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The Young Turks (the label responsible for releases by the xx, Chairlift, SBTRKT, El Guincho, Wavves) has taken residence at Australian station 94.1 FBi Radio this week, and yesterday, not only did they haul in Chairlift — who performed live in the studio — they also premiered new music by both members of the xx: one instrumental reinterpretation by Jamie xx, and one mixtape, by Romy xx. 

As NJ Underground points out, the Jamie xx track is actually not explicitly new material, but an instrumental version of the cover of Rui Da Silva's "Touch Me" that he and Scottish DJ Yasmin covered for BBC 6 Music around this time last year. 

The Romy xx element of the show is a dreamy four-song "mix" she compiled for the show, including tracks by Fleetwood Mac and Elastica. The Jamie xx song starts at around the 49:00 mark, and the Romy xx mix directly follows.

Tracklist:

01. Jack Penate – Didn’t I
02. Zomby – Natalia’s Song
03. Sampha – Indecision
04. Julia Holter – Goddess Eyes
05. Bullion – What Does She Know
06. Arthur Russell – Tone Bone Kone
07. Dexy’s Midnight Runners – Thankfully Not Living In Yorkshire It Doesn’t Apply
08. Francis And The Lights – It’ll Be Better
09. Chairlift – Met Before (Illum Sphere Remix)
10. (Rich Harrison Production)
11. Toni Braxton – Take This Ring
12. Chairlift Live Session
13. Ghost Tonight
14. Wake Up Call – Jack Penate
15. Jack Penate – No One Lied
16. Jamie xx – Touch Me (Instrumental)
17. Romy xx Little Mix!
18. Everything But The Girl – On My Mind
19. Elastica – My sex
20. Elizabeth Harper – Rock Like A Baby
21. Fleetwood Mac – Brown Eyes
22. Bullion Mix
23. Philboyd Studge’s Intro
24. Unknown Cases – Masimbabele
25. Bobby McFerrin – Drive
26. Blludd Relations – Even Steven
27. Paul White – Watch The Ants
28. Aphrodites Child – Such A Funny Night

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Surprising that it took this long for a remix/mash-up like this to surface. Difficult perhaps? Well, it doesn't matter now. The track is finally out and is now available for download. The entire track contains two cuts, one from the most recent "Take Care" by Drake & Jamie xx and the other cut from Gil Scott-Heron's "We're New Here." Pretty much well-made by Wait What, I'd say. 

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Yes, this is my third "Take Care" post and yes, this is a favorite from Drake's new album Take Care which is also the title track (now that was redundant). This time it's Mike Irish putting himself on the map with his spin on the chart-topper. A top-notch producer who brings his A-game with every release including this one.

This 10-minute long effort consists of a natural build-up to these heavy breaks and, of course, along with the beautiful vocals to begin with. The Jamie xx part also gets emphasized more which is my most fancied part of the entire product. I'm still NOT a fan of the usual top 40 playlists but this offering just might give it a chance. Good job!
  

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There are good covers and there are definitely bad ones but this one just obviously belongs to the awesome. Florence + The Machine surprising their fans with a very beautiful cover of Drake, Rihanna, and Jamie xx's "Take Care," the title track of Drizzy's chart-topping new album on BBC Radio 1 Live Lounge at Maida Vale Studios.

Before proceeding with the performance, she notes that the three artists who make-up the original are three of her "absolute favorites" so I guess it's pure love what just came out as an outcome. The collective breaking out with natural soul, adding more strings for that signature cinematic sound they are known for.

Take Care (Drake Cover) by Florence + The Machine

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"Dave and Matt came over the other day, and I played them a rough sketch of this edit. They both freaked and said they were also working on one of the same song, so we instantly knew it would be a collaborative effort. Nadastrom and Sabo, residents DJs of the Moombahton Massive parties, and now here with our first collaborative edit on a Moombahton Massive EP. I'm so humbled to work with these dudes, and so stoked to flip such a beautiful tune by Jamie XX. We definitely tried to be subtle and keep the original vibes intact, but make it thump for the dance floor."(via Sol Selectas)

 

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Only under an hour since my last Drake post and another track off his second album, Take Care, surfaces. After just a few moments of the premiere of "Crew Love," another much anticipated song was aired. The carrier single, Rihanna-featured, and also of the same title as the album, "Take Care." 

Track is produced by Jamie xx and is a clear cut sample of Gil Scott-Heron. Another reason why Jamie xx is under the category of talent. Also, a move so unexpected by Drizzy that make fans want more. All the same, they all made beautiful music together. Headbob away! 

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The final installment to Radiohead's remix series has finally come to play and my man, Thom Yorke, has definitely saved the biggest slice of the cake for last. And the winner for the best Radiohead remix goes to... 

Lotus Flower - SBTRKT RMX by Radiohead

After hearing a few of the remixes part of the TKOL RMX 1234567 series, for me, SBTRKT's version of "Lotus Flower" was the best. It is just brilliant! Proving again that he is truly one of the hottest electronic DJ/producer at present. Putting a naturally sounding twist with a very soft build-up and background mixing-in with Yorke's mellow vocals.

12" out now along with "Bloom" by Jamie xx and Separator by Anstam. The complete double-CD album will be made available October 10 and 11.  

Bloom - Jamie xx Rework by Radiohead

This one was too short...

Separator - Anstam RMX by Radiohead

This one was too dark...

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Here's a treat for all you The xx fans out there. An essential mix by none other than Mr. xx himself, Jamie xx. BBC Radio 1 is known for featuring the best artists of electronic dance music and he is finally honored as one. I promise you that he doesn't disappoint. So listen in for yourself below.

Jamie xx BBC Radio 1 Essential Mix by Young Turks

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