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Louie – Female Sensitivity (Prod. Robin Hannibal)

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We’ve already namechecked Quadron once today. (We have a habit of doing it a lot). But here’s one half of the Danish duo, producer Robin Hannibal, behind the boards for girlfriend Louie on the feel good, luxurious-sounding “Female Sensitivity”.

Louie – Female Sensitivity (Prod. Robin Hannibal)

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Rating 8.0

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01-23-12

Full Crate – Without My Heart (Feat. David Simmons)

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Dutch Producer Full Crate puts on for the b3sci grown and sexy with new track “Without My Heart”. Carafe of champagne on the table, lights set low, vibe set to smooth. Result.

Full Crate – Without My Heart (Feat. David Simmons)

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Rating 8.2

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01-21-12

Cris Cab – Put In Work (Prod. Wyclef & Sedeck)

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Say what you want about Wyclef Jean. (He’s an opportunist, he’s a liar, he’s a thief, etc) But the dude has always has a nice touch with production. Wyclef’s ability to wring out soul & groove (and that islands vibe!) from even the most soul-less of artists (Hello “Hips Don’t Lie”. Sorry Shakira! Still <3 you.) Here Wyclef lays down a bit of that classic sound (finger picked vaguely Spanish-sounding guitars & a minimalist two-step) for 18 yo and Pharrell co-signed artist Cris Cab. “Put In Work”.

Cris Cab – Put In Work (Prod. Wyclef & Sedeck)

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Rating 8.0

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01-19-12

Electric Guest – This Head I Hold

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The blue-eyed soul of L.A. duo Electric Guest has us doing the mash potato, the alligator and the watusi all over b3sci HQ. If we were betting men (and a distingushed gentleman never tells) we’d say Electric Guest has the chops and positioning to have a big 2K12.

Electric Guest – This Hand I Hold

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Rating 8.2

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01-10-12

Monarchs – Loose in the Knees

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Monarchs a/k/a Celeste Griffin drops a free hip hop & r&b mixtape called Ft. Celeste featuring the Austin singer-songwriter vibing over beats by Dilla, Jake One, Clams Casino and this sweet feel good Javelin beat on “Loose in the Knees”. Catch a little 2010 below.

Monarchs – Loose in the Knees

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Rating 8.0

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01-10-12

JMSN – Something

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Today JMSN drops his debut and self-produced LP Priscilla.”Something” is the third single from the 16 track album, and showcases a 2012 R&B-influenced sound with worldly influence and a heart-wringing punch in the drum track. We are into it.

JMSN – Something

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Rating 8.1

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01-10-12

Eliza Doolittle – The Morning (The Weeknd)

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Girl put in work. We really like this. Eliza, email us/tweet at us, we want to write songs with you.

Eliza Doolittle – The Morning (The Weeknd)

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Rating 8.7

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01-08-12

Panther & The Supafly – Diamond In The Africa Rough x Chronicles

By Trevor Meyer

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Vancouver natives, Panther & The Supafly just dropped their debut EP, Nkazi. “Diamond in the Africa Rough” is a sick fusion of jazz, hip-hop, and pop. This track is driven, inspirational, and poised for greatness. Give these guys a spin.

Panther & The Supafly – Diamond In The Africa Rough

Panther & The Supafly – Chronicles

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Rating 8.3

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01-07-12

Jesse Futerman – A Tribute to Horace

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Jesse Futerman drops off this nice vibed-out bit of jazz-influenced beats excerpted here from his “Super Basement” EP. We’re guessing the Horace in question is the legendary pianist Horace Silver who recorded about two dozen LPs for Blue Note, most of which are must listens.

Jesse Futerman – A Tribute to Horace

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Rating 8.2

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01-06-12

Millennial Territory Orchestra – Family Affair (Feat. Antony Hegarty) (Sly & The Family Stone)

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If you know us, you know we’re massive stans for the genius Sly Stone. To cover a Sly Stone song is task only properly acquitted of by only the most soulful, powerful, emotive of artists. It’s a very high bar to reach for, indeed. Here, Millennial Territory Orchestra links up with Antony Hegarty (a soul brother you may have heard of) to tackle “Family Affair” and puts down maybe the best Family Stone cover (one of the best 70’s soul covers, period) that we’ve ever heard. It’s really that good. The pace is a slow walk, the sauntering swaying horns are perfect, and Mr. Hegarty is 100% on point vocally. Spin it below.

Millennial Territory Orchestra – Family Affair (Feat. Antony Hegarty) (Sly & The Family Stone)

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Rating 8.6

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01-06-12

EMiL – Deadwood

By Trevor Meyer

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Here’s a stellar piece from new London-based artist, EMiL. This song has a killer chorus hook and a beautiful string arrangement throughout. It’s the kind of song that gives you that feeling like you’re on fire and every spot is your “sweet spot” on the basketball court. This track brings the heat all day. EMiL is set to officially release “Deadwood” on March 25. I am counting down the days.

EMiL – ‘Deadwood’

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Rating 8.3

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01-06-12

Phone Joan – Damned

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Whoa… what have we here? Beyond a beautiful and promiscuously toned video, oozes the gospel tinted blues and shoegaze of Oslo, Norway exports Phone Joan. Soak yourself in the vulnerable timbre of their dynamic new single “Damned” and be sure to pick up a copy of Phone Joan’s sophomore LP +47 91799466 due March 14th.

Phone Joan – Damned

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Rating 8.5

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01-06-12