Month: April 2015

[EDM Origins: House / Disco House:] (2004) Junior Jack – Da Hype & Stupidisco (Dare Me)


The progressive house throwbacks “Da Hype” and “Stupidisco (Dare Me)” from Italian house DJ, Junior Jack, withstand the test of time and are shining examples that foreshadow EDM’s launch into mainstream America. The building progressive rhythm of both songs are characteristic of house at its core and capture the spirit of many “early” EDM songs.

Electronic and dance music released in the early to mid-2000s catalyzed the evolution of the genre and certainly were ancestors of the soon-to-be popularized “dubstep.” Released back in 2004, “Da Hype” is forever a favorite of mine; it was part of the first real collection of EDM and house music I had acquired…back then would’ve been about 9th grade. Several years after I was introduced to the genre (when I was 10 or 11) but about two years since I’d really gotten into the scene (mainly from video games soundtracks w/EDM: Need For Speed Underground, SSX 3 come to mind).

I am forever grateful for my exposure to artists such as Junkie XL, LCD Soundsystem, BT, Deep Dish, DJ Tiësto, Röyksopp and many more that solidified my interest in EDM. Artists like these were pioneers of the genre and helped drive it to what we know today. We musn’t forget however, that quality is always over quantity. The ubiquity of electronic music today is refreshingly satisfying, but we should all take note of the sheer originality and creativity expressed during those years and even earlier before.

[House Groove]: Gwen Stefani – Yummy! (You See Me) [Dash Bootleg] // [Hip-Hop/House Mix]: 33hz – What I Can Do (House Mix)


https://youtu.be/-q4eCXtbNT0

Our first highlight today is a massive remix of Gwen Stefani’s “Yummy” re-titled by Portugese EDM DJs Dash Groove, who turn Stefani and Pharell’s pop song into a simply groovin’ house cut, resulting in a completely brand-new, fresh take on a song which was originally released in 2006 on the album, The Sweet Escape.

Next up is an excellent continuous mix of hip-hop and house from 33hz (Courtesy of Mix Feed), opening with a deep-house, wobbly-bass remix of Chris Brown’s “Look At Me Now” then segueing into deeper hip-hop/house cuts. Check out the mix above and more from the Russian music group Mix Feed here:

[EDM Origins] [Throwback]: [Festival EDM/Trance] Aly & Fila meets Roger Shah – Perfect Love (feat. Adina Thorpe)


Aly & Fila have been huge names on the EDM scene (mainly in the trance scene) for some years now; and for good reason. The variety and uniqueness they bring to the musical table is top notch, and as such they have been featured in and had guest appearances by a number of top EDM artists. Often featured in Armin Van Buuren‘s A State of Trance trance mix series and their own label’s Future Sound of Egypt. For “Perfect Love” the duo collaborated with fellow trance DJ, Roger Shah (a.k.a. Sunlounger, and brother to Pedro Del Mar, trance DJ and creator of the Mellomania trance radio show) and vocalist Adina Thorpe. “Perfect Love” starts out with uplifting female vocals, characteristic of a trance hit, then slowly segues into a full-blown festival dance song (as evidenced in its music video). Take a minute and enjoy today’s smash throwback, released in 2012.

[G House/Future Rap] KickRaux’s remix of Run Ricky Run (Malolo Rose) & [Future Dancehall] Mojito // [Future House] Michael Jackson – They Don’t Really Care About Us (Farouk Sendal Remix)


http://soundcloud.com/kickraux/manolo-rose-run-ricky-run-kickraux-remix

Today we have two more future music additions for the musically inclined. The first is the KickRaux remix of “Run Ricky Run” by rapper Manolo Rose. This remix successfully combines future house/grime elements with hip-hop resulting in an energy-inducing dancefloor banger with just enough “trapiness” to get the bass and hip-hop heads moving as well. Anywhere where good music is played, this song will fit right in. Check out more from KickRaux including his just as intriguing Future Dancehall / House single “Mojito” below:

http://soundcloud.com/kickraux/mojito

http://soundcloud.com/sick-house-music/michael-jackson-they-dont-care-about-us-farouk-sendal-remix

Our second track is a Future House remake of Michael Jackson’s “They Don’t Really Care About Us” from EDM DJ and producer Farouk Sendal. This is a great progressive “future” house track that is BPM mix-ready and quite a nice house, lounge/ambient tune in its own right. Don’t sleep, it’s a free download!!

[Future House / Trap:] KRNE & LUCA LUSH – With Me Bae [EDM.com Exclusive]


https://soundcloud.com/mid-tempo/krne-luca-lush-with-me-bae-edmcom-exclusive

New futuristic, house trappy type music.  Smooth layered sounds over a hip vocal sample will have you jamming to this new future sound. Give “With Me Bae” a listen below and check out more from KRNE and Luca Lush.

Also be sure to check out my other review of one of Luca Lush’s tracks featured in this blog: One Touch (Luca Lush x Dirty Chocolate Remix) – Baauer, Rae Sremmurd and AlunaGeorge

[Street Rap / 1738] Fetty Wap – Make It


Featured on Up Next “Make It,” the rapper behind the world famous “Trap Queen” drops arguably, the best track on the whole tape. The unique rhythm and futuristic-sounding beat make for a very catchy track. This song, Fetty Wap goes out to his boys who he came up with, where he turns his promise to “come up” with them into an anthem.

Notable lyrics:

I promised all my n*ggas we gon’ make it
4th and inches, we ain’t scared — we gon’ take it!
Watch the look on all these n*ggas faces
Comin’ thru in the foreign like we racin’

[Throwback Trap/EDM/Freestyle Rap:] TNGHT – Higher Ground (Khadafi Dub Freestyle) // [EDM Origins: Trance] Narcotic Thrust – When the Dawn Breaks (Radio Edit)


Today’s throwback is on West Coast rapper Khadafi Dub and his quite good freestyle over TNGHT’s “Higher Ground.” The original tune featured has been a big hit ever since TNGHT, the collaboration of EDM artists Hudson Mohawke and Lunice dropped it in 2012.

Khadafi Dub may not have the best lyrical skills in the game, but he has worked hard at his craft and worked even harder at finding unique, interesting beats to rap over; many EDM tracks as well as house and dubstep, and he was one of the first rappers to do it. Check out his freestyle above and support Khadafi Dub and TNGHT below:

West Coast rapper “khadafi Dub’s” freestyle over TNGHT’s “Higher Ground.”

Support your artists. Buy Higher Ground here: http://itunes.apple.com/us/album/tnght-ep/id539650970
OR here:
https://pro.beatport.com/track/higher-ground-original-mix/3610456

Support TNGHT:

Support Khadafi Dub:
https://www.facebook.com/khadafimusic

Our second track is another throwback, this one I discovered during my high school days. Released in 2005, “When The Dawn Breaks” by Narcotic Thrust was one of the first progressive house tunes I ever got into. The original and the Cicada remix do not disappoint! Smooth vocals layered over calming house synth sounds compose this little-known trance sleeper gem.