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Previously unreleased Prince, new music by Bibio, a rager from MC Bin Laden and more in our musical wrap-up

MC Bin Laden: É Grau Olha pra Traz e da Tchau An incredibly catchy vocal sample sets up the simple rhythmic structure in “É Grau Olha pra Traz e da Tchau,” a vrooming track from Sao Paolo sensation MC Bin Laden, and it’s a great introduction to the uniquely percussive, aggressive style born out of the favelas that’s quickly becoming the beating heart of dance …

Shabazz Palaces feat. Thaddillac: Shine a Light

From their upcoming record Quazarz: Born on a Gangster Star (out 14 July), Shabazz Palaces has released “Shine a Light” featuring Thaddillac and it’s buzzing with energy, darkness and fire. With an almost muttered intro (“It’s heaven / It’s heavy / It’s heaven / It’s heavy”) and a dreamy string loop, the tune is immediately cast in a haunting mood. Shabazz Palaces—Ishmael Butler aka Palaceer …

DJ Shadow Feat. Nas: Systematic

Two very big names in music have just released their first-ever collaboration. DJ Shadow and Nas joined forces for “Systematic,” which embraces funky boom-bap, squelchy sounds and an old-school vibe but still sounds decidedly new. Nas, as always, delivers atop the ebbing and flowing beat. The track will appear on the “Silicon Valley” soundtrack, and hopefully the rapper’s upcoming record which is rumored to be …