Hailing from Washington, D.C. Alex Young is an amazing young producer. He has dropped a slew of mind-blowing tracks over the past year. He is a multidimensional producer who’s work has already encompassed a wide range of genres. I first got into Alex Young after hearing his edit of Skrillex, 12th Planet and Kill The Noise – Right On Time. I have to admit when I first saw the track I thought, “An unknown producer (to me at the time) remixed Right On Time. What value could they possibly add to the already phenomenal song?” I was pleasantly surprised when I clicked play and was greeted with the sound of bouncing basketballs and blowing whistles, setting the tone for a very different and dare I say even more enjoyable version of the song.
Once I had heard the song, I was instantly a fan and looked for more of what Alex Young had to offer. Since then, a fair bit of time has passed during which he has put out a ton of stellar music. His most recent release is a remix of Icona Pop – Just Another Night. The song is sure to be a huge festival killer with poppy vocals, progressive builds and an absolutely ridiculous drop. It’s just one of many bangers that he has produced. Be sure to check out Mastermind and his collaboration with the The Hi-Yahs – So Much.
Part of what makes him standout is his versatility. Two songs that showcase his ability to make mellow, bass heavy and beautiful music are SWTRWTHR and his remix of BenZel – Fallin’ Love. The former makes use of the of The Neighbourhood’s popular Sweater Weather taking what the original track has to offer and building on it. The end result is an absolutely gorgeous soundscape that needs be heard.
In just over a year Alex Young has really made a name for himself, proving to be one of the best rising young producers. With his debut EP set to drop this year, expect to be hearing his name and more importantly his music, more and more regularly. By the way this is only a selection of the great music he’s produced. For even more tracks be sure to check out his SoundCloud page.
