Tuesday, 3 November 2009

I Like It


Malente - I Like It (Riva Starr Remix)

One of the biggest dance-floor classics, has now been chopped and changed by Riva Starr. Whilst he completely cuts out the vocals, the original essence of the tune is still prominent, this verison will definitely get the dance bouncin' !

Featuring: Rico Tubbs

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Inspired by recently seeing Rico Tubbs play a live set, I want to introduce him to those who have not yet discovered the Finnish don and his talent by throwing up a couple of his tunes, old and new.

I was first introduced to Rico Tubbs over a year ago when I copped one of his most famous tracks: ‘Gangsters’ over at Pelskis Blog.

Gangsters is a fat remix that makes good use of the famous vocal from Nas’ – Where Ya’ll At.
Tubbs completely turned it on its head and introduced one of the fattest wobbliest basslines around at the time.

Rico Tubbs – Gangsters

Next is Flashlighter, this is another of Tubbs’ earlier works and has a big disco feel with bells and claps. The bassline is not as wompy and dominant as the Tubbs I am used to but it will give you an idea of how he has progressed.

Rico Tubbs – Flashlighter

First known to me as “Cutty” this track got a rename and was released as Lumberjack. This is pure madness, featuring buzzing basslines and big bmore breaks with ragga vocals laid over to good effect. This is one of my favorite tunes from Tubbs.

Rico Tubbs – Lumberjack

Finally I have a brilliant remix of a timeless classic, Rhythm is a Dancer.
Tubbs has made use of the original song for this, then made the vocal dive into a crazy loop until it drops into an oblivion of Tubbs bass. Highly Recommended!

Snap! – Rhythm is a Dancer (Rico Tubbs Remix)

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Thursday, 29 October 2009

Mars (Jack Beats Remix) – Fake Blood

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Its been a long time coming, but as promised, I am delivering you the full track.
First.

Mars (Jack Beats Remix) – Fake Blood

Tuesday, 27 October 2009

I'm In The Quicksand


La Roux - Quicksand (Boy 8 Bit remix)

Possibly the most remixed artist of 2009, La Roux's latest tune Quicksand has gone under Boy 8 Bit's knife. Staying away form the textbook wobbly remix, and more towards a bleepy, techy remix, Boy 8 Bit has made what I would consider one of the best La Roux remixes. Enjoy !

Monday, 26 October 2009

Yeah Yeah Yeah


Yeah Yeah Yeah's - Heads Will Roll (A Trak Refx)

So this is the second good remix of this tune, the first being L.A Boxers Dub remix, and A Trak has well and truly mashed it up. Trance style synths, dropping into his signature fidgety sound, this isn't one to be missed.


Raffertie - Wobble Horror

This one has eluded me for some time, then a few days ago it appears in my inbox, as if by magic. Raffertie, one of the better up and coming producers of 2009, has already been all over the country, tearing clubs to pieces with his bass heavy edits of popular tracks and wild dj'ing skills. Check out this production from him, this sums up his style in one, but get the sub up first !

Thursday, 22 October 2009

Dominos


The Big Pink - Dominos (Switch Remix)

No doubt you will have heard the original of this track, a massive summer tune rinsed off by channel 4 on the adverts for various festivals. Upon its release, Switch was asked to work his magic with it, and that he has done. Not the liveliest of remixes, but definitely still heavy, with nice use of the vocals around the drop.


Toddla T - Rebel (Skream Refix)

Possibly one of the biggest artists of this year, Toddla T has risen from small-time Sheffield based dj, to one of the most well known names in the UK music scene, and now hosts his own radio show on Radio 1 (Thursdays 9 - 10). This one featured on his recent compilation album, Fabriclive 44, an exclusive remix by Skream for Toddla, which recently got a free release though NME. This is definitely one for the sunday crew, nice and mellow with Skream's signature touch on it.

Tuesday, 20 October 2009

128 Is The New 138


DJ Zinc - 128 Trek

One of the most anticipated EP's to date, Dj Zinc's Crackhouse EP dropped on monday, available at all the regular places. Here is a sample track from it, the latest version of the 174 Trek, 128 Trek. Seemingly Zinc can do no wrong, now he's on a house tip, his tunes are flooding the latest fidget / ghetto house mixes, and not to mention my inbox! This entire album is simply genius, and I highly recommend you go and buy it, and support one of the scenes biggest players.