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Review: BLV’s Playful “Sexplanations” Featuring Jay Novus

The cleverly-titled “Sexplanations” immediately strikes listeners with a downtempo, sensual, nostalgic vibe accentuated by its hip-hop-influenced beat and synthesized bass lines.  Belgium’s Jay Novus provides playful, and soulful lyricism that paints familiar pictures of a back-and-forth relationship, with the narrator trying to overcome his ego and communicate his feelings to the one he loves.  I […]

Anderson .Paak and Kendrick Keep Summer Going with New Single ‘Tints’

For anyone that needs one last cruising song to finish the summer off right, say no more. Anderson .Paak and Kendrick Lamar’s new soul/nudisco single ‘Tints’ is about as smooth and vibrant as the candy paint that inspired it. The funk bass starts early in Paak’s classic style, accompanied by a live, soulful instrumental ensemble […]

Grammy-nominated CamelPhat Release Fresh New EP and Single

The UK-based duo CamelPhat continue their roll by releasing their new single “Dopamine Machine” and two-track EP “The Solution”. In 2017, the chart-topping pair graced us with “Cola,” which was nominated for Best Dance Recording at the 2017 Grammy’s. The duo’s 2018 three releases prove that CamelPhat are able to uphold their acclaimed reputation and bring […]

Whethan Flips Clairo’s ‘Pretty Girl’ For A Vivacious Bootleg

Get ready to add an upbeat new track to those Summer 2018 playlists; Whethan uploaded his rendition of Clairo’s “Pretty Girl” this morning on Soundcloud. The original track, which can be listened to here, is allegedly a personal favorite of his. Listen to Clairo – Pretty Girl (Whethan Bootleg) now:  Clairo is on the rise as a […]