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GEN F: Haleek Maul
During an early August afternoon at Best Pizza in Brooklyn, 16-year-old rapper Haleek Maul acts like an average teenager. He’s slightly timid, easily distracted and doses his iced tea with a ton of simple syrup. … read more »
Download Issue’s Waves of Italy Mixtape
Issue, E-40’s teenage son, released his Waves of Italy mixtape today via his often cryptic and hilarious Twitter account. “Teaholics (The Rise),” the standout track produced by older brother Droop-E, is a heady seven-minute tea … read more »
Video: Sasha Go Hard, “On My Mind”
This video for Sasha Go Hard’s warm and fuzzy “On My Mind” couldn’t be more endearing. Shot and directed by DGainz (who also did her “Tatted” clip), it’s a charming tale of young love blossoming … read more »
Tame Impala, “Elephant (Canyons Wooly Mammoth Remix)” MP3
“Elephant,” the new single from FADER #82 cover stars Tame Impala, is rendered extra trippy by fellow Aussies and Modular labelmates, Canyons. The lumbering intro is stretched to a hypnotic length, the bass is crunchier … read more »
Sleepyhead, “Hit Em” MP3
Mixpak, the electronic label headed by Brooklyn producer Dre Skull, is launching an instrumental series devoted to the beat an its endless niches and sub-genres. Mixpak Pressure Volume One, out today, turns a spotlight on … read more »
Stream: Brenmar f. Kaleena Zanders, “Children of the Night”
“Children of the Night,” Brenmar’s first official single of the year, is drenched in a delicious ’90s club vibe, thanks largely to a strong and soulful hook from Los Angeles’ Kaleena Zanders. Night is calling, … read more »
Video: Bahwee, “Don’t Have Time”
“Don’t Have Time” is the first official music video from California producer Bahwee, who released a remastered version of his Flavors 2 mixtape today. Directed by BRTHR (Alex Lee and Kyle Wightman), the clip follows … read more »
Video: AlunaGeorge, “Your Drums, Your Love”
London duo AlunaGeorge’s “Your Drums, Your Love” yanks at the heartstrings, but the spotlight is on emotional distance in the Henry Scholfield-directed video. While straight-faced gray-clad dancers pop and lock behind them, producer George Reid … read more »
Video: Smoke DZA, “Kenny Powers” (Prod. by Harry Fraud)
While Smoke DZA is busy rapping on a Harlem stoop or in front of a bodega, Couzin Bang puts the chase-the-chicken hook into literal terms in this video for “Kenny Powers.” Directed by Creative Control, … read more »
Stream: Sures, “The Sun”
Sures are a surf-pop quartet from the suburbs of Sydney, founded last year by school buddies Matt Hogan and Jonas Nicholls. This year, they released their debut EP, Stars, and played shows supporting Wavves, Best … read more »
