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Scottish bass producer Lockah with an epic RnB/bass/electronic jam that I just can’t resist posting right now. From his forthcoming debut EP ”When U Stop Feeling Like A Weirdo & Become A Threat”  on Tuff Wax.Bump this shit in the summer sun.

Its not often that I find music that I thoroughly enjoy through my Soundcloud inbox but every once in a while, you get sent something that you like right away. Luvian Sound is a Brighton-based electronic producer who asked me to check out some of his music and damn, am I glad that I did. This guy is just 20 years old but he’s putting together this chilled experimental electronic sound that couldn’t be more my speed. He’s just been making music for 4 months and already he’s cultivated an impressive arsenal of electronic producing filled with chopped vocal samples, jittering beats, sweeping synths, subtle drums. Check out these tracks and more chilled brilliance at his Soundcloud.

[Throwback] Jargon VA ft Tinie Tempah - Dissapoint You

Because such a great music video deserves more views. Bad cop gets bad.

“I won’t; be the one, to disappoint you, anymore”

This super smooth re-fix of Dr. Dre’s infamous track surfaced three months ago…from Denmark. Two Danish producers Shatter Hands and HORS worked together to take the street thumping Still D.R.E down to another level of chill. Stream below and download here.

Fybe:One aka Southwest Londoner Greg Haynes is multi-talented cat. Apparently apart from constructing numerous subtle yet infectious tracks he also is a skilled illustrator (that his artwork above), and an accomplished graphic designer. ‘Irenidae’ just reels you in with chilled, understated tones and bursts into a playful sound. Post-dubstep if you wanna throw a label on it, but to me its just chilled electronic bliss. Stream below and grab the free download at xlr8r.com.

After taking a bit of a drum n bass detour (which you can sample here), Pennslyvannia DJ Forekast is back with another progressive house jam. This time he is giving the classic euro-ravers Vengaboys a 2012 update. The remix is all Forekast in structure - slow build, big payoff - but it maintains the early 2000s techno-pop feel. As this kid keeps putting out music, across several electronic genres, I’m starting to wonder what can’t he pull off.

Bonus: Another stellar Forekast remix of a smash-hit of the same vain.

Sudanese/American MC/producer Oddisee hails from the DMV and has been a staple in DC’s underground hip hop scene for most of the 2000s. I’m not just posting this guy’s tape because of hometown love, he’s got serious talent. Whether rapping or producing, Oddisee works meticulously and methodically in perfecting his sound; so much so its hard for me to tell what he does better. However, its clear that his true love is beatmaking, he has released over a dozen instrumental mixtapes since he got started way back in 1999. Representing Upper Marlboro in Prince Georges County, Oddisee has carefully built his base in the DMV area, gaining a reputation as the premier producer/rhymer in the Nation’s Capital.

Odd Renditions is a free 4-track EP of Oddisee remixes of very recognizable Bon Iver, Metronomy, Marvin Gaye, and K-Os tracks. The reworking of the samples, solid instrumentation and lyrical flow are all first class. A thoroughly enjoyable, uplifting, listenable remix mini-album. This EP is just a taster for June 5th when People Hear What They See, Oddisee’s next full-length studio album, is released. Stream Odd Renditions below and grab it for free in exchange for your email address at his Bandcamp.