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Instagram

Instagram is a beautiful way to share your world. It's a photo sharing and moment sharing reinvented with lashings of retro style. Snap a picture, choose a filter to transform it and then post it to Facebook, Twitter, and Tumblr. This app is taking the world with around 30 million active users; it was an exclusive Apple product until last week when the Android version was released and racked up more than 1 million downloads in 12 hours. And now Instagram was officially taken over by Facebook for a nifty sum of $1 billion.

John Graham: Success In Retrograde

One exciting hip hop artist to watch out for, John Graham rolls out licks and rhymes that create a different kind of hip hop. He doesn't only have that rare talent but he's also bringing hip hop back to its roots while also incorporating a positive vibe. The man behind Ego Free Productions, John runs the company along with his partner, Amir. According to the singer, the company name was appropriate for the singer's brand of sound since he provides music that's "filled with positive messages meant to inspire growth and insight change." Success in Retrogade EP is an amazing record complete with 7 tracks. Each song carries a special message that you won't normally expect or associate with the hip hop genre.

Über-Ich: Mozaïque

A group as good as Über-Ich will need to fasten their seatbelts to stardom. Their first EP, Mozaïque, is a vivid representation of passion and superb talent rolled into one. This musical trio of Chris Kok, Donata Kramarz and Marnix Dorrestein, offers experimental pop tracks that's bursting with a wide variety of flavors. What makes them different from other groups is their unusual musical palette that consists of light theatrical sounds mixed with eccentric instrumentation.

Emily Brontë: Wuthering Heights

Written between December 1845 and July 1846, Wuthering Heights was Emily Brontë's sole novel. Originally published under the pseudonym Ellis Bell, which made many to think the author of the work is a man, the novel garnered mixed reaction due to its revolutionary depiction of mental and physical cruelty. Today, the book is considered a classic and a important part of English literature with a number of adaptations in television, movies, radio, musicals and a song by Kate Bush.

Aaron Kaufman: Hello, Dear EP

Aaron Kaufman is, step by step, taking over the acoustic stage. His latest musical venture Hello, Dear weaves 6 stellar tracks that are poised to be the next acoustic pop anthems. Rooted in the middle of Minessota winters and Texas summers, this singer/songwriter have already garnered national recognition including being one of the winners of the 2008 BMI John Lennon Songwriting Scholarship and NPR Whad'Ya Idol Competition. He's currently based in Houston, and is working on a solo CD while playing with folk pop band Edmund Evans.

Road Warrior

All race game lovers, it is time to rev-up the machines and burn the rubber on your Android device with Road Warrior. This game is one of the meanest and most extreme racing games of its kind; almost giving birth to a whole new genre. Created by Top Free apps and Games, the developer has made a breakthrough with Road Warrior, in more than just a big way. The game is truly amazing in every sense.

Future of the Party: Future of the Party EP

Dance your heart out with Future of the Party's self-titled EP. Released last October 2011, this four-track set offers a steady dose of psychedelic universe. Hailing from Rutherford, New Jersey, this four-piece band of Kate (Vocals), Alex (Bass), Jesse (Guitar and Josh (drums) offers visceral performances swirled in tasteful indie pop. Kate's dreamy vocals welcomes the listeners in Half-Truth. With a chorus filled with brilliant electro tunes and a full-drum treatment, this piece reaches the upper echelons of unpretentious party music.

MX Video Player

Android is a great and powerful operating system, one that turns our smartphones into truly great and exciting 'toys'. Unfortunately, it does come with few small shortcomings; the major one being the default video player. HD movies just don't feel the same and the time bar and play/pause functions can turn the player into a somewhat annoying friend. So here comes the MX Video Player that is all set to raise the coolness and productivity quotient to a new level altogether. Developed by MX Technologies, the app is slick and fits perfectly within the new age Android eco-system. Lets take a look at the offerings of the Freemium app.

The Paragons Of Goodness: The Edge Of Winter

What happens when two talented individuals join forces to create a record? You get one interesting and special R&B hip hop compilation that's definitely worth your while. The Paragons of Goodness is a two man crew made up of songwriter/producer/illustrator and vocalist Greg Blackman as well as engineer/producer/musician and owner of Long Track Studios, Nathan Wacey. Together they release this 18-track compilation that's filled with a host of lovely music. From smooth R&B to soulful hip hop and rap, the record has plenty of surprises for its listeners.