“BASS ARITHMETIC” EP ILLexxandra + DJ Shakey Producer Dojo A truly fun and funky bit of business from this Brooklyn duo. With deliberate, headbobbing breaks and a warped synth bassline – imagine Bernie Worrell downing some very spiked punch – “Nutty Queen,” “Bubble Rap” and especially the groove-laden title track kick up a big froth. Psychedelic calliope track “Mushrooms on Parade” and its instrumental mix dump you in the middle of a faux Willy Wonka soundtrack. Tasty. – Jim Tremayne
“YOUR TONGUE” HoneyLuv Insomniac This hooky tech-house track delivers a sassy vocal with a “Bust a Move” vibe. Pumpin’, primed for the dancefloor and stone-cold catchy. – Jim Tremayne
“5 DOLLARS” LA$$A feat. Isabel Usher Universal Music Flexing the omnipresent Robin S hook, this snappy track fires off in a poppy house direction and pushes a uniquely husky female vocal from Usher. Hook-filled and fat drops aplenty, of course. – Jim Tremayne
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“VELA” Drega feat. Maline Aura Sondela An intoxicating Afro-influenced house track from South Africa’s Drega. With Aura’s sweet vocals out front, the percussive groove matches perfectly with the soulful melody to create an irresistibly hypnotic result. For maximum dancefloor effect, check the “Extended Mix.” – Tommy D Funk
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“PROMISES” (REMIXES) Miguel Migs feat. Lisa Shaw Soulfuric Deep The “Antenna! Remix” sports an ’80s synth-pop groove with Shaw’s rich vocals up front – tasty. “Girls of the Internet Remix” dives deeper with its undulating groove, but also drops a snaky guitar line and some warm keys for extra effect. The smooth “Migs Piano Love Vocal” gets bumpin’ for some sleek lounge-house flavor. – Tommy D Funk
