Nico Jaar: “With Just One Glance” (f/ Scout Larue)
Typically meticulous, impeccable production from Jaar, while Bruce and Demi’s daughter coos your clothes off. File under: not mad at it.
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Nite Jewel: “Visions”
It takes a lotta balls to take on one of Stevie’s finest, but Ramona Gonzalez nails it. #elephantitisofthevocalchords
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Odd Future: “Oldie”
Odd Future at its best: friends chilling, taking turns going in over a dope beat. Fave verses (in order): FO, LeftBrain, Earl, Tyler (2nd), MikeG.
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Paradis: “Hémisphére”
“Zou Bisou Bisou” wasn’t the only sexy French song to fall in love with this year. Effortlessly seductive. #megandrapereatyourheartout
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Para One: “When The Night” (f/ Jaw)
Besides having the best jams, Parisian DJs always have the coolest fucking names. Meet Exhibit J: Jean-Baptiste de Laubier.
Perfume Genius: “Hood”
Admittedly, Seattle melodramatist Mike Hadreas’ sophomore LP was a little heavy for me at times, but “Hood” is him at his graceful, brave best.
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Sean Blackthorn: “The Spirits”
R&B’s best kept secret, this Canadian troubadour combines a devastating tenor with delicate, heartfelt arraignments. Should be a huge star.
Sharon Van Etten: “Serpents”
After years of beautiful, fragile, lovelorn ballads, SVE finally gets pissed off. Tremendous results yielded.
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Schoolboy Q: “Hands on the Wheel” (f/ A$AP Rocky)
2 of the hottest rappers around go all-in over a beat that begs the question: if you sample a cover, which artist gets the royalties?
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The-Dream: “ROC”
Well, that didn’t take long. Looks like T-Nash is officially over the heartache and is back to making scintillating R&B jams. The dopest.
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The 2 Bears: “Church”
Every once in a while, someone captures what falling in love feels like in song. This is just so spot-on.
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Usher: “Climax”
Radio-R&B lothario throws Weeknd-influenced curve ball by releasing song called “Climax” that’s not about sex. We still hella bone 2 it.
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Wild Nothing: “Shadow”
Tracks by these BK dreamers always feel like a my fave sweater just came outta the dryer. Arraignments are more lush and fuller than ever.
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