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Gibril "GiKu" Kuyateh
Aug. 27, 2012 05:24PM EST

Audio: Boddhi Satva 'Ancestral Soul Interpretations Pt. I' [Mixtape]

Central African Republic's own Boddhi Satva drops the free Ancestral Soul Interpretations Pt. I mixtape, in which he remixes some of today's buzzing artist with his unmistakeable Ancestral Soul sound. Highlights include the Radiohead's "Pyramid Song", Little Dragon's "Twice", Usher's "Climax", Frank Ocean's "Thinking About You", and the dope haunting vocals of Bonnie Beecher and Jeff Alexander on "Come Wander With Me." This tape will make the fellas head nod, the ladies smile, and the party groove. Protect ya neck!

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