Now this is something truly special. Also taking inspiration from our namesake, John Coltrane’s Giant Steps album, Swedish vocalist Cecilia Stalin has released her Step Like A Giant project.

She has done an overwhelmingly beautiful job paying homage to one of our most cherished musical greats. She speaks on the project:

This project was born deep down in my heart when I first heard “Naima” by John Coltrane. I fell deeply in love with the melody and then even more with the lyrics after learning more about him. I have ever since spiritually been working with the music of John Coltrane and it’s now come out in new shapes, forms and ideas.

Cecilia aims to use the project to introduce Coltrane’s music to those who may not yet be familiar. Stream the project below and become inspired yourself!

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A couple weeks ago, Sonnymoon dropped their 2012 EP. And without skipping a beat, they’ve already unveiled a remix! Below, find the Mndsgn remix of “Magicians,” which reinterprets the well known Brazilian tune, “The Girl From Ipanema.” Loving the juxtaposition of Anna’s quirky vocals against the slinky tropical track. Stream and download for free below!

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It wasn’t too long ago that we were all put into a spell with Lana Del Rey’s title track video. With Born To Die out today, there’s now a bunch more where that came from.

The self-proclaimed ‘gangsta Nancy Sinatra’ defines her genre as ‘Hollywood pop/sadcore.’ No doubt that Lana makes us feel a little emo with a side of gully – preview a few of the tracks below and try to stop that g-meter from rising.

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Lana Del Rey – “Off To The Races”
 

Lana Del Rey – “Blue Jeans”
 

Lana Del Rey – “Video Games”
 

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Jazzanova gets down with Detroit vocalist Paul Randolph for their new “I Human” single. The song is about the power of one on one human interaction – the kind where we pull ourselves out of our often detached digital world. Above, you can catch the intimate in-studio video for the uplifting jam.

Jazzanova’s Alex Barck also did a groovy edit of the track, which you can stream below.

Jazzanova’s upcoming album, Funkhaus Studio Sessions, will be released in May 2012.

European Tour Dates
14.02.12 Amsterdam, Paradiso
15.02.12 Karlsruhe, Tollhaus
16.02.12 Jena, Kassa
17.02.12 Berlin, Gretchen
22.02.12 Leipzig, Werk 2
23.02.12 Prag, Palac Akropolis
24.02.12 Bratislava, Majestic Music Club
25.02.12 Budapest, A38

Jazzanova – “I Human” (Alex Barck Edit)
 

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This week’s edition of the Worldwide Show with Gilles Peterson features Emanative – the project of percussionist and producer Nick Woodmansey, who brings together and co-creates music with a select tribe of acclaimed musicians and vocalists. He graces the second half of the mix with a soulful assortment of funk, jazz, and R&B influenced jams.

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Check out Gilles’ most recent shows:
GPWW: 1/20/12 Worldwide Family Mixtape with Dauw

GPWW: 1/13/12 Worldwide Family Mixtape with Mais Um Discos

GPWW: 1/6/12 Words & Music with Bad Bad Not Good, Jesse Boykins III, Miles Cleret + Bumps for 2012

A new version of M.I.A.’s “Bad Girls” just dropped today as a single from her upcoming album. Originally appearing on her Vicki Leekx mixtape, this new version will be available everywhere tomorrow for download. The accompanying video is set to drop this Friday.

M.I.A.’s fourth album, which is still in the works, will be released this summer.

Finally, word on the street is that she’ll be making a surprise appearance at the Super Bowl halftime show to perform “Give Me All Your Luvin’” with collaborator Madonna.

Stream on Pitchfork.

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Frank Ocean took to his Tumblr again to leave us with yet another mysterious set of sounds. This particular treat is called “Voodoo,” and has a relatively slowed down, relaxed vibe. Clocking in at 1:38, it’s difficult to exactly where this track while show up, if anywhere. Alas, a very repeatable one minute and thirty eight seconds it is – we’ll take it.

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Love this lady. Zaki Ibrahim’s music instantly left its mark on us back when we heard her Iqra In Orange debut, which is criminally slept on. “Something In The Water” is a dubbed out soulful house tune laced with Zaki’s mesmeric vocals.

Word is that the next album, Every Opposite, is in the works, too! Giddy can’t begin to describe how we feel.

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Los Angeles bred Iman Omari is about to give some of these singer boys a run for their money. The uber stripped down, beautifully colored, and ultra sexy smoky video for “Worth It” reminds us of one of our favorites in recent time, Frank Ocean.

In case you are already itching for another fix (which you are), head over to Iman’s page for a free download of his recent Energy project.

Thank you much to our gal Christine Mehr for putting us on to this one!

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“Thank you, cos now I know what I don’t want,” reads the opening frame of Estelle’s new “Thank You” video. Real ish. By now, pretty much everyone has to know and love this hypnotizing tune with its dipping sitar and unearthly feel. The video is equally both dreamy and sobering with its desaturated visuals, dipping into shadows and evocative framing.

The upcoming album, All of Me, will be available on February 28th.

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Tour Dates
2/2 – Cleveland, OH – House of Blues (Cambridge Room)
2/3 – Chicago, IL – Double Door
2/4 – Cincinnati, OH – Mixx Lounge
2/6 – Kansas City, MO – The Riot Room
2/8 – San Diego, CA – Anthology
2/9 – Los Angeles, CA – Key Club
2/10 – Oakland, CA – The New Parish
2/13 – Dallas, TX – House of Blues (Cambridge Room)
2/14 – New Orleans, LA – The Howlin Wolf
2/15 – Houston, TX – House of Blues (Peacock Room)
2/16 – Austin, TX – Antones
2/18 – Birmingham, AL – Old Car Heaven
2/20 – Atlanta, GA – CenterStage
2/22 – Washington, DC – The Birchmere
2/23 – Boston, MA – Regata Bar – 2 Shows
2/26 – Baltimore, MD – Sound Stage
2/28 – New York, NY – Irving Plaza – Album Release Show
3/3 – Nashville, TN – Indulge
3/5 – Philadelphia, PA – World Café Life

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