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Shaolin Jazz – Gil’s Pinky Ring (Wu-Tang Clan x Gil Scott-Heron)

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We don’t usually fuck with mashups, etc, etc. But THIS(!) Shaolin Jazz mash of Wu-Tang and the late great Gil Scott-Heron’s “The Bottle”, it’s sound like Ghost, Rae et al were in the studio cutting this shit live with Gil. “The Bottle” has such a great groove to begin with but damn what a nice match. Good on Shaolin Jazz. Get familiar below.

Shaolin Jazz – Gil’s Pinky Ring (Wu-Tang Clan x Gil Scott-Heron)

DJ 2-Tone Jones (Shaolin Jazz) (Facebook) (Myspace)

Rating 8.5

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reviewed by
10-12-11

Kaskade – Waste Love (Feat. Quadron) (Preview)

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b3sci fav Kaskade just dropped this first look at an upcoming track he recently cut with QUADRON!!! Yeah! This is what dance music should sound like! Get with it!

Kaskade california (Official) (Facebook)

Rating 8.5

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reviewed by
10-12-11

The Weeknd – Initiation

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Everyone’s favorite elevator r&b revivalist drops “Initiation”. Track is hot.

The Weeknd – Initiation

The Weeknd canada (Official) (Twitter)

Rating 8.5

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reviewed by
10-08-11

No Diavolo – Nuns

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No Diavolo give us a reason to listen to new music today with “Nuns”. Southern Florida rock duo combine the best of soulful music with choice hip-hop like vibes. We’re into it.

No Diavolo – Nuns

No Diavolo florida (Soundcloud) (Twitter)

Rating 8.2

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10-08-11

CHLLNGR – Sundown (Feat. Coco O. of Quadron)

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Danish production dude and apparent abhorrer of vwls picks up fellow countrywoman and Queen of Danish R&B Quadron’s Coco O. for new track “Sundown”. The song’s bouncy grind and its eerie “You’re Runnin’ Out of Time” refrain actually counterpoint each other quite well. “Sundown” is a sharply executed piece of vocal electronic music. Get that Danish R&B.

CHLLNGR – Sundown (Feat. Coco O. of Quadron)

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Rating 8.1

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reviewed by
10-06-11

Lianne La Havas – Gone

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We could not be more into this.

Lianne La Havas – Gone

Lianne La Havas england (Official) (Twitter)

Rating 8.9

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reviewed by
10-06-11

Nick Waterhouse & The Turn-keys – Some Place

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California-based, Nick Waterhouse & The Turn-keys’ “Some Place” puts a gritty, raw, and rhythmic spin on contemporary Jazz and R&B. The beginning vocals, reminiscent of the legendary Buddy Guy, are almost shriek-like and lets you know right away that you’re in for something special. The song has a loose and stirring flow and will have you putting your arm around your girlfriend/boyfriend in no time. Contributed by Trevor Meyer

Nick Waterhouse & The Turn-keys – Some Place

Nick Waterhouse & The Turn-keys california (Official) (Facebook)

Rating 8.2

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reviewed by
10-06-11

Lana Del Rey – Video Games (Jamie Woon Refix)

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Wow, so much cool shit going on in this remix (What else would you expect from J. Woon?). Garage, 90’s hip hop, 00’s hip hop, EDM, all those references and more are there. Jamie had a great track to work with but wow (again). We would LOVE to hear more Jamie Woon remixes! Keep’em comin’ Jamie!

Lana Del Rey – Video Games (Jamie Woon Refix)

Lana Del Rey newyork (Official) (Facebook)

Rating 8.7

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reviewed by
10-05-11

Ruben and Ra – Street Machine

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Here’s a bit of roller rink funk that will most def be in rotation at the next b3sci skate party c/o London duo Ruben and Ra. It’s “Street Machine”

Ruben and Ra – Street Machine

Ruben and Ra england (Soundcloud) (Facebook)

Rating 8.5

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reviewed by
10-05-11

Floetry – SupaStar (Freddie Joachim Remix)

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Remember Floetry? Let b3sci fav Freddie Joachim put this jazzy take on “SupaStar” back into your memory banks.

Floetry – SupaStar (Freddie Joachim Remix)

Freddie Joachim california (Official) (Twitter)

Rating 8.4

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reviewed by
10-05-11

Elle Varner – Only Wanna Give It To You (Feat. J. Cole)

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At b3sci, if there’s one thing we love it’s cheesy pop & b. Elle Varner’s “Only Wanna Give It To You” is a class example of that genre. With a melody that sounds ripped out of a late 90’s Brandy song and a heavy little 2 step beat, “Only Wanna” will no doubt get you and your boo hyped. Also….. the track’s got a J. Cole feature on it, and with the roll Jermaine’s been riding, that alone is reason to listen. Fortunately for Ms. Varner it’s not the only one.

Elle Varner – Only Wanna Give It To You (Feat. J. Cole)

Elle Varner california (Facebook) (Twitter)

Rating 8.0

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reviewed by
10-04-11

Late Nite Tuff Guy – Come Inside Me [LNTG Rework]

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Late Nite Tuff Guy drops a 7:24 baby making bomb with this new rework of “Come Inside Me”. It’s #B3SCIafterhours awwwyeahhh…

Late Nite Tuff Guy – Come Inside Me [LNTG Rework]

Late Nite Tuff Guy australia (Bandcamp)

Rating 8

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reviewed by
10-03-11