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A song for your younger self, a rap-dance hybrid, and more in this week's musical wrap up

Louis Cole feat. Genevieve Artadi: When You’re Ugly With some of the most sage advice we’ve heard (“Fuck the world and be real cool”) Louis Cole’s new track “When You’re Ugly” is funky, playful and kooky—in the the best ways possible. Singer/songwriter/producer/instrumentalist Cole (Knower band member, Thundercat collaborator) is set to release his third LP Time this August, and it’s sure to be as infectious …

Louis Cole feat. Genevieve Artadi: When You’re Ugly

With some of the most sage advice we’ve heard (“Fuck the world and be real cool”) Louis Cole’s new track “When You’re Ugly” is funky, playful and kooky—in the the best ways possible. Singer/songwriter/producer/instrumentalist Cole (Knower band member, Thundercat collaborator) is set to release his third LP Time this August, and it’s sure to be as infectious as this glorious bop.

Mura Masa feat. Octavian: Move Me

London-based artists Mura Masa and Octavian have joined forces for “Move Me.” The track that sees Mura Masa moving in a different direction from his previous pop-inflected electro as it combines afro-pop and grime, a delightfully thumping bass line and Octavian’s smooth vocals—creating a layered, lush rap-dance fusion.