Electro-House, Moombahton | Alvin Risk — Infinity EP
Posted by Sev on April 25, 2012
This new Alvin Risk EP contained a different side of Alvin we haven’t ever seen. I was sort of disappointed with this EP, not because he chose to do something different, but just because of the fact that some of the songs didn’t contain that appleaing Alvin Risk signature style that that fans have grown to love. I will admit though, I was a little disheartened when the we first got the EP track listing that his collaborations with Skrillex weren’t included. I should have seen if coming though being it does have Skrillex’s name on the track and all. With that being said, two out of the four tracks on here are pretty dope tracks. Survival has some of the most intricate combinations of laser synth sounds, alongside Sirah’s vocals. Same thing with Psychotic; bringing some crazy synth sounds along with an up-beat tempo. Infinity and Pray lacked the Alvin Risk esque style, which is why I wasn’t a fan of the tracks, nevertheless give each track a chance. You can grab the EP on Beatport HERE.
Electro-House | will.i.am ft. J.Lo & Mick Jagger – Go Hard (R3hab vs The Eye Remix)
Posted by Spice on April 17, 2012
Let me get this out of the way at the outset: I’m really, really tired of will.i.am. Lately he’s always showing up in places he doesn’t belong (like the criminally dull EDC documentary I was idiotic enough to purchase on pay-per-view recently), running his mouth on camera about things he’s probably not qualified to discuss while looking like the try-hard love child of Kanye and Andre 3000. I’m over you, man. I don’t like your style and I don’t like your moves.
Unsurprisingly, “T.H.E. (The Hardest Ever)” never did much for me, but R3HAB’s big remix kicks it up to the next level by turning the dial on the tempo and the bass. It’s still got that commercial will.i.am. flavor and the same questionable lyrics (“you can go hard or you can go home”….sweet brah), but the build that R3HAB lays in after the chorus is delectable. Not to mention hearing the man/myth/legend that is Mick Jagger bellowing over R3HAB’s lasery synths is both incongruous and awesome. Snap up that free DL below.
Moombahton | Kastra feat. Chris Sorbello – Hold A Light (Aylen Remix)[Read on for Free Downloads]
Posted by Sev on March 21, 2012
Aylen pushing the boundaries of Moombahton with his latest remix. This track is something special, because he creates the perfect fusion of Trance and Moombahton. The upbeat tempo and jump-up vibe in this track makes it perfect for the summer time festival season. Big things are on the way for this producer so show him some support and like his FACEBOOK page. Grab this track on Beatport HERE. Read on for two dope free Moombahton tracks from Aylen.
Kastra feat. Chris Sorbello – Hold A Light (Aylen Remix) Out Now On Beatport by Aylen
Electro, Moombahton | Zedd – Stars Come Out (Dillon Francis Remix)
Posted by Spice on March 19, 2012
To quote Dave Nada, sometimes things just sound way more trill slowed. By now we’ve gotten a number of excellent remixes to Zedd’s already excellent “Stars Come Out,” but I can’t resist what happens when you drop the tempo down to the 110 bpm range. As always, Dillon Francis delivers masterfully in this regard, adding in smooth builds and agile synths that work well with the vocals. Preview it below before cruising to Beatport.
House | Tensnake – Coma Cat (Stanton Warriors Re Bump)
Posted by Sev on February 15, 2012
I can remember jamming out to the original of this song all throughout 2010 when is was first released. The steel drum in the melody and the classic house vibe through this track give of euphoric vibes. Stanton Warriors decided for Valentine’s Day they would revive this classic house banger with a nice Re-Bump Bootleg, upping the tempo and adding some more drums and bass. This Stanton Warriors Re-Bump definitely added in the missing piece from the original.
RnB | Usher & Diplo – Climax
Posted by Spice on February 14, 2012
Going to preface this by saying that I’m pretty sure I slow danced to this exact song at multiple school dances/bar mitzvahs/etc in the period spanning from 2001 to 2003. You know exactly what I’m talking about: one second it’s all fun and games, with everyone bobbing along in a large circle of Abercrombie graphic tees to “Ride Wit Me” (with the show-offy pros going word for word with Nelly on every verse), but then, in a single moment, everything changes. The tempo slows. The lights probably dim. And after a few plaintive notes, the sensual vocal stylings of Usher descend upon the dance floor. The tension in the room will immediately ratchet up about seven levels because this entire transition is unmistakable: everyone knows that Usher is the international signal for This Is About To Get Serious.
So with all of that in mind, here is a brand new, undeniably throwback-y collabo from Diplo and Usher, hopefully in time for whatever Valentine’s Day…celebrations…you may have planned for later this evening. It’s gloriously cheesy, smooth and catchy, and definitely timely: If not Feb 14th, when? So Happy Valentine’s Day, FNT. Grow some balls and ask your crush to dance if you couldn’t do it the first time around. And bring on the remixes.
EDIT: Read this interview with Diplo while listening to this song.
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Preview, Progressive House | PREVIEW: Dimitri Vangelis & Wyman – Roll The Dice (Original Mix)
Posted by Middy on January 24, 2012
The suberb Swedes, Dimitri Vangelis & Wyman coming off of their widely successful remix of Coldplay’s “Scientist” have previewed their upcoming single “Roll The Dice”. “Roll The Dice” brings to the table simply stunning synth work with a smooth piano and soft synth lead that crescendos into a break with a hard clap and pounding, alternating synth with some pitched synth overlay. To be released February 9th, make sure to watch out for these guys who are sure to have an absolutely massive 2012, as we predicted, though they may very well exceed all expectations.
PREVIEW: Dimitri Vangelis & Wyman – Roll The Dice (Original Mix)
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