Dubstep
[Mixtape] Aylen – The Remixtape II
When Aylen first really caught my eye, he was releasing his first Remixtape. Now, he’s on his second of his Remixtapes, and his progression as an artist is apparent–I’ve said it again and again, the kid just keeps getting better.
One thing I really love about his music is his ability to cover such diverse ranges of music. It’s not often that you see an electronic artist whose remixing repertoire spans the likes of Regina Spektor to the Red Hot Chili Peppers to Ellie Goulding. He puts a very unique twist on each song–every record he releases is thoroughly reimagined and reworked, and I have to credit him for that. It’s truly impressive to be able to flip such a wide range of genres, infusing your own unique sound into every track.
This is the kind of tape you can play continuously throughout without skipping any songs–through this on at a party this weekend and see how well it works. Trust me, you’ll be killing it on the DJing and you won’t have to change the song even once.
Enjoy, and show your friends. Let’s get Aylen the recognition his music deserves.
The Temper Trap – Sweet Disposition (Axwell & Dirty South Remix) (Aylen Re-Fix)
Regina Spektor – Us (Aylen Remix)
Red Hot Chili Peppers – Around The World (Aylen Bootleg)
Len – Steal My Sunshine (Aylen Remix)
College Ft Electric Youth – A Real Hero (Aylen Remix)
Head over to Aylen’s Facebook page to Download “The Remixtape II”
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Friday at Five [Weekend Music]
Unless your from Greenland (sorry Greenland audience), the rapidly approaching summer means a couple thangs: tank tops, sunglasses, bikinis, cold dranks and of course, live music. One of my favorite things to do on a hot ass summer day is to hit up an outdoor concert. Coachella has already come and go, but we still got plenty of big boys to come, including Bonnaroo, Pitchfork, Summerfest, Lollapalooza, Electric Forest, etc.
Will ya’ll be attending any shows this summer? What are you most looking forward to?
Oh yeah, happy #Friday.
1. JUMANJI – Azealia Banks
2. Do I See Color (Big Gigantic Remix) – Adventure Club Dubstep
3. Perfect World (RAC Mix) – Gossip
4. Too Close – Alex Clare
5. Let’s Go! (Original Mix) – Krftkds
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Crystal Fighters – Earth Island
Guys. I’ve been sleeping on Crystal Fighters for too long now. I’ve seen email inboxes from one of my trusted press contacts and haven’t had time to get to them (that was my first mistake), but finally today got time to listen, and I’m obsessed. Because I couldn’t say this as well myself, I’m going to have to quote the press email to describe their sound: “melding techno, punk, electronic and dubstep with Basque country folklore and native Spanish instruments (txalaparta, danbolin, and txistu).”
Crystal Fighters released their Star of Love LP ON April 24th in the US, and this song, “Earth Island,” was the main single. I’m absolutely loving it. Such a great collection of unique sounds. These guys are diverse. I can see them matching up with the likes of Reptar, but also somebody like M.I.A. And I can’t say I had put Reptar and M.I.A. in the same sentence before. I’m typically not a big fan of dubstep, mainly because it’s not easy listening. But these guys add a catchy melody to the beats and, suddenly, I’m drooling.
Hit the jump for upcoming Crystal Fighters tour dates.
Friday at Five [Weekend Music]
You know the drill. We’ve rounding up the latest and greatest of jams with danceability for ya’ll to get down and dirty to this weekend. What’s errbody up to this Friday the 13th. Break a leg.
1. Call Me Jay-Z (Carly Rae Jepsen + Jay-Z) – Scott Melker
2. Under The Bridge (Brummer Remix) – Red Hot Chili Peppers
3. Whip Appeal (SBTRKT edit) – Frank Ocean
4. Primadonna (Benny Benassi Remix) – Marina and the Diamonds
5. All You (feat. Waka Flocka & Kaskade) (CRNKN Remix) – The Cataracs
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[Mixtape/New Mac Miller Track] Free n Losh – MVP (Most Versatile Producer)
Today, Free n Losh released their newest mixtape, MVP, which stands for “Most Versatile Producers.” True to that statement, the tape is riddled with all different types of styles–house, dubstep, and even hip hop, with a track they produced for Mac Miller called “Got You.”
The Mac song is really dope and sounds like Mac’s vintage style, in comparison to the overly poppy stuff he’s been releasing recently. We’re the first blog to release this Mac song, hopefully people pick up on its release. Not too long until Macadelic will be here!
The entire mixtape is pretty great, and they remix a bunch of artists that are rarely remixed–Pink Floyd, Frank Sinatra, Led Zeppelin…it’s all awesome.
Check them out and download the mixtape–it truly has something for everyone.
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[Free Album] Basic Physics – Lift Off
The Basic Physics album is finally here! Lift Off has 16 cuts that will for sure get your party started. Don’t believe me? Just have this on shuffle at your next party and you’ll probably have this kind of result. From Maroon 5 to Avicii, this project has more samples then I have songs on my computer. He gets some help from Yoni & 5 & A Dime on a few tracks. Listen to the intro and dive into the greatness of Basic Physics because this is craaaaazy!
Download Basic Physics – Lift Off
Womp Womp Wednesday
M83 – Midnight City (Eric Prydz Private Remix) || Download
This one’s a bit more house than dubstep, but a banger nonetheless. Currently sitting on the top of Hype Machine charts, this one will be great for any parties this weekend. I know I’ll be dropping it when I DJ Friday night.
The Weeknd – Same Old Song (Paper Diamond Remix) || Download
This one starts with the original bass, and then Paper Diamond adds a whole new layer of filth and grime on top of it. Abel Tesfaye, better known by his stage name The Weeknd, is pretty much the only R&B I can/will listen to, so it’s pretty sick to see him dubbed out by one of my favorite new producers, Paper Diamond.
Kanye West – Can’t Tell Me Nothing (GriZ Remix) || Download
Being a Chicago boy and a huge fan of ‘Ye, I may or may not be a little biased to this song. I’ve seen GriZ before, but before this track have yet to be impressed by his work. The BPM of the acapella seems a little fast, but the production GriZ layers on top of this track is awesome, in my opinion. I’m just saying how I feel man.
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Basic Physics & 5 & A Dime – Filth In Paris
- Jay Z & Kanye West – Niggas in Paris
- Skrillex – First of the Year (Equinox)
- Robyn – Call Your Girlfriend (Feed Me Remix)
- Avicii – Levels (Skrillex Remix)
- Nero – Crush On You
- Feed Me – Cloudburn
This pretty much has everything you need in a song. A lil bit of Skrillex, a lil bit of cray, a dash of Avicii, with a hint of Robyn, Nero, & Feed Me.
Basic Physics and 5 & A Dime link up to bring us Filth In Paris.
This is bananas if you were wondering. Check it out for yourself.
Skrillex – Summit Ft Ellie Goulding (Aylen Remix)
Skrillex – Summit Ft Ellie Goulding (Aylen Remix) || Download
I’ve featured Aylen on here before, and with every new release I start to like him a little bit more. He’s a young producer, still in his teenage years, but I have the distinct feeling that he is going to become a very big name. This track is currently sitting at a nice #3 on the Hype Machine charts, and I’m happy to see him getting some increased recognition.
I’ve started to fall out of love with Skrillex–he seems more and more like a one trick pony with each new release–but Aylen puts a really nice twist on this one. Fresh out of the Skrillex laboratories, Aylen boosts this track by using more of Ellie’s beautiful (angelic, really) voice, and that’s a huge plus for me. I want Ellie’s babies. I really like his twist on the bassline too, and it’s cool to see him change things both in very noticeable ways and very subtle ways–a true testament to Aylen’s ability.
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[Album Release] 5 & A Dime – #BASSMOB
Yesterday, the dubstep mashup master Gregory Kantor aka Señor 5 & A Dime released his new album, #BASSMOB.
I have consistently posted the singles leading up to this release, and it is really evident that his talents increase with each new project. #BASSMOB is a true testament to this, as this release is on a completely different level than his last release. Not only are BPM’s better matched, the songs are mastered at an elevated level and his choice of songs is also a lot stronger here.
Had to wait until Wednesday to post this because you guys know I need a little bit of that womp to get me through humpday. So womp and hump away, y’all. Get groovy with it.
#BASSMOB
Standout tracks:
Really Epic
#Bassmob
Skrillmau5
Download #BASSMOB The Album
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Skrillex – Levels Remix
Wait, did he? Yes, yes he did. Skrillex took Avicii’s Levels and just made a monstrous dubstep version. I’m very pick when it comes to dubstep, but holy shit, this is some crack-addiction type shit. Check it out!
Hulkshare: Skrillex – Levels Remix
Womp Womp Wednesday
Today we’ve got a new single from 5 & a Dime and a couple tracks from Masss to set of your humpday in the womp style.
5 & a Dime – M.O.O.M.B.A.H.M.A.S.H. || Download
This is a solid one from Mr. 5, although I admit the instrumental can get annoying at times. Not the kind of song I’d want to listen to while relaxing, as it would most likely be impossible to relax while listening to this song, but this would definitely set a dance party off. As usual, it samples a crazy amount of songs including I.D.G.A.F.O.S. by Dillon Francis, Channel 9 Interview of Skrillex, Rump Shaker by Wreckz-N-Effect, This Is How We Do It by Montell Jordan, Gasolina (Remix) by Pit Bull, Gold Digger by Kanye West, and Skrillex’s Reptile Theme. You know I’ve got love for that Gold Digger, Chi City anthem right there. Looking forward to the album that drops December 12th, be on the lookout for that here on Sunset.
Masss – The Catalyst (Linkin Park Remix) || Download
Masss – Mavado ft. Bugle – Set Me Free || Download
Masss is a dubstep group hailing from Tel Aviv, Israel, which in and of itself is awesome. Crazy how far dubstep has spread and how popular it has become across the world. Anyway, these guys sent me an email and I had never heard of them before. They KILL it. These are two of my favorite songs by them, but I have included further links below so that you guys can hear more from them.
Find Masss on Beatport
Find Masss on iTunes
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