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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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reviewed by
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)

send dead prez your $$$$$

rating: 8.0

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reviewed by
02-14-10

THROWBACK SATURDAYS: Naughty by Nature – Jamboree

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jam. jam. jam jam. off “nineteen naughty-nine” (1999)

Naughty by Nature – Jamboree

reviewed by
02-13-10

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

Consequence – Sounds G.O.O.D. to Me

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sounds ______ to me.

Consequence – Sounds G.O.O.D. to Me

buy the cons music, foo
click the cons myspace, foo

rating: 8.1

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reviewed by
02-10-10

Charlotte Gainsbourg – In the End

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off “irm”. ooh la la.

Charlotte Gainsbourg – In the End

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myspace

rating: 8.5

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02-10-10

Illum Sphere – Agent White

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awesome. “Agent White” is a new track from manchester dub producer Illum Sphere. this gem, initially to be released on Illum’s now delayed Long Live The Plan EP (expected Feb. 18) has been cleared by the artist as a free download. so download now, kids, cause apparently “Agent White” will no longer be heard on the EP, or any release for that matter. the track takes inspiration from his favorite Japanese animation film. dig it.

Illum Sphere – Agent White

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get Illum Sphere music
Illum gives this gold away for free @ hoya-hoya!!

rating: 8.8
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reviewed by
02-10-10

Strong Arm Steady – Best of Times (Feat. Phonte) (Prod. Madlib)

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one thing’s for certain: madlib rules. two things for sure: we love phonte & “best of times” is straight up choice.

Strong Arm Steady – Best of Times (Feat. Phonte) (Prod. Madlib)

buy it
myspace it

rating: 8.0

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reviewed by
02-09-10

The Soft Pack – Move Along

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“Move Along” is a favorite cut off The Soft Pack’s new self-titled debut full-length. also, dudes just rocked LA with 10 shows in 1 day! t’was madness we tell you. madness!

The Soft Pack – Move Along

myspace
amazon

rating: 7.565
brown71

reviewed by
02-08-10

Friendly Fires – Hold On (Holy Ghost! cover) and Holy Ghost! – On Board (Friendly Fires Cover)

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it’s true! after spending time on the road together, Friendly Fires and Holy Ghost! decided to cover their favorite songs from each other. the tracks will be issued via double A-side single in the near future. Fires cover “Hold On,” while Ghost! cover “On Board,” which also features The DFA Celestial Choir. tracks are straight redonkulous!! get into it.

Friendly Fires – Hold On (Holy Ghost! Cover)

Holy Ghost! – On Board (Friendly Fires Cover feat. The DFA Celestial Choir)

myspace fires
myspace ghost!

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Rating 8.2

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reviewed by
02-07-10

THROWBACK SATURDAYS: Candi Staton – He Called Me Baby

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Patsy Cline tracked “He Called Me Baby” during her last recording sessions in 1963. the track was issued after her death and became a top 25 country hit in early ’64. others, including most recently one eskimo, have found inspiration in versions of this song, but it’s Candi Staton’s take that really does it the justice it deserves. check it.

Candi Staton – He Called Me Baby

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amazon
lefsetz

reviewed by
02-06-10