Diddy – Swagger Like Puff
(from YouTube via Genevan Heathen)
The original track (an MIA sample looped behind a thoroughly Kanye'd vocal) has been around for a few weeks but we'll use any excuse to mention the latest video from P Diddy's incredible blog. Marvel as The Artist Still Sort-Of-Known As Puff eats cereal! Sells vodka! And does a funny little hopscotch dance. We love you, Diddy.
Nancy – Keep Cooler (Born Ruffians remix)
(from RCRD LBL)
Toronto's Born Ruffians make this excellent Brazilian five-piece sound even more like a lounge-band Sonic Youth. Available as a free download from the link above.
Luomo ft Jake Shears – If I Can't
(from Fluxblog)
Prolific trance producer Sasu Ripatti enlists the Scissor Sisters' frontman for the most understated performance of the histrionic singer's career. A great example of how the underground can refresh the overheard.
Vampire Weekend – Ottoman
(from Stereogum)
Brand new material from the New York preppies. We're undecided - they've combined Midnight Love-era Marvin Gaye and the Ski Sunday theme tune to leave this one blowing hot and cold.
These Are Powers – Little Sisters of Beijing
(from Have You Heard)
This might be a statement on gender politics in China. We could tell you for sure if we could hear anything above the cacophonous guitar work. They've got something though, even if it's only a lot of effects pedals.
