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July 2, 2013
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by Variance Staff
Phoenix on Tuesday premiered the video for “Trying to Be Cool,” the second single from their latest album, Bankrupt!, out now on Loyaute/Glassnote Records. The video was directed by the CANADA collective and was filmed entirely live in full takes of the song. It's a very fascinating, spectacular clip, full of dancers and bubbles and perhaps an artful interpretation of the song's lyrics about pretentiousness.
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June 27, 2013
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by Variance Staff
Having this week released his new album, The Gifted, Wale stopped by Late Show with David Letterman to perform his new single off the set, "LoveHate Thing." He was joined by Sam Dew and DJ Drama, proving the incredible, soulful track sounds amazing both live and on the studio record. The rapper explained to the audience that it's what he calls "new black soul." Whatever you call it, it's solid—as is the entire album, which features Meek Mill, Rick Ross, 2 Chainz, Rihanna, Jerry Seinfeld and others.