Monday Music Menagerie

Baymont Bross are at it again with their latest two track release on Pooty Club with a dutchy beat to get you bouncing.  Where's the Beat has a less edgy dutch lead and hits hard with booming kicks.  A full up intro to the drop gets it set off proper.  The vocal and instrumental stabs make for a breaker's dream.  MC Alaska is featured in Have Some Fun and bring it on with him.  You can't resist groovin' to this one.  The strings in the breakdown make for some great suspense, and it is not overdone.  The beat drops right back in to finish it off right.  Check the release when it drops!

Baymont Bross - Where's The Beat & Have Some Fun (Positiva Thangs Sampler Pt3) (POOTY018D) by The Pooty Club Records

Jesse is a nonstop MONSTER of re-rubs and As We Enter is no exception!  I love the arrangement, it's similar to the Foamo remix from a while back.  If you dig bangin' breaks and a hip hop tempo change you'll be in heaven.  The free download as always for everyone to get a piece.

Dallas K - As We Enter (REL1 RE-RUB) by REL1
Nero - Innocence (Feed Me Remix)(REL1 RE-LICK) by REL1
Zedd - Dovregrubben (REL1 RE-RUB) by REL1

8*B1T brings is hard on Yellow Finger records with his Barb Wired remix.  Heavy synths and filter modulation have you shaking in your set just wanting to get up and dance...so do it!  Booming bass drums and an acidic feel are always a good combo and this just proves it.

48K - Barb Wired (8*B1T Remix) by 8*B1T

Access Denied crushes it with his horn filled funky intro into Balkan Mountains.  The intro continues to develop into a huge drop with a latin feel throughout.  If you're a moombahton fan you'll be sure to dig this at a higher tempo.  Although it's just a preview, Access Denied guarantees a banger of a release!

 Access Denied - Balkan Mountains_short preview by AccessDenied(Andrey Mute)

What time is it again?  Oh yeah...11:11  To top it off we have Krisp from I11even Eleven taking you away with his Summer 2011 breaks mix.  Not only a killer producer but a hell of a DJ too!  Nuff said on this one, cop the download, drop the top down, roll around town!
-- FRACTURED -- by Krisp ♪ illeven:eleven ♪

Step Your Fresh Up Fridays - Shockland + More

An extended selection of tracks featured in the Motorstorm Apocolypse soundtrack produced by Klaus Badelt and Elite Force hit retailers on the 13th of this month and is making big waves.  A genre-less release that will really get you thinking.  Industrial, dramatic, energetic, and bass heavy are the best descriptors for it in my book, but you can judge for yourself.  The sounds are unique, classical, and compelling and really put you into a space of your own.  Simon's unique sound combined with 70 piece orchestra is why this is such a bomb of a release.  That is something you will see in electronic music few and far between.  I even got my hands on a free 320 download for you.  Exclusive interview with Simon to follow, so for all those wondering what goes on inside that head of his, we'll get a bit of a peek.

Lalo Schifrin Vs Elite Force - Bullit Theme (Elite Force's Dopestep Remix - Extended Mix)

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Elite Force & Klaus Badelt - Headlong & Deepdown (Extended Version) TASTER by Elite Force
Elite Force & Klaus Badelt - The Horror... TASTER by Elite Force
Elite Force & Klaus Badelt - Spazm TASTER by Elite Force
 

Next is a bangin' breaks release from Kick It Records from 8*B1T with remix support from Vize and Sneaker & The Dryer.  Three times the fun on this preview with a bit from each remix.  Each has its own unique flavor, whether it's 8-bit melodies, bouncy progressive vibes, or electro goodness it's in the bag.  Remember to jump to the side to get max distance out of this one.  Powerpad is definitely going to get the club hype so drop it in your crate and bang it out.

KIR255 - 8*B1T Powerpad by Kick It Recordings

Drop Everything You're Doing...

In fact, Drop the World! Curtis B's label Drop the World is coming hard with some big tracks in multiple genres. Curtis is a master of Ableton and cranking out tunes every chance he gets. He is a true studio slave, but at the same time keeping the element of live performance in mind every gig he plays out.  Having releases across multiple labels including some killer breaks releases on illeven eleven as well as electro house and dubstep on Royal One, Zone, and Static System.  His latest release scheduled for this friday is dubstep featuring U Mad Bro?  A long buildup to a totally sweet drop bro, jussayin'!  Although Curtis brings it hard for all the bros, he's got something funky up his sleeve at all times.  Have a listen and check out the rest of the releases on Drop the World including the most recent featuring Complicate out now on.

DTW010 Curtis B U Mad Bro? by Curtis B

DTW009 Curtis B Complicate by Curtis B

Step Your Fresh Up Fridays: The Aftermath

After one of the most exhausting weekends of partying, networking, and all around madness (ahh DEMF...), it's time for some serious tunes to bring us back to it.  As we approach the onset of summer, SMiRK from Dance Hard Die Hard provides us with a mix of tunes that go boom.  Ranging from aggressive DnB to breaks with that summer vibe, electro house and dubstep, he makes it clear that it's time to get down.  Broken beat masterminds and 4/4 fiends litter the tracklist and come together to make this mix proper beyond proper.  I was so excited when I saw the tracklist because I have a lot of them in store for you all myself...now on to the show!  The mix is available for download here or just click link to begin playing.  Enjoy and props to SMiRK for always going outside the box when mixing...run it selecta!

Tracklisting:

Epic Progressive and Energetic

Being a long time supporter of Plasmapool Records I'm not surprised by the quality coming from them lately.  Very polished production is one of their trademarks and bangin' tracks is another. Their latest doesn't fall short in either of these categories. With a more epic feel to the breakdowns and builds the recent releases under Mord Fustang and now Virtu are sure to put it down proper.  Waiting for this one to drop to get some dancefloor reactions, which I'm 100% sure will be positive.

Virtu - Arsenal by Plasmapool

Fussy Boy - Gold (Mord Fustang Remix) by Mord Fustang


With a clean progressive breaks feel, Vize delivers it straight from the pacific northwest with his own flair and flavor.  I really like the piano breakdown and the techy synths to tie it all together.  Be on the lookout for a new release from Vize and Echoik in the coming month or so.  I've been bangin' it out every set I've played for the past couple weeks with a great dancefloor response, soon to come on the blog!

Decay - Refuse (Vize Remix) by Vize

Well we've covered our first two topics of the day, now on to the energetic tune of the day.  REL1 at it again with a hard hitting electro breaks re-rub of Fast Foot.  Staying true to the hype, REL1 delivers wobbly vocal synths along with gut-wrenching kicks.  The only justice for his tracks is to be played on a club system, so cop the free DL and see for yourself.

Fast Foot - Race My Music (REL1 RE-RUB) by REL1

To recap todays topics we will tie them all together in Microprophet's newest drum and bass mix with elements of each.  Starting out a bit progressive and classic with the dnb Robin S remix, Microprophet takes you on a half hour journey through some ear friendly dnb to start out your day or end out your night.  Beware though, it does get hype, so be prepared for the ill behavior!

MP Live set May 2011 by microprophet

Hype Tracks and Hipster Ish

Here's a brand new re-edit of Hypster's latest release 'The Uprising' from Arahal, low lying Spanish breaks producer who I stumbled across just this morning!  Reminiscent of Wolfgang Gartner's 'Wolfgang's 5th' in many ways, and is about just as epic as it gets.  Dig the original, dig the breaks remix too!  Also a nice dubstep remix of Chase and Status' 'Time' just below.  Really dig the groove on this one as well.  For me it's just the right combination of drawn out pads and an aggressive wobbly lead. 

Hypster - The Uprising (Arahal Re-Edit) by ARAHAL

Chase & Status ft Delilah - Time (Arahal Dubstep Mix) by ARAHAL


Indie dance music really had taken ahold of me a couple years back and one of my favorite indie artists is Alex Metric.  Having pretty much ruled the world of indie dance for months as well as topping the hype machine charts Metric now has his own show on Radio 1. Here's a tune of his I can't help but dig every time I hear it.  Just remember to keep your head straight.

Alex Metric - Head Straight by alexmetric

You May Just Need a Diaper...

No matter what your genre of choice, as long as you enjoy bass, you'll be loving the upcoming release from Left/Right, Digital Pizza, and Access Denied.  The Left/Right and Digital Pizza release is coming up from the traditional breaks end and Access Denied comes in with the driving distortion he's known for.  Check out both mixes, I know I've been waiting for the upcoming 2011 Left/Right releases, and now you will be too!

DBP041 - Left/Right, Digital Pizza – Every Body W/ Access Denied Remix by Downbeat

Specimen A drops it again with a Chasing Shadows remix that really hits home for me.  It's a breaky remix that still keeps a down low grimey element.  I really like the fact that it's a mixture of killer upper basslines, broken drumbeats, and quirky synths!

Specimen A - Chasing Shadows feat. David Ivan (Breakstep Mix) OUT NOW by SpecimenA


I was really surprised to see a message in my inbox about this one, but I certainly would have been giving it a once over either way.  Defunct!, Loc E!, AGAG, and Figure rock the spot with a mildly disco influenced tune to definitely get you bouncin'.  The tempo drop really takes it down low and I can already tell the dance floor response with this one, it'll be a wild one.  Check it!

Defunct!Feat LOc E & AGAG - We Are The Party (Figure Remix) by LOc E!


With many quality tracks on the label over the past few years the Kick It! crew does it again with their newest release featuring Trevor Rockwell.  Each preview hits a bit of a different vibe which is what I like to see in an upcoming EP.  From ravey synths to stuttered vocals and a wobbly bassline this is a "cop it all" type of release!

KIR251 - Farace - Feel That Ammunition Ft. Trevor Rockwell by Kick It Recordings

Bring the Boom Back with a Bassline

Some of the biggest names in the scene right now come together on this massive fusion of breaks and dubstep.  You can hear a piece of each artist in the track and really get a great vibe from it from beginning to end.  I know it's just a tease with it still being a work in progress but you'll be guaranteed a killer final cut!  The Zombies are coming, make sure you grab your boomstick...

Elite Force, Excision, Skism, Reso - Boomstick Onslaught [TASTER] by Elite Force

So this one definitely takes me back...copped it on vinyl shortly after its release from Juno.  Breaks based on basslines were the thing to do and I couldn't have agreed more.  Aquasky always brings it pretty hard but this time he's building the pressure.  Vox are done by an unknown vocalist which the Breakfastaz never revealed to Aquasky.  If you have a clue on who it may be drop it on his soundcloud!

'The Pressure (Aquasky Mix) - The Breakfastaz - Passenger 2006 by Aquaskyuk

Here's the latest from Krafty Kuts making instant vibes with a mainstay mc from the ill crew, Sporty O.  The old school disco feel in the intro drop down into the dirty lightweight wobbly bassline you're used to hearing from Krafty.  The hook from Sporty is catchy as usual accompanied by a funky breakdown make the feelin' just right.  The dubby breakdown towards the end gets that dow low energy and brings it straight away back to the breaky goodness for the outtro.

Krafty Kuts - 'Let's Ride' - Ft Sporty O (Radio Edit) - INSTANT VIBES - IVIBES002D by KraftyKuts

Gettin' Slimey and Magua's Mix

Sludge Records is steadily dropping great tracks and the latest from Specimen A keeps up to par. The vibe from sludge is that of intelligent dub, grimey yet refined enough to make anyone get down. Donna Dee's vocals fit like a glove in this track and the overall energy of Sludge. It reminds me of the Deekline and Wizard track with Yolanda - Ready For Your Love.  Love the female vox, love the slimey synths, love the total package, check the preview.

Deekline & Ed solo vs Donna Dee 'Always' (Specimen A VIP) by SpecimenA

Magua from Columbus is up to no good with a new Electro House mix posted up just last night.  Check the download for sure as this is a keeper you'll be putting on your iThing in no time...  Filled with a ton of great tracks including that of Columbus's own Digiraati. Peep the mix, leave a comment!

Magua - Ultra Fidgety Electrofilth Mix by Magua

All Things Awesome and Upcoming!

First off, you need your breakbeat thrill today so here's another one hot remix off the cloud from Access Denied!  Although it's just a teaser it's a pleaser.  Grinding synths regress to wobbling grime and transition back out to breakbeat bangers!

Demolition Disco-Big Mama(Access Denied remix)_Teaser by AccessDenied(Andrey Mute)

Coming up here in only a few weeks is Columbass 4.0 at Bernie's.  I will be playing alongside local Columbus faves Magua and Freewater as well as fellow 'nati kid That DJ Max and Cleveland's very own Thunder St. Clair to welcome OSU back with boom.  Check the vid below for the previous madness you'll encounter...luckily I'll be semi-shielded with THE DJ CAGE!!!11!1


Scenes from ColumBASS 2.0 by Mara Gruber from Vincent Frascello on Vimeo.

Chase and Status Remix by Specimen A

 

Specimen A drops this bomb of a remix of Chase and Status for the remix competition.  Starting off with Delilah's piercing vocals the track has a great feel from the beginning.  It peaks just right and has that emotional touch all the way through to the drum and bass outro.  It tells the story both with the instrumental and the vocals, a rare find these days.  You can find the remix parts on the Chase and Status website for those producers that want to give it a shot.  It's a great opportunity to get the high quality parts of the track to do with what you do.  Hope to hear some killer mixes from locals and beyond!

Chase & Status 'Time' Ft Delilah -( Specimen A Remix ) by SpecimenA

WMC - Midwest Invades Miami

 

So a few of the guys from around the area are going to rock the spot at this year's Winter Music Conference.  Whether it's Breakbeats, Drum and Bass, Dubstep, or House we're representing proper talent this year ready to wreck the stages at multiple shows.  WMC is obviously a huge step to take for any DJ and here's the lineup...

Stuart Allen will be laying it down at Future Sound of Breaks along with Elton Mack.  Stu will also be rockin' Hot Cakes Pool Party so be prepared to get buck wild!  Grape Ape will be dropping DnB at Catalina Mixer on Tuesday, Thursday, AND Friday!  Vinny Bricks will be doing what he does best, House. Music.  He'll be featured at Lingo Recordings steady series of events Regulate WMC Edition, My House Your House at Devine and Saturday Night Shakedown at Polar Bar.  For all you WMC peeps, have fun and show em how we do it!

Step your Fresh Up Fridays - Madd Tunes for the Weekend

The 2 Bit Thugs are droppin a new release on March 7th with a refix 'A Good Look' one of their previous tunes.  Holding on to their signature sound it's another crowd pleaser for sure.  Just enough wobble to satisfy and not over the top with LFOs modulating every piece of the lead synth melody.

2 Bit Thugs - A Good Look (2011 Refix) by 2 Bit Thugs

 
Second up on the plate is a serving of old school funk from A Tribe Called Wes from Juice Recordings and a remix with a new school take by DJ Fixx.  I got a message from Wes this morning over soundcloud and had to check out his tracks.  A surprising amount of soul jumped straight out of the original and Fixx's classic breakbeat glitchy vocals made both a must have.  Sickness from NYC and ill sounds from Chi, be prepared to bounce in your seat or on the dancefloor!

JRSR060, Tokyo Funk (Wes Smith's Low Rider Rework), ATCW Super Soul Fighter by ATribeCalledWes

JRSR061, Tokyo Funk (DJ Fixx's Tokyo ReFixx), ATCW Super Soul Fighter by ATribeCalledWes

Third up are a few tunes from Jesse Brewer aka REL1 out of Atlanta, GA.  Consistently dropping new re-rubs of killer tunes, his soundcloud needs to be in your browser pretty much all day.  I haven't heard one tune I haven't downloaded instantly.  Bass heavy monsters and dancing 'til you fall over, this pretty much covers it in my book.  His newest rub is of Fascinated by DJ Dan and is of course, dope as usual.  Without further delay...

Dj Dan - Fascinated (Dj Bam Bam Remix) (REL1 RE-RUB) by REL1

Darth & Vader and Perfect Cell - Cellbacca (REL1 RE-RUB) by REL1

Electric Soulside - Electric State (Dirtyloud Remix)(REL1 RE-LICK) by REL1

This should get you a good start on your weekend...

Weekend antics - RUN WYLD Ft. Udachi

This week Dance Hard Die Hard & Urban Pioneer have dubstep roughneck Udachi from Brooklyn, NY at the Main Event this Friday.  Not only do you have an awesome show, but you get to ring in 3 birthdays for the artists performing -- SMiRK, Stuart Allen, and Vennatics!  Udachi has some absolutely killer tracks out including "Paypur" (collaborated with Jubilee), "P-Funk Skank" and "JellyRoll.  His mix for Chemical Jump is below and ranges from some deep 2-step to grimey dubstep.  Enjoy the mix and see you this Friday

Udachi - DJ Mix for Chemical Jump by udachi

Put up your dukes and THROWDOWN!

Give us a Break! and Urban Pioneer are filling this weekend with broken beats and four on the floor rhythms at the Main Event located at 835 Main Street downtown Cinci.  If you haven't been out before you're in for some aural excitement from the JBL SRX soundsystem being one of the cleanest systems in the city with a sizable dance floor to match.  B-boy or wallflower you'll be sure to move your feet to Stuart Allen, one of the newest members of the Future Sound of Breaks and founder of Give us a Break! out of Dayton, OH.  Stu's sets span the gamut from dubstep to booty breaks and if you're lucky a bit of high energy drum and bass to keep the blood pressure just right.  Goodvibez, another major proponent in the gaub crew will be dropping his signature sound on Cinci.  Goodvibez is all about what the name implies.  His in styles run from techy breaks, to hip hop, and anywhere in between with one theme in common: positive thinking and dancing your ass off.  Resident DJ and party coordinator Rick Always will be dropping some subwoofer treats on you with bass heavy house music.  C-Los will be leaving you wanting more with some four on the floor to stomp your feet to.  Here's a quick taste of Stu's latest mix:

Stuart Allen // Studio Sessions v1.0 by stuartallen

Event page HERE