Chill, Hip-Hop, Mixtapes | Beau Young Prince – Dream Catcher (Mini-Mixtape)
Posted by J_Salzer on May 14, 2012
After a brief hiatus from the making of good music, actually, let’s call it a hibernation. Beau Young Prince has returned with a vengeance. Recognizing that he’s been off his game, Beau took the necessary steps to get back on track with this mini-mixtape. Although the tape is only six songs deep, it features Beau showing off some serious versatility. He tackles some faster paced beats, keeping up with the higher tempo with ease. And flows over the chill, slower beats without missing a beat. Admittedly, one track, Wild Things Are, I have no idea what the hell is going on with, but it’s a pretty cool beat.
I found it interesting that Beau named the tape Dream Catcher, because after his lack of quality music in the past few months, it shows me that he’s back, and dedicated to the dream that so many artists are vying for. You. All artists are out to gain fans, because they know that they’re the ultimate key to their success, and Beau knows that he’s been off his game, but he’s back. Last night, I asked Beau why he chose a bed for the cover, and he said because that’s where dreams occurred, and he really liked the image his guy brought him.
Electro-House | Albin Myers – Hells Bells EP
Posted by Middy on May 1, 2012
The Swedish electro house aficionado, Albin Myers is known for making tracks that put push the limits of electro house, such as “Bumbaclot” and his remix of “Fade Into Darkness”, that was more on the progressive side, but still showed his unique sound. This EP, out on Dim Mak Records, brings together his harder, grungier sounds into an EP with the track “Hells Bells”, which has been championed by the likes of Tiesto, Avicii & Tristan Garner and is a perfect weapon in any set and very good in bootlegs. Just when you thought it wasn’t possible to up the tempo and energy of the track just a bit more, he then adds a drumstep version of “Hells Bells”, though the signature drop is sacrificed a bit. The first two tracks are very good being a little less grungy and uptempo, providing a little respite for the listener and showing the more subtle side of Albin Myers’ sound, while still keeping up with “Hells Bells” and the drumstep counterpart. Albin Myers is definitely one to keep an eye on this year and into the future with his unique sound and ability to be creative and versatile.
Albin Myers – Hells Bells EP – Beatport Link
Albin Myers – Hells Bells EP – iTunes Link
Albin Myers – Hells Bells EP – Spotify Link
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.