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Track Reviews

Say Lou Lou – Beloved

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“Beloved” is the latest release from Swedes Say Lou Lou. Part of a double-A single w/ synth pop gem “Better in the Dark”, the sprawling quite lovely “Beloved” is a finely executed change of gears from the duo. The “Better in the Dark” single is out December 16th.

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11-06-13

Rosie Lowe – Right Thing

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The crazy talented Rosie Lowe (whom you may remember from her collaboration w/ Lil’ Silva “No Doubt”. The Kwes/ Dave Okumu produced beautifully plaintive “Right Thing” is the sort of singular, great & challenging material that breakout artists produce. Look for Ms. Lowe’s “Right Thing” EP December 2nd on 37 Adventures.

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Rating 8.2

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11-06-13

MED, Blu, Mayer Hawthorne & Madlib – The Buzz

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The cast (MED, Blu, Madlib & Mayer) should be all you need to know w/ this latest “The Buzz” joint from Stones Throw. Madlib’s no stress orchestra-loop led production and Mayer’s silky falsetto are (no surprise) a velvet glove fit for MED and Blu’s west coast flowin’.

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Rating 8.2

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11-06-13

Premiere: Mansions On The Moon – Radio (Juno Ray Remix)

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Neptunes collaborators Mansions on the Moon’s new EP the aptly titled “The Full Moon” is out now. We’ve got the B3SCI PREMIERE of Korean electronic artist Juno Ray’s nu disco feel good mix for single “Radio” below. Get down with it like ya stole it.

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Rating 8.2

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11-06-13

Premiere: Motherhood – The Blow

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The cinematic dark pop of “The Blow” is the current single of Birmingham-based artist Motherhood. The solo project of songwriter Joe Robinson, Motherhood explores, through high drama sweeping R&B love lost and lorn, mortality and all that other assorted heavy stuff. The low res, voyeuristic, black & white treatment for “Blow”‘s visual, which we’re premiering below, does rather well to complement the track’s sinister/tragic but can’t keep your eyes from dynamic.

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Rating 8.2

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11-05-13

Hella Better Dancer – Sleeptalking

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“Sleeptalking” is easily the most infectious track yet from Brighton/London four-piece Hella Better Dancer. Eerie female vocals and dark bass lines repeatedly lunge into a series of glorious choruses, before wandering off into the night after a brief two a half minute spell. You can pick it up the track from Beautiful Strange after Nov 11th and download it for free today. Reviewed by Nathan Hetherington

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Rating 8.2

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11-05-13

The 1975 – Girls (The Knocks Remix)

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Team 1975 earns their latest scalp on the wall w/ an 80’s-inspired assist from bouncecrew The Knocks and a new remix for “Girls” “Girls” is the Manchester-based band’s brand new single and is set for a November 11th release.

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Rating 8.1

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11-04-13

MØ – XXX 88 (Oceaán Remix)

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Manchester-based producer Oceaán restyles current indie it girl MØ’s “XXX 88” nearly unrecognizable (but in a very good way). The after hours house/R&B blend on Oceaán’s mix is the sort sound we imagine our MØ “chilling” too after busy evening of raging. The “Bikini Daze” EP is out now.

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Rating 8.6

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11-01-13

Raleigh Ritchie – Overdose

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Raleigh Ritchie, whom you heard first on B3SCI, drops off a new relase from his upcoming second EP (“Black and Blue”) with “Overdose”. Helmed by “Bitch Don’t Kill My Vibe” producer Sounwave (Raleigh Ritchie also supported Kendrick in the UK earlier this year), “Overdose” is 4 minutes 20 of vibe-y hip hop-informed R&B you need in your life ASAP.

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Rating 8.2

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11-01-13

Flume – Space Cadet (Feat. Ghostface Killah and Autre Na Veut)

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The Starks-assisted “Space Cadet” is the latest drop from Flume’s upcoming Deluxe Edition of his debut LP featuring new bars from a robust set of rappers including Stalley, Gangsta Gibbs and Killer Mike.

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Rating 8.4

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11-01-13

Joel Compass – Run (feat. Pusha T)

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Joel Compass’ #1 fan, Pusha T (bro called up Island/Def Jam to get on this song after he heard Joel was signed to the label) jumps on fast rising R&B artist Joel Compass’ track for “Run”. On “Run”, Compass’ smooth tenor provides a quality complement for Push’s gritty coke-fueled braggadoccio. We, of course, are expecting further big things from Joel Compass in 2014.

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Rating 8.0

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10-31-13

Morgan Delt – Beneath The Black And Purple

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“Beneath The Black and Purple” is the lead single from Trouble in Mind Records artist Morgan Delt. The California-based Delt will release a self-titled debut LP through the label in January. “Beneath The Black and Purple” does well to balance it’s psychedelic-ness with a firm rudder of tight rhythm and concise melody.

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Rating 8.3

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10-31-13