3 New Songs You Need To Hear From Week 19, 2012

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Beastie Boys - Shake Your Rump

This song is not new, but another small token of appreciation for what the Beastie Boys brought to the game and a small tribute to Adam "MCA" Yauch. The Beastie Boys are one of the most important hip hop groups of all time as they brought a fresh and energetic touch to the genre. Additionally, Licensed to Ill, Solid Gold Hits, Paul's Boutique, Hot Sauce Committee Part 2, Ill Communication, Check Your Head, and the Beastie Boys Anthology all re-entered the Billboard 200. There has been such an overwhelming outpouring of love for MCA and the Beastie Boys, and this is an amazing "Thank You!" to celebrate their work.

You might dig this if you like: yourself. Seriously, listening to the Beastie Boys is a must for any music fan, whether you like hip hop or not.

Friday Flashback - Haven't Heard This Track in like, Forever.....Edition

Urban Dance Squad - "Deeper Shade of Soul"

This one goes back to 1989, and was the debut single from the Dutch band's Mental Floss for the Globe record.

It did pretty good on the US chart, reaching the #21 position on the Billboard Hot 100 chart.

Somethin' a little warm & breezy for a chilly November day.

-Turnbull

Fitz & The Tantrums Bring Back the Soulful Sounds of Yesteryear

photo via livefromapt.blogspot.com

Los Angeles-based funk/soul band Fitz & The Tantrums have had a breakout year, and they're poised for even bigger success moving forward.

The six-piece is fronted by vocalist Michael Fitzpatrick, who formed the band in 2008.  After purchasing a old electric piano for $50, Fitz immediately wrote the song "Breakin' the Chains of Love" and was instantly inspired to form a band.