EDM and free labels will never cease to amaze me. It's astounding how much free content is released, especially with the quality of some of it. Clubhouse Vol. 2 is phenomenal. The only artists I knew prior to downloading it was Flosstradamus and Baauer, two trap artists who are bubbling (or more appropriately boiling) under the radar. While these two artists will be making big moves for sure, every other artist on this mixtape produces amazing tracks in their own respective genre.
Today's DL is Fool's Gold Records Clubhouse Vol. 2. The worst part about it is that you have to download each song separately. Shame. Enjoy!
Fool's Gold Records > Clubhouse Vol. 2
Tuesday, July 31, 2012
Sunday, July 29, 2012
Let's Talk About DJ-ing, Turntablism, Controllerism, & DJ Shiftee
A huge argument in the EDM community, spear-headed by Deadmau5, is that most major "DJ's" and artists just "push buttons." Here's a great link if you want to read more on the beef.
DJ Tech Tools > Deadmau5 "Just Hit Play"
Although the two have come closer and closer together due to technological advances DJ-ing/Turntablism and Controllerism are still very different. Traditional DJ's who still scratch vinyl records and use 1 or more turntables and a mixer can be referred to as "DJ's" or Turntablists. DJ's who use Digital DJ tables, MIDI controllers, etc, in conjunction with an electronic music source, can be referred to as Controllerists.
The term DJ (aka Disc Jockey) has been thrown around a lot in the EDM community. Although my opinion does not hold as much value as other's might, I would like to keep a separation of performance styles. Think of it this way. Using a film camera allows you to get the highest quality pictures possible, but relies on the operators skills. You can adjust aperture and shutter speed, and change lenses and filters, but your options are slim in comparison to a digital camera. With a digital camera you can adjust many more options than just aperture and shutter speed. You can edit on the fly and modify the picture. You can take hundreds if not thousands of pictures versus only taking thirty or so on a film camera. However, using a digital camera limits your quality level.
I respect both performance styles though. Those artists which can manipulate the vinyl and make it do crazy things are amazing. On the same token, artists who can simultaneously mix four songs together, taking a bass from one, a synth from another, the a capella track from another, and a fourth to mix in later also warrants my respect.
I bring this up because I recently discovered DJ Shiftee, who touring right now. He has been involved in DJ culture for years; he has participated in DMC (Disco Mix Club) DJ Championship since 2004 and was crowned World Champion in 2009. He actually teaches how to DJ at both Tisch School of Arts and Music Production and DJ School, Dubspot. He has ventured across both performance styles and holds an impressive resume with both. If you don't believe me, check out his Grownstep mixtape. Enjoy!
DJShiftee.com > DJ Shiftee Grownstep (download from the soundcloud embed)
DJ Tech Tools > Deadmau5 "Just Hit Play"
Although the two have come closer and closer together due to technological advances DJ-ing/Turntablism and Controllerism are still very different. Traditional DJ's who still scratch vinyl records and use 1 or more turntables and a mixer can be referred to as "DJ's" or Turntablists. DJ's who use Digital DJ tables, MIDI controllers, etc, in conjunction with an electronic music source, can be referred to as Controllerists.
The term DJ (aka Disc Jockey) has been thrown around a lot in the EDM community. Although my opinion does not hold as much value as other's might, I would like to keep a separation of performance styles. Think of it this way. Using a film camera allows you to get the highest quality pictures possible, but relies on the operators skills. You can adjust aperture and shutter speed, and change lenses and filters, but your options are slim in comparison to a digital camera. With a digital camera you can adjust many more options than just aperture and shutter speed. You can edit on the fly and modify the picture. You can take hundreds if not thousands of pictures versus only taking thirty or so on a film camera. However, using a digital camera limits your quality level.
I respect both performance styles though. Those artists which can manipulate the vinyl and make it do crazy things are amazing. On the same token, artists who can simultaneously mix four songs together, taking a bass from one, a synth from another, the a capella track from another, and a fourth to mix in later also warrants my respect.
I bring this up because I recently discovered DJ Shiftee, who touring right now. He has been involved in DJ culture for years; he has participated in DMC (Disco Mix Club) DJ Championship since 2004 and was crowned World Champion in 2009. He actually teaches how to DJ at both Tisch School of Arts and Music Production and DJ School, Dubspot. He has ventured across both performance styles and holds an impressive resume with both. If you don't believe me, check out his Grownstep mixtape. Enjoy!
DJShiftee.com > DJ Shiftee Grownstep (download from the soundcloud embed)
Saturday, July 28, 2012
Some Rap Mash-Ups
So my new favorite site for awhile has been Earmilk.com. They have been phenomenal at discovering undiscovered talent and spreading their productions to the far corners of the web. The link I'll post has multiple free DL's but the two I think are the best would have to be Outkast vs Dean Coleman & The Partysquad feat. Mic - I'm Back With Roses (g4gorilla Mash) & Usher Vs Mary J Blige & Drake - Wrong Climax (Robin Skouteris Mix). Check them out and Enjoy!
Earmilk > Mashup Monday Week 68
Earmilk > Mashup Monday Week 68
Thursday, July 26, 2012
Analogue Monsta: the Suzi Analogue/TOKiMONSTA Project
Fantastic find today folks! Suzi Analogue and TOKiMONSTA have come together to create the beast that is Analogue Monsta. AM's sound is a mix of Hip-Hop/R&B influence infused with some electric vibes and psychedelic synths. With promotion from Scion A/V, they have released their Boom EP. I have no more words to describe it. Well, one. Free. Get at it!
Also, beautiful thing came in the night last night. And by beautiful, I mean a compilation of nasty filthy tracks from White Folks Get Crunk's July 25th Record Pool. Its very Mash-up and Moombahton oriented with tracks remixed by Nadastrom, an Ellie Goulding x Michael Woods mash-up and many other fantastic things for you to indulge in. Enjoy!
Scion A/V > Analogue Monsta - Boom
Facebook > White Folks Get Crunk - July 25th Record Pool *
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Also, beautiful thing came in the night last night. And by beautiful, I mean a compilation of nasty filthy tracks from White Folks Get Crunk's July 25th Record Pool. Its very Mash-up and Moombahton oriented with tracks remixed by Nadastrom, an Ellie Goulding x Michael Woods mash-up and many other fantastic things for you to indulge in. Enjoy!
Scion A/V > Analogue Monsta - Boom
Facebook > White Folks Get Crunk - July 25th Record Pool *
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Wednesday, July 25, 2012
Playlist of the Week + Zeds Dead & Omar LinX
If you're anything like me, you would love to have a soundtrack set to your life, to mimic your moods, and get you feeling like the most B.A.M.F. kid on campus. So I got a small playlist to share with you, with a few DL links to the free tracks.
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(I also know I have some repeats on there, but they are totally worth a repeat post)
...and in other breaking news...
In addition to the playlist, earlier this week Zeds Dead & Omar LinX have released their first official collaborative mixtape titled Victor. I must say that I haven't been this excited for a mixtape in a long time. With mega-hits like "Out For Blood" and "Rudeboy" as well as some new content such as a brand new version of "Jackie Boy," "Jackie Boy 2.0." Every track has a unique tone and flow as expected of both Zeds Dead and Omar LinX. All of this available to you for free DL.
Tuesday, July 24, 2012
Let's Get Crunk with Crizzly and Bird Peterson
For the longest time everyone I knew, including myself, believed "Crunk" meant "CRazy & drUNK." A more accurate definition of the word according to UrbanDictionary.com would be "smoking ChRonic and getting drUNK at the same damn time!" Regardless of how you choose to live out your Crunk lifestyle, I have two free mixes for you. The first is Crizzly's Crizzly Presents Crunkstep and the second is Bird Peterson's Drankenstein 2.
As you can probably infer, Crizzly's mix is a combination of dubstep and crunk-music. To be a little more realistic, the tracks are a little less crunk and a little more hip-hop, but he does borrow Bird Peterson's "Pimp Storm" which mixes dirty south rap with everyone's favorite trance song, Sandstorm. Be prepared for mixes like "Kreayshawn x Exponaut - Gucci E621" and "Nero vs. Big Sean - Crush On Your Ass (Knife Party Remix) (Mike Manfready Mix)" along with plenty of Crizzly's own tracks.
Often when you refer to crunk-music, you think of dirty south rap. Bird Peterson does a better job of incorporating true crunk into his mix with an extensive array trance to accompany it. I really can't speak too much on this mix because I just downloaded it today. What I can say is its ravey freakin' awesome. If you need a justification to download it, all I can say is that it was released by Mad Decent. And its free. Enjoy!
Monday, July 23, 2012
Habstrakt Never Said Die... Never Say Die Artist Mix Vol. 24
Ok, so when you have an artist mix, you are obviously gonna be geared in one direction, whether it be chill tunes, heavy wobbles, more trap, more jungle, what have you. Habstrakt's mix, which I can only describe as future funk, is one of the better mixes I've heard in awhile. Plus with the zip file you also get front and back album art, including a track list! Big ups for the list because If I had to repeatedly hold your hand and tell you how to find the song and point out exactly which song it was, I'd probably lose it.
p.s. if you haven't heard the Roksonix remix of "Me & You" by Nero, you need to get on that ASAP. Enjoy!
12th Planet's The End Is Near, courtesy of Skrillex and the North American Mothership Tour
You always remember that moment or reason why an artist ascends into the ranks of the permanent replay list. On November 9th, 2011, at the LC Pavilion was the first time I saw Nadastrom, Two Fresh, 12th Planet, and Skrillex on the Mothership Tour. Coincidentally it was also the first time I saw Machine Gun Kelly, the first time I went to an EDM set, and it was when I discovered Moombahton (via Nadastrom's El Baile Diabluma EP). Nadastrom was super intense with the heavy beats; Two Fresh has a great concept, but it wasn't in my taste. 12th Planet came out like a god-send from planet party. Regardless of skill as a DJ, his ability to read the crowd and his minimix with MGK on stage created a once in a life time event for me. Skrillex's show was great too, but it was what I expected: The Cell, mainly Skrillex's own tracks, heavy bass and bright lights.
If you couldn't tell yet, I was geeked through the entirety of 12th Planet's set. Opening with "Niggas In Paris" and following with some of his own tracks plus others by Flux Pavilion, Doctor P, and a whole slew of artists I loved. After the concert ended (some five and a half hours later) I couldn't hear right for three days. At that point, I went back to my hobby of discovering new music. And discover I did. Through 12th Planet's partnership with Scion and his The End Is Near Tour, he released Scion A/V Presents: The End Is Near EP for free. Five tracks of American-made wobble for the masses to enjoy. This EP includes two of his bigger tracks including Burst ft. GMCFOSHO (with Skrillex & Kill The Noise) and one of my favorite tracks of all time The End Is Near pt. 1 (with Flinch). Enjoy!
Saturday, July 21, 2012
Some Free Moombahton
Just found this group off of WFGC DJ board called Secret Sauce and they are releasing their new tune "Dancey Dancey" for free. Interesting new sound, not the typical Moombahton I've been hearing but its pretty damn catchy and its a successful attempt at adding a personal spin to a genre. Check em out!
Soundcloud > Secret Sauce KC - Dancey Dancey
Soundcloud > Secret Sauce KC - Dancey Dancey
Friday, July 20, 2012
Urban Noize & some Logic aka Young Sinatra
Earlier today while I was cruising through the blogs I follow, I came across some fantastic mixes from Urban Noize. Never really heard of them before, but they made a great first impression. Direct from EARMILK, Urban Noize provides 3 remixes of Kanye West's tracks "Touch The Sky," "Heavy Hitters," & "Brand New" off of their new EP Mr. West.
Another hip-hop artist you might like to know about is Logic aka Young Sinatra. A friend once referenced me to Logic's mixtape Young Sinatra: Unbelievable and I was sold. Songs like "The Spotlight" which samples "D.A.N.C.E." by Justice and tracks like "Numbers" and "Tic Tac Toe" which couple mean beats and crisp lyrics. Its a great investment of $0 from DatPiff. Enjoy!
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