Summer has just begun and we all need some new music to jam in the car. Out of nowhere comes a happy Kanye lending some vocals to his labelmate D’Banj’s old hit “Scapegoat.” I dig it, now let’s hope happy Yeezus is here to stay.
Avicii – Wake Me Up
No, not a Chris Brown cover, but Avicii follows an amazing two years with his new folk concept album. “Wake Me Up,” is the first single and reminds me of when Pretty Lights remixed John Denver. This definitely has some potential.
Hit Boy ft. 2 Chainz – Fan
If you haven’t checkout out Hit Boy’s free mixtape, HitStory, you are really missing out. The Grammy Award winning producer (N*ggas In Paris) brings on 2 Chainz for the remix to “Fan.” Listen close for the AOS favorite James Flaunteroy singing the hook. Download here.
Kid Ink – Sunset
Not sure I can put my finger on it, but I like something about Kid Ink. He falls into the category of the likes of Roscoe Dash, and August Alsina. His new single, “Sunset,” is a nice summer jam for the car. Check it out.
Mario ft. Nicki Minaj – Somebody Else
Back from practically disappearing, Mario delivers an addicting R&B ballad featuring none other than Young Money’s queen. I have to say Mario never really followed up his 2009 hit “Break Up,” with anything substantial. That was before Gucci Mane’s ice cream face tattoo, and before Nicki exploded onto the Music scene. “Somebody Else,” is a nice return and should do well on radio.
José González – Crosses (Dinner Date Remix)
Fantastic remix to listen to after an extended weekend.
Mariah Carey & Miguel – Beautiful
Fresh off his Grammy win, Miguel has had one way ticket to the top. Producing and co-wroting, “Beautiful,” with his trademark sound and adding the queen of pop this can only guarantee a #1 hit for the both of them. Ever since, “All I Want Is You,” I have been a big fan, and hits like this and “Power Trip,” are propelling Miguel into R&B’s elite. This will be on repeat for awhile, look for this one to last the summer and be a classic.
Two Door Cinema Club – Spring (Anatomy Remix)
AOS favorite is back with a nice remix by Anatomy, to add something different to “Spring.”
Phoenix – Entertainment
Late post but had to make sure everyone is anticipating Phoenix’s new record, Bankrupt. Here we have, “Entertainment,” an upbeat title track that fills the void we have had since Wolfgang Amadeus Phoenix. New album out 4/23.
Arty feat. Chris James – Together We Are
Had to post some EDM music to get your weekend going. Arty gives us a nice visual for his electronic ballad, “Together We Are,” featuring vocals from Chris James.
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