Now that we’re starting to settle into our new abode I’ve been finally left with an ounce of time to check out some of the musics that I’ve been missing out on this summer.  One of my favorite findings is actually a band that’s pretty huge in the UK already, Noisettes.  The lead singer Shingai Shoniwa‘s voice is rich and smokey, and will probably strike a similar chord as Brit-counterparts Amy Winehouse and Adele.  But as Nico (who’s probably taken an even bigger liking to these guys) puts it, it’s great to hear a black-woman-sounding singer who’s actually a black woman singer.  Wait, am I allowed to say that?  I’m quoting Nico.  DON’T BLAME THE TRANSLATOR!!!

Check out the doooooope Kanye x Noisettes mashup mixtape Wild Young Heartbreak recently dropped by Mick Boogie and Terry Urban.  Been playing nonstop.

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[Mick Boogie & Terry Urban present Noisettes x Kanye West "Wild Young Heartbreak"]

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