Medasin is known for his ability to produce wildly different sounds and vibes. Most recently, he’s been leaning toward beautiful, future feels (see ‘Daydream’ and ‘California Heaven’). Today, he flips the script and gets back to that gritty shit with ‘Territory.’ From the first beat it packs a punch. Wonky brass is melded with rugged sound design, gun clicks, and…
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Andrew Luce is no stranger to reworks. He first caught our ear with flips of 50 Cent, Twista, Snoop Dogg and more. While his sound has grown and evolved over time, it seems his love for remixes hasn’t been lost. Today he takes on The Weeknd’s ‘What You Need.’ The flip makes the vocals feel triumphant while still remaining sultry.…
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Back in 2015, Lido and Santell teamed up for the R&B epic known as The Passion Project. The EP was a perfect blend of Lido’s incredible production style and Santell’s sultry crooning. The mix of seductive sounds and raw and often humorous lyrics made it a favorite among fans. Fast forward to today and the two are back with the…
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If you’re a fan of Mr. Carmack or QUIX then you need to get up on Keenan Mathias. The producer has been killing SoundCloud on the low for the past few months with tracks like ‘critical,’ & ‘busta bus’. His latest monster is entitled ‘maple’. The track smashes together Riff Raff vocals with industrial filth, hypnotizing melodies and bolstering bass. It’s…
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Australian artists have a knack for crafting music that encapsulates the feeling of the sun on your skin. Not sure what I mean? Just listen to Cosmo’s Midnight‘s absurdly infectious little number ‘History’. The combination of sugary sweet vocals and sexy bounce create a feeling of pure joy. It’s a seductive smile from your crush. It’s dancing in the sand. It’s day…
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Gladiator low key murdered 2016. From their stellar Transit EP, to the barrage of boundary pushing singles (‘Half Moon,’ ‘Berserk,’ ‘Plug’) they proved that they’re still at the top of their game. It looks like 2017 will see more of the same, as the duo return with another stellar single in ‘Sierra’. The track embodies the great outdoors, crafting a worldly…
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Mansionair’s ‘Easier’ is an emotionally gripping, slow burner with a powerful punch. Taking the track to new levels come a fresh remix from Electric Mantis. The stellar re-imagination sees Mantis embodying the touching feeling of the original while adding an even more impactful backdrop. The drums are more pronounced, the breaks are beautiful and the walls of bass and wobbly…
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This week was another avalanche of incredible music and that means another massive FUXWITHITFRIDAYS. Packed with 22 tracks there’s a touch of everything. Looking for upbeat or touching future bass? Peep that new Cosmo’s Midnight, Slumberjack or Electric Mantis. Trying to get dark and dirty? Keenan Mathias, HEKLER & k?d will take you there. Remixes of massive tracks your bag?…
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DMX and Swizzy are back! This isn’t some nostalgia induced dream, this is real life. The Dark Man and Swizz Beatz are back at it like it’s 98′. ‘Bain Iz Back’ sees Swizzy on the beat and dropping vocals for the hook and intro. Despite a shaky past few years, DMX proves he’s still got it, delivering ferocious and ruthless…
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The Hoxton is closing. The rumours have proven true and the iconic club will close its doors at the end of the month. What has been whispered throughout the city for the past few weeks was confirmed on Embrace’s social accounts and Richard Lambert’s (Hoxton’s co-owner) interview with Now Toronto. For the past 6 years The Hoxton was the city’s best night…
