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You Will Do Whatever Common Says
1. Common feat. Pharrell, “U.M.C. (Universal Mind Control)â€
Common’s paranormal abilities probably won’t move you to a dance floor, but for three minutes he can probably make you believe it’s 1979 again. [Attorney Street]
2. Donnis, “L.O.V.E.â€
After musical dalliances with M.I.A. and Santogold, it sounds like Atlanta-based Donnis is ready to settle down for a solo album, perhaps, with this not-bad ode to monogamy. [Discobelle]
3. Estelle feat. Busta Rhymes, “American Boy (remix)â€
We’re not sure this Busta-enhanced remix adds much to one of our favorite summer jams so far, but it’s nice to know it exists in case we ever get tired of the original (unlikely!). [First Up]
4. Bon Iver, “Skinny Love†(live on Later… with Jools Holland
The studio audience had big, fat love for Bon Iver’s Justin Vernon when he performed this track from his most recent record on the popular British TV show. [Culture Bully]
5. Adventure, “Battle Catâ€
It’s 3 a.m., you’re under the influence of a variety of chemicals, and you’re watching He-Man cartoons while playing Super Mario Brothers on your cell phone. This is your soundtrack. [ Aural States] —Ehren Gresehover