Let’s face it, the music industry has changed; the consumer no longer waits in anticipation for the full album anymore. So rather than produce an album over a period of time (6-8 months), you can do what Cubic Zirconia does and release each single as a separate event, then enlist amazing and cutting edge producers to remix the tune, put a music video together, and tour each single like an album. People buy music one track at a time now, which makes this strategy work. “Josephine” features remixes by Waajeed, DJ Sega, Egytprixx, and Greenmoney. It’s also the first release on the band’s new label, Don’t Cry Recordings. In the video for “Josephine” you’ll actually like Tiombe’s remix of Josephine Baker’s persona (and she’s got the great legs to match!). So get your copy of the single on iTunes, with all five versions for the steal price of $2.99!

“Josephine” Waajeed Remix

Hitting us with this summer's brilliant and irresponsible anthem "Fuck Work," Cubic Zirconia truly epitomize avante garde. The quartet consists of front woman, Tiombe Lockhart, known largely for her work with Platinum Pied Pipers, Nick Hook (from Drop the Lime), Todd Weinstock (former member of Glassjaw) and Daud Sturdivant. There are 10 versions of the track, each catering to whatever your thing is. My favorites being the original (see video below directed by Nancy Mitchell), LA’s self-proclaimed the “Ambassador of Funk” Dam Funk, and a Alexander Robotnik’s Nacho Lovers Remix. Their EP is scheduled to release on June 22 through Brooklyn-based independent label The Savant Guard featuring productions by Lord Warddd, Rene Goulet, and Proper Villains & Jubilee. With the economy slowly opening, the sentiment of the nation could well be, “Fuck Work.” Knock yourselves out on Cubic Zirconia. It’s hot.

“Fuck Work” (Dam Funk Remix)

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“Fuck Work” (Alexander Robotnik Nacho Lovers Remix)

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