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DJ Rashad Remixes Addison Groove’s “I Go Boom”

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October 31, 2012
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Do y’all fuck with juke? ‘Cus if you’re really down with juke then you fuck with Teklife. See DJ Rashad, DJ Spinn and friends are basically the foundation of the Chicago micro-genre in contemporary times. Think of them as the DMZ of juke. Not only have they been there from the start, but they’ve brought the heart attack inducing sounds to new audiences without relinquishing any artistic integrity whatsoever. The suburban masses have embraced juke over the past few years, undeniably watering down the sound, but the aforementioned dudes (and Machinedrum) are still making tip top tunes. Not resting on their laurels, Spinn released Teklife Vol. 2 on Lit City Trax this week and Rashad took on Bristol-native Addison Groove’s already huge “I Go Boom”. The results are catastrophic in the best way possible. As in you have to have real guts to show off your skills to this rapidfire jawn. The track is off of an “I Go Boom” remix EP, out November 9 via 50Weapons.

Gemology With Jerome LOL

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October 30, 2012
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Is there anyone making more perfect pop music than Jerome Potter right now? The Los Angeles half of the now defunct LOL Boys has taken the blueprint of pitched up vocals and subtle house rhythms established on the Changes EP and taken it to another level in his solo work. Releasing a number of extended tracks celebrating duality, Jerome has insisted that integrity can exist in pop music. His latest is a remix of Rihanna’s “Diamond” revolving around the words “shine light like a diamond” and simple acoustic drums. All love from this corner of the interwebs Mr. Potter. Stream below and download here.

Rave To The Grave With Ejeca

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October 30, 2012
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Remember when raves were essentially roller coasters  of euphoric emotions and ravers only cared about the music? I sure don’t, but I feel like that’s the world that London-based producer Ejeca lives in. With a sound entrenched in 90’s house, Ejeca’s work is simple and beautiful. It doesn’t ask a lot from the listener, but it isn’t supposed to. It’s fun, vibe oriented music meant to be enjoyed without inhibition in the company of good friends. He recently remixed Australian five-piece Panama’s “It’s Not Over” into a seductive after-hours anthem. Whereas the original is pretty standard pop fare, Ejeca’s rework is pretty much impossible not to get sucked into once the piano and twinkling hi-hats kick in. Luckily, you can have the track right now the low price of free.99 or just stream it below. Maybe it will transport you to the mental oasis Ejeca inhabits. The track will appear on the It’s Not Over Remixes, out November 2 via Future Classics.

Jamie xx Remixes Four Tet’s “Lion”

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October 30, 2012
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In which The xx beat machine/mastermind devolves Four Tet’s fellow Elliot  School alumnus Four Tet’s most straight-forward track to date into a puddle of floating dub madness. Jamie Smith’s remix of “Lion” might as well be three songs as it jumps tempos drastically every two minutes or so. The one consistent factor is a writhing low end that never ceases even at the remix’s most docile moments. If Smith has proven anything in his solo work, it’s a mastery of emotion through bass. Some might call this simple, but Smith has always maintained an intended minimalism about his music. This remix actually reminds me of Pinch & Shackleton’s self-tltled 2011 album in its balance between heavy atmospherics and a steady beat. Stream below and pray to the Halloween gods that these two will collaborate in the near future.

Druid Cloak Remixes The xx’s “Fiction”

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October 30, 2012
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Always confusing druids and druze

Way back in ’09, remixes of The xx tracks like “Islands”, “VCR” and well, the whole album, were all the rage in blog world. Actually, they still are today. The band’s use of empty space and minimalist ethos lends especially well to the remix game. I’m not sure whether it’s due to a more critical eye on my part, but the large majority of Coexist remixes I have listened to are god awful. Four Tet’s take on “Angels” is one of the few worthwhile reworks out there. And there are a lot. Kastle’s Symbols Recordings recently released Druid Cloak’s The Grove EP, a brilliant take on modern bass music that has garnered support from the likes of Machinedrum, Cedaa and Bambounou. Not much is known about Druid Cloak, but he (?) does claim to adhere to  “what the earth tells [him to make].” He recently remixed Coexist standout “Fiction” in a bout of half-step (is there any other way to remix The xx) wizardry. Stream below and grab the track for free from Symbols’ facebook.

DJ Sliink Remixes Kuhrye-oo’s “Give In (For the Fame)”

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October 23, 2012
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Kuhrye-oo is a Montreal-based weirdo pop artist who runs in the same circles as Grimes and Purity Ring. He’s also the latest artist to receive the remix treatment from the one and only DJ Sliink. The track marks a distinct turn for Sliink as he steps away from club-oriented hip hop and R&B. His approach to “Give In (For The Fame)” is far more nuanced than usual, giving the audience time to actually stop and catch their breath. Always impressive to see an artist experiment and succeed like this. Stream and download below.

Zodiac Remixes Arclight’s “Vitamin D”

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October 23, 2012
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Incest generally has some negative connotations, but when it’s remix incest between members of Jacques Greene’s Vase label, I just can’t get enough of it. It’s fair to say that Jeremy Rose aka Zodiac has shed the weight of the expectations built on The Weeknd controversy and built an impressive resume of individual productions. Rose’s latest is a remix of Arclight’s “Vitamin D”, off of the Hollographic EP. Whereas the original explores abstract ambience, Zodiac kicks it into gear, applying hip hop percussion for a result not dissimilar to Shlohmo’s first few beat tapes. Breathing and heavily chopped vocals are utilized as the main instruments amid Rose’s blunt percussion. With Arclight’s impressive vocal work and Zodiac’s dexterity in the realm of hip hop and R&B, the duo could prove formidable if they ever get together again. Oh and Vase stays winning. Stream below. (Via.)

Groundislava Remixes Shlohmo’s “Ghosts Pt. 2”

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October 22, 2012
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“Ghosts Pt. 2” was the first Shlohmo song I ever listened to and marked the beginning of my fanboy-like adoration for the man some know as Henry Laufer. It’s been a treat to witness him grow as an artist and explore new territories with every release, but it all started with the twinkling piano of “Ghosts Pt. 2” off of 2009’s Shlo-Fi EP. Apparently, Groundislava remixed the track and has been rinsing it in his live sets as of late with great success. So much success that a groundswell of requests brought him to let the bootleg loose on the public. Following Groundislava’s recent inclinations towards house music, the delicate keys of the original fuses with a funky bassline and the result is really just sublime. Songs like this are the reason why I love writing about music so much. Both Shlohmo and Groundislava have soundtracked some of the best and worst moments of my adult life and for that, I thank them. A download would be great, but in the meantime, just keep the Soundcloud window open and vibe to it.

Black Hippy Don’t Give A Fuck About Cirrhosis

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October 22, 2012
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First question: how did this song not make it onto good kid m.A.A.d. city? Second question: isn’t having the Black Hippy four headed monster trading off verses about the problems surrounding alcoholism an infinitely better than having Kendrick go on for five minutes? One of the virtues of Black Hippy is that each member complements each other so well. The formula of Kendrick as the virtuous one, Ab-Soul as paranoiac weedhead, Schoolboy Q as repentant gangster and Jay Rock as the go-to street rapper works too damn well to ignore. And that formula works perfectly on the Black Hippy version (fuck calling adding a few verses a remix) of “Swimming Pools”. The song widget is confusing and blows up my computer every time I try and post it (thanks WordPress) so you’ll have to head here to stream.

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Rinse RATKING’s Take On King Krule’s “Octopus”

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October 21, 2012
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Enjoy the next few weeks of RATKING before XL re-releases Wiki93 and the shitstorm of hyperbolic think-pieces and comparisons rains down upon us. They’ve already been called a “young OF” and really, what could be more off-base? The fact that Wiki93 is being remastered (much needed) and released on a label as respected as XL is kind of a mindfuck considering how raw these dudes are, but power to them. The hype machine revved its engine last week as the official RATKING remix of (similarly hyped) British crooner/producer King Krule’s “Octopus” hit the interwebz. Adding a simple drum pattern and some typical New York gulliness  to the saccharin original, the boys get all retrospective, spitting about the “rusty rumble in the drums” and “peddling dimes”. At this point, RATKING are pretty one-dimensional and re-releases and hype machine collaborations aren’t going to change that. The remix will be released on Rinse Records (which does get me a little wet). Stream below.