MUSIC x MUSIC x MUSIC

Oops. Working two jobs, school starting, and trying to finish a million tunes all at once kinda puts blogging at the bottom of my priorities. Enough about my personal life though - I've been surprised at the amount of QUALITY music that's been coming out the past month. I'm sure DJs everywhere are as pumped as I am about this, so be sure to peep out all the gems below.

P.S. Can anyone tell me where summer went?

First off... yes the La Roux remixes are played out - but sometimes... sometimes... there's good reason behind the hype. I really wish that all American Top 40 hits sounded like this instead of the horse shit the tasteless idiots play on the radio these days - but I won't get into that right now. The girl's voice is a perfect element for remixing. Here are two of my favorites of the next wave of remixes of La Roux - "I'm Not Your Toy." Jack Beats once again prove that they know how to properly use the "wobble" to make anyone go nutzo on the dance floor.

I also like DatA's take on the song. There's something about orchestral sounds in dance songs that I really like.

[DL] La Roux - I'm Not Your Toy (Jack Beats Remix)
[DL] La Roux - I'm Not Your Toy (DatA Remix)

Next up is Fake Blood, an artist I've been following since he mysteriously came up on the scene (maybe 2 years ago now?) He was M.I.A. for a few months but lately he's been pumping out remixes again and also has an EP coming out on Cheap Thrills. Below is a track from the said E.P. and is a bit different from the Fake Blood you're used to. I'll always be a fan of disco and I love the use of the sample in this song.

The remix of the Gossip is crucial if you're a fan of his "usual" work - super dark and at the same time has catchy, hypnotizing melodies layered with extra fat basslines in the background. And yes, the remix has the signature "Fake Blood" that he somehow chops up and glues together from the audio in the actual song - which still blows my mind.

[DL] Fake Blood - I Think I Like It
[DL] Gossip - Love Long Distance (Fake Blood Remix)


B. Rich collabs with Sue Cho and MC Whiskey Pete to put out another high-energy party beast of a track. House music with lots of bass + huge drops = club banger. Give me the bass!

[DL] B. Rich ft. Sue Cho and Whiskey Pete - Bump

Drum n' Bass legends Evol Intent are back and I'll let the music do the talking for this one. I can't have this huge post without some dubstep....

[DL] Pitbull - I Know You Want Me (Evol Intent Remix)

- S.

JOKER x DIGIDESIGN

Joker has a distinct sound of his own and though I'm not the biggest fan of all his work, the melody in this track just hits the spot.

[DL] Joker - Digidesign

- S.

EMALKAY x WHEN I LOOK AT YOU

So this is undoubtedly one of the biggest songs of the year and probably the most anticipated dubstep track... ever? Since at least back to May, rumors for an August release have been floating around as we all wait. It's halfway through August and I still haven't been able to find a legitimate release date (or any leaks). So for now... let's listen to this 3 and a half minute long rip of the track from Caspa's Essential Mix and try to imagine the song in it's entirety. GAWDDAYUMN!

[DL] Emalkay - When I Look At You (Rip)

- S.

BASSANDKICKS.COM x MIXTAPE VOL. 3 x WOLF-E-WOLF

Here's our third volume of the mixtape series put together by none other than Wolf-E-Wolf. If you're from this area you've probably heard this producer/DJ's name around before - but for those who don't know he's a star on the rise that you need to keep an eye out for. This mix is a proper example of how mixtapes should be put together - full of clever cuts and edits that carry your attention throughout the flow of the mix. Go show him some love on his MySpace and check out the mix below. HEAVY!

[DL] BASSANDKICKS.COM Presents Mixtape Vol. 3 - Wolf-E-Wolf

Tracklist:
Charlie P - Grimey Dirty South (ft. Kaotick)
OlliE! & Bare Noize - Dancing In The Dark VIP
Datsik - Havoc
501 - Special Request
Skism - Rise of the Idiots
Datsik - Nuke Em
Tek-One - Pressure
Trolley Snatcha - Violently Ill
Propa Tingz ft. Dakini - Babylons Scared (16Bit Remix)
The Widdler- Monkey Business
Bar 9- Shut Ya Mouth
Emalkay - Mecha
High Rankin - Control Room
Reso - Smash Yer Face In
B. Rich - We Ball Harder
Cookie Monsta -Bliss
N Type & The Others - Technophobe
Tom Encore- Jig

- S.

Be sure to make plans to come out Wolf-E-Wolf among other local bass music fanatics @ Downtown Music Hall located in downtown Little Rock. RSVP for the event is to your right - flyer below. Should be a swell, ear-damaging event.

BORGORE

Here's some crazy dubstep from Israeli producer Borgore. Metal-infused bass music that is absolutely nuts. Check out his first mix below - but be WARNED that it's so filthy you might have a seizure.

[DL] Borgore - Go to Bed
[DL] Borgore - Premature Ejaculation
[DL] Borgore - Ice Cream Mixtape

- S.