Tomorrow, May 8th, will see the the latest release on Tittsworth and DJ Ayres‘ T&A Records, based out of the increasingly bassy city of Brooklyn, NY. The Loving The Vibe EP features a new single from Calgary’s Smalltown DJs, who bring an obvious UK Garage influence overseas to collide majestically with inspirations from Dancehall and Caribbean beats. Equipped with 4 remixes from Deekline, DJ Theory, Lars Moston, and 5kinAndBone5, ‘Loving The Vibe’ is taken on multiple journeys from thumping Balitmore 808s from Deekline to the Housey take from Lars Moston to the stripped-down, Garage-or-die version from 5kinAndBone5. But today, we’re fortunate to post a VIP mix from DJ Theory that won’t be on the release tomorrow AKA just for you awesome readers of GDD™. Download it after the jump and make sure to pick up the EP tomorrow on Beatport. √+Continue Reading
With Orbital releasing their 8th studio album, Wonky, this April 2nd, it’s exciting to see the remixes, reworks, and rerubs that will be forthcoming. In that vein, Phil and Paul Hartnoll are graciously sharing Night Slugs boss L-Vis 1990‘s ‘Rewound Mix’ of the lead single, ‘New France.’ As always with L-Vis 1990, you’d be hard-pressed to force this track into one genre, but just have a listen. You’ll like it.
Last month, we heard that The 2 Bears will be releasing their debut album on DFA records on the 30th of January, and I couldn’t be more thrilled. The highly anticipated release will feature some of my favorite tracks of last year including ‘Be Strong,’ ‘Bear Hug,’ and their newest single just released this week, ‘Work.’ The ‘Work’ EP is incredible. Not only is the original an embodiment of all that I love about The 2 Bears, but it also comes along with top-notch remixes from Toddla T, Oliver $, Supabeatz, and Franky Rizardo. Stream below and go grab the whole thang on iTunes now.
Winter is just around the corner, and I know you dirty dancers can feel it. The best way to stay warm and keep that body movin? Why, your weekly dose of The Dirt of course. Today we bring you some of the top tunes procured by none other than aRod and BONES, a collaboration that represented the Official Pacific Festival mixtape, and then some. In this edition, we’ve decided to share with you our favorites in the Deep House category. Culminating from the origins of Garage, Soul, UK Funky, and good ol’ House, we’ve selected some of our favorites both classic and current. Enjoy these while you’re gettin’ it done, whether for serious or for play. DO WORK, AND GO DEEP.
Like many others, I’ve been obsessed with this heavenly piece of soulful deep disco/deep house for the last month. It’s made appearances on some of the season’s best mixtapes (including Goldroom & Zimmer) along with countless makeout mixtapes all over the world.
As we eagerly await the release of Jonas Rathsman’s “Tobago”, here’s an overlooked nugget of his from a few months back. This deep, 90s-tinged, house throwback is a nice lead in to “Tobago”. According to our man Leon at FRΞNCH ΞXPRΞSS, “Tobago” will be out in two weeks, which, under every circumstance, is Leon’s answer for all release dates: “TWO WEEKS”.
The Art Department Essential Mix has become the most universally revered mix of 2011 here on GDD™. We Spotified the original version of this track on The Dirt #50 and today we feature the slightly deeper Aba Therapy Version which appeared on the Essential Mix. Set the mood with this one.
This is another track in heavy rotation this month. Marcos Cabral takes the poppiness of the original out and adds a deep Balearic disco touch to this track, co-written (with vocals added) by Tesla Boy.
• Storm Queen – Look Right Through
I’m gonna book end my picks with another track featuring Damon C. Scott vocals, this time with Storm Queen, aka Morgan Geist. It’s a classic piece of deep boogie that’s an homage to house music’s Chicago & Detroit roots.
Introducing the secret crew of some well-known former stage magicians, members of Claptone came to bring magic to your DJ-bag with 4 slices of jacking house. Less than a week out and already heavily supported by the likes of Tensnake, Julio Bashmore, Jesse Rose, Claude VonStroke, Round Table Knights, and Hot Chip (just to name a few). Make ‘em Clap To This.
Our london boy T.E.E.D. takes this Ballad straight to the moon in a deep bass shuttle. You may laugh at that now but once the low end takes off you’ll be scrambling for your space helmet. Another stellar release on Crosstown Rebels.
The elusive Belgians duo take house in its earliest (Garage) form – soulful vocals, über simple piano tunes, and simply added bass. This leaves you with one of the year’s best dance tracks, and some of the most purified house out there!
Another side project of the UK jack of all trades Hervé (YL) and Trevor Loveys (LBT). This tune is the proud bastard child of UK Garage, UK Funky and 2-step in the best way a collaboration could produce, one of the many creations on Herve’s new Deep Thrills vol. 1 full length VA release.
Two stellar mixes for you on this brisk November evening, representing a pair of the best weekly events in southern California: OC-based La Cave + Scott’s resident Kedd Cook and LA-based Honey Lounge resident AHH-G square up with their most recent mixtapes, and neither disappoint. Make sure to have a fair listen to both jams and don’t miss these cats at their respected headquarters. Groove with it.
KEDD COOK:
TRACK LISTING: Alain Ho – Into A Deep (Hott Toddy Remix) Cocolores – Tip Top Bob Boy 8-Bit – Yard Birds (The Finger Prince Remix) Phil Kieran, Green Velvet – Michael Jackson (Mic Jack In Version) Groove Armada – The Pleasure Victim Christophe – The Force (Julio Bashmore Piano Mix) Don’t Go – Original Mix – Max Chapman Maceo Plex – Stop Your Hate Inxec, Leks – Deee Groove Nil By Mouth – Capitulum (Burnski Remix) Domsko – Hard Yards Feat. Astral T Bubba – Dance With Me Bubba – We Need A Break ft. Drank Synatra Shdwplay – Time Drip MANIK – Ruckus 8OH8 XXXY – Kerpow Agoria, Carl Craig – Speechless (Carl Craig Remix) MANIK – Keep That Fresh
AHH-G:
TRACK LISTING: Street Tooms – Orchard Teki Latex – Zodiac Groove Theory – Tell Me (George FitzGerald Remix) Waifs and Strays – Yeah Yeah Timbre – Kotb Old Soul – Your Body Star Traxx & Riva Starr – More (KINK Remix) Blawan – Getting Me Down Astronomar – AYIIFT Pearson Sound – Let Me See What U Workin With (Refix) Jim-E Stack – Lemme Cedaa – Palomino Dubbel Dutch- B Leave LOL Boys – Cloudy (Marcus Price Remix) Brenmar – So High Warrior One – Bullring Riddim (Chaos In The CBD Remix)
The Hamburg-based wonder Tensnake recently recorded a live DJ set for the Oki-Ni mix seriesand it is outstanding. If you love his uncanny production you’ll thoroughly enjoy his track selection and this one will most definitely be on repeat. Enjoy.
01. Synkro – Open Arms 02. Little Dragon – Ritual Union (Tensnake Remix) 03. Jacques Greene – The Look (Koreless Remix) 04. Motor City Drum Ensemble – L_O_V_E 05. Tiger & Woods – Girls Like Boys 06. Maceo Plex – Falling 08. Cherrelle – I Didn’t Mean To Turn You On 09. Danny Daze – Your Everything 10. Seth Troxler – Hurt (Martinez Dark Soul Remix) 11. Gerry Read – Untitled 12. Bakey Ustl – A Tender Places 13. Fcl -Let’s Go 13. Behling – Without You 14. Mark E – Call Me (Tensnake Remix)
Detboi’s 2nd Album Curse Of The Drums Vol. 2 was recently been released on Herve’s label Cheap Thrills. It is a party box of very eclectic jams, and I couldn’t of described it better in one sentence than across the pond via UK BASS REVIEWS:
Detboi truly showcases his immense production talents with 9 tracks spanning a multitude of genres and styles, ranging from the deep jacking tech house grooves of ‘Partys Zipped Up’ to jazzy funky disco vibes of ‘Freaky Nights’ and touching bass on everything in between.
My personal favorite tracks on the album are ‘Party’s Zipped Up’ and ‘Pick It Up.’ ‘Party’s Zipped Up’ has a great midget house vibe, with tribal drums and bouncey samples that roll it along too well. ‘Pick It Up’ is a (Busta Rhymes) vocal led 2-step garage groove with an energetic bouncy acid bassline– perfect for those late ones. In its entirety, there’s something on this album for everyone and is truly a diverse reflection on all things DRUMS.
Raf Rundell and Joe Goddard AKA The 2 Bears are up there with my top 5 acts of 2011 so far. Their refreshing sound has been evident in all 4 of their EPs since March of 2010, and it seems as if they show no signs of letting up. With elements of Garage, Funk, Tech, and their own brand of Electronica, The 2 Bears consistently outdo themselves with brilliant production. Last month, the duo put out a promo mix for last weekend’s Bestival on the Isle of Wight, and it’s a good one. Complete with plenty of originals off of their newest EP, Bear Hug, as well as a few from the likes of LOL Boys, Toddla T, Jamie XX, and more, this hour+ long mix will definitely get you movin’. Can we please get them out to tour the US as soon as possible? Who’s with me?
Tracklist:
Mika Vaino – Ensimmäinen Valo
The 2 Bears – Be Strong (Accapella)
Terrence Parker – Your Love
Menta – Unknown
Hot Chip – One Life Stand (Accapella)
Kink – Dame Mas
Kenlou – Bangin
Grain – Black 2
Joe Goddard – Gabriel
The 2 Bears – Bear Hug
The Kikumoto Project – Bending Time
Joe – Claptrap
Adele – Rolling In The Deep (Jamie XX Mix)
LOL Boys – Aisle Seat
Heartbreak – Blaze Up
Arttu – Rise Up
Toddla T – Take It Back (Dillon Francis Mix)
Toddla T – Take It Back (The 2 Bears Remix)
The 2 Bears – Mercy Time
Cajmere & Gene Farris – Through The Looking Glass
Tripmastaz – Roll Dat
The 2 Bears – In My Brain Is Like A Computer (Telling Me What To Do)
Aril Brikha – Groove La Chord
The 2 Bears – Take A Look Around (Accapella)
Muzique – Jazz 1
Number 1 – Todd Edwards Remix Ft Lauryn Hill
Grain – You Don’t Know It
The 2 Bears – Bear Hug (Accapella)
UR – S.I.D 4
Al Green – Love And Happiness
Two men, seven letters: aRod + Tre. One word, twelve heaters: The Dirt. This week Tre & I are proud to deliver to you our dirty dozen version of the The Dirt. And let me just say…we mean business.
In honor of my esteemed colleague, Tre, I’ve come up with selections a little darker, deeper & dirtier than my usual disco self. My electro has become a little more techno. No Summer breeze yacht rides here…this is a rave in the underground jungle. Put down the piña colada, grab a whiskey & get down with the grit: The Dirt #39 by aRod + Tre starts now.
This is Light Year on some serious acid. Another top notch LY remix – Jordan & Mikey can do no wrong. The “Invasion/Virages” EP by Alex Gopher is one of the best of the year. We’ve already featured the Mumbai Science & Etienne De Crecy remixes and can now add the Light Year remix to this phenomenal bunch. Grab the EP here and go nuts.
This is a remake of the 1988 Q Lazzarus track which most of you will remember from this disturbingly awesome scene from “Silence of the Lambs”. Fat Phaze update “goodbye horses” wonderfully & Dalcan’s remix turns it into a ripping electro-techno stomper. Tuck your junk & dance the night away. The “Goodbye Horses” EP is out now.
MOS Deep label boss Aroy Dee teams up with fellow Dutchman Marco Spaventi to bring you straight up jackin’ acid house. Get sweaty on this one. Shout out to our main man Enos for sending me this Shadow Dancer Mix where I first discovered the track…fitting that it’s called “Rage”.
Often times I hark back to the Justice/Daft Punk days of yesteryear & remember how much I enjoyed the sounds of the mid to late 2000s. One recent track that’s helped me return to those fine times is “Robot Talk Show” by Oopart. If Justice & Daft Punk had a little electro baby, its name would be Oopart.
British pop duo Alpines get the remix treatment from fellow countryman Xxxy. Xxxy takes the shimmering & angelic sound of the original (watch the video here) & gives it a future-step sound. Some parts house. Some parts garage. All parts stunning. “Cocoon” is out August 22nd & features an additional remix by GDD™ IT girl Maya Jane Coles (as Nocturnal Sunshine).
I was pleased to get permission to share this tune from the guys in the up and coming Chicago based DJ + production collective Only Children. I’ve had it on repeat since its release back in June. It’s another winning remix from fellow Chicago-ite & GDD™ favorite Bit Funk. The “Don’t Stop” EP also features remixes by Hey Champ, Crazy P & Mighty Mouse. Grab the VINYL off this Nuclear Family release here.
RipTidE (aka Max Bedeker) is one of the most versatile producers in the scene today, with a wide range of tracks ranging from Nu-Disco, Electronic Ballads and Acid House. Folks, RipTidE is an acid house-head’s dream, with a rolling bass line, a modulating filter and enough energy for even the most stubborn of DJs.
At only 15 years of age, DeSantaRosa has begun making quite a name for himself. “Fantasy” is a groovy tech-house tune that will make your hips sway and might even get you a little sweaty. An essential for any late night dance party.
Capa’s latest release, “Aurora” is truly unique. It starts out as a melodic tech-house tune and slowly builds you up to big room awesomeness. This track has taken a prime spot on all my playlists this week and it certainly is not one to be missed!
What a monster! Audionite’s Kling Kong hits you like a ton of bricks and leaves you wanting more. The jungle style percussion fits in surprisingly well with the distorted synths to make a truly unique and massive sound!
This is another track that has gained a spot on all my current playlists. Japanese Schoolgirls is a progressive house head’s dream come true! With a heavy, yet understated bassline, the perfect vocal samples and an explosive ending that drops your jaw, this track is complete fire!
This is an older one folks but it’s still one of my favorite Fazhands tracks. I stumbled upon it while I was going through my iTunes the other day and just couldn’t stop listening to it.
Southern California’s most scorching music festival is drawing near…only a month to go until Pacific Festival is upon us. And what better way to help you countdown the days than with the sounds of the Pacific Festival 2011 Official Promo Mix put together by Gotta Dance Dirty’s favorite sunstreakersaRod + ///BONES! Let our mix not only serve as your guide to the Pacific Festival vibe but also as the soundtrack to every skinny dip, every pool party + every romp under the beach blanket you have this Summer.
TRACK LIST: AROD: Led Zeppelin – All of My Love (Slow Hands Remix)
Cordova – Paradigm
Goldroom – Morgan’s Bay
Human League – Sky (Plastic Plates Remix)
Toro Y Moi – New Beat (Fare Soldi “CantaTu” Remix)
Sneaky Sound System – We Love (James Curd Remix)
Breakbot – Fantasy (AB’s Return to Disco New York Mix)
Justin Faust – Girl Talk (GLOVES Remix) • Interlude • BONES: Viceroy – Sunny Daze (Original Mix)
Stevie Wonder – Do I Do (U-Tern Edit)
The Glass – Four Four Letter (Black Van Remix)
Tensnake – Something About You (Original Mix)
Julio Bashmore – Battle For Middle You
Danny Daze – Your Everything ft. Louisahhh
Pryda – With Me (Original Mix)
EXCLUSIVE: Shout out to our good buddy GLOVES for letting us shed the first light on his new remix of Justin Faust track ‘Girl Talk.’ The EP is due out this month, so be on the lookout for this beach bomber!
TICKET GIVEAWAY: Wanna win a pair of tickets to the Pacific Festival? Head over to the GDD Facebook page, and where this mix/post is published: • Leave a comment mentioning (@ tagging) Pacific Festival + another friend • Tell us what your favorite track is on the mix!
= The winner will be selected @ random THIS WEEKEND!
