“Morta”
Artist: Muggs
Album: Dust (2003)
Sexy, atmospheric electronica reminiscent of Portishead.
Listen/Download: http://www.anti.com/artists/view/5
“Cheree”
artist: Suicide
album: Suicide (1977)
Eerily beautiful combination of vocals and experimental electronic music.
Listen: http://www.last.fm/music/Suicide/_/Cheree?autostart
“Stormy Weather”
artist: Reigning Sound
album: Time Bomb High School (2002)
A doo wop infused cover.
Listen: http://www.myspace.com/reigningsoundfans
“Sailin’ On”
artist: Bad Brains
album: Bad Brains (1982)
Aggressive yet melodic thrash/punk.
Watch: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gse5NGTar7o&feature=related
“Casualties of War”
artist: Eric B. & Rakim
album: Don’t Sweat the Technique (1992)
Political hip-hop.
Watch: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=glpvb5EQ4Ks
*Compiled by Melanie Uyeda
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