I mean, really, what else can I say. It’s Muppets and Naughty By Nature. It’s as good as that sounds. Kermit’s career as a fly hip hop artist really was overlooked I think. He seemed to be able to drop flow whenever necessary, and honestly, who wouldn’t be interested in hearing banjo incorporated into hip hop just once. Fozzie provides support and this fantastic spoof mashup is exactly what your day needs. (via Laughing Squid)
Monthly Archives: December 2014
The Subway Party By Glove & Boots.
This is slightly off topic for me, but since everyone gets to and from most of these parties using cabs or parties, I had to make sure this got eyes. Glove & Boots is one of the best places on YouTube these days, with Johnny T as a highlight of the channel. The subway being a party in a studio apartment with 700 people, none of whom like each other, is the. The. Best explanation of the subway experience during rush hour I’ve ever heard. Now the only thing I can think of whenever I’m on the subway is the ape going “ughhh” when the dude’s playing Sandstorm on his phone.
What I’m saying is, watch this. It is wonderful.
Midnight Music: Dillon Francis – When We Were Young (Steve James Remix) [Prog Wonderful]
I think the last couple of weeks have been pretty stressful for the country, with the heavy eating, family obligations and various protests/riots, so here’s something completely different. Steve James, the young upstart, is at it again. He took on the August hit from Dillon Francis, Sultan, Ned Shepard & Chain Gang of 1974, injecting his increasingly skilled, signature progressive sound into the banger. The tune is delightfully poppy, euphoric & frankly happy. I think we could all use it right now. Be kind, hug your loved ones, and treat people better than you think they deserve. Let the youth light the way, and show Steve James some love. He’s doing a show out in LA, supporting Kill Paris, so West Coast people, get the hell out there so you can say you were down with this kid’s sound before he rocks the mainstage at Beyond Wonderland in a couple of years.
Mortal Kombat Kosplay & Quintino Beats!
This is a weird one, but it’s kind of fun. While Spinning Records has had its share of brainless drops, the video for this one really makes it all acceptable. This entire video seems to have been shot at a Mortal Kombat Kosplay Konvention (that’s about as many K’s as you can have in a row). Instead of raging party people, or fucked up ravers, we’ve got…Sub Zero & Raiden. There is like 3.5 minutes of dance music silliness, with a whole lot of FATALITY! If you’re into big room jam stuff, you’ll enjoy this, but if you’re into nerds pretending to rip each other’s spines out of their bodies AND big room, get on it. (via Fresh New Tracks)
Midnight Music: Blackstreet – No Diggity (Figgy Remix) [Fidget/House]
Tonight, I’m utterly thrilled to bring you a No Diggity remix. Anyone who had ears in the 90’s remembers Blackstreet. 2:19 is one of the most delightful teases I’ve heard in months. This remix, picked up by EDMTunes, is a huge one, that not only throws back Blackstreet in a deep & respectful way, but it also does what music has stopped doing. It teases the listener. The simple extension & manipulation of the break is something you have to fight to hear in NYC these days. Absolutely wonderful remix, that harkens back to the late 90’s both in hip hop & house at the same time. Expect to hear this in some of the deeper, smoother & sexier house/tech house parties here in the city. At least, if DJs know what they’re sitting on here. This NYC local producer has done some great work here, so show some love.
Best “Every Breath You Take” Cover Ever.
So this dude Chase Holfelder is doing a series called “Major to Minor” where he transposes major/happy sounding songs into a minor/sad sounding key. This is a great exercise, but this most recent one really blew me away. This cover really brings out the inherent “creepy as fuck” aspect of the song. Which, if you’re any fan of music, you know is huuuuge. This is definitely an accomplishment, considering it looks like he did it with 2 people, 1 microphone and Pro Tools. At the end of the day, this needs to be in a soundtrack for a movie involving either a dystopian future or a jilted lover ASAP. (Via Laughing Squid)
Midnight Music: Crooked Colours – Capricious (PACES Remix) [Tropical Trap]
Is this what happens when tropical, trap & indie dance hang out? If so, I’m a fan. This track from Aussie artist Paces, is both bouncey & massive at the same time. The crooning coming in from Crooked Colours create a wistful, but energetic vibe. It’s effervescent enough that you’d be forgiven if you didn’t listen to the lyrics and missed out on the sadface topics entirely. The drop reminds us that trap can be massive without being abrasive. The steel drum remains throughout, anchoring the track in sunshine, even while the lyrics aren’t exactly positive. Great effort by PACES & can’t wait to see where they go next with this sound. (via Stoney Roads)
Attend: Nora En Pure Delivers For InDeep 12.11.14!
My friends need to stop being awesome, cause all these Thursday night parties are killing me. InDeep has returned to NYC after the huge success of their debut event. Nora En Pure has been on the rise for a little while now and if you’re a fan of Indie Dance & Deep House, this is definitely going to be someone you need to catch. I’m always a fan of lady DJs that find their own unique sound away from what gets NERVO booked and all of that. She’s getting some backup from Alex English, a man who NYC would be noticeably less fun without. This night will be a definite surprise for the heads out in club land, so I hope you’re one of the people who gets to ask if you “were there” come Friday morning. Her latest podcast is fantastic, with superb track choices, flawless execution & really original transitions. Like, sometimes I want to hear a flute solo get me from one track to another in a deep house set.
Just in case you can’t wait, check out the latest InDeep Mix, ft. Vijay & Sofia Zlatko. These two have been killing it with their tracks getting picked up all over the EDM blogosphere. They’ve got another 80min of groovy, deep house for you, so between this & Nora’s mix, you’ve got almost your entire morning mapped out. Get tickets here & groove your Monday workday away, thanks to InDeep!
Terry Gotham 