Alternative, Chill | Cleopold – Down In Flames
Posted by BIGLIFE on July 23, 2015
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WOW, Down in Flames is probably the best releases I have stumbled onto this summer, its an absolute smash. Cleopold, who recently signed to Chet Fakers label is definitely making music that I think will make you just jump in your car, put the top down, and just drive for hours. A super catchy hook, and a groovy beat produced by the legendary Bag Raiders, nothing gets better than that. Make sure you take a listen to this one, cause if you didn’t know who Cleopold was , now you do!
Hip-Hop | Jordan Chude- “The Return”
Posted by Gandhi on July 22, 2015
Rising hiphop artist Jordan Chude delivers with his latest track “The Return”. Balancing a college workload, internships, and life in general Chude is no stranger to sacrifice. After spending time oversees in Paris he returned to the Lower East Side of Manhattan and is working to make it as both an artist and a music businessman. Disciple, a fire beat, and a dope flow has got a bright future in his sights. Chude has performed in Paris, Memphis, and New York City. Look for him to grace another FNT post soon.
Future House | Christofi Unveils Future House Remix of Baby Bash’s “Baby I’m Back”
Posted by Juicebox on July 7, 2015
There’s an interesting irony when it comes to dance music’s newest genre, future house. The genre, which was championed by the likes of Oliver Heldens and Tchami, is characterized by its groove-driven bass lines that borrows vintage sounds from dance music, while delivering a main stage punch. The genre, which is supposed to be the “future” of dance music, actually relies on the past, and some future house producers have even taken to looking to the past to draw inspiration for their music. Since he made his debut in 2014, Christofi has steadily grown to become one of Los Angeles’ most promising house talents, and today, the serial remixer has delivered his latest effort – a groovy remix of Baby Bash’s “Baby, I’m Back.” On the remix, Christofi increases the tempo and weaves together uplifting piano melodies with thumping kicks and intricate synth work to create a remix that will have you out of your seat and grooving on the dance floor.
Free Download: Baby Bash ft. Akon – Baby I’m Back (Christofi Remix)
News | Submit Your Original Track For the Chance to Perform at TomorrowWorld
Posted by Juicebox on July 7, 2015
Every aspiring producer dreams of the day that they can take the stage in front of thousands of screaming fans at a massive festival to show the world their true talents. Festivals have served as the launchpad for plenty of successful artists like Mija, and this year, TomorrowWorld is hoping to have the next dance music superstar make their festival debut. Partnering with Terminal West and Reverb Nation, TomorrowWorld is holding a contest with a performing slot at this year’s festival on the Terminal West Presents L!VE Stage on the line. By submitting an original track for consideration, aspiring artists have the opportunity to win a $500 travel stipend to TomorrowWorld, where they will have the opportunity to play the L!VE Stage alongside Porter Robinson and Rudimental. You can submit your original track for consideration here, and get tickets to TomorrowWorld here.
Electronic | Take a trip to the zoo with Elephante
Posted by APM on July 1, 2015
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Fresh off the release of his newest single, “I Want You”, Elephante gives us reason to start our weekend early with the first installment of “The Zoo” – an incredible mix featuring a variety of tunes ranging from deep house to hip-hop. Honestly though, you won’t even need to change the music for an hour this 4th of July weekend – just put this on and let the party unravel. Check out the mix, and be sure to grab “I Want You” now!
Buy: Elephante – I Want You ft. RUMORS (Original Mix)
Chill, Future Trap, Hip-Hop, RnB, Throwbacks, Trap | Check Out HiFadility’s New Summer Jam, An Edit of SWV – “Weak”
Posted by BIGLIFE on June 30, 2015
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HiFadility released another chill edit from The Queens concept project, an edit of the 1992 SWV classic, “Weak”. After the Lauryn Hill and Queen Latifah tracks, we were interested to hear what this artist has created, so we checked it out. Everything sounds so out of the box, in a good way. In the case of this track, the juxtaposition between the synths, which sound so original and blend well with the throwback vocals, and his new electronic flip that takes place a third of the way in, takes the track to another level. This track is definitely worth the play and great for riding in cars with the windows down, another solid summer jam.
House | Michael Calfan Unveils His Summer Anthem “Mercy”
Posted by Tay on June 24, 2015
We’ve come a long way since the days of listening to disco, house, and techno in illegal warehouse parties, but the soul and emotion of dance music has never changed. As dance music has grown bigger and bigger, producers have looked outside of traditional genre boundaries, bringing together different elements of various genres to create more innovative, niche sounds. Michael Calfan has been exploring deeper sonic territories of house lately, combining deep house with elements of big room to create what he dubs “soul house.” His latest track, “Mercy,” is soul house at its finest, as Calfan layers a piano-driven melody with an old-school vocal sample and blaring horn arrangements that gives the track a sunny personality.