Here comes a brand new track from Vaughn Anthony (you may call him VA), who just so happens to be the younger brother of John Legend. You can definitely tell the two share a bloodline by his smooth sound, but this ‘legend’ shines all on his own. Dunson‘s (formally known as Kenton Dunson) flow and tone are a complementary addition to VA’s smooth sailing vocals. This is a little more R&B-styled than we usually feature here on the K, but good music is good music. Kollect away, and stay tuned for Dunson’s Kollection-approved single coming soon.
We Must Go On – Pretty Lights
Follow @thekollectionNew Pretty Lights WUDDUP! This is just a perfect little gift to kick off the weekend. This one is a shakeup from PL’s latest releases – much slower, more laid back, and with a lot more soul. I’ve loved Pretty Lights for years now, and this one really reminds me of his older stuff – absolutely beautiful. He also released an accompanying visual today, so take a peek and grab the track for free.
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Since U Been Gone (Sex Ray Vision Remix) – Kelly Clarkson
Follow @thekollectionIt was just a matter of time until SRV met Kelly Clarkson again, this time taking on Since U Been Gone. I don’t think Sex Ray Vision overdid this one at all – they really found a good balance of keeping the original feel of the piece while also putting their style on the track. It’s a fun listen, especially for any Kelly Clarkson fans out there. Take a listen and download for free.
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Born to Feel Beef – The Jane Doze
Follow @thekollectionHere’s a new mashup from the lovely Jane Doze. Slow, beautiful, and creative, I’m really enjoying this mashup. Lana Del Rey heads up the vocal department with bits and pieces of Rihanna, Calvin Harris, and of course Afrojack and Aoki’s No Beef. Great production, an awesome listen, and definitely a shake up to your usual mashup – don’t miss Born to Feel Beef by The Jane Doze.
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My World – Iggy Azalea
Follow @thekollectionI don’t know if other kollectors out there are familiar with Iggy Azalea, but nonetheless I have recently fallen in love with her unique style. This Australian (yes, AUSTRALIAN) white rapper is just about ready to take over the rap game. With rumors swirling about the internet that she was signed to Def Jam, and the fact that she has upcoming tracks with artists like Yelawolf and Dev have drawn all kinds of attention to Azalea. Her gritty style of rhyming on top of some dirty rap beats remind me of Nicki Minaj, except I think that Iggy Azalea will soon surpass her. To top it off, her tattooed fingers spell out the words to her boyfriend’s latest work – Live. Love. A$AP. Yep, this girl is about to take over the world. Get ready.
Props to DJ Big Red for enlightening me.
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Going Back to Cali (Viceroy “Jet Life” Remix) – The Notorious B.I.G
Follow @thekollectionHey I’m always down for Biggie remixes. This remix comes from Viceroy, the producer responsible for bringing kollectors the dope remix of Wiz Khalifa’s This Plane. I personally love these two remixes – they both have those great synth sounds and positive vibes that just make you want to dance. Hopefully we’ll see some more ‘Jet Life’ remixes in the future, Viceroy. Support Viceroy on Facebook and download above.
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Youth (Love Thy Brother Remix) – Daughter
Follow @thekollectionStarting just as the quietly-played acoustic original did, Montreal’s Love Thy Brother‘s “Lovestep” creation takes full advantage of the vulnerability in those female vocals. I don’t love the track until precisely 1:08, where bright synths swarm around in a still-delicate fashion. The 5 remaining minutes are pure magic, with acoustic intermissions and instrumental crescendos to retain passion and interest.
Thank goodness these guys pay tribute to Daughter’s beautiful lyrics in the middle of the track: “we are the reckless, we are the wild youth / chasing visions of our futures / one day we will reveal the truth / that one will die before he gets there / if you’re still bleeding, you’re the lucky one / cause most of our feelings, they are dead, they are gone.” And the Brother explosion continues…Kollect on.
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Rap Guys (Don’t Trip) – KAM Royal
Follow @thekollectionHere’s a new video and track from KAM Royal, off his upcoming project Quit Your Day Job. KAM is still on his grind, creating dope videos and great tracks. Laid back, easy going, and witty, Rap Guys is a good track to tide us over until Quit Your Day Job. Peep below and grab the download for free!
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