Traditional Methods: "Dreams Get Brighter" (Prod. Big Jess)

OG Twin Cities hip-hop group Traditional Methods (Sarah White, Shiz and Big Zach) have reunited for a track to be released on Big Zach's upcoming compilation The Green Sleeve Sampler. Look out for the sampler to be released tomorrow through No Static Records. For now, check out this track, produced by Big Jess. Jess also let me know he's working with Traditional Methods on some more new songs which may evolve into a full blown project, so stay on the lookout for any updates regarding the group.

DOWNLOAD - Traditional Methods: "Dreams Get Brighter"

S & M (Sarah White & M.anifest): "Losing My Religion"

No, this isn't R.E.M.; S & M is the collaborative duo of Sarah White (Minneapolis-raised singer) and M.anifest. This particular track has elements of neo-soul, funk, hip-hop, electronica, all over afrobeat grooves. Beautiful music. The two are currently working on putting the finishing pieces on many songs they have crafter together, and they should be releasing an EP by the end of 2009.

S & M (Sarah White & M.anifest): "Losing My Religion"