House | Eric Prydz – Pryda 028
Posted by Middy on August 5, 2014
Eric Prydz is my favorite producer, so I am biased when it comes to reviewing his material, but when he releases 4 new tracks at once, the dance world stops and listens. It isn’t just because other producers cry at how impeccable his mixdowns are, or his genius samples, but because of how innovative, fresh and timeless each track is. This 4 track is no different with addictive vocal bits throughout, notably on “Mija” and “Origins” with a nice balance of dark, brooding bass lines, not too far away from a Cirez D production and the cheery, fluttering arps and synths Pryda is so well known for.
Unfortunately for him, Porter decided to release the stream for “Worlds” yesterday, which took over the internet spotlight from this. If any of you are heading to MSG on 9/27, I hope to see you there. Let’s pray that the Pryda album gets released this year….
Beatport: Eric Prydz – Pryda 028
Progressive House | Dimitri Vangelis & Wyman X Steve Angello – Payback
Posted by Middy on April 22, 2014
Its here. The early contender for track of the year has finally arrived and we could not be happier. This is an example of a track that was not made to fit the trends of the moment, but rather to last for the next ten or twenty years. Originally played at last year’s WMC, “Payback” sounds like it was made today or even 5 years from now. It is proof of what timeless dance music can be. This deserves to top all of the charts, so grab it at your preferred outlet below.
FYI, Videos | Jimmy Fallon’s Ragtime Version of “Ignition (Remix)”
Posted by yabishcic on February 19, 2014
Normally, someone wouldn’t just go and try to remix R. Kelly’s “Ignition (Remix)” because it’s simply a classic as it is. But in the second installment of The Tonight Show, Jimmy Fallon and his team of ragtime singers got a standing ovation with their rendition of the timeless song. All fun and laughs, but actually pretty impressive :p Jimmy never fails us.
Hip-Hop | Tanya Morgan ft Spec Boogie & 6th Sense – The Vehicle
Posted by VMan on November 27, 2013
iTunes: Tanya Morgan ft Spec Boogie & 6th Sense – The Vehicle
Tanya Morgan is a hip-hop group from Brooklyn and Cincinnati consisting of Donwill, Ilyas Nashid and Von Pea. My boy Vic shared their new track “The Vehicle” on my wall the other day, and I’m glad he did. This is some chill, smart timeless hip-hop with quality production. These guys deserve more views and recognition. FNT welcome Tanya Morgan, take the time to check out their music video, like them on Facebook and follow them on Twitter. They also have an album out called “Rubber Souls” that I’m about to discover. This is a must listen!
Chill, RnB | Blood Orange – Time Will Tell
Posted by VMan on November 12, 2013
iTunes: Blood Orange – Time Will Tell
Dev Hynes aka Blood Orange released visuals for his latest release “Time Will Tell” off his album Cupid Deluxe and it’s nothing short of amazing. According to the artist, he recorded this all in one take in about 15 minutes, then worked from there. Ironic, how it took such little time to make a timeless record, but I’m not mad at him. If you like Michael Jackson’s uplifting, inspiring music from back in the days, you’re going to like this one. This is a must listen!
Progressive House | Morten – Look Closer
Posted by Middy on August 21, 2013
Morten called this one a “timeless piece” to us and we will let you decide on your own what you think, but after several delays, Morten’s debut on Ash Pournouri’s PRMD label with “Look Closer” is here. A melodic track that is built for the summer, it does not try and overwhelm you with loudness and obnoxious bass, but rather leads you along with a subtly complex melody and a vocal top line that complements perfectly.
Albums, Videos | The Making Of Pretty Lights Color Map Of The Sun
Posted by Middy on June 19, 2013
Thump followed around Pretty Lights over the past 2 years during the process in which he has been crafted and developed his upcoming artist album “Color Map Of The Sun”. It goes through his progression of working in two studios in Brooklyn and New Orleans, working with countless musicians and singers trying to capture the most organic, raw, soulful sound he could for his album. This time he did not want to go out and sample records, but rather he wanted to create the samples himself and it took over a year to do so, working with all analog machinery to distort and cut, giving it that sound of a past generation. As I finish this video, I have not been this excited for an album since RAM, and though that was only a month ago, this has the possibility to to inspire dance music in a similar way, going back to the roots of blues, hip hop, folk and rock, imbuing them with an electronic sound. Just take it from the man himself as he talked about his own album,
“I think something beautiful and timeless was created”
Does it seem like he is either always high, or just goofy like that? Those dance moves are a bit much at times, but you can see his passion. Also that kitty may just be cutest DJ cat around, sorry Mr Meowingtons and Mittens Francis.