[MP3] Birdman – Respek

When I first encountered this, I didn’t even know it was a Birdman-inspired meme. But within 48 hours or so, I was up to speed. Shout to Birdman for taking full advantage, lol….

[MP3] Audego – Motions

Perfect late night vibes right here…

Long time readers know I have a lot of affection for soulful Australian electronic music duo, Audego. So much so that I asked them to be part of my 11th anniversary compilation album project, This One Goes To Eleven…. and they graciously agreed to it and contributed the track, “Gone” which subsequently became the most played track from the comp.

“Gone” will also be on their forthcoming EP (or will it be a full album?), working title, Glaciers that they’ve working on for the better part of the past year or so. It looks like Glaciers (or whatever it ends up being called) is now coming soon because a new single, “Motions” just dropped last week. Those familiar with Audego already know the drill: off-kilter but funky beats by Pasobionic topped by hauntingly beautiful vocals from Aroly Tariq.

Like what you hear? Get “Motions” for FREE or donation on Audego’s Bandcamp page.

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[Music Video + MP3] Desiigner – Panda

A video posted by Desiigner (@lifeofdesiigner) on May 10, 2016 at 11:33am PDT

Video for what might end up being the song of the year just dropped on Tidal (no embed or YouTube/VEVO link though, Hov?? Damn….) with creative by and an on-screen feature by Brooklyn teen MC, Desiigner‘s new label boss, Kanye West.

Is “Panda” the harbinger of the new New York (or is the old New York new again?) or is Desiigner a one-hit wonder? Time will tell.

Related reading:

– Desiigner’s ‘Panda’ Is Number One: What Is the Future of Authenticity? [Rolling Stone]

– 11 Experts Weigh In: Is “Panda” Actually Good? [FADER]

[MP3] Listen to Two Tracks from Gallant’s Ology Album: Weight in Gold / Open Up

And two tracks from the kid who might be the new Maxwell, Gallant. “Weight In Gold” and “Open Up” are both from his excellent just-released (this past Friday, I believe) debut album, Ology. Don’t sleep on this album, it could be a contender (along with 6 others already) for a slot on my Year End List.

Bonus:

FADER invites you to meet Gallant. [via]

[MP3] Maxwell – Lake By the Ocean

New Maxwell! It’s been a minute since the understated but brilliant, BLACKsummers’night album (2009 to be exact) but it’s long-anticipated follow-up, blackSUMMERS’night is finally coming July 1 and here goes the first single.