Bass, Chill | Ace Shocka – WAV (EP)
Posted by admin on August 28, 2014
There is very little music that I have the ability to listen to while I write or do other creative work. That being said, here I sit writing this post while being whisked away to a deserted island accompanied by the stylings of Ace Shocka. The NYU student and music producer has put together a three-track EP that sounds akin to a brilliant future-wave spin on Clams Casino.
The EP could fit perfectly on a label like Soulection, and perhaps even topped by some vocals from the likes of Waldo, GoldLink, or Vic Mensa.
WAV is an exciting start for this young gun, and it’ll be exciting where he takes it from here.
Chill, Electro, Hip-Hop | The Fugees – Rumble In The Jungle (Beshken Remix)
Posted by admin on August 26, 2014
When it comes to re-working classic rap music, one must treat the task with incredible caution. After all those were the days when Busta Rhymes was making non-Toyota-minivan songs. This past week, Beshken took to SoundCloud to drop his rework of Fugees’ classic “Rumble In The Jungle”.
The song gets a full 360 flip, while still retaining its New York roots from Busta and West Coast vibes of A Tribe Called Quest.
Hopefully, around the bend we’ll be able to hear some new originals from the Santa Monica native. For now, enjoy.
Mashups, Mix | DOSVEC – “A.D.D.” Radio Episode #13
Posted by BIGLIFE on July 17, 2014
Guess who’s back? After an extended touring schedule DOSVEC brings “A.D.D.” with full force. Episode #13 combines Electro House, Breakbeats, Chunky House, Progressive House and Deep House masterfully mixed in key with some great vocals layered on top. Do yourself a favor and press play and don’t forget to subscribe via I-Tunes.
Bass, Deep House | NVOY – Don’t Ever
Posted by mimada on March 30, 2014
With the arrival of springtime and summer a moment away on the horizon, it seemed inevitable that the UK house duo NVOY would provide us with something to cater to those vibes. While their previous releases have all been deep, club-appropriate bangers, this track is a much airier one that I envision myself hearing at some chic, rooftop, poolside day party in the upcoming months, full of trendy socialites with good taste in music and bottomless Aperol Spritz. But I mean, even if I still don’t get an invite to the party, I’m confident in the growing hype of NVOY, this track will still be spinning. Hold your breath for their first official release here soon!
FACEBOOK || SOUNDCLOUD || TWITTER
Deep House, Melbourne Bounce | Happy Endings – Shy Guy
Posted by mimada on February 17, 2014
Throughout my time studying and traveling here in Europe, I’ve somehow managed to meet heaps of Aussies everywhere I go. I’ll admit I love their company so I don’t mind but at times it makes me wonder if they’re in the works of some secret, global takeover of sorts…. Anyways, today’s first track, “Shy Guy,” was brought to my attention by word of mouth from a Sydney native whom I encountered in my hostel in Berlin last week. I was pleasantly surprised to give it a listen later on and discover that it was in fact worth a second, third, and fourth listen after that. Happy Endings, although lacking almost any kind of background information, seems to be a deep house-producing duo led by Melbourne Bounce star Fat Blake. There’s something unique about this track compared to a lot of other songs from this genre that I’ve been listening to that I can’t quite put my finger on, but that makes me all the more excited to see what they come out with next.
Deep House, Mashups | DOSVEC – 1 2 Step
Posted by BIGLIFE on January 29, 2014
Leave it to DOSVEC to revive an old tune and give it some major SWAG. 1 2 Step is an instant funky classic house tune and what else do you really need during this crazy winter than some serious FUNK.
Bass, Deep House | Funkystepz – Loveshy EP
Posted by mimada on January 14, 2014
If you haven’t already, meet Funkystepz, a UK-based bass//garage//house//whatever-tickles-your-fancy producing collective. I’m still playing catch up from my holiday hiatus but their latest release, Loveshy EP, is not to be overlooked. In fact, it’s a really well-rounded EP, with a deep house feel running consistent throughout however also considerably versatile and experimental featuring some incredible vocals. These guys have provided you with a perfect track for whatever mood you may be in. My personal favorites include “Feel The Vibe” feat. Monique (oh, you’ll feel it alright) and the über-funky-moomba-house meets Jersey club, “Light Up” feat. Sim Devine. The EP is available for free download, as well as most of their other releases via Facebook. Get down on it.
FACEBOOK || SOUNDCLOUD || TWITTER
FREE DOWNLOAD: Funkystepz – Loveshy EP