[NEW MUSIC] PARTYNEXTDOOR - "Persian Rugs"

New drop from OVO's break out R&B talent, whose debut PARTYNEXTDOOR project ranked 3rd on our top 10 R&B projects of 2013. He's back with more smooth, downtempo illustrations amidst a running hi-hat combo, gentle chords, and patient drums. Hit the jump for a listen.

- Martin (@marley_mcfly)

[NEW MUSIC] PARTYNEXTDOOR - "I Don't"

See how you're feeling the new drop from OVO's stand out and top three earner on our top 10 R&B projects of 2013.

- Martin @marley_mcfly

NEW MUSIC: Party Next Door - "Muse", "Candy"

These two new joints were released by Drake's OVO signee last night. We were high on his self-titled release this year. Check out the latest from the guy in the picture that's not Drake.

Recommended: Majid Jordan - 'afterhours'

You may or may not remember the name from Drake's recent release, "Hold On We're Going Home". The duo consists of Majid Al Maskati and Jordan Ullman out of Toronto, Ontario, and according to Drake, the latest members of the OVO Sound Imprint. Majid is the singer and Jordan is the producer. 

Their sound has that OVO downtempo feel, and their talents are vast. "Give Me A Reason (For Lovin' You)" is club worthy, "Chill Pad Deluxe" has an acoustic serenity, "Far Away" relieves vocals with the same trance production that courses throughout the project. Groove out to the rhythmic instrumentations in "Hold Tight" or "Tea and Coffee". I hope you enjoy this mood of music as much as I do. Check out the stream below.

Drake - "Hold on We're Going Home"

This new drop from Drake comes after the insane antics at his OVO Fest in Toronto last night, where his hometown was graced by special guests including Kanye West, A$AP Rocky, Miguel, Big Sean, J. Cole, TLC, and more. This cut features vocalist Majid Jordan and the sometimes undervalued R&B Drake, but I'm not sure the flow of this softer record could be recognized as any less than vintage Drake. Check out the audio below:

On Notice: Party Next Door - 'PARTYNEXTDOOR'

Our WHAT WE HEAR team would like to divert your attention to one of the freshest R&B installments so far this year. The 19-year-old Canada native and OVO Sound member released his first full project at the top of this month, consisting of ten songs that display a wide range of suave textures, vocal valiance and versatility, and a generally unique style. "Welcome to The Party" makes a delicate yet demonstrative entrance, followed by more of a gritty flow with songs like "Wild B*tches" and "Make a Mil", not without their channeled riffs and trap-esque production schemes. He's able to deliver more mellow tones on "Relax With Me" while sticking to his forward sexual innuendos. "Right Now" embellishes those vibes with the opening hook, "You can be his forever baby, but tonight you mine", following harmonious cadences and adjustable delivery throughout. 

The shadowy, mysterious sounds with reverbs and that vintage OVO Sound can make Party Next Door seem like a deliberately concocted Drake/The Weeknd blend, but this young vocalist employs his own distinct and seasoned deliveries, saxophone serenities, and assuringly genuine vocal chords. Check out my personal favorites from this self-titled project, which in my opinion, puts another OVO representative on the fore front with a full and promising repertoire.