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TĀLĀ – As I Am (Feat. Atiye)

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We’re digging “As I Am” (or Oldugum Gibi in Turkish) the latest track from rising-star London artist TĀLĀ; which is also the last single to release off her excellent “Malika” project (that includes B3 covered 100% fire Banks joint collaboration “Wolfpack”). With a touch of some calming cosmic mid-tempo atmospherics, “As I Am” is perhaps a bit more mellow and straightforward than the other tracks from the EP, yet it still features TĀLĀ’s signature otherworldly artistic ferocity and complexly-intwined exquisitely composed meld of beautiful asymmetrical world beats. We totally adore Atiye’s fiesty mantra-based lyrics as well! Great collaboration. “As I Am” is a superb way for TĀLĀ to top off one of the year’s best EPs (one that may make it to our best of 2015 list). Reviewed by Erin Shay.

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Mothica – No One

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For about a year we have followed (and been enchanted by) the ethereal vocal musings of talented NY-based songstress-producer Mothica, a new artist who has collaborated with some big names in 2015 (check out her wonderful joint collab “Know You Well” with Beshken and Mayo). We also like her anthemic-pop-vibe new one “No One”, a brilliantly simple beat-driven melody-infused vocals-led tune which (as you could judge from the title) sports a bit of a bad attitude towards love and possession (as evidenced in the sublimely-subtle cooly-delivered adamantly stand-offish lyrics). “No One” is Mothica’s first (solo) Soundcloud single and we think it makes a flawless debut. We love it. Reviewed by Erin Shay.

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Swim – Next To Me

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Malmö-based Swede chill-wave duo Swim(a.k.a. Erika and Carl) keep it light and poppy with a stunner career first single “Next to Me”, which we like for its nicely-upbeat slightly-tropical atmospheric instrumentals and splendid pop-driven melodic vocals. Reviewed by Erin Shay.
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Rudimental – Are You Gonna Change

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Blog fave (B3 in particular) Rudimental wows us with a cool dynamically-punctuating full-bodied blusey-soulful vocal spectrum effect (especially love the use of vocal percussion in the choruses) on their uniquely-creative vivaciously synth-y melody-driven stunner “Are You Gonna Change”. “Are You Gonna Change” is outstanding. Reviewed by Erin Shay.

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Klyne – Waiting

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Dutch duo Klyne make their B3SCI debut on the strength of the modern bass music-backed “Waiting” which while wrapped in a very sleek avant instrumental styling contains centrally a very cool set of pop melodies. “Waiting” is a very skillfully written track. Look out.

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Daniel Avery – Sensation

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Go deep underneath the sub-surface with the timelessly excellent mix of scenic-expressive mellow-stormy synth-dominated crosscurrents and profound primitive-vibe rhythm-and-bass embellishments on “Sensation”, a far-out atmospheric techno soundscape from gifted London producer Daniel Avery. Reviewed by Erin Shay.

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Kayper – Next Lifetime (Erykah Badu)

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Get caught up in the fabulous disco-infused UK-dance vibes and soulful bewitching-magnetic vocal delivery of London DJ/producer Kayper (Europe’s dance-scene artist of the moment) on her phenomenal rendition of Erykah Badu’s legendary anthem “Next Lifetime” (which are some tough stylistic shoes to fill yet she pulls it off like a champ). We love it. The word (according to the blogosphere) is that Kayper chose to cover the track by chance while out driving in her car. Check out what she had to say about the situation: “I heard someone playing “Next Lifetime” in their car at the traffic lights while I was driving through Brixton one day and it reminded me of how much I loved that track and her first album which is what inspired me to do my own updated version as a tribute to one of my favorite artists”. Erykah Badu is (obv) one of our faves as well, so kudos for your very soulful dynamic spin of “Next Lifetime”. Simply amazing! Reviewed by Erin Shay.

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Premiere: Brooke Aulani – Shame

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Welcome L.A.-based R&B singer Brooke Aulani to B3SCI. The excellent “Shame”, previewed here, is the first stream from the SoCal artist’s forthcoming debut EP, “Bedroom Music”. “Shame” is centered around a potent alto vocal that sounds as if it’s been performed on the track by an already in her prime singer (the melodic phrasing is particularly strong here) and is coupled with a minimal/modern-feeling instrumental that will sit very nicely in your next Spotify mix next to artists like TALA and BANKS. We love the track. Stream B3 Premiere of “Shame” from Brooke Aulani below.

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Billie Eilish – Ocean Eyes

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Get familiar with the very graceful high-angelic stunning-dreamy harmonic vocals of LA singer-songwriter Billie Eilish on her dynamic simple-pleasure gem “Ocean Eyes”. Reviewed by Erin Shay.

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Taylor Bennett – Broad Shoulders (Feat. Chance the Rapper)

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For those of you who don’t know, Chance the Rapper’s brother is also an artist. His name is Taylor Bennett and he’ll be putting out an album of his own soon. The upcoming release’s title track “Broad Shoulders” features his older brother over a smooth piano beat and heartfelt verses from both brothers. Upon entering fatherhood, Chance’s lyrics have become increasingly introspective as he battles with the realities of having a child. Reviewed by Jake Goldstein.

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Joey Purp – Run It Up

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Chicago’s own Joey Purp is poised to drop his new album soon. In anticipation, he streams a new track titled “Run It Up” produced by Dimeji Faluyi. One of the more interestingly produced tracks I’ve heard of late, the beat switches up more than three times while Joey alternates flows and throws some auto-tune singing in there also. Reviewed by Jake Goldstein.

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Flamingosis – Getting Close To You

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Tremendously talented B3 go-to producer Flamingosis, who was most recently covered here for his wildly-cinematic lounge-y fantastical funk-centric jazzy-horn-entwined Chicago-street-vibe-imbued tune “Riding the L”, captures the essence of some sweet vintage-70’s vibes on his latest bright-summery snazzy-ebullient dreamy-drowsy drum-accented dance-inspired (stroke of greatness) instrumental original “Close to You”. Reviewed by Erin Shay.

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