If you’re running short of aces up your sleeve, well, this Bootleg Business Summer Special got you covered. No guest this time, just me and an extended selection of twenty of the best (unofficial) remixes and edits I had on heavy rotation over the past months. Expect some brand-new releases, some classics and some weird stuff by the likes of Baauer, Darby, Hans Gadler, ethanplus, paul mond, Farrah, Chopsoe, and many more. The playlist is split into two parts. The first is focused on bouncy, groovy genres while the second is heavier and more bass-focused.

Have fun!

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Looking for even more bootlegs? Be sure to check the first four volumes of Bootleg Business where, alongside Colin, camoufly, Ramon Pang and Nawtystep, we have already put together an archive of forty remixes for all tastes.

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From electronic trap, house, and even a little UK Garage, QGRC-006 is a burst full of many different emotions. Each track represents the artists in a beautiful way. And what a lineup they brought us this year! Artists such as Virus Mafia, Polar Youth, MIRZHA, and others have all put their energy into mind-blowing compositions. Emanating pure passion and inspiration for the arts. Bass-fueled sound design, angelic tales of melody, you name it! There’s so much to behold throughout this journey from beginning to end. Making this one of their best compilations to date! So make sure to show your support by streaming QGRC-006 everywhere via Quality Goods Records! We’re excited to see what else they have in store for listeners.

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Tell us about the mix? What’s the vibe? Where/when should we be listening to this?

This mix basically incorporates some demo material in addition to my already released ones. I also put some of my producer friends’ work and some random tunes I love. I’ve been trying some stuff lately with influences from House, Breakbeat and such, so be prepared to adapt your dance moves for this one!

I would say you should crank the mix at a party but it’s probably better to play it set on your couch with your mask on depending on where you live.

What is it like for a musician to grow up in Paris, a city that has influenced so much in the history of electronic music? Is it still a fervent artistic and cultural hub?

Paris is great, I definitely wouldn’t have met some people if I didn’t live here. There’s a good diversity of art forms which is great: photographers, film makers, musicians, creative people doing things in general… But to be honest I’m getting bored of this place and planning to move out someday!

There is the impression that in France you have a small but tight bass scene. Is that right? Do you think it’s important to build a strong local community before going global?

That’s true! I will talk about what I see in Paris but I’m pretty sure that’s sort of the same thing in the rest of France (and Europe by the way). The bass scene here is mainly driven by Dubstep and DnB but I feel like it’s sort of petty compared to techno which heavily rules the night life here. There’s few bass events really.

Honestly I’m not sure if that’s something you necessarily need to hardly focus on nowadays with Internet and online communities… It really depends on what you do I guess. Personally for the type of music I make it would be easier for me to build something in the US rather than France. That music just appeals more people there that’s for sure.

As long as a track stands on your computer there’s always something to tweak, something to add. That’s the struggle of every music producer on the planet I’m pretty sure.

You tweeted “sometimes it’s so hard to consider a track DONE.” What prompts this feeling? When do you consider a track to be truly finished?

Haha man don’t talk about my nightmares…There’s multiple ways you can feel that, but in my case I always sit on a bunch of actual finished tracks that just take dust and as the time goes by I get bored of them so I decide to rework the whole thing to give it a fresh breath, and sometimes that just loops endlessly. Worst scenario is that I just scrap everything, which happens 50% of the time. Also there’s the technical aspect of it, I’m constantly stressing out about my mixdowns. As long as a track stands on your computer there’s always something to tweak, something to add. That’s the struggle of every music producer on the planet I’m pretty sure.

Even your heavier tracks possess an air of beauty. What inspires and fuels your work?

I always liked to contrast my energetic tracks with a bit of color to them, the most significant example to that is probably my track ‘Carbon.’ Sometimes when I’m making a tune I like to think about contexts, having something that can really flow on a show but also has that sensitivity that makes it enjoyable anywhere else. But it’s mainly spontaneous I don’t overthink that. On the other hand I’ve been having so much fun making super energetic stuff lately with barely any melody at all so it really depends on the mood I guess.

As we have already said other times, you have a very recognizable style. How did you manage to develop it? Is it a very specific approach to production you use in every song, your renowned sound design skills or something else?

That is by far the most awesome compliment you can get, first of all thanks for saying that!
I honestly don’t even know, I think anyone who’s been making music for a good amount of time ends up with something he owns in a way. It just comes naturally I guess. Honestly my music is basically just the sum of everything I ever heard and liked, subconsciously I put all my influences together in my own way and flavor. Same thing concerning sound design it’s not really something I do on purpose. Of course I have specific techniques I developed by time that glue my tracks together but the whole process is just natural for me now.

From your IG we see that you also mix and master tracks for other artists. Does the sound designer career have any appeal to you?

I do mixing and mastering for others yes! Not only electronic stuff. That’s funny because when I first started getting interested with production a while back I was just diving into the nerd art of sound design and mixing, all the technical stuff. That was the thing for me, I never tried to write an actual song when I first put my hands on a DAW. I’m still learning to get better everyday on both writing and sound design parts. I also went to a sound engineering school and I was in a videogame/cinema sound design option for a year, that was fun so why not!

My name isn’t on any line up for now but why not, I’d definitely be down (book me).

What are your thoughts on virtual performances/festivals? Will you be involved in any in the future?

Virtual shows are cool, I actually tuned in a Minecraft festival 2 years ago with people such as quickly, quickly, Mr. Bill, Luca Lush and many others playing. That was prior COVID and it was already becoming a cool thing so that doesn’t surprise me there’s a lot of this type of online events with the actual situation. It will never translate a real show but I think it’s two complete separate things you can’t really compare. My name isn’t on any line up for now but why not, I’d definitely be down (book me).

Since 2020 has been a tough year for everyone, what are you most excited about for 2021?

Just hoping next year will get better, say bye to the pandemic some day so shows can come back asap and release more music. Good point being locked down is that I spent more time creating and trying stuff. But the year was trash anyway. I’m fortunate I was not booked a lot but EDM needs to go back on its rails.

Tracklist:
pluko & Chopsoe – redux
Chopsoe – ID
Chopsoe – ID
HYPRESSION – What’s Going On
WHIPPED CREAM – LUV
Hego – Tears
Rawtek – Villain
YehMe2 & Wuki – Throw It
Chopsoe – ID
Nitti Gritti & Wuki – Swet
Chopsoe – ID
Badjokes – Pigeons
R.O – Roar (ft. CHÄ)
Sober rob – OOOFFFF
Chopsoe – Carbon vs. pluko – reality distortion (Edit)
Mona San – La Chiqui
Chopsoe – Bleed
Chopsoe – Spectrum
Apashe – Uebok (Chopsoe Remix) (WIP)
AUDREY NUNA, DJ Snake – damn Right Pt. 2 (Chopsoe Edit)

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If you haven’t heard either of their work, we highly suggest checking them out. pluko continues to amaze his audience with mind-bending rhythms and melodies. Every release holds their own story and character. You can feel the amount of love and passion within his spectrum of reality. He’s making a big name for himself within the electronic community. Releasing on labels such as Foreign Family, Moving Castle and more has pushed the artist to create intricate and memorable pieces.

Don’t sleep on Chopsoe either because he’s pushing boundaries within sound. He’s known for his experimental touch in sound design and arrangements. And his playful and bubbly percussion leads keeps his music fresh and addicting. Hypnotizing listeners when they experience it. Not to mention his spacious atmospheres. And to see these wonderful souls come together is inspiring and heartwarming. They create a perfect team.

‘redux’ is a track representing melody and emotion at its finest. From beginning to end, you’ll have this song on repeat for years to come. Hearing pluko’s lush elements being blended with Chopsoe’s trippy leads is a journey you won’t want to escape. Creating a feeling as if the listener was transported into a vivid painting. Experiencing its wonders and discoveries.

This art piece is a beautiful tribute to pluko’s style as well as his friendship with Chopsoe. Make sure to go support them by streaming ‘redux’ on Spotify, SoundCloud and more.

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After his debut EP back in January and a Flume remix released mid quarantine, the Parisian producer is back with ‘Carbon’ a brand new original backed by the dutch giant Tribal Trap. If you are a hardcore FUXWITHIT follower you’ll remember where you already heard this beat without peeking in this link. If not, let me introduce you to this gorgeous track.

You all know ‘Lotus Eater‘ right? What if it has an evil twin? Well, that’s exactly ‘Carbon’. While the structure and the intro of the song perfectly follow in the steps of Mura Masa’s iconic hit, the introduction from the very beginning of a more electronic and synthetic soul in the background of the “Chinese-garden” vibes puts the seeds for a deeper divergence. Indeed, after this first moment of kinship, with a plain but super effective panned vocal sample (and without build-up) Chopsoe cuts off the last ties with this exotic mood and gift us with one of his best drops to date. Don’t expect a cherry blossom rain, but get ready instead for a storm of low frequencies, punchy kicks, syncopated hi-hats and dirty synths.

It’s a true pleasure to listen to how Chopsoe manages to flawlessly switch from heavy to delicate atmospheres during the three minutes of ‘Carbon,’ and this gives me a further occasion to stress about the elegance and class of his productions.

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I’ve been following Chopsoe for nearly 4 years now, quite a long time in the current world where producers and hits come and go in a blink of an eye, and you know what? For all this time he’s been consistently and untiringly working on his sound with an uncommon dedication that, in the end, has payed off with the release of this superb debut EP via the always-on-point Sans Huile de Palme imprint. Self Reality gifts us with 4 instrumental (yes, no cheesy pop vocals) tunes built around his very characteristic sound that you’ll hardly hear somewhere else. In a lot of cases, when I listen a EP or a tune I find myself saying: “this sounds like Flume,” “this is reminds me of San Holo,” etc. While listening to Chopsoe instead, the only thing I can think about is: “this sounds like Chopsoe.” The way he re-imagines hip hop rhythms with a strong electronic influence that winks to the infamous French touch, is one of a kind. Where the sharp synths meet the urban vibes, some dark magic happens, creating a brand new perception of the motto “fuckagenre”.

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Since the reality its not just a matter of sounds, but above all based on light and sight, Self Reality came with a proper music video that shows the artist’s work through the destructuring of the movement of two dancers in a metropolitan environment. Can you now understand what I meant when I wrote, “The power and the charm of Chopsoe’s art aren’t indeed in fancy announcements or trend-friendly releases, but it dwells in the details?”

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