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[Chill] Juan El Grande – DISCOVER NOW

Posted by Marcus Daly - August 5, 2024

Juan El Grande’s debut EP, “Discover Now,” showcases his impressive ability to weave intricate narratives through his music. His career, launched with the poignant single “Father” in 2022, highlights his talent for storytelling. Notable tracks like “Another Hero’s Gone,” detailing the fate of a Formula 1 driver, and “Born To Be,” set in a local bar, exhibit his range. “Will 2 Play” further demonstrates his passion for music and his commitment to sharing that love with his audience.

The EP features five tracks, each offering a unique experience. “Locked Inside,” the newest single, humorously explores prison life, evoking the spirit of “Jailhouse Rock.” The lyrics are entrancing, supported by mellow basslines and rhythmic percussion, drawing listeners into El Grande’s world. Each song tells a distinct story, resonating deeply and leaving a lasting impression.

Influenced by the likes of Peter Frampton, Pink Floyd, and Slade, Juan El Grande’s journey began in Belgium and continued in Spain. His lifelong passion for music, described as “a logical consequence” of his love for the art, has driven him to create and share stories through his songs. El Grande’s dedication to his craft is evident in every note of “Discover Now.”

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[Album] SCARLET VEIL – Every Fantasy

Posted by Tyler Trew - May 25, 2024

The much-anticipated full album “Every Fantasy” by the electronic duo Scarlet Veil has been released, marking the culmination of an impressive rollout that began in December 2023. Over nearly five months, Brandi (Sodie) and Jerrod (WARLOK) captivated listeners with bi-weekly single releases, each building momentum and anticipation for this expansive collection.

The journey started with “Sunder,” setting the stage for standout tracks like “Enshaedn,” “Strings,” “Repose,” “Kraken,” “Spirit Caller,” and “Fervent Sigil.” Each track contributed a unique thread to the complex soundscape that defines “Every Fantasy,” showcasing the duo’s creative depth and narrative skill.

“Fervent Sigil,” the latest single, presents a deep, resonant bass paired with ethereal sounds, highlighting Scarlet Veil’s ability to blend cinematic elements with robust electronic rhythms. “Spirit Caller” features a moody melody and live drums, drawing listeners into a mystical realm. “Kraken” explores darker themes with an intense introduction and atmospheric synths, embodying the duo’s distinctive style.

“Enshaedn” captures the essence of Scarlet Veil’s vision, inspired by fantasy literature, while “Repose” revisits their witch house origins with a unique structure. “Strings” brings an energetic pace, pushing the boundaries of their established motifs.

Scarlet Veil’s dedication to storytelling and world-building is evident throughout “Every Fantasy,” inviting listeners to explore something truly new. This album reflects a long journey that is now immortalized forever on. Beautiful.

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[Chill] Carter Fox – Sit Back And Lift Off

Posted by Tyler Trew - May 25, 2024

Carter Fox enchants with his latest release, “Sit Back and Lift Off,” which is now out. Known for his remarkable talent and innovative approach, Fox consistently delivers music that resonates deeply with listeners. His career spans collaborations with icons like Freddie Jackson and Grammy-winning artists, and so many others, showing how far he’s come and where he is going.

Fox’s journey in music began at 15, and since then, he has built an impressive portfolio as a musician, songwriter, and producer. His solo projects have garnered global recognition, achieving millions of streams and topping charts. His recent book, “How to Effectively Release & Promote Your Music as an Independent Artist,” has been well received and a needed tool within the industry.

“Sit Back and Lift Off” is a standout track on the upcoming Lofi & Chill Vol. 3 compilation, set for release on May 3rd by Millennium Jazz Music. The track features soothing piano melodies, complemented by a harmonious blend of drums and bass. Its minimalist arrangement highlights the beauty of musical restraint, creating a warm, inviting groove perfect for relaxation and contemplation.

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The Chill Dojo #179

Posted by Michael Serratore - May 8, 2016

Summer is still a little while to go, but Oliver Nelson has us thinking we’re already there with a stellar remix of ‘Sober’ packed with all the classy disco action we’ve come to expect from the Swedish maestro. We bang on a lot about songs that make us want to dance, but this one is purely irresistible in that department. Every instinct in your body is telling you to move to this one, so let your feelings run wild and let Childish Gambino be the voice to your rhythm. Don’t use all your energy here though, because we’re leading straight into another groove of a different kind. NRMN has become a master of blending bright nostalgic chords with infectious basslines, and his unique skills are on display once again with ‘Pls Forgive Me’. As always, his tunes never sit still, living in a state of constant switch-up like a roller coaster of musical bliss.

Creations that make us feel will always stand the test of time, and it’s for that reason that we’ll never grow tired of new interpretations of ‘Sad Machine’. It’s a canvas that lends itself to be twisted in all kinds of ways, and on this occasion it’s Snail’s House waving his quirky magic over the iconic lyrics. Though the original melodic structure is kept very much intact, it’s the glorious touch of lively sounds and sampling that imbues this one with such a palpable feeling of joy. For many people growing up, the words ‘Kokiri Forest’ would invigorate memories of a place that celebrated similar sentiments of childhood wonder. The colorful imagination of Madnap and Metsä intends to briefly take us back to this simpler time, courtesy of a sound design that oozes eastern influence. It’s hard not to envision yourself amidst lush leafy surrounds while bumping to this one, and it’s a place we’ll likely return to many times throughout this week.

There’s plenty more to enjoy before having to bring yourself back to the real world though, so feel free to lose yourself for a good while. Peace out.

’Childish Gambino – Sober (Oliver Nelson Remix)’
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’NRMN – Pls Forgive Me’
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’Porter Robinson – Sad Machine (Snail’s House Remix)’
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’Madnap & Metsä – Kokiri Forest’
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’Tim Legend – summer love’
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’Mr. Carmack – champion!’
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’YUNG BAE & Swindail – Here With Me’
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’Flamingosis – An 8 Ball Affair’
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’Lóbo – Wednesday’
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’Lindsay Lowend – Comfort Loop’
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’Cody G. – Sunday Strut’
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’Zanski – Into You’
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’Jai Wolf – Drive (feat. Chain Gang of 1974)’
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’Covex – Wicked Game (Chris Isaak Cover)’
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’kuiters – loophole’
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’Vaults – Cry Nomore (Audiobot Flip)’
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’Ark Patrol – Soirée’
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’Noclip – Cloud Kingdom’
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’akihabara! – Missed Calls’
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’ill esha – Crash Landing’
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’Michl – When You Loved Me Least (Ghost Loft Remix)’
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’K.Flay – FML (SMLE Remix)’
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’Laetho – Challenges’
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’whysp – virgo’
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’Ciele & Mapps – Parking Lots (AK Remix)’
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’Kagwe – patience.’
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’33k – peaches’
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’CHIEFS – Here We Go Again (feat. MAIA)’
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’vbnd – blue hands’
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’xander – kanwe’
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’Shook – Tidal’
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’Paces – 1993 (No Chill) Feat. Jess Ken (JackLNDN Remix)’
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’Azura – Lost Woods’
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The Chill Dojo #178

Posted by Michael Serratore - May 2, 2016

178 editions down and we’re still finding tracks that manage to amaze us with their genre-breaking qualities. This time it’s Sydney’s Obseen providing the excitement, bringing a unique blend to ‘Already Gone’ that elevates it to the next level. While needing no help in the wow department, the epic chord shredding he brings to this production is the extra touch this stellar collaboration deserved. Another musical combination that always gets us going is the bright melodic stylings of Hyper Potions. Their latest release ‘Unbreakable’ is another sweet addition to their arsenal, with the vocals of Danyka Nadeau radiating the overwhelming positivity this song embodies.

It’s the same vibe that the Soda Island collective has championed from the very beginning, so it’s fitting that we have another song from their talented lineup of artists to celebrate. Ramzoid is our featured inhabitant on this occasion, dishing up a fresh dose of incredible creativity through the lush beats of ‘Nature Nature’. A tune so good they had to name it twice, our minds are continually blown by the incredibly imaginative work that is flowing from the island since its very beginning. Speaking of inceptions, we welcome another newcomer to the Dojo this week going by the name of Eli Way. Though only fresh on the scene, his debut EP Girls boasts a polish that would suggest an experience in music that dates much further than that. You’ll find a few of the EP’s works scattered throughout this week’s playlist, but we just had to call attention to the infectious jam that is the title track. Its retro lead will be stuck in your head all day.

For the rest of the week though, there’s no shortage of tunes to hold your attention. Peace out.

’Alison Wonderland x Lido x Brave – Already Gone (Obseen Remake)’
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’Hyper Potions – Unbreakable (feat. Danyka Nadeau)’
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’Ramzoid – Nature Nature’
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’Eli Way – Girls’
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’Brunelle – Chemistry’
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’Enzo Vangetti – Soul Food w/ Maestro’
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’Araatan Ft. Amra – Zereglee’
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’XMPLA – Make You Feel It ft. JLB’
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’Dehku – Misa’
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’Aksel Alloway & Plasti – Don’t Let Them Stop You’
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’Andrew Luce & graves – Up To You (feat. Chelsea Cutler)’
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’kuiters – P L A Y’
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’Naisu – Promise’
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’Cobalt Rabbit – With You’
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’Xavier Dunn – Scattered (Feki Remix)’
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’Eli Way – You’
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’Eli Way – Us’
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’Golden Vessel – Never Know (ft. LASTLINGS)’
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’Icarus X Joe Hertz – Only You’
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’FABRIKATE – Want You To Know’
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’Pat Lok – You Street’
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’Laxo – Touch (feat. Pearce)’
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’No Tv No Radio – Space’
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’LYAR feat. Laura Luppino – Trigger (RAMI Remix)’
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’Prince – I Would Die For You (Montis Remix) ft. Aaron Krause & Liza Anne’
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’TACACHO – Summer Of Love (ft. Cider Sky)’
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’Jamie Prado – Celio’
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The Chill Dojo #177

Posted by Michael Serratore - April 26, 2016

This past week more than ever was a time to celebrate good music. While legends will never be replaced, 2016 has already revealed its fair share of new talent, one of which being the newly formed Chymes. The merging of Cameron Taylor and Kiersten Nyman, the Sydney electronic duo have announced their collaborative creativity with ‘Oracle’, a gorgeous tune that gently floats as if carried along by a zephyr. The delicate vocals caress the sparse atmosphere, filled only with light touches of metallic percussion which produces surprising power through its minimalism.

We’re picking up the pace with our next feature from another young talent to add to our watch-list. Italian producer FlyBoy makes his Chill Dojo debut with a smooth little number in ‘Maze’, glimmering with a polished groove that is hard to resist. As its title would suggest, it’s a track that’s certainly easy to get lost in, but we’re not keen on finding our way out of its deep sound anytime soon. We’re in that dancing mood now, so it’s the perfect time to move right into the latest remix from Sydney producer Cabu. The slow funk of ‘Stay Lost’ is dialed up a notch, infused with a silky bassline that combines the chill vibe of the original with an undeniable urge to cut loose and get your body moving.

Just as soon as we can turn on the party feeling, we can flip things in the completely opposite direction with Tim Legend’s  ‘call me’. The South Carolinian producer lays down a lush future track that is just perfect for those moments of pure relaxation. Whether it’s during a glorious day on the beach, or a time when you don’t want to even leave your bed, this dose of fresh melodic bliss will make that picture complete.

As much as we mourn the passing of icons, we take comfort in knowing the inspiration for creating good music is alive now more than ever. Peace out.

’Chymes – Oracle’
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’FlyBoy – Maze (feat. Gavrielle & Jake Newton)’
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’Joe Hertz – Stay Lost ft. Amber
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’Tim Legend – call me’
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’kuiters – purify’
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’kuiters – crystal rose ft. sophie meiers’
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’Tennyson – XYZ’
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’Koresma – Far Away Coast’
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’Twin Caverns – Swell (Clayjay Remix)’
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’Ember Island – Need You (Severo Remix)’
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’TastyTreat – Simple Things Ft. Choice’
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’Mark Redito – Goodbye (Bohkeh Remix)’
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’Jupe – Hurry 2.0 (James Gent Remix)’
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’Louis The Child – From Here ( Huge Flip )’
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’vbnd – things change’
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’xander – ifitsmoreii’sshelikesyou’
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’Vince – 4/20’
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’Stereo Cube – Avenoir (Aosmos Remix)’
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’LODENT – what you deserve.’
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’TREGS – flood’
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’Mi Ka ft Ayelle – Clarity’
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’Monogem – Take It Slow’
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’Donatachi – Bubblegum (ft. Rosebud Leach)’
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The Chill Dojo #176

Posted by Michael Serratore - April 18, 2016

Moving Castle have been good to us since their inception only a few years ago, and this week we witnessed another one of our Chill Dojo favorites add their name to the growing list of talent within the collective. Kidswaste has continually wowed us with his knack for chill ambience, made all the more brilliant through the deep emotion he brings to his melodic craft. To that end, there could be no better canvas than Chet Porter’s ‘tbh ily’ to take his game to the next level, blending the gorgeous soundscape of the original with his unique style of orchestral elements and golden vocal additions that echo nothing but pure bliss. Now that’s a way to announce your arrival to the family!

If we’re talking feels though, Izzard’s ‘Threads’ was one of the most emotive songs of 2015, and thanks to an incredibly lush edit from the newly surfaced sundial, we get to revisit its charm all over again. The experience is only a short and sweet one on this occasion, making us treasure every precious second of this track’s touching quality. If you’re still craving more of this uplifting vibe, they have an original production to their name as well, and it’s every bit as beautiful as the feature just heard. Though still fresh on the scene, ‘your scarf’ wields a polished shine that belies any sense of just starting out in the production game. It’s masterfully constructed and laced with an infectious sense of nostalgia, cementing our view that this will certainly be a name to watch in the near future.

Still riding that wave of emotion, we come to our final feature of the week from another Dojo newcomer in exyle. Gorgeous sampling, wondrous melody and a punchy beat all come together to create a jam that is rich in impassioned feelings.

The feels train still has many more stations to pass before this one is all done though. Grab your ticket and hop aboard. Peace out.

’Chet Porter – tbh ily (Kidswaste Remix)’
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’threads w/ sundial’
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’sundial – your scarf’
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’exyle – baby, u and i’
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’Fossa Beats – Echoes (feat. Elkka)’
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’Kučka – Honey (medasin redo)’
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’Goldwash – Separate’
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’Matoma – Running Out (ben maxwell edit)’
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’Louis The Child ft. K.Flay – It’s Strange (TRAILS Remix)’
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’Manuel Darquart – Next Dance’
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’Allure – Glow’
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’Icarus – Home feat. Aurora (Lane 8 Remix)’
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’Janet Jackson – No Sleep (With You. Remix)’
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’Oliver Chang & Evan James – Cruise’
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’Douchka – Love You Still’
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’ELJAY – Love Again’
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’lauren cruz – clandestine (whereisalex remix)’
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’Dragon Baby – Small Planets’
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’Knapsack – Custom’
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’lil hank – Oops, was that me?’
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’samsin x PRODBYICE – Circuit’
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’voia – Almost Human (sanjaux Remix)’
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’Zeph – Hallway of Forgotten Names (feat. Roxanne)’
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’LoneMoon – Green Eyes’
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’Comodo & Eli Way – Rain’
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’Solstis – Echoes’
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’Harry Hudson – Stop (Kill Them With Colour Remix)’
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’Kayjo – Trophy (Feat. RahRah The Savage (JR Nelson Remix)’
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