Fresh 2012 Beats
Some tracks I've been enjoying that came out this year. Listen up boys
and girls if you haven't already |
| 1 | Kendrick Lamar
Good Kid
While "Swimming Pools" and "The Recipe" have garnered every bit of the attention
they deserve, this deep bit of music rings true. Kendrick's on his game throughout
and the refrain is so very catchy http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8q5pCozOy5g |
| 2 | Schoolboy Q
My Hatin Joint
Music that just makes you wanna smile. Head bobs up and down and taking it all in
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KnnYiW5dnhQ |
| 3 | Ab-Soul
Pineal Gland
"It was all a dream, I swear it never happened" -- Ab-Soul, the only Black Hippy
member not from the ghetto brings sophistication to the plate, and he's so on with
this track and throughout 'Control System'. http://www.youtube.com/watch?
v=XiMt_5DRpeM |
| 4 | Jay Rock
Money Trees (Feat. Kendrick Lamar)
ya bish? http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iMR45VOKj58 |
| 5 | Flatbush Zombies
Thug Waffle
nonsense with perfect flow that makes schoolboy feel even more comprehensible.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=do9VLONS86Y |
| 6 | Burial
Loner
if i had my doubts in the man's continuing career as a solo artist, they were
quabbled immediately after hearing his ep, this being the track that i connect with
most http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sYOkaOU1T0U |
| 7 | John Talabot
Destiny
Soothing as ever, this relaxing little electronic number is in line with Bonobo and
other pure chillout that's around http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tnQpYijJjf4 |
| 8 | Grimes
Be a Body
While rightful attention has been given to the fantastic tracks Genesis and Oblivion,
this number here shows off Boucher in a more relaxed state. The oft heralded
artist really came into her own this year with Shrines, one of the years' best
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=o6lda4lEs9g |
| 9 | The Shins
40 Mark Strasse
Whoever James Mercer puts around himself, he's capable of incredible things. While
most of the album was unable to match early precedents he set, this one is one of
the Shins' best http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6kFH5A9J1uA |
| 10 | Animal Collective
Today's Supernatural
comeon le-le-le-le-le-le-le GO! came at just the right time, this bit of ridiculous
noise always cheers me up beautifully http://www.youtube.com/watch?
v=47xbkT3calM |
| 11 | Anais Mitchell
Coming Down
Mezzmerizing (get it?) voice. Had me fascinated the moment I heard her. Grabs
hold of the highest of emotions, brings down the most outlandish of daydreams, and
is just so beautiful through and through http://www.youtube.com/watch?
v=cmwtQXRRiWg |
| 12 | A$AP Rocky
Hands on the Wheel (Feat. Schoolboy Q)
"Am I over-faded hell yea it's true" http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dGd9DTTrX4U |
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