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Track Reviews

Rihanna – Rude Boy (TC Remix)

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fucking great. bristol drum & bass dude tc touches up “rude boy” off rihanna’s stinkbomb of a record, “rated r”. props to tc for turning anything from that piece of piss into something listenable let alone as ridiculously good as this. lights out. b3sci radio. turn that shit up.

Rihanna – Rude Boy (TC Remix)

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rating: 9.0

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reviewed by
02-22-10

Tinashe – Mayday and Goldierocks & Audio Remix

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Goldierocks puts the right touch on the sensational new pop track, “Mayday,” from Tinashe. the Mayday ep drops march 14th via Mango through Island Records. dude is blowing up. y’all should get into it, and either way.. do you really need a better excuse to get your dance-on this Sunday afternoon??

Tinashe – Mayday (Goldierocks & Audio Remix)
Tinashe – Mayday

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rating: 8.6
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reviewed by
02-21-10

Flying Lotus – Computer Face/Pure Being

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new off flylo’s upcoming COSMOGRAMMA lp. yes yes yes yes yes.

Flying Lotus – Computer Face/Pure Being
Nelly Furtado – Promiscuous (Flying Lotus Remix) (Feat. Timbaland)

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rating: 8.7

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reviewed by
02-20-10

Black Rebel Motorcycle Club – Conscience Killer

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“Conscience Killer” is the first single off BRMC’s new LP, Beat The Devil’s Tattoo, due March 9. this tune’s got a gospel taste, and keeps their roots in check. shouts to The Mad Mackerel.

Black Rebel Motorcycle Club – Conscience Killer

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rating: 8.6
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reviewed by
02-19-10

Chip Tha Ripper – Fat Raps (Blended Babies Remix) (Feat. Curren$y & Big Sean)

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antawn jamison y’all!

Chip Tha Ripper – Fat Raps (Blended Babies Remix) (Feat. Curren$y & Big Sean)

rating: 8.3

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reviewed by
02-18-10

Operator Please – Logic

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“Logic” is the new single off the fourthcoming Gloves LP, from Operator Please, expected late April. the track is sound. and yes, them aussie kids can write songs.

Operator Please – Logic

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rating: 8.3
brown8

reviewed by
02-17-10

Systems Officer – Pacer

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bassist from pinback goes solo. we get down. “pacer” is a jam. track has hooks for days. and the chorus….well, kids, you’ll just have the press play to find out!

Systems Officer – Pacer

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rating: 8.2

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reviewed by
02-16-10

Kyla – Do U Mind (Lover’s Rock Remix)

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this reggae mix of the paleface/kyla jam has us on our UK shit. kilometers away from the original cut stylistically, we love the dark horn tones/harmonies over what’s essentially a major chorded vocal melody. this remix was one of our fav’s of ’09. we’re straight up 2010’ing this shit. lets go!

Kyla – Do U Mind (Lover’s Rock Remix)

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rating: 8.4

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02-16-10

IN THE MIX: The Strange Boys, Starless and Bible Black, The Soft Pack!!

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this week’s ‘IN THE MIX’ features, “Friday in Paris,” a new track from The Strange Boys’ forthcoming Be Brave LP which drops monday next week. we’ve also got another favorite cut from The Soft Packs’ self-titled debut, in addition to a new gem from Starless and Bible Black, a UK based group on Chicago’s Locust Music label.

The Strange Boys – Friday in Paris
myspace / purchase info / 8.3

The Soft Pack – More or Less
myspace / purchase info / 8.3

Starless and Bible Black – Say Donny Say
myspace / purchase info / 8.4

rating: approx. mid 8’s
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02-15-10

Dead Prez – Hip Hop (Adam F & DJ Fresh Remix)

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IT’S BIGGER BIGGER BIGGER BIGGER BIGGER BIGGER THAN HIP HOP HIP HOP HIP HOP HIP HOP HIP HOP WOBBLE WOBBLE WOBBLE WOBBLE. word to zane lowe!

Dead Prez – Hip Hop (Adam F & DJ Fresh Remix)

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rating: 8.0

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reviewed by
02-14-10

David Guetta feat. Akon – Sexy Bitch (Crookers Remix) and Tinie Tempah – Pass Out (Sbtrkt Remix)

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like it.

UPDATE: still like it if you wish, but note… according to Crookers this remix is a “fake”. lame.

David Guetta feat. Akon – Sexy Bitch (Crookers Remix)

Tinie Tempah – Pass Out (Sbtrkt Remix)

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rating: 8 / 8.4
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reviewed by
02-12-10

Gil Scott-Heron – I’ll Take Care of You

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fucking great. “i’m new here” is some of the coolest shit we’ve ever heard. we only wish we ruled enough to party with gil. call us anyway, gil!

Gil Scott-Heron – I’ll Take Care of You
Gil Scott-Heron – Your Daddy Loves You

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rating: 8.8

brown9

reviewed by
02-11-10