[MP3] Bryson Tiller + The Weeknd – Rambo (The Weeknd Remix)

And a track featuring two cats who’ve taken modern soul and R&B in a whole different direction. Scarborough, stand up ‘cos this kid is KILLIN’ the game!

[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.

[MP3] Listen to Two Tracks by Drake/OVO’s New Act DVSN: One in a Million (Remix) / Let’s Get It On

First is a remix/mash-up of Aaliyah‘s “One In A Million” interpolating Prince‘s “Purple Rain” and the second a very radically remade ‘tribute’ to the late, legendary soul singer, Marvin Gaye‘s late night, baby-making classic, “Let’s Get It On.”

So, are we sold on these latest proteges of Drake? I’m not saying they’re bad at all but I feel like I heard this sound done better by Maxwell 20 years ago. Just sayin’! Their album is out though so I need to dive into it a little deeper and see if my thinking on them evolves based on that. More to come….

[MP3] Partynextdoor – Come and See Me Feat. Drake

Post their appearance at SXSW, here’s goes a surprise new drop by Drake and Partynextdoor.