This is kind of an unusual video treatment for a Homeboy Sandman track, largely because he’s so not what you’d call a heartthrob. And I’m in no way saying he’s a bad looking guy but from the persona portrayed in his music – Heartthrob? Never! is what screams to me. But as the women in the video have a quasi-slumber-seance party, it’s apparent, to each their own. “I Do Whatever I Want” rings true.

Produced by Mr. Familiar, from the Chimera EP, and the video directed by Liv Marsico (Liphemra), you do stay with it as Homeboy Sandman‘s delivery is always a lyrical treat. Check it out below.

Venezuelan-born musician and producer DJ Afro and growing New York legend, Manchildblack, largely known for his Libation club night with Ian Friday,  have come together as The Copasetic on a unique collaboration with DiverseCity Music. The timing could not have been any better – summer sun and fun, where people are uninhibited to and embrace love and the joys of life. “Far Away” captures this essence completely, with Manchildblack‘s soulful and cool vocals with a production that will make you move. The second track, “Dance With Me” features a remix by Atlanta-based UK producer Daz-I-Kue, formerly of Bugz in the Attic, which takes you to those 80s boogie soul days.

The single is available on Traxsource! Go and get yourself a copy!

“Far Away”

Detroit producer/DJ Theo Parrish is what I call a musical purist. His daring genre blending sounds are pure pleasure to the ear, as you never know what you’re going to get.

Electronics Beats – SLICES new DVD issue which features electronic artists such as  Theo Parrish, Wolfgang Voigt, Solar Bears, Sun Glitters, Bodi Bill, and Jacob Korn, speaking of what makes them tick. Parrish talks about his views on music, technology, its evolution – whether for better or worst. Enlightening commentary as the viewer watches his Parrish‘s process in buying vinyl.

A few weeks ago we shared a track from Neneh Cherry‘s new project with jazz ensemble The Thing called, The Cherry Thing, with the cover of Suicide‘s “Dream, Baby Dream.” Now with the unleashing of their second single, a cover of Madlib and MF Doom‘s “Accordion,” is quite incredible. You hear extremely subtle elements of the original but The Thing‘s use of brass instruments turns this track into the blues. The video, directed by Ted Says, states that his treatment was, “to create an atmosphere that would sit well with the unpredictable music of The Thing, but also be playful yet creepy.” And yes, it most definitely is creepy – in a dark setting outside in the woods, laser lighting to alter vision, as Neneh spits MF Doom in song. “Accordion” strikes a cord. Check it out!

With Santigold‘s sophomore album Master of My Make-Believe being released yesterday, what better way to kick off its release than with a visit to the Late Night with Jimmy Fallon show. I’ve always said, there’s something so magical about Santigold‘s work — encased in authenticity,  with a pure unadulterated approach that blends all her influences into a remarkable sound of now! Not yet heard the entire album, so I can’t speak on it, but with the star-studded production roster which includes Q-Tip, TV on the Radio‘s Dave Sitek, Boys Noize, and Yeah Yeah Yeahs‘ Nick Zinner, it has to deliver! Check out her performance on LNJF, then head over to  iTunes or Amazon to purchase Master of My Make-Believe.