Here we are. New week, new songs. You’ll probably be waking up to see this post, you still have a good 30 minutes or so till you need to get ready for work/university. Hop on after the cut, click the song title to download and import the songs onto your iTunes. You won’t find these tracks on Spotify.
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JAY-Z x B.I.C.
‘Glory‘
Jay-Z described last week as ‘best week ever’ via Twitter a few hours ago. No surprise why that is; his and Beyoncé‘s child Blue Ivy Carter lays down her vocals 2 days after popping out into this world. Although she might not be making much sense, Pharrell has made a smooth beat using the sample. This is probably the softest that we’ve all heard Jay – he’s a new man. The guy who once stated in a song that ‘I never prayed to God, I prayed to Gotti’ now he thanks God for the wonderful human being that he’s been gifted with – oh how people change when kids are brought into their lives!
This is smooth, reminds me of Song Cry. Not quite as good but yet so addictive. I’ve already given it 50+ listens! I want a baby now. I’d write a glorious blogpost!
Selected by Yin
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MELANIE FIONA
Why oh why have I been sleep on Melanie Fiona? I know she can sing and I’ve liked songs from her in the past but I have never taken the time to actually check her out properly. I don’t own her album and I can’t even remember the name of the song of hers I like but what I can say is, this song right here is the TRUTH.
Vocals, arrangement and a sound that takes us back to the Motown era all come together on this track to provide a great piece of musical art. It’s the simple things in life that can often lead to the greatest pleasure and this song is just that, Simple (but effective might I add) Have a listen and let me know what you think.’
Selected by DJB
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STELLA LE PAGE
‘Wastin’ Time (The Shoes C0ver)‘
I hardly have time for new music these days so I usually listen to random workmates’ playlists but on this occasion I got around to checking out the most recent Hypetrak Selects. The featured track is by a Londoner, Cellist, Pianist, Singer and Songwriter by the name of Stella Le Page. She makes this ‘The Shoes’ cover her own with her silky voice and a hint of a Jamie-XXesque instrumental. Look out for her Debut Single
“Snake” out January 23rd.
Selected by Jazz
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BJ THE CHICAGO KID
‘Dream II‘
Taken from B.J.‘s (what an unfortunate name) forthcoming Valentine’s LP, “Pineapple Now-Laters” Dream II features audio clips from Will Smith interviews and production from THC (Kendrick Lamar/SchoolboyQ). I pretty much adore anything that B.J. appears on and cannot wait for his own project to come out…and on Valentine‘s?! Ahh how perfect *swoon*’
Selected by Tara
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