INDIE WEDNESDAY - Let's Go Home

 

As summer nears for some of us and ends for some, we present to you in this week's Indie Wednesday a playlist that is sure to brighten up your day, no matter what your proximity from summer's freedom is. 

Whether you are welcoming the new schoolyear or saying goodbye to it, here is a list of tracks that will help you live through your day/week with good vibes.

Our featured artist for this week's post is Carousel; be sure to check out their music video for single "Let's go Home" - which, in my opinion, deserves way more views! Also check out a great remix of an Arcade Fire classic, as well as Caged Animals, Passion Pit, and the very chill-indie Bombay Bicycle Club.

Enjoy your day, Mousa viewer!

    

Calling Me Names - Good Old War
Sprawl II (Remix by Damian Taylor and Arcade Fire) - Arcade Fire
Gimme Twice - The Concept
Eyes as Candles - Passion Pit
Eavesdrop - Hazy Mountains
I Will Take my Own Hand - Caged Animals
Beggars - Bombay Bicycle Club

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MAINSTREAM MONDAY - Don't Kick The Chair

Mousa is back with Mainstream Mondays! We hope that you've all had a good weekend, but sadly, it's back to another working week. We've got some good "mainstream" tunes for you guys today and I hope you enjoy. 

Make sure you check out Kanye West's new video for Lost In The World. This man never fails to amaze me, another artistic and beautifully crafted video. Also, Calvin Harris' video for the banger, Let's Go. 

Today we feature a good old song from Kid CuDi, and he is also in Dia Frampton's (runner up for The Voice last year) latest single, a killer remix of Boyfriend and more. Work hard this week, guys! And before you know it, it'll be the weekend again.

Lost In The World - Kanye West Feat. Bon Iver


Let's Go - Calvin Harris Feat. Ne-Yo

Up, Up And Away - Kid CuDi
Call My Name - Cheryl Cole
Let The Sun Shine - Labrinth
Opposite of Adults - Chiddy Bang
Boyfriend (Remix) -  Justin Bieber Feat. 2Chainz, Mac Miller & Asher Roth
Don't Kick The Chair - Dia Frampton Feat. Kid Cudi
In Your Light - Gotye
I Feel Better - Hot Chip

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FIRST STUDIO ALBUM RELEASE: H8ers - AN21 & Max Vangeli vs Steve Angello

It certainly has been awhile since I've posted here, and I humbly apologize! Since the summer has broken out, the opportunities have been endless but at the same time, I've been getting back to my EDM roots.

Here to spice things up a bit, the anticipated studio album release of Size artists, AN21 and Max Vangeli's H8ers is due to release tonight. To celebrate, the duo will be taking up a Q&A session for fans on Twitter, simply tweet your question to @AN21 or @MaxVangeli, along with the #h8ers hashtag. This will be going on for 30 minutes, so get your thinking hats on.

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SUNDAZE - Firefly Dance

The weekend is ending tonight and the beginning of a new week is about to start. We know that we haven't been posting for a few days and we apologise. Just the stress of exams (especially this week) became too much and we weren't able to find time to blog. However, it's been a great weekend and we definitely needed it and let off a little steam. We hope you guys had a great weekend! 

We've got a lovely, chill playlist for you guys on another edition of Mousa Sundaze. I wouldn't mind having this on repeat and getting cozy on a Sunday like this, especially without having to stress about exams for at least a week or so. Today we feature The Tallest Man On Earth, a great tune from Kae Sun, Angus & Julia Stone and much more! Also, be sure to check out the music video from Xavier Rudd's Follow The Sun below. It's quite a beautiful video, to say the least. 

Xavier Rudd, from Victoria, Australia, has put together this amazing video with an equally amazing song. He is actually a multi-instrumentalist, producing songs with "socially concious themes, such as environmentalism and the rights of Aboriginal peoples." If you're stuck in a tight, building surrounded city like me, watch this video and take a moment to admire and escape to the breathtaking landscapes of Stradbroke Island in Queensland, Australia. 

Follow The Sun - Xavier Rudd

Have a lovely Sunday. 

The Way I Am - Ingrid Michaelson

I Already Forgot Everything You Said - The Dig

1904  - The Tallest Man On Earth

Boy - Emma Louise

I Wanna Go - Summer Heart

Firefly Dance - Kae Sun

A Pocket Full of Shells - Mat. McHugh

Put You Out - The Record Summer

We're All In This Together - Ben Lee

Santa Monica Dream - Angus & Julia Stone

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INDIE WEDNESDAY - The Golden Age

Indie Wednesdays - where artists, both relatively well-known and unknown, are exposed. This week's post is exactly that: a playlist composed of tracks from a mix of artists, some that you may know already and some that you have never heard of before, with unique individual styles.

Today's main feature is the Asteroids Galaxy Tour. They are one of my favorite artists of all time, and their vibrant indie/funk style with Mette Lindberg's piercing, "epitome-of-individuality" voice, is sure to send chills down any listener's spine. The music video for their hit "The Golden Age" can be seen down below.

Aside from the Asteroids, the playlist contains chill indie from Fanfarlo and the XX (thank you, Rachel), fun indie/rock from the Black Keys (probably my all-time favorite band), Arcade Fire, and rather underground indie artists like Jinja Safari and Locksley. Be sure not to miss out every single track on here because they are all worth your ears!

Enjoy and have a good week, guys.

  
Tighten Up - The Black Keys

Lenslife - Fanfarlo

Days of Youth - Locksley

Bam Bam - King Charles

VCR - The XX

Runaway - Imperial Teen

Peter Pan - Jinja Safari

Lady Jesus - The Asteroids Galaxy Tour

Ghost - Skip the Use

Une Annee Sans Lumiere - Arcade Fire

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NEW TRACK/RELEASE: Fancy Footwork (Manila Killa Remix) - Chromeo

Great apprehension is always present when Manila Killa is due to release a new track. But the wait is finally over, and after much of his teasing about the track via Facebook and Twitter, we present to you his latest remix!

Fancy Footwork by Chromeo has been a prominent tune in the electro scene, and many DJs make an attempt on doing their take on it. Manila Killa never cease to amaze, with his signature vibratos, and synths over synths to create something, magical.

If there was a motto for Manila Killa, it would be that he never disappoints.  As he builds up the climax, he leaves us with hanging for the explosion afterwards. And my god, that explosion will keep your dancing shoes on fire. This track may well be a summer anthem for many, and we're very excited with what Manila Killa has in store in the future.

Also, just after the release, Manila Killa tweeted about a heavy edit of Bounce by Calvin Harris and Kelis that he's been working on.

just made a suuuuper heavy edit of Calvin Harris and Kelis' 'Bounce.' 100k plays on soundcloud giveaway????
— Manila Killa (@manilakilla) May 23, 2012

Could this be? Well, you best be spreading the word of this track! Manila Killa is definitely on fire this summer. It is without a doubt that he'll be making a few summer anthems.

To download, click here.

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UNPLUGGED: Can't Stop Me - Afrojack & Shermanology

If you guys enjoyed Afrojack and Shermanology's monster banger, Can't Stop Me Now, here's their unplugged version of it. Never would've thought that such a song would released an unplugged version. As heavy as it could get, I guess some things really do have their soft side.

With Tearce "Kizzo" on the piano, and Leon, Dorothy, and Andy Sherman (Shermanology) on vocals, they present to you a harmonious melody that'll ease you in to relaxation. Enjoy!

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Stereo Typical - Rizzle Kicks

To further satisfy your hip hop tastes on Thug Tuesday, Mousa presents to you the talented British hip-hop duo Rizzle Kicks.

Their debut album, Stereo Typical, was released in late 2011, after the duo took YouTube by storm - scoring over 10 million views - with their music video for fun track "Down with the Trumpets," which you can view down below.

Dubbed by Q Magazine as a "pop prospect with a winning charm you can't teach," Rizzle Kicks takes a fun spin on hip hop with their truthful teen-spirited debut album filled with quickfire lyrics and danceable instrumentals. Although the album is named otherwise, Rizzle Kicks's music is not the average, "stereotypical" rap music; their tracks stir a sense of addiction in every hip hop lover, and everyone ends up coming back for more.

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THUG TUESDAY - Blow My High

The playlist for today's Thug Tuesday is something you guys have got to take a listen to. Mousa is back to treat your eyes with the best of Hip Hop/R&B. Make sure to listen to each track with full attention! 

Today we feature videos from Azealia Banks and B.o.B, tracks from Wretch 32, Kirko Bangz, Boston-newbie Moufy, Childish Gambino, Rick Ross and more! 

Azealia Banks is pretty beast, and I found it appropriate that we feature her on our site somehow. So here's her music video for 212. Trust me, an addicting song with a great video. Additionally, we've also got a brand new music video from B.o.B and his track, Play For Keeps. This track is one of my favourites on the Strange Clouds album and the rap is epic. Both of these artists have a lot going for them right now in the hip hop scene and they're here to make your Tuesday just a tad better. 

212 - Azealia Banks

Play For Keeps - B.o.B

Don't Go - Wretch 32 Feat. Josh Kumra
Drank In My Cup - Kirko Bangz
Victory Lap - Macklemore & Ryan Lewis
Lightwork - Lupe Fiasco Feat. Ellie Goulding & Bassnectar
So Sophisticated - Rick Ross Feat. Meek Mill
Outside - Asher Roth
Blow My High - Moufy
Earthquake - Labrinth Feat. Tinie Tempah
Be Good Or Be Careful - Sol
War Is My Love - Kendrick Lamar 
We Ain't Them - Childish Gambino 

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TEASER: Shed My Skin (Dimitri Vegas and Like Mike and Yves V Remix) - D*Note

 

All of you better get at this quick if you want to hear the rest of it! Dimitri Vegas and Like Mike and Yves V are releasing their latest remix of Shed My Skin by D*Note. However, they're adding quite a twist to the teaser.

There's nothing better artists find pleasure in than teasing their audience with an anticipated track. They will be releasing their latest remix, bit by bit. It's evident that the first 60 seconds of the remix has caught the full attention of some fans. For every 10,000 plays, Dimitri, Mike, and Yves will be revealing 30 more seconds of the track, until every piece is exposed to give pleasure to your ears.

Now share this track with your friends, for everyone's sake! It goes without saying that this may be a potential summer anthem.

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ALBUM RELEASE + STREAM: Eric Prydz presents PRYDA

One of the most anticipated albums in EDM history has finally been released today! Swedish DJ and producer, Eric Prydz finally presents to you, Pryda.

After waiting for practically seven years for such a release, it seems that 2012 is bringing the best for us. The album is said to be a Pryda album, as opposed to an 'Eric Prydz' one. Eric will be releasing his debut artist album later this year. Pryda has certainly gotten the nations stirring with anticipation, and many say that this may just be one hell of a game changer.

Without further adieu, Mousa brings you a stream of Eric Prydz presents Pryda. Enjoy!

To keep updated with Eric Prydz, follow him on Facebook or Twitter.

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MAINSTREAM MONDAY - Henny & Gingerale

We're back with another week here at Mousa and with that, also comes the dreaded Monday. I know this is quite a late post and I sincerely apologise for that, but these damn exams have got me booked! Anyways, here's another set of addicting tunes to brighten up your Monday - well, what's left of it and for the rest of your week! 

Today we've got a QUALITY remix of Boyfriend by Dada Life, Mayer Hawthorne, a beautiful new tune from Florence + The Machine and more! 

I've included this video for Graffiti6's song, Stare Into The Sun. I think this video is a really great watch with it's whole psychedelic feel to it, and well, it's just a song that sends out heaps of good vibes! Plus, ladies, he's a real treat to the eyes!

Stare Into The Sun - Graffiti 6

Have a good week, guys!


Boyfriend (Dada Life Remix) - Justin Bieber
Scream - Usher
Henny & Gingerale - Mayer Hawthorne
Somebody That I Used To Know (Fun. & Hayley Williams Cover) - Gotye
Come Back Down - Greg Laswell Feat. Sara Bareilles
Night Of My Life - DJ Pauly D Feat. Dash
Breath Of Life - Florence + The Machine
Free - Graffiti6
Never Let Me Go - Lana Del Rey
Microphone - Example

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Chicane LIVE IN MANILA + Saltwater (S.H.A.Y. Wedding Anniversary Remix)

 

In case any of you haven't heard the word, Dimitri Vegas and Like Mike were meant to perform in the Philippines this upcoming Thursday. Unfortunately, Dimitri Vegas has been stricken with sinusitis, which means air travel is not permitted for the next few weeks. We wish you the get well soon, Dimitri Vegas!

But on to the good news, Chicane will be taking over the decks this Thursday (May 24 2012) at Republiq Club, Resorts World, performing on a rare solo DJ/laptop set.

I've seen Chicane in the past, and he certainly knows how to put on a good show. He usually performs with him on the decks, alongside with a live band. To hear that he will be performing on a solo set just excites me! Chicane is not an event to miss out out, so secure your tickets ASAP!

To keep you guys going, here's a remix of Chicane's most famous single, Saltwater. After 12 years of its release, it still remains as strong as it is. And with EDM and trance evolving, probably stronger than it ever has before. Here's S.H.A.Y.'s take on Saltwater!

To keep updated with S.H.A.Y., follow him on Twitter or Soundcloud.
To keep updated with Chicane, follow him on Twitter or Facebook.

For more information regarding Chicane Live in Manila, click here.

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TEASER: Pryda - Eric Prydz

Since 2005, Eric Prydz has been meaning to release an artists album. It was originally meant to be released in 2009, but had to cancel the release because of complications with Ministry of Sound.

But at this age, 2012, Prydz has decided to make this a Pryda album. Pryda is known to be Eric Prydz' alias and dance label. The album is due to release this Monday (May 21 2012), and I have never been so excited!

The album consists of unreleased productions from Pryda, as well as tracks mixed and synchronized by Eric himself.

Pryda has reached unbelievable heights, and this may just well be a new chapter to Eric Prydz's career.

Here's the teaser for his upcoming album. 

 

And in case you guys haven't heard yet, here's a single by yours truly.

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SUNDAZE - The Writer

It's that time of the week again: time to wind down and relax while waiting for a new week to approach you. Let your creativity flow in whatever work you have to finish before your deadline tomorrow or aid your exam revision with this mix of relaxing, "Sunday-afternoon" type tunes.

From ambient music from This Mortal Coil to trance from Chicane, as well as tracks from well-known artists such as Ed Sheeran and Birdy, and even a foreign (Icelandic) band, Sigur Ros, this playlist is sure to satisfy your Sundaze needs.

Tout le Monde - Carla Bruni

Kiss Me - Ed Sheeran

Without a Word - Birdy

Song to the Siren - This Mortal Coil

The Writer - Ellie Goulding

Only Waiting - The Travelling Band

Very Loud - Shout Out Louds

England - The National

What am I doing here? (Part 1) - Chicane

Saeglopur - Sigur Ros

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Ministry of Sound: MASH UP MIX BASS 2012 brought to you by The Cut Up Boys

 

Ministry of Sound released its annual Mash Up Mix Bass on the around two weeks ago. This Mash Up Mix Bass is presented to you by The Cut Up Boys, who are, in fact, the geniuses behind this massive mix. The mix includes 43 tracks from various bass-infused artists, giving you the best of house, electro, dubstep, and drum and bass. Such artists include Skrillex, Avicii, Example, Benny Benassi, and many more. 

Here's a mini mix to treat your ears!

To view the complete tracklist, or to purchase the CD, click here.

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OmMaNiPadmeHumOmMaNiPadmeHum - similarobjects

similarobjects has recently released his latest mixtape, consisting of experimental beats influenced by some glitch hop, instrumentals, and electronica. Hit play, and like the description says, "Scream, cry, shout, paint, dance, run, sit, look, be still". This mixtape will certainly take you down to a trip of pleasant delirium.

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HANGOVER SATURDAY - By Your Side

Welcome back to that time of the week again! Since it's the last weekend of summer for many, and the beginning for others, it would've meant that last night might've been the last time to celebrate, for many occasions: going back to school, last Friday of the summer, or maybe even the first Friday of the summer. Or maybe some of you will be off to different continents, and it would be awhile until you'll be back to your homebase. Whatever the reason may have been, we hope you enjoyed your night of drinks, conversations, and good company. Now is the time to rest up, hydrate, and ease in. 

This week on Hangover Saturday, I will be throwing in some personal favourites, old and new alike. I will be revisiting tracks from last years' summer soundtrack, as well as a few I've been listening to recently. But on the spotlight, is Breakbot's latest b-side from an upcoming single. He's also announced his upcoming album release, By Your Side.

French House artist Breakbot, also known as Thibaut Berland, is due to release his latest album, By Your Side, sometime this September! Berland has never cease to amaze me with every track he releases. I can clearly remember when he first released Baby I'm Yours two years ago, and it certainly gave me the good feel vibe.

He has released his latest b-side, around a month ago on Soundcloud, as well as their official announcement for their upcoming album. Get at this track, a free download via Soundcloud is included! [CLICK HERE]

To keep updated with Breakbot, follow his Twitter or Facebook.

Some Nights - fun.


Big Jet Plane - Angus & Julia Stone


Shake Me Down - Cage The Elephant


Beautiful Day - Donavon Frankenreiter


Dance Yrself Clean - LCD Soundsystem


I Knew - Lightning Dust


Mornin' - Star Slinger


Radar Detector (Xaphoon Jones Remix) - Darwin Deez

Baby I'm Yours (feat. IRFANE) - Breakbot

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FREEDOM FRIDAY - Naughty Party

We're back with Freedom Friday. Today we feature a few dubstep/drum'n'bass tracks for you guys to take a listen to. Also, we've got a killer Moombahton tune from Diplo featuring Lazerdisk Party Sex. I first listened to this a couple hours ago and I was addicted instantly. 

We've also got another R3hab remix, Chuckie and Gregori Klosman, Afrojack & Shermanology and much more! God, I love this day. 


Set It Off Feat. Lazerdisk Party Sex




For all you dubstep lovers out there, the Global Dub Festival 2012 is this weekend at the legendary Red Rocks Ampitheatre in Colorado! Featuring some of the biggest names in dubstep today: Flux Pavilion, Doctor P, Datsik, Downlink and Dirtyloud! 


IT'S GONNA GET LOUDER

Some quality dubstep:

Get By - Delta Heavy

Midnight Run (Flux Pavilion Remix) - Example

Out The Blue - Sub Focus Feat. Alice Gold - more of a drum'n'bass, but still great!

Have a great weekend!

Naughty Party (R3hab Remix) - Cosmo

Silenced By The Night (Alesso Remix) - Keane

The Numb3r5 - Chuckie and Gregori Klosman

Rubin - Whelan & Di Scala

Animal (JD's Club Remix) - Miike Snow

Aeroplane - Milkman 

Glowing In The Dark - Jupiter Ace Feat. Geneva Lane

Can't Stop Me - Afrojack & Shermanology

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MEMORY LANE THURSDAY - La vie en Rose

From African-American blues to chanson, today's Memory Lane features a list of songs that create the perfect early evening vibe. I decided to take a break from the usual 80s rock in this post and share with you guys a more relaxed set of music from the past.

The music speaks for itself, so tune in and enjoy!


Ain't that a Shame - Fats Domino

Crazy - Patsy Cline

La vie en Rose - Edith Piaf

Bye Bye Love - The Everly Brothers

Si tu vois ma mere (Midnight in Paris OST) - Sidney Bechet
 

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NEW ALBUM: Beach House - Bloom

Today, Beach House have released their latest album, Bloom. Make sure you get at this album as fast as you can, and let the vocals by Victoria Legend fill the room with sentiment and ease.

To purchase the album, click here.

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INDIE WEDNESDAY - Summer Dreaming

Today on Indie Wednesday, we present to you the best of indie music, old and new alike!


This Wednesday is presented to you by The Cults, M83, and Flight Facilities, as well as classic indie artists such as Washed Out, The Who, and Tokyo Police Club.

On the spotlight, however, is Liverpool natives, The Tea Street Band. This band certainly brings the feel to the summer mood, with their most successful single so far, Summer Dreaming. Expect a soothing tune of guitar pop, infused with influences of acid house, new wave, and electronica. Let this track ease you through the falsetto as it swims through the airwaves.





Teenage Wasteland - The Who


Feel It All Around - Washed Out


Go Outside - The Cults


Raconte-moi Historie - M83


Good Morning (Pink Ganter Remix) - William Fitzsimmons


D-D-Dance - The Concept


With You feat. Grovesnor - Flight Facilities


Bambi - Tokyo Police Club


Lady Jesus - The Asteroids Galaxy Tour


On another note, however, I've started my first original post on Odyssai after so many months! Please check it out here :)

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THUG TUESDAYS - Dreamcatcher

We're back for another Thug Tuesday, bringing you the best in hip hop, freestyle, R&B, and anything of the sort!

Today's Thug Tuesday is presented to you by Urban Noize, Macklemore and Ryan Lewis, Dyme Def and a lot more! But on the spotlight is Beau Young Prince and his latest mixtape, Dreamcatcher.

Beau Young Prince certainly has got a taste in freestyle and hip hop. This mixtape consists of six tracks, including productions from Star Slinger and Action Jackson. You guys better get at this while it's still fresh! These beats will certainly have a hit on you, it's damn contagious.

We hope you enjoy this, download link available below!

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Money Is The Motive - Rich Nixxon feat. The Weeknd


We Major (Bittersweet Symphony DJ White Lotus Mashup) - Kanye West feat. Nas


Coastin' (feat. K.Flay) - Zion I


Faces in the Hall - Gym Class Heroes


Eye of the Storm - Bliss N Eso


Let It Be - Dyme Def


Mathematics - Mos Def


The Food (feat. Kanye West) - Common


Vipassana (Ryan Lewis Remix) - Macklemore and Ryan Lewis

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MAINSTREAM MONDAY - All Neu Everything

Yet another week comes and the hatred for Mondays continues. Since Monday is here, it means getting back to work and waking up early and another tiring week until the weekend is around again. But have no fear, another week also means Mousa brings you another awesome week filled with eargasmic music! 

We're back with another edition of Mainstream Mondays. I have to admit, it is quite difficult to find songs that fall under the category of 'mainstream,' but is also accepted by your ears. However, with that being said, today's songs will hopefully be good enough for you guys. We feature The Knocks, an addicting new single by Chris Brown, mashups from The Hood Internet and a new track from Matisyahu. 

Have a lovely week!

Call Me Maybe (Ben Howard Cover) - Carly Rae Jepsen

Learn To Fly - The Knocks

Take Care (Mendez Moombahsoul Rework) - Drake Feat. Rihanna

Don't Wake Me Up - Chris Brown

All Neu Everything [HoodInternet Mashup] - Pitbull Feat. Ne-Yo vs Clive Tanaka

What's My Noise [HoodInternet Mashup] - Snoop Dogg vs Dillon Francis & Kill The Noise 

Lessons In Love - Kaskade Feat. Neon Trees

Sunshine - Matisyahu

White Coats - Foxes

Who Knows Who Cares - Local Natives

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