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[Dance] SNDCLSH (Lupe Fiasco & Sky Gellatly) – Thieves

Don't let the name fool you here; this isn't your typical  Lupe   Fiasco . If you've been following Lupe on Twitter over the last couple of months, you'll no doubt have noticed that his feelings towards hip-hop haven't exactly been positive lately. Accordingly so, it seems he's decided to take a brief break from rap music to pursue his  SNDCLSH  side-project alongside partner  Sky Gellatly . Although it may seem strange to fans of Lupe, this isn't his first time branching out from the rap game, as he also had a rock band known as  Japanese Cartoon [...]
Artist:SNDCLSH
Title:THIEVES
File Name:SoundCloud
Genre:Dance

[NEW] Robin Thicke – Give It To You (Feat. 2 Chainz & Kendrick Lamar) (Prod. will.i.am)

Robin Thicke is definitely looking to switch things up with his sixth studio album. Currently sitting atop the iTunes R&B Chart with his single, "Blurred Lines," Thicke decided to drop by Sway in the Morning to premiere his next hit, "Give It To You." Produced by will.i.am , the track features the crooner linking up with MTV's Hottest 2 MC's , 2 Chainz and Kendrick Lamar , for this club banger. It's a major departure from what we're used to hearing from Thicke, but the upbeat number still manages to let him [...]

[Seductive Collaboration] Snow Ghosts – Murder Cries (Houndstooth)

Snow Ghosts - Murder Cries [Houndstooth]
Take a singer with hauntingly beautiful lyrics and mix her sound together with an artist known for his unique sounds ranging from bass to juke to techno and what do you get? A stunning song that captivates from the very first note until the very last lyric. Ross Tones aka Throwing Snow collaborates with Hannah Cartwright, better known as Augustus Snow , to make this one of a kind song. These two take their unmistakable musical talents and join to make Snow Ghosts with their debut album to be released on June 17th called “A Small Murmuration”. [...]

[Album Stream] She & Him – Volume 3

The cutesy, ever-catchy duo She & Him are gearing up to release their brand new album, Volume 3 , on May 7th via Merge Records . We gave you a sneak peek of the LP with "Never Wanted Your Love" (above), but if that track's not enough sweet vintage pop for you, fear not, dear ninja, as the whole record is streaming more than a week before its official release, courtesy of NPR . Enjoy. Stream She & Him's Volume 3 .
Artist:MergeRecords
Title:She & Him "Never Wanted Your Love"
File Name:SoundCloud
Year:2013

Jhameel x DWNTWN x Giraffage – Move Me

Most of the artists involved in "Move Me" — and it's a bit of a star-studded bunch — have graced The Music Ninja's pages in the past, so posting this was a bit of a no brainer. (Plus, the track is part of a compilation put out by well-regarded French label Kitsuné !) Jhameel , DWNTWN and Giraffage come together for a real pleaser, full of cooing vocals and lush, sparkly production. And when the chorus descends upon you, it's almost like being wrapped up in the many folds of a velvety blanket — [...]
Artist:Jhameel x DWNTWN x Giraffage
Title:Move Me
File Name:SoundCloud
Artist:Kitsune Maison
Title:Kitsuné AMERICA 2 MiniMix by Jerry Bouthier
File Name:SoundCloud
Genre:Electro

[Dreamfolk] Mt. Wolf – Veins

You may remember how we featured a  cover of Usher's "Climax" by this eclectic London-based band last year. We're happy to say that  Mt. Wolf  returns with yet another dream-like track, "Veins" , off their second EP. Kate Sproule's formidable vocals are reminiscent of  Elena Torna's delicate voice from indie folk band  Daughter. Rest assured, the tune's composition of transcendental synths, soft strings, and an impassioned voice will undoubtedly leave you in nothing less than a utopian state. Sink into the full effect of their second EP  Hypolight,  available [...]
Artist:Mt. Wolf
Title:Veins
File Name:SoundCloud
Genre:Dream Folk

[Hip-Hop] Chance The Rapper – Acid Rap

As we've touched on before, Chicago has been a mecca for extraordinary young talent in hip-hop recently. While Chitown has always has always had representation from some of the hottest lyricists in the game, the city's been yearning for its next big star. We may have found the answer in Chance The Rapper . After months of anticipation, we finally have our hands on Acid Rap , the follow-up to last year's debut mixtape, 10 Day . It's remarkable to see how far Chance has come in just one year. His flow is still whimsical and melodic, [...]
Artist:chancetherapper
Title:Cocoa Butter Kisses (ft. Vic Mensa & Twista)
File Name:SoundCloud
Artist:chancetherapper
Title:Favorite Song (ft. Childish Gambino)
File Name:SoundCloud
Artist:chancetherapper
Title:Juice
File Name:SoundCloud
Artist:chancetherapper
Title:NaNa (ft. Action Bronson)
File Name:SoundCloud
Artist:chancetherapper
Title:Smoke Again (ft. Ab-Soul)
File Name:SoundCloud

[Beyond Words] Taped Rai – Epilogue: I & II – Shadow of The Sun

Taped Rai - Epilogue: I & II - Shadow of The Sun
We hear a lot of good music. It's our job to sift through submission after submission. There are very few moments that we are completely blown away by something, but tonight is one of those moments. Swedish duo Taped Rai introduces their first release, "Shadow of The Sun," after the collaboration with David Guetta on "Just One Last Time". We're honestly at a loss of words on how to describe this. The ethereal vocals are leaving us in complete awe, so we'll just let you listen for yourself. Enjoy.
Artist:Taped Rai
Title:Shadow of The Sun
File Name:SoundCloud

[Amazing] X Ambassadors – Unconsolable

You gotta love when you stumble across a fantastic genre bending group; someone that really knows how to fuse styles together to create something really special. That's exactly what we have here today for you. Brooklyn based quartet X Ambassadors , who recently signed to KIDinaKORNER/Interscope Records, are surely going to take the nation by storm. Today we're offering up a free download of their track "Unconsolable," which is a reflection on the bands upbringing in Ithica. This track, which is a part of their debut EP Love Songs Drug Songs features [...]

[Hip-Hop] J. Cole – Truly Yours 2 EP

After dropping off  "Cole Summer" last night, J. Cole serves up another treat with the sequel to February's  Truly Yours EP. Like the previous installment, the six-track EP is composed of previously unreleased material and songs that were left on the cutting room floor. With features and production from 2 Chainz , Young Jeezy , Bas , Jake One , and Canei Finch , this iteration is even better than the last. If this is the material that didn't make the album, you have [...]
Artist:J. Cole
Title:01 - J. Cole - Cole Summer (Prod. By J. Cole)
File Name:SoundCloud
Genre:Hiphop
Artist:J. Cole
Title:02 - J. Cole - Kenny Lofton feat. Young Jeezy (Prod. By Canei Finch)
File Name:SoundCloud
Genre:Hiphop
Artist:J. Cole
Title:03 - J. Cole - Chris Tucker feat. 2 Chainz (Prod. By J. Cole Co-Prod By Canei Finch)
File Name:SoundCloud
Genre:Hiphop
Artist:J. Cole
Title:04 - J. Cole - Head Bussa (Prod By J. Cole)
File Name:SoundCloud
Genre:Hiphop
Artist:J. Cole
Title:05 - J. Cole - Cousins ft. Bas (Prod. By J.Cole:Ron Gilmore) (taken from Bas "QWRM2" coming soon)
File Name:SoundCloud
Genre:Hiphop
Artist:J. Cole
Title:06 - J. Cole - 3 wishes (Prod By Jake One)
File Name:SoundCloud
Genre:Hiphop

[Event Review] Mansions on the Moon + Carousel – 4/26/13 in Denver, CO

Last Friday night saw a few of your trusty Music Ninjas catch up with two of our favorite So-Cal groups; Carousel ( whom we had the pleasure of interviewing a few months ago; read it here ) opening for Mansions on the Moon . Our evening with the laid-back dance-pop gurus was booked at perhaps the most intimate and acoustically appealing live venue in Denver, the Larimer Lounge, and marked the last date as opening tour support for MotM. This was most likely the last time to catch the [...]

Valentina – Wolves (The Svens Remix)

Joe Goddard and Greco-Roman Records have built a solid reputation in part by helping break the music careers of rising electronic trendsetter T-E-E-D and Disclosure. The newest addition to their stable ( whom we featured earlier this month ), Valentina , already appears to be another clear cut hit for the Berlin to London collective. The sultry pop singer has seen her stock begin to rise amongst tastemakers worldwide with the release of her single “Wolves” two months ago, and while a healthy buzz has been picking up amongst the blogosphere, fans were [...]
Artist:Valentina
Title:Wolves (The Svens Remix)
File Name:SoundCloud
Genre:House

[House] option4 – Do Work EP + Bit Funk Remix

[House] option4 – Do Work EP + Bit Funk Remix Coming off of his impressive debut EP To the Night , which broke into the top 5 on the Beatport charts, house producer option4 is back as hot as ever with a brand new release; “Do Work”. The deep-house cut, which is being released today as a two track EP featuring a synth-drenched remix from New York based indie-dance mainstay Bit Funk , contains all of option4’s distinctive rhythmic style as well as a glossy and infectious bass line, culminating in a track that can be played out [...]
Artist:option4
Title:Do Work (Bit Funk Remix) *FREE DOWNLOAD*
File Name:SoundCloud
Genre:House
Year:2013
Artist:option4
Title:Do Work (Original Mix) *FREE DOWNLOAD*
File Name:SoundCloud
Genre:House

[TMN Premiere] Viceroy & French Horn Rebellion – Friday Nights (Jessie Andrews Remix)

Earlier in the month we hipped you to Viceroy and French Horn Rebellion 's funky "Friday Nights" , a nu-disco tune so catchy it makes every day feel like a crazed, boozy jumping off point to the weekend. The collaborative pair will soon release a remixes EP, and it'll include this awesome rework by  Jessie Andrews , a Los Angeles DJ and actress. Andrews strips away the funk, instead nicely replacing it with crunchy, spiraling effects that'll take you on a number of dizzying loops and powerful buildups that might leave you a little floored. The remix [...]

[Spring-time Rage] Zeds Dead Spring Mix

As the snow is finally melting (or if you live in Colorado, still randomly dropping on a Wednesday afternoon) and the flowers are a blooming, nothing says spring is here quite like a good mix from one of TMN’s favorite bass duos. Zeds Dead recently released their Spring Mix with over 35 heart-pounding songs sure to please any ZD fans. The mix combines fist pumping electronic with down and dirty dubstep mixed in with some fabulous funk and rich vocals. The transitions are quick and clean letting the listeners know it is on to the next awesome jam. [...]
Artist:ZEDSDEAD
Title:Zeds Dead's Spring Mix
File Name:SoundCloud

[House] Dragon and Jontron ft. Lea Luna – Loud and Proud

Dragon & Jontron with Lea Luna - Loud & Proud (Official Music Video)
You have to give it to Lea Luna . She continues to prove time and time again that she knows how to craft party inducing lyrics that carry perfectly over big buzzing beats. We especially love the underlying "Mile High" messaging, as Lea is originally from there, as well as Dragon and Jontron . "Loud and Proud" is the latest release from this collaboration. In true D&J fashion, it boasts a slow melodic build that let Lea's vocals really shine. The drop is a big, bass-laden electro house dance floor killer that is smooth yet aggressive. [...]
Artist:Dragon & Jontron
Title:Loud & Proud (PREVIEW)
File Name:SoundCloud
Genre:electro house

[Hip-Hop] Casey Veggies – Young Niggas ft Juicy J

Underground phenom Casey Veggies comes through this week with a new head banging, street-single titled "Young Niggas". The new tune sounds very raw and Veggies takes to the mic to rep for the young generation on their grind. Teaming up with Juicy J for a tight verse and strong hook, the 19 year-old Odd Future affiliate delivers over this Futuristik 's produced beat. Take a listen to the free track below.
Artist:Casey Veggies
Title:Young Niggas (feat. Juicy J)
File Name:SoundCloud
Genre:Fresh & Frozen

[MP3 Playlist] Indie Dojo (April 2013 Round #5)

[MP3 Playlist] Indie Dojo (April 2013 Round #5) When you are down in the dumps, music can be the perfect amount of motivation you need to get right back up to solid ground . And sometimes, if you decide to stew in your own misery and turn on the "broken hearts club" playlist, it can drag you down right along with it. Funny how strong of a hold it has on us. We are basically putty in the hands of music. So whether you are having a good day or a shitastic one, let the indie dojo be your motivational speaker for the next 20 minutes. This particular [...]
Artist:allosaurus
Title:You and I
File Name:SoundCloud
Genre:Electro-Pop
Artist:Bronze Radio Return
Title:Further On
File Name:SoundCloud
Genre:Root/folk-rock
Artist:foodclothingshelter music
Title:Owen Steel et al - Twig Eater
File Name:SoundCloud
Artist:Other Songs Music
Title:Timid, the Brave - Metal
File Name:SoundCloud
Genre:Folk
Artist:The Green Apple Sea
Title:Please Slow Down
File Name:SoundCloud
Genre:Folk
Artist:The riverside
Title:Times Goin'
File Name:SoundCloud

[NEW] J. Cole – Cole Summer

With J. Cole 's sophomore effort,  Born Sinner , hitting shelves on June 25th, fans have been itching for a taste of the new album. While Cole assures us this new freebie isn't a preview of what to expect from the record, it's still a pleasant surprise nonetheless. "Cole Summer" serves as a vehicle for J. Cole to reflect about his life and his spot in the game. It's nearly five minutes of pure stream of consciousness rap over a chopped up sample of Lauryn Hill 's " Nothing Even Matters ." No chorus. No hook. No bullshit. [...]
Artist:J. Cole
Title:Cole Summer
File Name:SoundCloud
Genre:Hip Hop/rap

[Indie Rock] SWIM DEEP – Simmer

Dreamy Birmingham indie rock quartet SWIM DEEP is back with another absolutely gorgeous tune to get you prepped and ready for summer. This time around we're bringing you "Simmer" which is the b-side to "She Changes The Weather'" (13th May Chess Club / RCA). Make sure to pick this up when it's released. It's sure to get a spot in the regular rotation.
Artist:SWIM DEEP
Title:Simmer
File Name:SoundCloud
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