One of the most highly anticipated collaborations of the year has finally arrived. After being teased for months Ekali & TroyBoi’s ‘Truth’ is here. The track was crafted while the two artists were on tour and it is the perfect blend of their respective sounds. The opening is a slow unveil. Tribal and grande undertones are punched up with drum …
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UZ’s ‘Layers’ Sounds Extraordinary Thanks To Fresh Remakes
by Curt Norrisby Curt NorrisWith continued growth, and still going from strength to strength, Quality Goods Records – the label owned by French bass and trap maestro UZ – are making sure they see out the end of the year strong with this goliath of a remix project. After impressing both musically and critically back in the middle of the year, UZ’s long player Layers is…
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Earlier this year, UZ pulled back the mask with the release of his stellar album Layers. The project was a trap buffet, dripping with heaters. Giving the project a second life comes a massive remix album featuring some of the hottest acts in the game. One of the biggest standouts on the release is an incredible remix from rising star…
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3 new songs in 3 weeks!? Yeah TroyBoi is bodying 2017. Following the release of ‘Creeper’ and ‘Focus’ comes ‘Never Give Up’. The new track seems to embody the producer’s work ethic and drive to continue to push forward. Despite dropping his debut album this year and touring heavy, he still manages to keep producing new and exciting tunes. In…
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When So Loki and bbno$ wanted a fresh flip of their slapper ‘Clik,’ they didn’t have to go too far. When they asked fellow Vancouver native and homie So Sus if he wanted to put his spin on it, he quickly replied, “why are you wasting time asking me if I want to, when you should have already sent me…
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PURGE are relentless. The mysterious DJ duo have been killing the bass scene all year and today they’re back with 2 fresh heaters. Clicking up with Felmax comes ‘Gangsta,’ a hard-hitter with some thugged-out vocal samples. It’s just what you’d expect from the collab: booming bass, gritty sound design and some serious sauce. ‘Down Low’ is another collab, this time…
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JUDGE has been bubbling on our radar for quite some time. With the release of X he’s officially arrived. The 5 track projects sees JUDGE connecting with some of the best in the game, from Alexander Lewis and X&G, to Wax Motif and graves. The Dylan Brady assisted ‘Bark,’ kicks things off with ominous undertones, futuristic sound design and of course…
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TroyBoi is offering up a fresh Halloween treat with the release of ‘Creeper.’ Embodying the holiday’s eerie energy it combines ominous loops with abrasive bass lines, electric distortion and his signature chops and drum work. It’s a walk through an abandoned neighborhood alone at night. Each step leads you down a darker and more frightening path with plenty of points…
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Earlier this year Red Bull Sound Select brought together Montell2099 and 21 Savage for ‘Hunnid On The Drop.’ The track paired 21 Savage’s raw rap style with a spacey, ice cold beat from Montell. Today the track received the biggest remix possible with the legend Mr. Carmack putting his spin on the record. The fresh flip demolishes the laid-back styling…
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It doesn’t feel like Halloween season until RL Grime comes through with his annual installment of his Halloween mix series. For Halloween VI Grime does it as big as ever. From vocal drops from Tony Hawk and R.L. Stein to a slew of signature originals, fresh edits (Danny Brown x Sophie!?), unreleased heat and under the radar slappers. Expectations are…