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Cash Wednesday – Say

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We’re intrigued by the chipper-tempered spacey-shimmery synth-loaded effects and fabulous scattery-paced dance-centric disco-boogie vibes of “Say” the catchy new stand-out pop track from Cash Wednesday, a mysterious new artist that is rumored to be B3 favorite versatile-talent man-of-the-moment Skylar Spence (who we last covered here recently for his Prom King EP track “Cash Wednesday”). Either way we totally look forward to hearing more music from Cash Wednesday! Stay tuned. Reviewed by Erin Shay.

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AbJo – The Midnight Kid Returns

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We recently covered SoCal-based producer/beatcrafter/DJ and Soulection artist ABJO for his absolute-scorcher beat-centered R&B-melodic Nami Ramo flip called “Honey”. We’re also into the mismatched-discongruent mosh of moods and beats on “The Midnight Kid Returns” his sensational new synth-spun tune which samples “Human Nature” from one and only MJ. Reviewed by Erin Shay.

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Glass Animals & Joey Bada$$ – Lose Control

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English shadowy-r&b-centered psychedelic-pop-leaning muted-atmospheric electronic indie rock four-piece band Glass Animals (who have also previously teamed up with the likes of other odd match hip-hop recording artists Rome Fortune and Chester Watson) joins forces with B3 fave Brooklyn-based hip-hop street-flow-dynamo Joey Bada$$ on the excellent new Yellowman-sampling stunner called “Lose Control” which we highly recommend for its artful brew of colorful dramatically-slow-going electro effects and phenomenally dynamic Joey Bada$$ dominated vocal musings. Great collaboration. Reviewed by Erin Shay.

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KAYLOO – Radar

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We’re digging the eclectic French-electro sonic sentiments of Paris producer KAYLOO on his new brilliantly picturesque vintage-vibe jazz-horn-infused whimsical-hip-hop-beats-saturated Darker Than Wax-rep’d instrumental jam which is appropriately called “Radar”. Reviewed by Erin Shay.

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Lettuce – Phyllis

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We love the intricately-woven brightly-laced wide-eyed cinematic scope and superbly-emotive groovy-guitar-fed horn-dazzled reverby-synth-tickled instrumental fundamentals of new gem track “”Phyllis” from NYC funk band Lettuce. Reviewed by Erin Shay.

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10-08-15

The Xtraordinair$ – No Pressure (Feat. Reggie B)

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Kansas City-MO-based production duo The Xtraordinair$ a.k.a. Leonard Dstroy, and Dominique Sanders, team up with Kansas City vocalist Reggie B on new one “No Pressure” a intricately-layered beautifully-vibrant seductively-lulling sensitive-soulful nature-inspired r&b-vibe-vocals-led track which is out via Paris independent collective Laruche Records. Reviewed by Erin Shay.

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Photos: Tei Shi @ The Roxy, Los Angeles 10/02/15

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B3’s Russ Ramos caught Friday’s Tei Shi at the Roxy in West Hollywood and snapped a few rad photographs of the set which are available for your perusal below.

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Raury – Forbidden Knowledge (Feat. Big K.R.I.T.)

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I first discovered Raury when he was on the 2015 XXL freshman class cover. He’s a young kid out of Stone Mountain, Georgia with a unique flair and style of music. His debut album All We Need is about to drop on October 15 and so far it’s going to be dope. Another song from the album dropped today entitled “Forbidden Knowledge” featuring Big K.R.I.T.; on the track, Raury proves his wisdom is beyond his 19 years as he unravels the forbidden memories of his past while trying to find himself in the present. Reviewed by Jake Goldstein.

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POWERS – Hot

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The veritable power-house that is POWERS (the duo of Mike Del Rio and Crista Ru) makes a strong return today on the irresistible and compellingly-constructed “Hot”. The B3SCI Records alums (now signed to Republic) will release “Hot” as component track of a new EP called “Legendary” out on October 23rd.

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Day Wave – You Are Who You Are

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Day Wave, the project Oaktown man Jackson Phillips, is following up this summer’s “Headcase” EP with a new 7″ for House Arrest Records and “You Are Who You Are” is the jangled-out b-side to last month’s standout new one “Come Home Now”. Get into it below.

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Premiere: Yo Mighty – Cut Me Clean (Feat. Raphaella)

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B3 are very pleased to premiere “Cut Me Clean” the new single from Danish producer Yo Mighty!. Featuring an infectious topline from buzz-y English singer Raphaella and a progressive UK-bass-influenced instrumental frame, “Cut Me Clean” ticks many of the requisite boxes for likely crossover success. Listen to the premiere of “Cut Me Clean” from Yo Mighty! below.

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Still Parade – Concrete Vision

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Still Parade, the project of Berlin-based musician Niklas Kramer, releases “Concrete Vision”, the first stream from the act’s upcoming debut LP. “Concrete Vision” is a hazy and accessible example of just very good indie pop writing, an accomplished track.

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