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Inglewood MC Shawn Chrystopher lets loose "One of My Homies", the first single off his My Name Is Shawn project which is due in July. The excellent "One of My Homies" is built on Shawn's float-on-top-the-mix flow and a heavy vibe 2 AM (awesome) beat. Ride out to this one. Shawn Chrystopher - One of My Homies Shawn Chrystopher ( Facebook ) Rating 8.4

Supposedly, this freshly released Busta-featured version of Labrinth's massive "Earthquake" track (one of our favorites from last year) is just a piece of a (hopefully) forthcoming mega remix of the track featuring not only Bussa Buss but U.K. vet Kano, the always live Wretch 32, and a new verse from original track featuree Tinie Tempah. That's cool. For now, we've got this Busta only version for y'all to sample. Like we're not the biggest Busta marks out there but the dude definitely goes in here. Get it, girl. Labrinth - Earthquake (Feat. Busta Rhymes) [...]

As part of the band's build up to the March release of their Year of the Witch LP, Races offer this rad new rework of their track "Big Broom" by LA DJ Robert Delong. Races - Big Broom (Robert Delong Remix) Races ( Facebook ) ( Official ) Rating 8.67

Our dude (and one of our favorite new vocalists) Jhameel jumps on "Hurry" a new synth pop track from his pal Surrender's upcoming debut LP. Give it your ears below. Surrender - Hurry (Feat. Jhameel) Jhameel ( Facebook ) Rating 8.1

"80 BPM" by Belgian trio Dalai Lama Renaissance is a simple & smooth slice of beats, far-off atmospheres, and soul. What probably separates "80 BPM" and DLR from the mountain of similar sounding submissions we get on the reg is that soul. There's a weight and emotive punch that not only supports but gives the track a liveliness and vitality that should keep you engaged 20-30 spins into the future. Dalai Lama Renaissance - 80 BPM Dalai Lama Renaissance ( Facebook [...]

b3sci, The James Brown rating scale. It's not just a way for us to look awesome as we "rate" shit. A lot of times when we're looking at a track, deciding whether or not to feature it or toss it, we'll try to mind meld with our patron saint James Brown and ask him (ourselves), "Would JB be into this track? Would he like it? Would it make him "feel good" to listen to?" (seriously, you can't wrong with this litmus test, try it.) That said, we're about 110% sure James Brown would go to town on this funky-as-fuck Kindness [...]

Stalley goes in again for the 330 on new track "BCGMMG". Produced by Block Beattaz, "BCGMMG" is another in the Massillon rapper's ongoing #songsbystalley Savage Journey to the American Dream project (which we couldn't be more psyched for) build-up series. Can't wait to hear our hometown dude on some of those A-level Maybach $$$$ beats. #330. Stalley - BCGMMG Stalley ( Facebook ) Rating 8.1

Our homie tree keeps the hits rollin' with "Universal" (feat. Ariel Thiermann). The song, which also features Finn Rivera and Shelf Nunny , is captivating from its inception, clear and concise proof that previous offerings "People" and "This is Separation" were not simple flukes. Per his Soundcloud: "This track is sending positive energy to the beautiful people of planet earth." If that's not a reason to partake in the process of creative actualization, I don't know what is! tree sings songs about the slow movement of time and the presence of a universal [...]

YES! This is the real one right here. Jakwob has delivered an absolute gem with this new remix for Niki and the Dove. Opting for a slow burning, shake-you-right-into-your-guts submarine feel for the track, the UK producer has maybe his finest work to date here on "DJ Ease My Mind". Do not miss it. Niki and the Dove - DJ Ease My Mind (Jakwob Remix) Jakwob ( Facebook ) Rating 8.7

California duo Tashaki Miyaki do a rainy-day 50's pop/early 90's alterna-gaze hybrid version of Uncle Bob's 1970 song "If Not For You". The song's warm but far-off female vocal and laid back production values will definitely remind of Mazzy Star. Listen. Tashaki Miyaki - If Not For You (Bob Dylan) Tashaki Miyaki ( Facebook ) Rating 8.4

R&B newcomer Kofi Black gets a co-sign here from the Chef on new track "I Love You Crazy". From its deep on-the-ones piano tones to its just-heavy-enough for radio claps on the twos, "ILYC" has heavy rotation on hot R&B radio written all over it. Sandwiched between that hour's fourth of spin of "Rack City" and third of "The Motto", "I Love You Crazy" should play down just fine. Kofi Black - I Love You Crazy (Feat. Raekwon) Kofi Black ( [...]

By Chris Gedos Stereogum unveiled last week The Hairs' new single, "I've Been Working Out", a song with such a facile understanding of the canon it's deserving of several encores within the blogosphere. The refrain lyric, "I've been working out, I get to wear a Jesus crown", is rooted in the iconoclasm and sacreligiousness which has permeated Rock since Bill Haley. Be sure to check their bandcamp for a collection of ditties which clock in at less than two minutes, in preparation for [...]

By Jon Herriot When LA duo Capital Cities puts out new music, I have come to expect huge Electro-Rock tracks. This song shows a softer side of their music which works surprisingly well for them. Without the booming beats they have to rely a bit more on songwriting and vocals here, but us at b3Sci are feeling it nonetheless. This one comes off their recently released "Safe and Sound" EP. Lazy Lies by Capital Cities Capital [...]

Brainfeeder representative Teebs mixes down Shlohmo's brill "wen uuu" track. Opting for a smooth 808-esque rhythm track and a subtly mixed sultry vocal sample (Is that our girl Tracy Thorn?), Teebs takes "wen uuu" DEEP. Look out for Shlohmo's "Vacation" 12" with remixes from Airhead, Salva and Nicolas Jaar due Valentine's Day. Shlohmo - wen uuu (Teebs Mix) Teebs ( Facebook ) Rating 8.3

Our dude Miguel Jontel returns with his latest single and vid for "Adorn". The track borrows a bit, stylistically and rhythmically from Marvin Gaye, specifically "Sexual Healing". That's cool. But, Miguel, dude, lets talk about that haircut! We love The Weeknd too but the "Tesfaye fade" is not yr look, champ. Spin "Adorn" below. Miguel - Adorn Miguel ( Facebook ) Rating 8.3

L.A.-based trio Wildcat! Wildcat! put on for the quiche loving set (W! W! tweet at us and we can talk quiche recipes) with it's 8-o'clock-in-the-bedroom jam "Mr. Quiche". Like on a tune for tune basis, this is one of the better pop melodies we've heard so far this year. So yr probably not going to want to miss out on "Mr. Quiche" now, before you hear it covered by Adam Levine on "The Voice" next week. Wildcat! Wildcat! - Mr. Quiche Wildcat! Wildcat! [...]

For new mixtape compilation illadelph/matic , Okayplayer and Mick Boogie delve deep into the archives of both The Roots and Nas. The set features 36 prime outtakes and rarities, including appearances from Slick Rick, Roy Ayers & Cee-Lo Green. Our favorite from the mix, which you can sample below, is the original version of The Roots hit "Break You Off" which featured an in-his-prime D'Angelo on the hook (Musiq Soulchild appeared on the final mix). The Roots - Break You Off (Feat. D'Angelo) (Original Version) The Roots [...]

Singer/songwriter Robby Hunter and singer/MC Brenton Brown hook up here on Bob Marley's birthday to record a fresh, well-executed, could-soundtrack-a-diapers-com mercial (seriously, can see it now) cover of Bob's classic "Three Little Birds". Robby Hunter & Brenton Brown - Three Little Birds (Bob Marley) Robby Hunter ( Facebook ) Rating 8.8

Yeahhhhhhhhh, we can tip to this. Our dude Scolla grabs Phil Ade and Gerald Walker for a five-star slow-knocker. Tip them tins. Scolla - The Jones (Feat. Phil Ade & Gerald Walker) Scolla ( Facebook ) Rating 8.0

The Knocks absolutely smash this cover of M83's big "Midnight City" track from last year. Grabbing popstress Mandy Lee (who sounds uncannily like Deadmau5 collaborator Greta Svabo Bech), the NYC duo put a spotless pop/electro shine on the M83 jam. Easily the song of the week. The Knocks - Midnight City (Feat. Mandy Lee) (M83) The Knocks ( Facebook ) Rating 8.8