After a snippet of this track leaked earlier this week, it’s good to hear the full version. Not the best thing that I’ve heard from Cruel Summer though.. Buy “Clique”: iTunes UK | iTunes US Previously: Pusha T & Kanye West – New God Flow
Hip Hop
Jez Dior – Candles (Video)
This is pretty cool, a blend of Indie music and Hip Hop. “Candles” is the first single from Jez Dior’s forthcoming mixtape Scarlett Sage, which will be released soon. Video directed by Stephen Mallett.
Lil Wayne – Dedication 4 (Mixtape)
After the delay and the further delay, Lil Wayne’s Dedication 4 mixtape is finally here! Featured artists include Nicki Minaj, J. Cole and Young Jeezy. FREE DOWNLOAD: Lil Wayne – Dedication 4 (Mixtape)
Azealia Banks – 1991 (Video)
Azealia Banks’ 90’s inspired visuals for the title track from her 1991 EP. Video directed by Justin Mitchell. Previously: Azealia Banks – Van Vogue (Video)
Nas – Bye Baby (Video)
A deep and personal song by Nas. Video directed by Aristotle. Buy “Bye Baby”: iTunes UK | iTunes US Previously: Review: Nas – Life is Good
Cynikal ft. Cynthia Erivo – Won’t Let You Down (Video)
“Won’t Let You Down” is taken from Cynikal’s Breakfast mixtape, which is one of the mixtape’s of the year so far. Video directed by Chas Appeti and Simon Dewey. Previously: Cynikal – What’s My Name (Acoustic)
iAm1 – Wake You
It’s been a while since iAm1 were last featured on Best In New Music, but the boys are back with a new track produced by Klimeks from their new EP, 14 12 08. FREE DOWNLOAD: iAm1 – Wake You Previously: iAm1 – Opening Ground
Fat Joe – Pride N Joy ft. Kanye West (Video)
A pretty bog standard Hip Hop video for a track with an extraordinary lineup: Fat Joe featuring Kanye West, Jadakiss, Miguel, Mos Def, DJ Khaled, Roscoe Dash, Busta Rhymes & Ashanti! Video directed by Hype Williams. Buy “Pride N Joy”: iTunes UK | iTunes US
Lunar C feat. Dot Rotten – Obstacles (Video)
Looking forward to hearing Lunar C’s SewerSideSex mixtape when it’s released based on this showing. Video diretced by James Partridge.
Heart Streets – Nonchalant (Video)
Heart Streets are a duo well worth checking out if you haven’t already. Video directed by Laurence Davidson. FREE DOWNLOAD: Heart Streets – Nonchalant