Posted by The Boulevardier
2012.05.16 at 9:26 am

Now seems a better time than any to dust off this gem of a remix by the man they call Kreap.

As most of you are probably aware, the legend Adam Yauch aka MCA, one the founding members of the great hip hop trio, Beastie Boys, passed away this month, may he rest in peace. In 2011 the trio did one of my all time favorite collabs with the one and only Santigold, a reggae funk meets hip hop track entitled Don’t Play No Game That I Can’t Win. Santigold has also just dropped a new album, Master of My Make-Believe, so it would seem appropriate to post this tight edit of the collab produced by one of my top picks from the many decent Aussie artists, Kreap. He beefs up the original to a club level, with a fun phase progression and a super easy rhythm to move to. An absolute must for any and all parties.

You can listen to the free-to-download track below and then go here to check out all the other love the team here at Remix86.com has shown this very talented musician in the past across an array of other posts.

And since the original video clip for Don’t Play No Game I Can’t Win is beyond rad you may as well check that out while you’re here too.

Much Love,

The Boulevardier.

Under: Beastie Boys, Edit, Funk, House, Kreap, Nu Disco, Reggae, Remix, Santigold

Posted by Lance Wicks
2012.05.14 at 10:43 pm

Photo via The Daily Jet

I recently read a rant on Louis La Roche’s facebook wall talking about how today’s big DJs are not DJs anymore, that they are merely light jockeys with a pre-made playlist, a disappointing presentation of a classically prestigious culture. I sensed that he was becoming disgruntled with DJs shows in general, about how “DJs are the new rock stars” and I don’t think I feel as pessimistic.

Aside from all the reports of DJs playing while their CDJs aren’t plugged in (cough cough, Guetta, cough cough) and individuals that choose to pre mix their entire set, I view the modern DJ show as an entertainment achievement, a spectacle for the senses, when combined with technical DJ skill that is. Imagine, to go to a place with hundreds and thousands of other like-minded individuals, to be rattled by bass, to be bathed in lights and lasers, to let an audio induced high take over and to sweat next to your fellow humans. There’s not too many other things on this world that can excite all of the senses in such a way, and I think it’s great to see the DJ at the helm. The evolved technique of blending music and manipulating sounds, orchestrated with a jubilant spectrum of colours and illumination in a setting that can sustain the participation of many; if you’ve experienced it than I assume a shiver just ran through your skin from the memory. Here’s some big room sounds from some of the people we’ve been following, a blender of electro, progressive, with a little touch of french and disco.

German DJ Stereofunk is about to drop his second album and he’s giving away Senseless for free. Thank him.

We’ve been following Dutch outfit Keljet for a short time so far, enthralled by their nu disco finesse (you must listen to the Channel Cairo remix). Today we’re hearing their sound at the biggest stage at the festival in this high energy electro/nu disco/progressive remix of Don Diablo’s Silent Shadows.

Damn, Fire Flowerz have been bringing nothing but heat! Check out the latest from our boys from Italy.

This 15 year old producer recently won the Untrue remix contest held by Mr. Brett Ewels himself with a solid display of peppy french touch / nu disco. But when we’re talking about high energy music, that remix is definitely reserved compared to some of his other work. Check the latest two singles from Throttle to see what I’m talking about.

grin.dance.sweat.

-Wicks

Under: Disco, Electro, Fire Flowerz, French Touch, Funk, House, Keljet, mp3, Original, Progressive, Remix, Remix Competition, Stereofunk, Throttle

Posted by Lance Wicks
2012.05.08 at 9:31 am

Artwork by Michael Brun

“Relax…get a drink and go to the Beach”, because German duo Final DJs just created this amazing summer jam and nothing could go better with this piece of music than some fun in the sun. A beautiful combination of bass lines, funky piano chords, bongos and delicious synths, we pleasantly await for the release info.

-Wicks

Under: FiNAL DJs, Nu Disco, Synth

Posted by Lance Wicks
2012.05.07 at 10:04 am

German trio Les Loups decided to remix one of the local pop rock bands from their hometown of Hannover, and the result is phenomenal. The style of these two tracks couldn’t be further apart, the original being a song that you would likely find on a top 40 pop rock chart, while the remix is one of the most interesting nu disco tracks I’ve heard this year. Somehow making the vocals infinitely softer, the group gently lays them over dreamy instrumentals drenched in deep funk in this irresistible production.

When Les Loups showed this track to the public, it seemed that they were unsure whether their fans would be keen to this track or not due to the fact that the vocals were in German, and most of their fan base was English speaking. I for one would find it very hard to believe that any single one of their fans wouldn’t instantly be in love with this jam, and it just goes to show that language proves to be a minimal barrier when it comes to enjoying great music. Purchase on iTunes.

-Wicks

Under: Deep, Funk, Les Loups, Nu Disco, Pop, Remix

Posted by Lance Wicks
2012.05.06 at 4:17 pm

American label Stardust has a real skill for finding new and talented producers. Skilled even more so at collaborating these talents with some of the games’ most exciting and buzzed about producers.

From Italy, Msystem will bring the night to peak energy immediately. Electrifying sample based music, Alessandro Salvatori utilizes funk, disco and soul to create some dance floor fever that you’re gonna love. The Acid Disco Freaks extended play features four original tracks and remix support from Geisha Twins and new-commer Televisor. A guaranteed party, purchase this collection now and get your boogie on.

French producer Tonyboy seems to have a lot of deep house influence, blending that style with funk and french house for a unique dance experience. The kind of vibe that I would enjoy with a rhum and water in hand. Five originals and accompanied by styles from Tagteam Terror, DJ EQ, Stereocool and Kreap, pick this up on Tuesday.

Ladies and gentleman, it’s almost here. The second of the Summer Waves series, a collection summer beats and hot heat that you’re going to be busting all season long. Stardust just uploaded a massive preview of the amazing compilation, listen below then put a dirty big red circle around May the twenty-ninth.

-Wicks

Under: Compilation, Disco, DJ EQ, EP, Filter, French, French Touch, Funk, Geisha Twins, House, Kreap, Msystem, Nu Disco, Original, Remix, Stardust Records, Stereocool, Televisor, Tonyboy

Posted by Lance Wicks
2012.05.03 at 10:52 pm

If you’re eating something, stop. If you’re talking to someone, stop. I don’t want you doing anything else but listening to these two jams right now.

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Amazing. Capital Cities are an electronic pop outfit from Los Angeles, and their latest track Kangaroo Court gets a beautiful remix from Shook. Mallets, keys and synths so smooth you wish you could eat’em. Vocals you instantly want to sing. Did I mention there’s a trumpet solo? And the best thing about these about this pair is that the next is just as fantastic. More digital than Shook’s version and bursting with feel good energy, the original will quite forcefully move your feet, and you’ll enjoy every second.

This is my first encounter with Capital Cities, so I hung out on the profile for a while and discovered so many great tunes. Be sure to follow them, I’ll leave you with a couple of my favs.

-Wicks

Under: 90s Touch, Capital Cities, Funk, Indie, mp3, Nu Disco, Original, Pop, Remix, Shook, Synth