Listen to “La Bala” here

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Ana Tijoux‘s follow up album to her 2010 Grammy-nominated breakthrough debut, 1977 is a marching band of sounds. The twin-titled track, “La Bala” showcases that spry tongue of the Chilean rapper, Read the full story

Listen to “Bad Girls” here

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Live fast. Die young. That’s M.I.A.‘s motto. For the small percent of Americans who missed the bad girl’s middle finger to the FCC during yesterday’s NFL Super Bowl, this babe does not mind stirring up mass-televised controversy. Read the full story

Listen to “Pretty Lil’ Heart (Ft. Lil Wayne)” here

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Once in a while a guilty piece of butter-smooth pleasure comes along, and time to time Lil Wayne may or may not have his unexpectedly charming and slime slick words written all over it. Mixed with Robin Thicke‘s sensual R&B vocals, “Pretty Lil’ Heart” is the charmingly Read the full story

Listen to “Ray Charles” here

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“Ray Charles” is serving as the most outstanding, chart-worthy track from three year old, Philadelphia hip-hop duo, Chiddy Bang. The sample-heavy song off their upcoming debut album, Breakfast Read the full story

Listen to “Girls On Girls (Captain Cuts)” here

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“All I really want is [Girls On Girls]!” To bump in my room. To dance in the club. To jam in the car. “Girls!”

“Girls On Girls (Captain Cuts Remix)” is by far the most unrivaled mash up of the year, in my opinion. Captain Cuts takes Beastie Boys’ and Beyonce’s twin-named “Girls” tracks and makes them one. The banging intertwining of ‘girl power’ pop and Read the full story

Latyrx : Lady Don’t Tek No

Still a funky, soulful, ingeniously word-smithed aural pleasure after nine years since its release, this is a truly classic hip hop album. Blackalicious, Latyrx, and Dj Shadow came together on this one to showcase to those who didn’t already know of the artists’ individual talents what Quannum Projects had to offer one’s ears. Lady Don’t Tek No is sure to be a timeless favorite for females and males alike, relatable lyrics delivered over a contagious beat that makes heads bob like an automatic reflex. Latyrx is made up of rappers Lateef and Lyrics Born and the song was actually released earlier in 1997 as part of their EP called Muzapper’s Remixes. To be informed of Latyrx’ musical versatility, Balcony Beach is a more relaxed, easy listening track by the melodic duo worth giving a listen as well.

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