The month of J Dilla ain’t over yet. J.Rocc and the good people over at Bling47 release another unreleased gem, the original version of “Crushin’” with production by Waajeed. I am assuming most of you are familiar with the original cut that landed on Ruff Draft, so any Dilla heads out there are sure to see this as a real treat. Oh, and just like the original, this version has those curse word edits.
Mark Kozelek, the man behind the vehicle Sun Kil Moon always seems to be flying under the radar. His no frills approach to his craft has resulted in some wonderful tunes over the years, but his name and the moniker under which he performs have managed to elude anything that resembles a spotlight.
That said, it should come as no surprise that his latest effort showed once again with little fanfare – serving as a most pleasant surprise on a Tuesday morning. “Sunshine in Chicago” is the first single from his upcoming LP, Among the Leaves. The new tune picks up on the stripped down feel of his last effort, Admiral Fell Promises but this time adds some keys into the mix. Check it out after the jump, and look out for Among the Leaves, out on May 29 via Kozelek’s own label Caldo Verde.
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Rufus Wainwright has been quoted as saying that his upcoming album Out of the Game will be his “poppiest ever” but by the sounds of “Montauk” might be the exception that proves the rule. “Montauk” is a simple piece featuring just Wainwright and his piano singing a ballad to Montauk where he, his partner and one year old daughter live. It’s not the greatest track that Wainwright has even written though. The song’s theme and arpeggio piano starts to run a little thin towards the end.
Wiz Khalifa took to his Tumblr moments ago to drop this brand new track entitled “Morocco” produced by Sledrin. It’s not know where the song is taken from yet, as in whether it will appear on his forthcoming mixtape Taylor Allderdice or album O.N.I.F.C., but it’s definitely worth a few plays.
DOOM and Jadakiss spitting verses over Madlib beats? Count us in. This cut will land on Lib’s 13 installment of Madlib Medicine Show, Black Tape. Apparently, this one has been delayed for quite a bit due to printing issues over “mutant porn,” according to Stones Throw. Finally, some juicy back story for this dragged-out music series. Madlib Medicine Show No. 13: Black Tape is due out March 1.
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M. Ward has released the second single from his upcoming album A Wasteland Companion to release April 10th through Merge. The new track is called “Primitive Girl.” Listen to it after the jump.
British up and comer Charli XCX follows up her great Valentine’s Day single with this tropical new number called “I’ll Never Know.” The song was recorded at the Red Bull Studios in London for Fred Butler’s London Fashion Week show. We are crossing our fingers, hoping that an announcement of her debut album comes sooner rather than later.
From time to time, MMN asks its favorite artists to create personally curated playlists for our curiosity-satisfying- and audio-streaming pleasure. Themes and styles will vary, but you’ll always know your favorite bands just a little better after listening.
Today’s MMN Artist Radio DJ is: Trevante.
If his debut EP is any indication, 2012 is going to be a big year for Trevante. On his self-titled debut EP, the R&B crooner manages to combine sensitivity and swagger on tracks like “Be Your First,” and with an array of heavyweights helping him out on his impending full-length, this is just the tip of the iceberg. To celebrate his upcoming success, Trevant provided MOG with an exclusive playlist of the songs that influenced him by Michael Jackson, Prince, and more. Check out the tracklist and stream the playlist after the jump….
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From time to time, MMN asks its favorite artists to create personally curated playlists for our curiosity-satisfying- and audio-streaming pleasure. Themes and styles will vary, but you’ll always know your favorite bands just a little better after listening.
Today’s MMN Artist Radio DJ is: The Two.
Some of the best indie folk has a certain unnerving quality to it, and French duo the Two are no exception. On their recently released self-titled debut, they manage to create a calming, intimate sound, but songs like “I Wanna Be With You” still have a hauntingly strange aura about them, making for an intriguing listen. To celebrate the album’s release, the Two crafted an exclusive playlist for MOG that they listened to flying from Paris to New York, including cuts by Lana Del Rey and LCD Soundsystem. Check out the band’s full tracklist, and stream the entire playlist after the jump….
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Wiz Khalifa took to his twitter a earlier this morning to unleash the first release from his eagerly anticipated mixtape release Taylor Allderdice. “My Favorite Song” produced by Rob Holladay features his Taylor Gang signee and Three Six Mafia Member Juicy J and is available for your listening and downloading pleasure after the jump.
