Holly might be the hottest producer out right. In the past 3 years he’s somehow managed to drop 200+ songs. But it’s not just the quantity but the quality. Everything he touches is certified flames. Don’t take our word for it? Well he did just get co-signed by some of the best producers in the industry by winning the first…
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Australian duo Slumberjack just unleashed a massive VIP remix of their collaboration with Alison Wonderland. The 2017 rendition of ‘Naked’ takes the track to even greater heights. Alison’s alluring vocals are assured to pull you in from the jump. From there, Slumberjack build the excitement before dropping it into a vicious and hard hitting section. The midpoint bends and loops…
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Phuture Collective is one of the most potent forces in bass music right now. The artist collective is comprised of a slew of stellar producers and continues to impress. Taking this to another level comes their most recent release. Simply titled Charity Mixtape, the project showcases some of the most forward thinking bass sounds out, while helping to raise money for…
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Next’s ‘Too Close’ is a certified classic. The blend of catchy R&B feels and overt sexual innuendo have made it a staple for the past 20 years. NY duo The 1989 have opted to give it a fresh 2017 flip and it definitely hits the mark. The combination of nostalgic lyrics with booming bass, chopped vocals, deep kicks and some…
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Mr. Carmack’s musical mastery transcends genres; whether he’s cooking up mind-bending dark bass, smooth rap beats or in this case, a wavy RnB number. ‘Everytime’ sees Carmack mixing the old with the new, combining Rick James and Daniel Caesar. It’s a smooth groove that feels like warm weather love. Making this one even sweeter? How about a free download? Mr.…
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Another week down, another playlist of the best tunes of the week. For 191 we kick things off with Towkio’s latest ‘Swim,’ before we move into some electronic heaters from sumthin sumthin, Strehlow, RL Grime, sober rob and sfam. The back half of the playlist gets dirty with new tunes from Kai Wachi, PURGE, Jameston Thieves x ATLiens, DEMUR and…
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Chicago based rapper Towkio is one of the brightest rising stars in the genre. His latest single ‘Swim’ is a true testament to this statement. Connecting with Lido and Peter Cottontale, the track takes listeners on a wild journey. ‘Swim’s opening is orchestral and cinematic. The beat feels like a score floating under the vocals and allowing Towkio to speak…
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Trap legend RL Grime is gearing up for the release of sophomore album Nova. Building onto the hype comes the release of a new single entitled ‘Era’. An anxious introduction builds immense excitement as tribal undertones drift under a massive drum build. A perfectly placed Redman sample ushers us into a drop that’s grande and wordly (think ‘Core’ & ‘Waiting’).…
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Although a large portion of my writing tends to focus on electronic music, hip-hop and rap have always been my first love. I fell in love with the genre 20 years ago and it’s one of the few things that’s remained constant over the greater part of my life. One of the elements that always made rap so special is…
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S’natra and Brasstracks stay making magic; whether it’s just S’natra and Ivan (‘Number One,’ ‘Tonight Freestyle’) or the full duo (‘Lemme Put This Cup Down’). ‘Lie For You’ keeps the trend going while sprinkling in their homie BXRBER on the hook. As soon as you hear the brass you know it’s going to be on point. The backdrop is smooth…
