Christian Rich feat. Sinead Harnett, GoldLink & Secaina Hudson – Compromise [Stream]

Chicago-born, Nigeria-raised and Grammy-nominated twin brothers Taiwo and Kehinde Hassan are better known as @ChristianRich, the producing force behind tracks by Drake, Earl Sweatshirt and Childish Gambino. Total space cadets, the duo take inspiration from sci-fi writers like Philip K Dick, and it shows. Taken from their FW14 LP (out 21st August via Lucky Number Music) the impressive lead single Compromise enlists the otherworldly talents of Sinead Harnett, Gold Link and Secaina Hudson on a sexy, housey mission to Mars. It just goes to show that when five stars collide, their musical energy explodes in a supernova of wow. Hit play and gaze deep into the stunning artwork as you say goodbye to gravity and vow never to compromise again.

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60 Seconds w/ Kendrick Lamar [Video]

The clock is ticking and the answers are flying. Vevo’s new ‘:60 With’ show puts artists in the hot seat, demanding quick responses to cool questions – a wild ride for the interviewees and fans who want to know more about them. Kendrick Lamar tackles queries about his new album ‘To Pimp A Butterfly,’ the 2Pac track he wished he’d rhymed on, and his favorite thing about Taylor Swift. How many can he get through?

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Jamall Bufford feat. Magestik Legend – Summer After Summer [Stream x Download]

After dedicating much of 2014 and early 2015 to touring and releasing music as part of The Black Opera, Jamall Bufford returns with his first solo effort since 2013’s “Victim of a Modern Age”. With the Slot-A produced “Summer After Summer”, Bufford provides a summertime soundtrack to the celebration of life. Knowing tomorrow isn’t promise, making it one more year is definitely cause for a toast. Bufford will be releasing his new album Freedom Is right around the corner in July, until then enjoy this gem featuring his TBO brethren Magestik Legend on the chorus.

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