Finding Calm in Chaos: Let Chill-Step Heal your Soul (Cheer Up!)


AZEDIA – Something (Rameses B Remix)

Something’s wrong… but I don’t know what…
Wondering how, with all the things I’ve got…
Life is good… but the pain don’t stop
Cuz’ I’m holding on, so I’d give it up…

Cheer up, (put a smile on your face)
Wake up, (take me out of this place)
Rise up, (we are the human race)
Cheer up, put a smile on your face…

XYLO – Afterlife Ark Patrol Remix

We got old, we got older…
We got big, we got bigger…

Some days, weeks, months, moments in time just hit you right in the feels. You feel stressed, life’s moving a million minutes a second and things change in the blink of an eye…

And then you land on some nice chill-step. For me personally, on repeat for days on end. The mind calms. Images of waves breaking on the shore, the sun rising over a verdant valley with mountains lining the backdrop. Home (well, sonically at least).

These two featured songs really take me back to the 2010s era of dubstep and electronic music. It may have a bit to do with the fact they both were released during this same era, but in a way, they’re still timeless. That sonic sound of the beginnings of melodic dubstep. It just hits in the brain just right.

Enjoy.

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What activities do you lose yourself in?
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What are the activities you frequently lose yourself in? Whether it be during your free-time, during work, weekdays, weekends — take time to appreciate the things you get lost in.

The things you enjoy without thinking or that put you in a flow state.

For myself, that’s listening to electronic music, dancing, exercising (particularly cardio), and gaming.

Make sure to enjoy all life’s little (and big) moments!

[Prog. House] Ephixa & Laura Brehm – Losing You [Monstercat]

“Losing You” from Ephixa and Laura Brehm is a cosmic journey through space, time, and progressive vibes.


Losing You – Ephixa and Laura Brehm [Progressive House:]

It’s hard to go wrong with Monstercat as the depth and variety of the label certainly has something for everyone. “Losing You” will scratch your progressive house itch while providing some very spaced-out IDM vibes.

Canadian producer James Leusink, better known as Ephixa, and Monstercat songstress Laura Brehm helm this one, and it’s definitely one to get lost in.

Brehm’s vocals set the tone for a journey through space, time, making one contemplate the inner fabrics of the universe, or something damn near it. Underground beats coalesce into a cosmic wonderland worth checking out.

[from the Compilation album Monstercat 030 – Finale]

Follow Ephixa:
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https://soundcloud.com/ephixa
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[Liquid Drum ‘N Bass] Feint – Words (Monstercat)

Revisit the magic in Feint’s 2016 melodic drum & bass hit “Words” featuring Laura Brehm.


Words – Feint | Liquid Drum ‘n Bass

Here I am, there you are
Don’t wanna stop
I know, you know it, I can feel it
All the tension rising up
So much it hurts

We’re sayin’ more than words

I’m a big fan of drum and bass (d&b), so I was already vibing when Youtube Music shuffled to the high energy laden cut “Words” by Monstercat regular Feint. This 2016 release opens with powerful drums, oriental-like ambient synths and violins with vocal blessings from songstress Laura Brehm.

The buildup and interludes are closer to a faster dance BPM than traditional d&b, providing the perfect amount of head nodding rhythm. The track’s melodic flows make me slightly classify it towards the liquid d&b subgenre. This one stayed on repeat for me in the gym and it always hyped me up. Every. Single. Time.

Be sure to check out more from its compilation album Monstercat 029 – Havoc featuring appearances by Marshmello, Pegboard Nerds, DROELOE, Jauz, San Holo and several Monstercat label acts.

You can find more from the featured artists below:

Feint:
YouTube
Soundcloud

Laura Brehm:
YouTube
Soundcloud
Twitter
Facebook

[Memes] Will Smith slaps Chris Rock, but it’s anime


Japanese VO on point.

Out of the countless memes of Will Smith slapping Chris Rock, this is easily Top 5.

[Reggaeton:] Darell, El Alfa – PAKATA & [Bass House:] Skrillex, J Balvin – In Da Getto (Remixes)

It’s Latin hour on this post. Throw back a few cervezas, or even some tequila, and let loose.


For this track I have to give a couple shoutouts. First off, to my parents, as apparently when I was young, I was babysat by Hispanic babysitters. I have a feeling its why most of my life, I have always been particular to Latino culture. This led to my learning of un poco de español, in college, and eventually romantic relationships with Spanish speaking partners. I now consider myself, “semi-fluid”, it depends on the country the speaker is from.

I also think that’s led to me initially liking Bad Bunny (long before he was thrust in to the spotlight), J Balvin and several other Mexican and Dominican artists.

Lastly, I also have to shoutout my gym. My local Crunch gym literally is a club. Every time I go in, they are bumping some of the best hip-hop, electronic and reggaeton I’ve ever heard. My Google “What is This Song?” button is practically broken from all the tunes I’ve searched while working out.

This is the latest from those searches. Between the bumping beat powering the group fitness class in the corner through their HIIT, to the slick sample of Ludacris’ “Saturday” the banger level of “Pakata” is well over 9000.

All this is a long ass way to say, Pakata = muy duro.

Honorable mention: Skrillex, J Balvin – In Da Getto (Henry Fong Remix) and it’s remixes from the recent LP.

[House:] lau.ra – Body Go (Lawrence Hart Remix)

Lawrence Hart’s remix of Body Go by lau.ra is the perfect amalgam of classic and contemporary house music.


[House] Body Go – Lawrence Hart Remix – lau.ra

I don’t need no explanation / ya I know your reputation / You got all my attention

Time for some classic house music. Lawrence Hart’s remix of Body Go by lau.ra is the embodiment of classic yet contemporary house. Upbeat, hip vocals, and a steady floor-filling beat, let this track transport you straight to the dance floor.