Albums, Electronic | Hot Sugar – Made Man EP
Posted by mimada on October 3, 2013
These past few weeks have been pretty exciting as far as music is concerned, literally one great release after another: Halcyon Days Deluxe, Kiss Land, 20/20 Part 2, Nothing Was The Same, Pure Heroine, shit I hardly get to finish one album before it’s time to download another. Well make some room in your schedule and hard drive, kiddos, because today I present to you Hot Sugar’s latest release, Made Man, and once you start this EP you’re not gonna be able to turn away from it.
I was initially turned on to the New York City based producer by his eclectic remixes and fresh, innovative beats. Beats which are developed by the “Associative Music” technique, which essentially means Hot Sugar captures and records sounds from literally any and everywhere and transforms them beautifully into the tracks you hear now. Pretty wild. “If I point to a butterfly or a fire hydrant and say, ‘Hey, you’re in my band now, so play this,’ it will do it and no one can legally stop me,” said Hot Sugar, more formally known as Nick Koenig, in an interview with Complex.
But back to the EP, the whole thing flows so well and has this juicy, addicting vibe. Artsy, grungy, and totally rad. Like, Gorillaz meets A$AP Rocky meets Handsome Boy Modeling School in a Brooklyn subway station rhyme-spittin’ showdown. Each track features word play from artists such as, but not limited to, Big Baby Ghandi, Chippy Nonstop, Heems, Antown, and Kitty. My personal favorite? “*In & Out*,” featuring KOOL A.D.
when i put MiDi Murder EP out last year, all of NYC’s power disappeared for a week. This time the government shut down for Made Man.
— Sade Boyz (@HotSugar) October 1, 2013
You can download the EP fo’ freeeeeee (or Name Your Price) via Bandcamp. And while you’re listening, I’d highly recommend the following:
–Diving into this easy read about Hot Sugar featured in 1.21 Gigawatts magazine (page 23)
-Learning more about Associate Music here, and the exact sounds Hot Sugar uses along with his creative process (that is, if you can handle the Comic Sans)
-Watch this video of Hot Sugar’s pet rat, Sarah Michelle Gellar, create the foundation for “Watermelon”
-Enjoy.
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Hip-Hop, Trap | Kai Wachi – In My Blood feat. Uffy Lane Snyder
Posted by Nick on October 2, 2013
New track from the 18-year-old Idaho stunner Kai Wachi. “In My Blood” hits hard with a clear trap/dub influence and clean hip-hop vocals. Definitely something to mug to. Guaranteed banger. Support Kai and snag a download of this song and his new EP on Beatport.
Alternative, Pop | Jackson Breit – Photos (Prod. Jackson Breit)
Posted by BIGLIFE on October 2, 2013
Jackson Breit is back with a new single, Photos, which has his best verse to date! We recently spoke to Jackson and learned he is releasing an EP in the next month or two. I honestly cannot wait to hear whats next from Jackson Breit.
One thing is for sure, make sure you Download this new track and get ready for a big year from this newcomer!
Electronic, Indie | Mansions On The Moon – Full Moon EP
Posted by yabishcic on October 2, 2013
Mansions on the Moon dropped their first album ‘Paradise Falls‘ in late 2010 with some killer tracks that made people instantly bandwagon. 3 years later… and they’re still coming out with quality music that keeps to their style and does their overall image justice. ‘Full Moon EP‘ is a compilation of their 2 latest songs with a undertone of pop and overtones of electro-hop along with lyrics that are relatable and quality. Give them a listen and you’ll be a insta-fan too.
Electro-House | Erik Arbores – Get Ready
Posted by Middy on September 28, 2013
We first brought you the tunes of Erik Arbores back in 2011, when he has just 14 with his first official release, “Take It EP” on Zouk Recordings. Now two years later, an elder statesman at 16 year old, he has matured as a producer and is ready to deliver on the promise he showed with his fist EP. “Get Ready” shows that maturation with a funky, amen break driven bass line, a powerful drop with quick bursts of electro and a well crafted piano-driven melody. We hope to see more tracks like this from the young Dutchman as continues on with his promising career.
Beatport: Erik Arbores – Get Ready
Progressive House | Michael Brun – Gravity EP
Posted by Middy on September 23, 2013
FNT favorite, Michael Brun finally releases the EP he has long been saying would be coming this year. He has tweaked each track and made many different versions of each before deciding on which one would be final copy for the EP. He has done remixes for the likes of Calvin Harris & Dirty South this year, with another coming for Alicia Keys, but it was time to get back to originals.
The EP starts off with clubby, groovy dance floor stomper “Antares” and is followed by the highlight and most-anticipated track of the EP, “Halfway” featuring the angelic vocals of Zashanell, is the peak-time melodic weapon we have come to expect with him. The EP is all capped off by “Gravity”.
Beatport: Michael Brun – Gravity EP
Trap | NYMZ – Bingbong /Bowdown
Posted by Juicebox on September 20, 2013
NYMZ is back at it again releasing a massive debut EP with tracks, “Bingbong” and “Bowdown“. Grab a free download below and make sure to check this guy out on Facebook. We are expecting big things.