Bass | Tinashe – Vulnerable (Jacuzzi Remix)
Posted by Adrego on January 27, 2014
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For those that are still unfamiliar with Jacuzzi, he’s a young budding producer out of Honolulu who’s been gaining momentum faster than a tsunami in the middle of the Pacific Ocean. Recently he’s worked with Mr. Carmack, remixed Santigold’s ‘Disparate Youth’ and released an incredible EP of free original tunes. Jacuzzi’s penchant for arranging punchy staccato drum patterns and overlaying them with dark cinematic sounds has helped him create a signature style, garnering nods of approval from industry juggernauts like Bassnectar, Craze, Pretty Lights and more.
With his latest offering Jacuzzi puts his spin on Tinashe’s sultry R&B joint ‘Vulnerable’. The trap-ish drum progression, menacing strings and Japanese sounding woodwinds mingle quite nicely with Tinashe’s smokey voice in this late-night banger. In a world where everyone is waiting for a wild-ass drop, Jacuzzi shows restraint, keeps his cool and challenges you not to bounce along.
Free Download: Tinashe – Vulnerable (Jacuzzi Remix)
Chill, Trap | Elaksi – Near Me
Posted by VMan on January 13, 2014
“Near Me” by Elaksi was introduced to me by a friend, and I love these chill trap records that have been coming out lately, and this one in particularly resonates with me. Elaksi is a 19 year old producer from Finland that has done unofficial remixes for Kanye West, Rustie, and Stwo among others, which I strongly suggest you venture through his SoundCloud. His usage of the smooth vocal sample, along with hard hitting 808 kicks and furiously fast hi-hats makes for an epic track! I look forward to hearing more from this young producer. This is a must listen!
Electro-House | Martin Garrix & Jay Hardway – Wizard (Sex Panther Remix)
Posted by Middy on January 2, 2014
Martin Garrix’s followup to “Animals”, “Wizard” has found a similar stature in the dance world, though fortunately not nearly as remixed, yet. One of those remixes comes from extra potent Sex Panther, who adds a bouncy electro tinge to the track, taking out the typical Garrix elements in favor of Melbourne influenced saws. Grab this one for free below.
Free Download: Martin Garrix & Jay Hardway – Wizard (Sex Panther Remix)
Progressive House | Dzeko & Torres – Highline
Posted by Middy on December 26, 2013
Dzeko & Torres have benefited from Tiësto’s immense recent support, consistently playing their remixes and originals out over the past few months. This has all culminated in an end of the year release on his esteemed Musical Freedom. “Highline” brings the melodic prowess we have seen from the duo in their recent releases and possibly takes it to new heights.
Beatport: Dzeko & Torres – Highline
Progressive House | Calvin Harris feat. Example – We’ll Be Coming Back (Lush & Simon Bootleg)
Posted by Middy on December 24, 2013
‘Tis the season for giving, so that means producers world around are giving away free remixes and originals as a sign of their appreciation of all of the support they have received over the year. Another artist to add a freebee to the bunch is Lush & Simon, who have had a breakout year, with their single “Adrenaline” on Revealed becoming one of the most played tracks in the later months of the year, and “City Of Lights“, quickly moving to join “Adrenaline” in that category. Calvin Harris tracks have seen their fair share of remixes, but none with the Lush & Simon brand of energetic progressive house that sets this one apart. Also check out the preview for their upcoming single “Drag Me To The Ground”, coming January 6th son Zouk Recordings.
Free Download: Calvin Harris feat. Example – We’ll Be Coming Back (Lush & Simon Bootleg)
Progressive House | Passenger – Let Her Go (Arias Vision)
Posted by Middy on December 23, 2013
Just like that, an artist gets hot and the deluge of remixes and covers begins. Passenger has quickly fallen into that category, but Parisian producer Arias adds a worthy contribution that cuts right through the rest. Arias brings his unique progressive style seen on his tracks this year to this remix, completely refitting the instrumental to his vision and molding the vocals to his sound. He is offering this one up as a freebee to thank everyone for the great year he had, so grab it now!
Free Download: Passenger – Let Her Go (Arias Vision)
Albums, Review, Trap | Brillz – Retwonked
Posted by J-Tiffy on December 17, 2013
Just a week ago, Brillz dropped a remix rendition of his Twonk LP. This release is suitably named Retwonked and is a song for song remix package (granted, there are two remixes of WTF on here), and it again takes trap style music and gives if a jet engine face wash.
Brillz is among the clan of artists that are responsible for keeping trap music – and other genres, in a less significant manner – interesting and moving forward. Mundane isn’t in this dude’s vocabulary. I love listening to Brillz mixes, and seeing him live because his music is a blast to party to. It’s trap music that’s hyped way up, and includes so many elements of different genres, that he can toss in just about anything that is high energy and it feels right at home. He brought on a bunch of remixes by his other fellow innovators for this package. The result that is unprecedented, and packed with upside-down A’s. I gave a few words about each track, as well as an EP teaser mix and a full length Brillz mix after the jump.