Flume – “Smoke and Retribution” feat. Vince Staples and Kučka
As Staples' verses drift in between Flume's airy opus, the song's brevity fails to underscore his purpose.
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The Best New / Emerging Artists of 2015
There was no shortage of new and exciting music in 2015. From the rise of a major new jazz talent challenging boundaries to ever more experimental R&B, this crop of artists gave us a lot of great music this year.
Ghostface Killah and Adrian Younge: Twelve Reasons to Die II
Much too short, but as solid as you'd expect given the name of the rapper, the name of the producer, and the names of the features.
Vince Staples: Summertime ’06
The Long Beach rapper steps out with a coming-of-age story on his bold debut album full of stark beats and penetrating lyrics.
15 Must-Know Artists from SXSW 2015
Amidst the many artists that flooded SWSX this year, these 15 new and rising talents stand out amidst the fray.
South By Southwest Music Festival 2015: Thursday
UK hip-hop (Little Simz) and powerful singer/songwriter acts (James Vincent McMorrow) highlight South by Southwest's Thursday showcases.
Common: Nobody’s Smiling
The veteran Chicago rapper returns to his troubled hometown on a conscious album for a post-conscious age.