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Thursday, July 28, 2011

Nikki Jean - Million Star Hotel (Ft. Lupe, Black Thought)

Nikki Jean is a Wisconsin based Indie/hip-hop artist busting on the scene. She has been featured on Lupe Fiasco's "Hip Hop Saved My Life" and Lup returns the favor with his own rendition of a British accent (English or Irish I didn't major in accents) as well as a verse and Black Thought slipped in to round off the song. Nikki Jean has the ability to get popular and Blow and Go, so don't nap on her! Her album "Pennies in a Jar" is due out sometime this year. Boom.

-Winks

DJ Skeet Skeet - Pumped up Kicks (FTP remix)

Foster the People are on a dramatic rise...invest now and expect major dividends (I purchased my ticket to their Portland show), Despite his name...DJ Skeet Skeet does good work on this already exploding track. It is a house remix, with an underlying quick beat while still holding on to the original vocals without much distortion. Look for DJ Skeet Skeet's newest single "Like it Loud" Skeet Skeet is doing big things, recently on tour with Katy Perry. It was a great show in PDX!

-Winks

Starfucker - Millions

Portland based electro group Starfucker released another track. It has been underlying for a few months and finally has reached the surface. I have yet to find the mood in which this song fits best (suggestions?) It is a busy, upbeat, and fun song to listen to. It is also a major bonus to support the local boys. Yeeeeeee!!!!!

-Winks

Lil Wayne - Sorry 4 the Wait

Fresh out the clink and back in the studio is Lil Wayne, and dropping his mixtape "Sorry 4 the Wait" Lyrically the mixtape is uncooked and raw. The foundation is mainly freestyles, but the mastered tracks (only 2) are worth listening to. The song above "Sorry 4 the Wait" is the best song on the tape, lyrically and mixed with Adele's beat. Worth the 2:33 of your day.

-Winks

Bon Iver - Hinnom, TX

Those of you late to the party...Bon Iver, pronounced ("bon e-vair") despite arguments amongst my peers. Bon Iver's second album self titled was released June 21 of this year. This specific track Hinnom, TX as well as the whole album is tough to describe and force into a genera (Indie-Folk?) It is worth your time, the lyrics seem to be chopped poems, and is difficult to follow, simply hit it with the repeat. Great evening music.

-Winks

The Knux - Run (Ft. KiD CuDi)

New Orleans duo The Knux collaborate with Cleveland based hip-hop sensation KiD CuDi. The collision gave birth to a alternative rock/hip-hop track with lots happening, Titled "Run" which in fact is a track within itself as a great song to hit the pavement with for a nice work out. Look for The Knux EP titled Eraser, rumor is "Run" is the single tied with the album. Date for drop is unknown, sorry pluggers

-Winks

Toro Y Moi - Saturday Love

Chill-Wave pioneer Toro Y Moi produces another sunny day coastal drive bobber. Toro Y Moi's upbeat cover of R&B Cherelle "Saturday Love" has his personal chill-pop influence that really shines through. Up coming album Freaking Out set to release in September following Underneath the Pine released in February 2k11.

-Winks