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[Trap] Sandstorm Remixes – OG Candyland + OH SNAP!!

Posted by Ches on August 19, 2012
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Now that trap is reviving itself among the crowds of today, I felt that it is time to bring forth some of the best trap music from around the web. Where better to start than with remixes of the well famous, techno DJ known as Darude. Trap stars have now decided to pay homage to this icon, and they’ve done it very well. We have two very good remixes for you today, but it is up to you to decide who’s is better.

Darude – Sandstorm (Candylands OG Remix)

This producer started making remixes in April 2011 and from the looks of his soundcloud has an impressive repetoir of songs ranging from dubstep, trap, drum&bass, and even some electro. He became well known when cCrizzly added this song to his setlist a few months ago and people went nuts. His remix is impressive, but it retains a dubsteppy feel too hard to ignore. Candyland also dials back the original speed of the track. Nevertheless, the bass is huge, enough where I was concerned that the EQ on my speakers were wrong. My speakers could barely contain the power, so god help your soul.

OH SNAP!! – Trapstorm

It’s all in the name, really. It seems that this man has been around the industry since 2009 and has seriously put himself out there. His song list is more impressive than most producers I have ever seen. I wouldn’t be able to fit them all on one page, as he cranks out one tune a week. He dabbles in trap, electro, and moombah, but most of his remixes are dubstep. This song is one of his few trap releases, and boy is it gold. The bass is amazing, and the twist put on the song is a breath of fresh air. He found a nice balance of retaining the simplicity of the original song while giving the listening audience something new to dance to. For DJ’s out there it especially goes well if lyrics are added in.  I won’t be surprised if this song ends up on every DJ’s setlist for 2012, as it is that amazing. Then again, it is up to you to decide.

After this sampling dish if you feel you need a little more trap in your life, make sure to check out Candyland’s and OH SNAP!!’s SoundCloud pages.

If you still need more, here are a few other producers worth looking at: CRNKN, and Bird Peterson (Drankenstein).

 

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[KnifeStep] Knife Valley – Rage Valley EP

Posted by Ches on May 28, 2012
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Everyone should know who Knife Party is by now – Pendulum’s Gareth Mgrillen and Rob Swire. Since winter of 2011, they have been laying down varieties of beats from dubstep to electro and everything in between. Songs like “Internet Friends” and “Antidote”, after released, have exploded onto the EDM scene, being played by every DJ from coast to coast. It was almost like their EP “100% No Modern Talking” couldn’t be beat. Then, they trumped it with their new release of “Rage Valley”.  It is easy to say that they keep the wobble in Dubstep, but also mix that wobble with electro, giving Knife Party almost a genre of their own. Let’s break down the EP:

Centipede

Centipede was first shown off in Knife Party’s set in Ultra. It starts off as a documentary, but don’t be fooled. This song hits heavy and loud. May God have mercy on your speakers….

[Cheat Sheet 0:40, but the intro is priceless]

Rage Valley

Rage Valley begins like any other electro song, with hard bass and eerie synths. Then, the drop takes a drastic turn with even harder synths, with a 90s video game feel. If any of you have played any games with Captain Falcon, it sounds awfully like his theme song, doesn’t it? This song is my favorite of the bunch. Rage Valley is not only a crowd pleaser but a high energy song for any party.  This is a must listen!

[Cheat Sheet 1:01]

Sleaze

Sleaze begins with an electro version of Jaws, and with a scary sound like that, you know it has to be massive. Then, the song breaks down into a decent Moombahcore song. In terms of Moombah, not too bad of a Knife Party song, but I would definitely not call it the strength of this album. But, if you like Moombah, you will definitely enjoy it.

[Cheat Sheet 0:35]

Bonfire

Finally, to my second favorite song of the bunch, Bonfire. Bonfire is a reggae song on steroids; boy is it massive. Knife Party combines wobbles to the max with the horns of reggae, and they couldn’t have conjured up a better combo. This song makes you want to definitely rage, and with a sound like this, it’s hard not  to. Make sure to give it a listen.

[Cheat Sheet 0:33]

See if you can find your favorite, I sure found mine! With hits like these, it seems like Knife Party will be rocking the scenes for a while, and they don’t plan to go anywhere anytime soon.

[Click Here to Purchase "Rage Valley" EP on Beatport]

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[Progre55ive] Deadmau5 ft. Chris James – The Veldt (Official)

Posted by Ches on May 9, 2012
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After a very very long wait, Deadmau5 is finally back with a new finished single for everyone to enjoy – “The Veldt”.  He teamed up with Chris James, a fan of Deadmau5, to add vocals to an already amazing song.  The track has set the rest of the world on fire, especially New York, where during his preview of the song , Deadmau5 literally set fire to an air horn and almost blew himself up and some of the crowd in the process.

For a while, Deadmau5, a.k.a Joel Zimmerman, was looking for talent via twitter in order to create a fresh, new sound for EDM. Deadmau5’s website explains the rest of the story:

“Five weeks ago, whilst streaming on live.deadmau5.com, mau5 wrote an instrumental that would become “The Veldt”. Chris James, a fan, took the track, added his vocal and shared on soundcloud. Not long after, the horde discovered Chris’ upload and urged Joel to listen… Soon after, the two artists were speaking online and within days, deadmau5 featuring Chris James “The Veldt” was complete.”

After hearing the song, I think Deadmau5 is finally going back to his roots, as it definitely reminds me of his “Strobe/ RAT album” days. While “The Veldt” is surprisingly upbeat, it maintains a relaxed theme throughout, giving it a majestic feel.  The vocals complement the song perfectly, not only adding a spark of beauty, but also giving the song more meaning overall.

According to Deadmau5, this is only the beginning. Soon, he will begin his tour in Australia (June 22) and release  The Veldt EP, which contains this hit as well as his collaborations with Cypress Hill. This is only the first of a collection of EPs to be released this year, so Deadmau5 fans will have plenty of new music to listen to. The wait won’t be unbearable, as all signs point to Deadmau5 making a quick return to the EDM radar.

[Cheat Sheet: None]

Deadmau5 ft. Chris James – The Veldt (Beatport)

BONUS:

So, for everyone who can’t wait for new Deadmau5 music, like me, Deadmau5 released a few samples on his SoundCloud page to appease our appetite:

Deadmau5 – Fn Pig

The first bonus is “Fn Pig”. It was given to the horde through his soundcloud page to hear their thoughts. This has been Joel’s work-in-progress for a year now, originally named “Get in the Cart, Pig” and later mashed with another of Deadmau5′ tracks to creat “Get In the October Cart, Pig”. It has an extremely long introduction/build-up, but the breakdown is well worth the wait. It is just straight down dirty, giving you all the bass you will ever need. Even though it is unfinished, it is raw enough to earn EBT approval.

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[Dubstep] M.I.A. – Bad Girls (Wick-it Remix)

Posted by Ches on March 28, 2012
Posted in: Dubstep, EPIC BASS, Other. Leave a Comment

By now, everyone has heard M.I.A.‘s new song “Bad Girls” and probably an awesome remix or two. That wasn’t enough for Wick-it the Instigator, who felt the need to make his own twist on the original and, by the mother of all things bass, takes the cake for the filthiest bass to ever be used in a remix.

Wick-it has been producing music since 2004, a lot longer than most of us even knew what EDM was. He started as a DJ in Nashville, Tennessee ,mainly focusing on hip/hop and scratching. Only in the last few years has he really started experimenting with electro, which, after you hear a few of his songs, you will swear he has more experience than that. According to his SoundCloud page, each of his songs is tailored to amp up the party experience, which shows with his massive following on SoundCloud and Facebook.

When I first played Wick-It’s remix, my first reaction was to leave the song alone… until I heard the drop, which was like an Angel of Bass came down and touched me on the ears. Wow, was it magical. Wick-it uses an amazing combination of original M.I.A. lyrics and vocals with his own dubstep feel that just packs a punch wherever you play it. The song doesn’t have an over-excessive bass, but just enough filthiness to get everyone moving on a dancefloor. It makes me get in the mood just to race cars, go fast, and enjoy the ride, which is exactly what Wick-It wanted in the first place. So, sit down in your chair, turn your speakers up, and prepare to get touched by the wobble angel…

[Cheat Sheet 1:10]

M.I.A. – Bad Girls (Wick-it Remix)

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