New tunes for a new season: with Mixed Tape 12 Mercedes-Benz presents 15 brand new tracks by international newcomers for you to explore, download and enjoy wherever you like – check out http://www.mercedes-benz.com/mixedtape to get your free compilation.

Mixed Tape 12 begins with a detour to Japan: Kyoto Jazz Massive, undisputed paragons of the Far Eastern Nu Jazz scene, celebrate their 10th anniversary and open our current compilation with a remix by British Nu Funk stars Quantic.
Europe, too, has plenty to offer when it comes to promising new
artists: whether rousing Indie Pop (The Royal We), Low Budget Soul’s London-based Hip-Hop (remixed by Nu Soul legend Blackbeard), beautifully fragile Soul hymns from Sweden (Natalie
Gardiner) or the seductive Electropop sounds of German duo Suitcase – all tracks are simply brimming with musical surprises!

Please note – to keep up with the ever-changing music scene, Mixed Tape changes its playlist every ten weeks: from the 18th of July 2006 the above-mentioned URL will feature Mixed Tape 13 with 15 fresh recommendations from around the world.