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Listen: Com Truise – “Ether Drift”

 

joomplu:304New Jersey designer/musician Seth Haley, perhaps better known by his stagename Com Truise, released his new album Galactic Melt in July 2011 to critical acclaim. His meticulously planned-out synth lines, combined with his love for ’80s electrofunk, make his music a must listen. Just today, Truise partnered with Pitchfork to release a free MP3 download of the appropriately-titled “Ether Drift”, a song taken directly from Galactic Melt. Check it out below.

MP3: Com Truise – “Ether Drift”

The tracklisting for Galactic Melt and Truise’s remaining 2011 tour dates can be seen after the break.

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Video: Common – “Ghetto Dreams (feat. Nas)”

Director Matt Alonzo gives Common‘s “Ghetto Dreams (feat. Nas)” the video treatment, releasing the official video earlier today. One of my favorite collaborations this year that doesn’t involve Kanye West or Jay-Z, this track has me really excited for Common’s The Dreamer, The Believer, out November 22. The black-and-white clip above really does the song justice, depicting the street life and ambitions of the two rappers. Bria Myles stars, as does Rick Ross‘s beard. You can purchase “Ghetto Dreams” on iTunes now.

Wale Releases “Ocean Drive”

 

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No days off for Wale, especially not on #WaleWednesday. A few hours ago, the Washington DC based rapper just released a brand new song called “Ocean Drive” featuring collaborations from fellow MMG member Magazeen and long-time collaborators Black Cobain and Tre. The new song has a tropical vibe and includes a reggae hook. Since Wale made the switch to Maybach Music Group, the quality of Wale’s work has gradually improved and he drops some pretty smooth lines on this track, returning to his pre-Attention Deficit days.

MP3: Wale – “Ocean Drive (feat. Magazeen, Black Cobain & Tre)”

Once Wale reaches a million followers on Twitter, he’ll be dropping another 11 songs for us. If you aren’t already following him, you can do so here. Ambition, Wale’s second studio album, arrives November 1.

Video: ZAK! Downtown – “Poppin’ Pills”

Our friend ZAK! Downtown sent over this brand new video for “Poppin’ Pills!” earlier today, one of the standout tracks from his debut mixtape Stuck to the Sidewalk. Relying on a well-flipped sample by producer Astro Raw, “Poppin’ Pills!” is a feel-good track, even if the music is about, well, poppin’ some prescription pills. Stay away from the pills, y’all.

ZAK! is planning on releasing a 10 track mixtape of original songs in early September. In the meantime, he’s out promoting and playing shows with Chiddy Bang, Hoodie Allen, and potentially Big Sean. We’ll keep you updated.

Listen: Casiokids – “Det haster!”

 

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Casiokids return with a brand new track entitled “Det haster!”, the first single off their new album Aabenbaringen over aaskammen (“The revelation over the mountain”). Opening with muted birds chirping away in the background, the song quickly picks up with an overwhelming wave of synths and a throbbing, distorted bass line. Mesmerizing, dancey, and fun, “Det haster!” should be fairly representative of the rest of the album, out October 11th via Polyvinyl.

MP3: Casiokids – “Det haster!”