1. I Follow Rivers - Lykke Li: the oriental rhythms on this second release from the singers upcoming second album remind of her 2008 debut single 'Little Bit' but without the naïveté and sweetness that sometimes marked her debut album 'Youth Novels'. A new, darker Lykke Li seems to have arrived.
2. Night Air - Jamie Woon: one third lounge, one third irrestistible semi-dance track and one third smooth, soulful voice: 'Night Air' was released late last year, but is now finding its way to our regions. Brit School graduate Jamie Woon's debut album 'Mirrorwriting' is definately one to look forward to.
3. H.A.M. - Kanye West ft. Jay-Z: first preview for 'Watch The Throne', Kanye West's soon to be released collaboration album with Jay-Z. West raised the bar with 'My Beautiful Dark Twisted Fantasy', but that doesn't change his ambitions. Masterly mix of hip hop and opera.
4. My House - Hercules and Love Affair: irresistible house track from Andy Butler and co.'s sophomore album 'Blue Songs'. Guest vocalist Shaun Wright turns out a more than worthy substitute for Nomi Ruiz, the infectious retro beats and colorful nineties video will take care of the rest.
5. Wonderman - Tinie Tempah ft. Ellie Goulding: Things are going hard these days for British rapper Tinie Tempah. His 2010 debut 'Disc-Overy' went platinum in the UK and now he's nominated for four BRIT Awards. On his fifth single, a fierce electropop song, Goulding's bittersweet voice on the chorus perfectly counterweight Tinie's flow.
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