Mobb Deep: Give Up The Goods

Prodigy, one half of the legendary hip hop duo Mobb Deep, passed away today at just 42 years old. Known for their brooding, sometimes eerie sound, Mobb Deep is widely considered one of New York’s most influential hardcore rap groups. Their second album, the cinematic The Infamous (1995) delivered some of the group’s best-known tracks—perhaps most famously “Shook Ones II.” We’ve chosen to share “Give …

Fischerspooner: Have Fun Tonight

The first track from NYC-based electro duo Fischerspooner (aka Warren Fischer and Casey Spooner) in some eight years, “Have Fun Tonight” is a dark, sexy electro track that encourages having romantic fun without your partner. The infectious dance tune was co-written and produced by Michael Stipe and Boots, and isn’t exactly a cheating ballad. The message is much more about being free within a loving …

SG Lewis feat. Toulouse: Times We Had

Producer SG Lewis has teamed up with NYC-based vocalist Toulouse for a genre-bending tune that’s as sparkly as it is soulful. “Times We Had” takes tips from multiple genres including R&B, disco, soul and dark dance—with bright synths and a funky bass-line. Toulouse, of course, offers lustrous vocals—the combination of it all creating an infectious groove that’s entirely addictive.