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David Axelrod - The Edge - David Axelrod at Capitol Records 1966-1970 (2005)

"I didn't know much about him before this came out, but of course I knew the sample that Snoop Dogg used [on the Dr. Dre-produced 'The Next Episode.'] I love his orchestrated, dreamy, movie style of music--cinematic, but always with the drums. David Axelrod is one of those that a lot of people have sampled."

J Dilla - Donuts (2006)

"Very short songs, almost kind [of like] collage music--like sketches. His other albums are also like that, very eclectic. I think the start is great with the song 'Working on It.' It's good jogging music."

Broadcast - Tender Buttons (2005)

"I hadn't heard them before. It's one of those records that is good from start to finish. It's a full album. I like the mix between noisy stuff and very melodic, pretty poppy stuff, actually. Kind of like Stereolab, but noisier. That's one of the albums that works anytime, anywhere."

White Williams - Smoke (2007)

"I love the song 'New Violence,' it's got a really cool harpsichord solo. I like how it's uplifting and has this electronic vibe to it, and I like his voice very much."

Little Dragon - Little Dragon (2007)

"This is my girlfriend's band. I'm very excited to see how it's going to turn out. They just put it out in the UK, and they're now talking to a label in the States to put it out here. They're coming over in May to do some shows. I love it. I've been following them since we got together, me and [singer] Yukimi [Nagano]. We all know each other very [well], and have played on each other's records."

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