky%20(Daft%20Punk%20Cover).m4a|titles=Get Luck (Daft Punk Cover)]As one last promotional effort before their album was released, the UK-based trio gave Daft Punk’s record-shattering single a 360. They take the lustful jam, and turn it into sultry. Get their debut album on iTunes
Rockie Fresh – Top Of The World
[audio https://www.opendrive.com/files/N18xMzkyNjI2M19uSjFxTV85Zjli/01%20Top%20Of%20The%20World.m4a|titles=Top Of The World]MMG’s Rockie Fresh just dropped The Birthday Tape, this is one of the standout tracks. In-house producer The Gift uses a Röyksopp sample, and tinkers with it slightly, creating quite the epic beat.
Clams Casino – Bookfiend (feat. DOOM)
[audio https://www.opendrive.com/files/N18xMzkyNjA5M19WN2VLMF83ZjQ1/01%20Bookfiend%20(feat.%20Doom).m4a|titles=Bookfiend]The man once named MF Doom spits some free-lancing verses over Clams Casino’s usual dreamscape beat. A perfect, unforeseen collaboration that I want to hear more of. This will be on DOOM’s upcoming project Lex.
[audio https://www.opendrive.com/files/N18xMzk1OTczOF9ZczVaU185OTAz/01%20Alien%20Days.m4a|titles=Alien Days]MGMT is back with more psychedelic rock for our listening pleasure. “Alien Days” serves as the first single to their forthcoming self-titled album (June).
Kent Money – Think About It (feat. Nicka)
[audio https://www.opendrive.com/files/N18xMzkyNjMxOV9BWVNnVF8zNmZk/10%20Think%20About%20It%20(feat.%20Nicka).m4a|titles=Think About It]HS87’s Kent Money dropped his Eyes Wide Shut mixtape a few days ago, and if you’re unfamiliar with his work, definitely check it OUT. The soulful beat courtesy of Hit-Boy and D Mills.
Casey Veggies – Young Niggas (feat. Juicy J)
[audio https://www.opendrive.com/files/N18xMzkyNjI4NF9TbzQ3QV80ODQ3/01%20Young%20Niggas%20(feat.%20Juicy%20J).m4a|titles=Young Niggas]Veggies links up with Juicy for a trunk rattler. The Futuristiks on the beat.
[audio https://www.opendrive.com/files/N18xMzkyNjE5OV9yR3FMRF83NjBh/01%20I%20Can’t%20Win.m4a|titles=I Can’t Win]Breezy’s been on a role lately, his fusion of R&B and Pop seems to always come through for him. His next album is called X, which hits shelves July 16 – this track however will not make the cut.
B.o.B – Headband (feat. 2 Chainz)
[audio https://www.opendrive.com/files/N18xMzk1OTgxM19xSDhxR19iZGJk/01%20Headband%20(feat.%202%20Chainz).m4a|titles=Headband]Call me a sucker for a dirty beat with whistling, but this beat from DJ Mustard goes. 2 Chainz spits his usual ridiculousness – “Bet you can fuck with me, that would be Neveruary”
[audio https://www.opendrive.com/files/N18xMzkyNjI0M180ZUxjaF9kZDE3/01%20Throwin’%20My%20Money%20(feat.%20R%20Kelly).m4a|titles=Throwin My Money]Twista back with a club anthem featuring a classic hook from Kells. Shout out to Aaron Gash for the suggestion.
Joey Fatts – Choppa (feat. A$AP Rocky & Danny Brown)
[audio https://www.opendrive.com/files/N18xMzkyNjEwOF92ODZpaF8xZGI4/01%20Choppa%20(feat.%20A$AP%20Rocky%20&%20Danny%20Brown).m4a|titles=Choppa]Joey Fatts enlists a couple heavy hitters for his latest single. Rocky and Brown suit the theme and beat to a T. Produced by 808 Mafia
