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Bonnie Bordeaux: The Damsel Diaries

In the mood for a throwback? We’ve got the damsel for you. Taking a share of the delicious musical pie is newcomer Bonnie Bordeaux (even her name sounds super gorgeous), who’s bringing her own iteration of pop by tastefully concocting it with 40′s style of jazz and soul. The result? A stunning 7-track debut masterpiece that we’ll simply refer to as The Damsel Diaries.

Steel Tipped Dove: slow down dove

If you are hungry for those gentle roasters, deep-toned hefty tracks with an enthralling beat, slow down dove by Steel Tipped Dove just landed from heaven to your playlist. Steel Tipped Dove’s real name is Joe, a Brooklyn-based producer who was originally from upstate New York. Steel Tipped Dove had previously worked with hip-hop artists, such as Big Baby Gandhi.

Cory Gunz: Datz WTF I’m Talkin ‘Bout

‘Mixtapes’ are blessings for hip-hop fans, always. Son of rapper Peter Gunz, Cory Gunz is one hell of an act who should breaking into everyone’s urban playlists in a few years’ time. Bold prediction, yes, but amateur he is not. Datz WTF I’m Talkin Bout, his second mixtape, is full of straight-up, no-apology tunes that “keep things real” (in the truest sense of the genre) and might just be his potential ticket to the limelight.

Allday: Euphoria

Allday enjoys his moment in the sun with his seven-track release titled Euphoria. The 22-year-old rapper based in Melbourne, Australia is an emerging name in the indie rap scene known for his witty yet eloquently structured masterpieces.

PacBoiTank: 6 Shots EP

Tank a.k.a. PacBoiTank recently released his latest musical project, 6 Shots. Tank uses his lyrical ability to translate his present struggles as a father and as an artist into his craft. This EP includes verses from fellow Austin emcees Kydd Jones, Deezie Brown and Lil Milez, as well as native Oregonian Cory Kendrix and Philadelphia’s Asaad AKA Saudi Money.

Zaimah: The Collective Mixtape EP

You have your soul albums, and then you have your neo-soul ones. On the upper echelon of the latter (in our opinion, ‘course) is Zaimah‘s latest release, The Collective, a mixtape EP which serves as her return to form after a two-year hiatus. Well, it was worth the wait!

The Marv: Malayalam Beats Vol. 1

Craving for a new sound? Try to take a bite from Malayalam Beats vol. 1 and get ready to experience an eargasmic album bursting with flavor. This seven-track collection is The Marv‘s debut EP that pays tribute to her French-Lankan origins. Selecting samples from Malayalam movie songs, The Marv has constructed a connecting bridge between traditional and modern.

Oh My Goodness: EP REMIXES

Oh My Goodness‘ self-titled album is a collection of EP Remixes that will make your ears bleed (in a good way). Oh My Goodness EP Remixes tells more of the “worry-core” that Oh My Goodness’ musical style is known for.

Jay McCoy: Emotional Inventory

Jay McCoy reminds people how ferocious her presence can be in Emotional Inventory released last October. This collection of eight tracks puts up a flavorful spread from the soul siren. Hailing from Oakland, California, Jay McCoy (born Jamie J. Jackson and legally changed it to “Jamiee”) came from deep musical roots. Her dream of becoming a singer solidified when she released an album under a local Bay Area label during her sophomore year.