For the past year or so, the Shadowtrix boys at have chasing down and collaborating with some of their favorite artists in the game to sort out a compilation of music that showcases the best, brightest, and freshest flavors of bass music currently sweeping the scene.

The result is this ridiculously stacked compilation that would make even the most casual listener do a double take from the tracklist alone. Monstrous heaters from Shlump, Onhell, AHEE, and Womp Rat as well as collaborations between SuDs & Star Monster, Drezza & Perkulat0r, and Kowta & JLeon represent just the tip of this insanely well curated collection that is certain to find its way into the hearts and minds of bass music fans new and old.

So fire up the subs and hit the dab pen for good measure, because “Shadows Volume 4” is here to take you on a journey. Listen below, and grab it here!

[soundcloud url=”https://api.soundcloud.com/playlists/916690387″ params=”color=#ff5500&auto_play=false&hide_related=false&show_comments=true&show_user=true&show_reposts=false&show_teaser=true&visual=true” width=”100%” height=”300″ iframe=”true” /]

Collection mix:

[soundcloud url=”https://api.soundcloud.com/tracks/705689167″ params=”color=#ff5500&auto_play=false&hide_related=false&show_comments=true&show_user=true&show_reposts=false&show_teaser=true” width=”100%” height=”166″ iframe=”true” /]

The post Shadowtrix Music Unleashes Massive New Compilation Album ‘Shadows Vol. 4’ appeared first on FUXWITHIT.

Boasting three hot solo tracks and a vibey collab with Ananaki, ‘Coral Cove’ wastes no time getting down to business with deep, heavyweight basslines and glitched out, bitcrushed synths interwoven with distorted vocal samples, and deceptively nuanced percussion patterns that keep you moving from start to finish. This is exactly the kind of bass music that we love over here, and we can’t wait to hear whats next!

Grab it below!

[soundcloud url=”https://api.soundcloud.com/playlists/917906995″ params=”color=#ff5500&auto_play=false&hide_related=false&show_comments=true&show_user=true&show_reposts=false&show_teaser=true” width=”100%” height=”450″ iframe=”true” /]

The post Dalfin Makes a Bit of a Splash With ‘Coral Cove EP’ appeared first on FUXWITHIT.

‘Reality’ is a battlefield of trenches with drops that are almost satirically pinned to Sarah Hudson’s lip-smackingly sweet vocals. Trembling bass, and sticky caramel vocals rush together and unite in a sexy, slinky sound. As the video starts out with familiar imagines of classic tattoos the anticipation of a cheesy cartoonish-ness builds but won’t be fulfilled. The ingenuity of the illustrative animation could win over the largest, meanest, dirty trap-krakken.

The major elements of ‘Reality’ are as starkly star-crossed as the sailor and siren, and make for just as lusty a combination. In mythology sirens lured the sea-weary sailors with their magically sexy singing voices in order to fulfill their own bloodlust. Bro Safari’s video captures the romantic feel of ‘Reality’ and puts a cute twist on an old classic. Get lost in this uniquely fresh video below.

The post Bro Safari’s ‘Reality’ Tells A Story appeared first on FUXWITHIT.

The post lux.impala & MYRNE Get Dark on ‘Gold Chest’ appeared first on FUXWITHIT.

DJ Lukey and Jelacee @ CODA in Toronto

Jelacee and DJ Lukey, the lads that comprise the London-based production & DJ duo, pride themselves on their ability to read a room. They know the ins and outs of music – both theirs and others’ – on a level that raises the art of production to a sixth sense.

“We perform in the way of like, energy – so we’ll make sure that if we want you to be here you’ll be here, if we want you to be there you’ll be there. […] We just wanna redirect that negative energy and turn it into positive energy, to get it out of you so that by the time it comes to next week you’re like, ‘Aight cool, I’m fresh again – let’s go.’”

Like many artists, Stööki Sound has a give-and-take relationship with the necessary evil of simplified labeling that is a by-product of cataloguing and promoting music:

“We don’t really classify our selves as like, trap artists. We’re trap-esque, where we take elements from trap but then we take elements from grime and we take elements from here and there and there. We’re not sure what to call it, really […] nobody knows what it is.”

On the topic of how they continue developing a sound that is already unique, Jelacee continues:

“We’re still developing our sound and still progressing, so this year the sound’s gonna be different, but you’re still gonna know like, oh yeah – Stööki Sound made that. We’re always staying in that same realm but expanding that realm, and trying to introduce people to different sounds and introduce ourselves to different sounds as well.”

[soundcloud url=”https://api.soundcloud.com/tracks/236975709″ params=”auto_play=false&hide_related=false&show_comments=true&show_user=true&show_reposts=false&visual=true” width=”100%” height=”180″ iframe=”true” /]

The Stööki movement began when DJ Lukey created custom screenprinted t-shirt-and-jewelry combos the summer he graduated from graphic design school. Early showcases introduced Stööki to the public through workshop-like-pop-ups that urged people to call upon their eyes, ears, and hands to interact with multimedia art. The idea was to produce art that extended itself as an experience, inviting the viewer in to add their point of view.

And what’s more participatory than a dance floor?

Raging face at CODA

Last Thursday night, under the synchronized ceiling lights of CODA in Toronto, the lads of Stööki Sound delivered on their vision.

Local genre-agnostic favorite HRMXNY warmed the crowd up to a low-medium frenzy. His opening set dipped into the realms of bass-y house and techno rhythms that spiced up an otherwise (appropriately) trapped-out vibe. Drake cuts abounded.

HRMXNY @CODA

When Stööki Sound took over the decks, a brief lull occurred due to issues porting the duo’s Macbook Air into the Pioneer deck system. This resolved when Jelacee made use of the two gold-plated USB keys he keeps on a chain around his neck – backups of his music library (“These are my saving grace; nobody can ever tell me I can’t play”). The duo then proceeded to play an off-the-cuff DJ set, which, though unplanned, was a damn good harbinger of sweat, screwface, and trap arms.

Stööki Sound @ CODA

Over the course of the hour-and-change set, there were very few tracks whose creators were easily identified; everything was a remix, an edit, or a mashup that spanned genres and tempos while maintaining an impressively consistent vibe. Dark, raw, grimy; however you name it, there were reworks of everything from Drizzy’s ‘Know Yourself’ to the duo’s take on Missy’s ‘Work It’. Rhythmic treats included banging four-to-the-floor instrumentals followed by a melodic and anticlimactic mix of ‘Mosh Pit’. The show peaked twice during raging mosh pits, both incited by Jelacee himself.

[soundcloud url=”https://api.soundcloud.com/tracks/195021844″ params=”auto_play=false&hide_related=false&show_comments=true&show_user=true&show_reposts=false&visual=true” width=”100%” height=”180″ iframe=”true” /]

Stööki Sound strives to cross borders and is spearheading a movement for which a word does not yet exist –drawing on multiple aesthetics (light and sound, energy and feeling) to inform its meaning.

For the niche of trap-and-UK bass lovers congregated under the flashing ceiling lights of CODA last Thursday, Stööki Sound delivered – and participated in – an authentic sensory experience that will only serve to further build out their movement in the underbelly of Toronto’s rave and rap scenes.

By: Sally L and Kevin G

The post Gold-Plated Bass & The Genre Thing – Stööki Sound Talks and Hits Up CODA appeared first on FUXWITHIT.

Within that he has fostered a sound that is uniquely his own- an accomplishment for any producer, let alone one that contributes to a style that adheres so closely to fairly strict genre rules. In addition to the skittering snares and fat 808 kicks one would expect, HK blends in deep atmospheric sounds, warm textures, and interesting melodies played out in creative ways (for example – creating melodic lines with hi-hat rhythms by pitching them up and down). His first EP Palindroma, released in 2014, was reviewed by Vice and said to “…sound like anime looks.” – an observation so on point, I am mad at myself for not having thought of it first. Described by some as ‘cloud trap’, HK’s style has a chill, laid back vibe. Softly-swelling synth lines washed heavily in atmospheric reverb drone on while hard hitting rhythms push forward like a trap-style beat should.

Currently signed to fellow Montreal-native A-Trak’s Fools Gold Records, HK continues to produce for various MCs and has also contributed to Low Pros, an all-star collaboration project led by A-Track and Lex Luger. Just having released his second EP Kronostasis, High Klassified is ascending the ranks of producer-stardom and is certainly a part of the conversation when speaking about other successful Montreal-based producers such as Tommy Kruise, Lunice and Kaytranada.

Read HK’s interview with Noisey about his latest EP HERE.

Watch HK’s Montreal Boiler Room Set below, and check out the rest of the show with sets from Kaytranada & Tommy Kruise, among others.

The post Bass Boost v.5 – High Klassified appeared first on FUXWITHIT.

[soundcloud url=”https://api.soundcloud.com/tracks/192635771″ params=”auto_play=false&hide_related=false&show_comments=true&show_user=true&show_reposts=false&visual=true” width=”100%” height=”450″ iframe=”true” /]

The post Instant Party! x Quix – Caviar appeared first on FUXWITHIT.

As 2014 comes to a close, it’s time to reflect on a stellar musical year. To do so, we’ve rounded up the top 50 songs of the year. In developing this list we weighed each track against the following criteria: overall song quality, impact and popularity, and support (blogs, charts, DJs, etc.). We have been counting down 10 tracks per day and today we bring you the final ten.

10. Schoolboy Q – The Purge / Rapfix Cypher (20syl Remix)

This song represents why we live in the best time ever for music. LA based rapper Schoolboy Q comes through MTV’s Rapfix to drop an accapella freestyle. French producer 20syl takes that freestyle and builds one of the illest hip hop songs of the year. A soulful sample combined with vocals chops and tweaks come together so perfectly you’d think Q laid down the verse in the stu. Paying homage to the verses origins, the track even includes samples from Rapfix host Sway, “Schoolboy Q, man I ain’t gone never tell you not to rap again!” It’s pretty amazing that one of the best rap songs of the year wasn’t even an official release. To add to the fact, this came out in February and still gets daily hits on our site.

[soundcloud url=”https://api.soundcloud.com/tracks/136536788″ params=”color=0066cc&auto_play=false&hide_related=false&show_comments=true&show_user=true&show_reposts=false” width=”100%” height=”166″ iframe=”true” /]

9. ILovemakonenn ft Drake – Tuesday

In 2014, Drake’s Midas touch was in full effect. After adding a verse to the relatively unknown Atlanta artist’s track (originally titled ‘Going Up on a Tuesday’) ILoveMakonnen quickly became a well known name in the game. Overnight, ‘Tuesday’ became a hit in the clubs and on the radio. On September 1st Makonnen tweeted this to announce that he had been signed to Drake’s OVO Sound label. This track undoubtedly made the 25-year-olds career but also changed the way we perceive Tuesday, forever.

[soundcloud url=”https://api.soundcloud.com/tracks/162777996″ params=”color=0066cc&auto_play=false&hide_related=false&show_comments=true&show_user=true&show_reposts=false” width=”100%” height=”166″ iframe=”true” /]

8. Party Favor – Bap U

This was one of the most highly anticipated party anthems of the year. After premiering the track at EDC, Party Favor kept it under wraps (unreleased) for the entire summer. Getting play from every big DJ out there (Diplo, DJ Snake, TWRK, Flosstradamus), he had fans salivating for its release. Finally in September, he dropped the track as a free download. In a year where high energy twerk anthems are a dime dozen this one stands above them all.

[soundcloud url=”https://api.soundcloud.com/tracks/168302619″ params=”color=0066cc&auto_play=false&hide_related=false&show_comments=true&show_user=true&show_reposts=false” width=”100%” height=”166″ iframe=”true” /]

7. Blasterjaxx – Mystica (LOUDPVCK Remix)

Festival trap/twerk might be the most over saturated genre of 2014. But early in the year, when trap lords LOUDPVCK decided to put a festival ready spin on Jackal’s ‘Mystica,’ this wasn’t the case. The opening build is progressive and grand, setting the stage for a massive brain rattling drop. It’s the type of tune that gets dropped in a DJ’s set and you don’t even turn up for first 2 minutes; you just stand there in awe. This track got played on every main stage for the first half of the year and what makes it even more dope is that the track is distinctly LOUDPVCK. With gun clicks, “brrrrrrrrat!” and “Loudpvck” samples this track perfectly balances what the sound of the future would be with the duo’s og style.

[soundcloud url=”https://api.soundcloud.com/tracks/131198625″ params=”color=0066cc&auto_play=false&hide_related=false&show_comments=true&show_user=true&show_reposts=false” width=”100%” height=”166″ iframe=”true” /]

6. Gents and Jawns x Mayhem and Antiserum – Where You Been

Coming off the turn up anthem of the year, the aptly titled ‘Turn Up’, Gents and Jawns had expectations high coming into 2014. Hooking up with bass music vets Mayhem and Antiserum they proved that four heads are better than two and together they delivered the most epic trap heater of the year. The massive orchestral build creates an intensity that is enthralling. It’s almost two minutes of build-up before we are met with a 2 Chainz sample “I been gettin’ money where the fuck you been” and ear drums are obliterated. Epic is a term that’s become devalued from overuse but this track is truly epic.

[soundcloud url=”https://api.soundcloud.com/tracks/138879563″ params=”color=0066cc&auto_play=false&hide_related=false&show_comments=true&show_user=true&show_reposts=false” width=”100%” height=”166″ iframe=”true” /]

5. Baauer – One Touch

Long after the explosion of ‘Harlem Shake,’ Baauer returns to the scene with ß, an explosive EP containing one of the catchiest jams of the year, ‘One Touch,’ featuring Rae Sremmurd and Alunageorge. Smooth pop vocals contrast sharply with the barely pubescent highs and lows of Rae Sremmurd, creating a juxtaposition of styles that is irresistible. ‘I will make you a sunset view,’ sings Aluna Francis in the hook, seductively, entrancing the listener with her sultry voice. Continuing the seduction in the verse, Rae Sremmurd come up with a Dragon Ball Z reference and threaten to “beat the pussy up and leave the girl on crutches.” Totally opposite ideas of seduction, but it’s this back and forth between the serious and comedic / the beautiful and the grimey, that makes Baauer’s professional production really stand out and makes ‘One Touch’ a jam with replay value.

[soundcloud url=”https://api.soundcloud.com/tracks/174066725″ params=”color=0066cc&auto_play=false&hide_related=false&show_comments=true&show_user=true&show_reposts=false” width=”100%” height=”166″ iframe=”true” /]

4. Grandtheft x Keys N’ Krates – Keep It 100

Keep it 100, easily one of the biggest anthem tracks from 2014, is number 5 on our top 50 list and its presence is undeniable. Grandtheft and the trio that makes up Keys N’ Krates all hail from our hometown, Toronto. The track starts off with some heavy horns and while they set the melody that continues through every build sequence the vocals come in. You might be too busy turning up to this to actually catch every word in the bars aside from “keep it 100” but the lyrics really set the tone for the rest of the day that will make you feel some type of way. And that type is that you really don’t give a fuck. Together, Grandtheft and Keys N’ Krates drop one of the best party anthems of the year. The switch up at the drop on first listen is stupid dope and it never loses its value after multiple plays. Keep it 100 comes in at number 5 and that’s real.

[soundcloud url=”https://api.soundcloud.com/tracks/151737120″ params=”color=0066cc&auto_play=false&hide_related=false&show_comments=true&show_user=true&show_reposts=false” width=”100%” height=”166″ iframe=”true” /]

3. Logic – Gang Related

From the outset you’re drawn in as stretched vocals samples conjure images of a ghost trapped in the beat. Layering the percussion with iconic KRS-One samples gives a feeling of stray bullets riddling the scene. The canvas is set for Logic to prove why he is one of the best in the game. Rapping from two perspectives the lyricist paints vivid pictures and sprinkles sharp wordplay throughout. “Selling crack to my own pops, pushing this weight on my own block, if I sell a brick I can buy a house, if they find the key they might lock me up.” What makes this even more impressive is the Maryland emcee’s incredible flow. Not only does he ride the beat perfectly, but the way he delivers the bars actually enhances the vibe with the final bars unloading as if they were dispersed from a semi-automatic weapon. Forget about 2014, you’d be hard pressed to find a track that is this cinematic and flat out impressive in the past 5 years.

[soundcloud url=”https://api.soundcloud.com/tracks/173098071″ params=”color=0066cc&auto_play=false&hide_related=false&show_comments=true&show_user=true&show_reposts=false” width=”100%” height=”166″ iframe=”true” /]

2. ZHU – Faded

For those who are not familiar with the legend of ZHU, here’s a quick primer. With a clear vision in early 2014, the LA based producer/singer removed all of his previous work from the web in an effort to wipe out his prior existence. From there, he managed to get his ‘Moves Like Ms. Jackson’ cover and original ‘Superfriends’ to be picked up by some of the biggest blogs online, all without anyone even knowing his name. The sheer quality of the music, unique Weeknd meets Disclosure sound and elements of mystery set the internet on fire. It didn’t take long before the anonymity was forgone but by then the legend was born and everyone was buzzing about ZHU. As ZHU’s identity became widely known he released a teaser for ‘Faded’ the song that would go on to absolutely dominate the year. The quality of this song is undeniable. The sultry vocals and deep house basslines compliment one and other perfectly. It’s the type of song that sounds great even the hundred and first time you’ve listened to it. Add to the fact that it received an absurd amount of support via remixes, from the official EP with big names like ODESZA, Lido and AMTRAC to the multitude of unofficial remixes. This was the most reworked song of 2014 hands down. As a result it was nearly impossible to not hear some version of this in your favourite DJ’s set, and it was just as hard to resist singing along and enjoying every minute of it.

[soundcloud url=”https://api.soundcloud.com/tracks/138712428″ params=”color=0066cc&auto_play=false&hide_related=false&show_comments=true&show_user=true&show_reposts=false” width=”100%” height=”166″ iframe=”true” /]

1. Drake – 0 to 100

“This is nothin’ for the radio, but they’ll still play it though, cause it’s that new Drizzy Drake, that’s just the way it go.” The lyrics from ‘Tuscan Leather’ perfectly describe the 2014 anthem ‘0 to 100’. Quite possibly Drake’s most “street” song to date, the track features no hook and more expletives than your average Chief Keef album cut. With a gritty RZA-esq beat this is about as unfriendly to radio as a Drake song can be. Despite all those facts this was easily the biggest song of the year. For a quarter of the year it was impossible to turn on the radio and not hear this almost immediately. With remixes from Grandtheft, Codes and a handful of other producers this found its way into every DJ set regardless of the genre, from trap to deep house and everything in between. The production is on point and Drake goes in dropping a ton of quotables while stuntin’ at levels typically reserved for king Hov.“Fuck all that rap-to-pay-your-bill shit, I’m on some Raptors-pay-my-bills shit” & “Yeah, I mean you already wrote for us, Damn, nigga, what’s one more quote for us?” It may not be the deepest subject matter but that’s not what this track is about. Though ‘0 to 100’ got all the play it’s unfair not to mention ‘The Catch Up’ the second half of the initial release. As the hard hitting vibe gives way to a more laidback sound, Drizzy’s delivery and air change completely as the rapper becomes more reflective looking at his career. Getting at haters, outlining his grand visions and essentially dropping the OVO schedule for 2015, listeners bumped this with strong attention. Even the closing of this song is phenomenal as the track rides out to a looped James Blake sample, amplifying the feel. Drake proved his dominance in 2014 turning a SoundCloud freebie into the biggest anthem of 2014.

[soundcloud url=”https://api.soundcloud.com/tracks/152366920″ params=”color=0066cc&auto_play=false&hide_related=false&show_comments=true&show_user=true&show_reposts=false” width=”100%” height=”166″ iframe=”true” /]

We hope you enjoyed the list! Let us know your favourite inclusions and sound off if you think we missed anything. Check the rest of the Top 50 below and be sure to share it with your friends.

Previous:
50-41 | 40-31 | 30-21 | 20-11

The post Top 50 Songs of 2014 – The Final 10 appeared first on FUXWITHIT.

As 2014 comes to a close, it’s time to reflect on a stellar musical year. To do so, we’ve rounded up the top 50 songs of the year. In developing this list we weighed each track against the following criteria: overall song quality, impact and popularity, and support (blogs, charts, DJs, etc.). We’ve been counting down 10 songs per day and today we’re breaking down tracks 20-11. Don’t forget to sound off in the comments below and look out for the top 10 tomorrow!

20. Flosstradamus – TTU (feat. Waka Flocka Flame)

If you don’t know Flosstradamus, you are truly missing out on some serious head bangers. Not only did this track become one of the biggest anthems for 2014, it also made it to Hollywood and was featured in the sequel to the Channing Tatum and Jonah Hill cop dramedy 22 Jump Street. ‘TTU’ features Waka Flocka Flame screaming “turn up” over big drums and loud horns. For about two minutes the track carries the same tempo and then it literally turns up. The joint is an ultimate crowd pleaser and since its release it has appeared at festivals everywhere.

[soundcloud url=”https://api.soundcloud.com/tracks/152831640″ params=”color=0066cc&auto_play=false&hide_related=false&show_comments=true&show_user=true&show_reposts=false” width=”100%” height=”166″ iframe=”true” /]

19. PARTYNEXTDOOR – Recognize (feat. Drake)

You might be asking yourself “damn, these dudes put another OVO artist on this list?” And to answer your question, I speak for all of us when I say “how could we not?” The first signee under the OVO Sound label dropped his second effort this year and the lead single from the joint dominated radio and DJ set lists. ‘Recognize’, also produced by PND, had all the elements of a hit. The beat featured all the drums and hi-hats to please trap heads and the hook and guest verse from Drake featured all the r&b and rap-esque vibes. Coming off his ‘Over Here’ single from last year with Drake, Party had to prove that he was here to stick around and he delivered.

[soundcloud url=”https://api.soundcloud.com/tracks/158721013″ params=”color=0066cc&auto_play=false&hide_related=false&show_comments=true&show_user=true&show_reposts=false” width=”100%” height=”166″ iframe=”true” /]

18. A$AP Mob – Hella Hoes (Thugli Remix)

First and foremost, A&AP Mob is already well known for their trap-like beats and provocative bars. The current kings of ignorant rap tunes get their track remixed by one of the fastest rising producer duos. Thugli have been busy dropping gems and touring across the continent and this ‘Hella Hoes’ remix is the best way to understand their quick rise. Staying true to the original tune, Thugli (Pat Drastik and Tom Wrecks) manage to keep the best vocals of the original and add a ton of harder drums and slapping snares to the beat. The melodious synth is sure to keep you jumping and yelling “I got hella hoes!”

[soundcloud url=”https://api.soundcloud.com/tracks/162826050″ params=”color=0066cc&auto_play=false&hide_related=false&show_comments=true&show_user=true&show_reposts=false” width=”100%” height=”166″ iframe=”true” /]

17. Branchez – Truth

Branchez burst onto the scene in 2013 with an amazing bootleg of Rihanna’s ‘Stay’. Since then, he has improved with each release. His crowning achievement to date is ‘Truth’. The track effortlessly combines garage bass lines with Jersey club breaks. The simple and gorgeous vocals make it impossible to resist. A testament to the song’s quality, it gained support from some of the hottest DJs out including Skrillex, Zeds Dead, Benzi, RL Grime and many more.

[soundcloud url=”https://api.soundcloud.com/tracks/153549847″ params=”color=0066cc&auto_play=false&hide_related=false&show_comments=true&show_user=true&show_reposts=false” width=”100%” height=”166″ iframe=”true” /]

16. RL Grime – Core

Number 16 on our top 50 list comes from LA based producer RL Grime. Close to the end of the summer, RL Grime prepped the internet for his ‘Void’ LP with his first offering from the upcoming album. ‘Core’ is the quintessential track for any dystopian future flicks for the next two years. The track is extremely well produced and fits so well within the concept of Grime’s Void LP that it’s very hard to ignore. The beat features epic builds and even more epic drops. The loud, alarm-like synth and drums make you feel like you’re fighting a war of epic proportions, while the braggadocious vocal that repeatedly boasts “who do that shit that I do” makes you want to finish your last set when you’re in the gym. This hard hitting track is an undeniable example of RL Grime’s talent.

[soundcloud url=”https://api.soundcloud.com/tracks/158827653″ params=”color=0066cc&auto_play=false&hide_related=false&show_comments=true&show_user=true&show_reposts=false” width=”100%” height=”166″ iframe=”true” /]

15. DJ Sliink x Trippy Turtle x Hoodboi – Sucka Remix

This was a huge catalyst in the explosion of Jersey club in early 2014. With three of the hottest club producers connecting, the track brought Jersey’s sound worldwide. This enabled it to be picked up by a wide variety of DJs and even though it came out at the top of year, it got played hard until the end of summer. There were hundreds of Jersey club remixes of R&B songs but this one really stood out. There’s been debates about the authenticity of artists outside of Jersey adopting the sound, but having one of the biggest New Jersey artists, DJ Sliink, working with Hoodboi (LA) and Trippy Turtle (Norway) helped to demonstrate that good music is all that really matters. Love may be for sucka’s, but this remix most certainly is not.

[soundcloud url=”https://api.soundcloud.com/tracks/129678404″ params=”color=0066cc&auto_play=false&hide_related=false&show_comments=true&show_user=true&show_reposts=false” width=”100%” height=”166″ iframe=”true” /]

14. Ginuwine – Pony (eSenTRIK Remix)

Remixing one of the sexiest club anthems in human history is no easy task. Sure, if you do it right it can be huge, but the expectations are immensely high. Not to worry, eSenTRIK was more than up to the task, seamlessly infusing elements of trap and Jersey club. The energy is far more intense and dare I say the addition of hard kicks and bed squeaks make this even sexier. Gonna get nasty!

[soundcloud url=”https://api.soundcloud.com/tracks/135159502″ params=”color=0066cc&auto_play=false&hide_related=false&show_comments=true&show_user=true&show_reposts=false” width=”100%” height=”166″ iframe=”true” /]

13. Jack Ü – Take Ü There

Ever wonder what would happen if two of the biggest and most inventive producers in electronic music were to create a super group and then add the hottest vocalist of 2014 to their track? ‘Take Ü There’ is just that. Keisza’s vocals are addictive and enticing and the beat is wild. The fact that they cut this track in an Ibiza hotel room only makes it that much more awesome. It’s great to see two of the most popular producers resist selling out and focus on pushing music forward. Hats off to Jack Ü.

[soundcloud url=”https://api.soundcloud.com/tracks/169176142″ params=”color=0066cc&auto_play=false&hide_related=false&show_comments=true&show_user=true&show_reposts=false” width=”100%” height=”166″ iframe=”true” /]

12. Keys N Krates – All The Time

“And I gotta stay high all the time”. The Toronto trio showcase their keen ability to flip a simple and repetitive sample into something amazing. Reworking Tove Lo’s ‘Habits,’ the trio takes the lyrical content and bends the vocals while recreating the beat. The result is deeply emotional and addictive. Despite its January release this got spins through the summer and still sounds as good as the day it dropped.

[soundcloud url=”https://api.soundcloud.com/tracks/129358193″ params=”color=0066cc&auto_play=false&hide_related=false&show_comments=true&show_user=true&show_reposts=false” width=”100%” height=”166″ iframe=”true” /]

11. Common – Rewind That

Easily one of the most emotionally gripping rap songs of 2014. ‘Rewind That’ has Common reflecting on the some of the key relationships throughout his career. The first verses are dedicated to the two producers who he started with: Twilight Tone and No I.D. The stories set the tone, but it’s the verses that explore his relationship with his late friend and collaborator J Dilla that make this so impactful. “I stayed away sometimes, in other words I ran, til one day J brought me this TV stand, it was a gift so I couldn’t refuse it, it came from his heart, I regret I didn’t use it, the lupus got worse and, for what it’s worth, I wanted him to have a Grammy before he left this earth…You never gone, you live forever through song, I feel it when I see ’em with them Dilla shirts on, I know you’re still shining, from heaven you watch me, watch me put this Grammy on the stand you got me.” If you didn’t give this track a few spins, be sure to take it in now. Be forewarned: you will definitely be moved.

Previous:
50-41 | 40-31 | 30-21

The post Top 50 Songs of 2014 – [20-11] appeared first on FUXWITHIT.

As 2014 comes to a close, it’s time to reflect on a stellar musical year.To do so, we’ve rounded up the top 50 songs of the year. In developing this list we weighed each track against the following criteria: overall song quality, impact and popularity, and support (blogs, charts, DJs, etc.). We’re counting down 10 songs per day and today we’re breaking down tracks numbered 40-31. Don’t forget to sound off in the comments below and look out for the rest of the list this week.

40. Drek Martinez – No LOve LOst

New York’s Drek Martinez may be the best under-the-radar producer right now. Combining moving vocals with unconventional low end drops and atmospheric soundscapes, ‘No LOve LOst’ creates a level of emotion seldom felt in electronic music. You probably didn’t hear this at any festivals or in live sets but it did gain support from one of electronic music’s biggest tastemakers: Djemba Djemba.  Like a fine wine (or Jennifer Aniston) this track gets better with time. 7 months after its release it’s still ahead of it’s time.

[soundcloud url=”https://api.soundcloud.com/tracks/145825953″ params=”color=166ced&auto_play=false&hide_related=false&show_comments=true&show_user=true&show_reposts=false” width=”100%” height=”166″ iframe=”true” /]

39. Flying Lotus – Never Catch Me (feat. Kendrick Lamar)

‘Never Catch Me’ is a spastic example of Flying Lotus production style: quick bursts and changes, jazz rhythms, and thick Thundercat bass lines. The only thing moving quicker is Kendrick’s verse, a diarrhea of words that are translated straight from his character’s thoughts. Though slightly unsure of himself in the beginning, his confidence improves as the track moves forward, his voice building in volume and emotion. When his vocals fade into the outro, we’re left knowing for sure that the song title is truth: neither FlyLo nor Kendrick will ever be caught alive.

[soundcloud url=”https://api.soundcloud.com/tracks/166063783″ params=”color=166ced&auto_play=false&hide_related=false&show_comments=true&show_user=true&show_reposts=false” width=”100%” height=”166″ iframe=”true” /]

38. Future – I Won (Eloq Remix)

This track will transport you to a tropical oasis with the girl of your dreams. You can say what you want about the original but this Eloq remix is stunning. The Danish producer strips out the misogyny and creates a lovely torrent of summer synths. This rework makes Future sound smooth as ever and Kanye’s “I want to dip that ass in gold” seem more endearing than a quote from Shakespeare. This held the summer down.

[soundcloud url=”https://api.soundcloud.com/tracks/149666618″ params=”color=166ced&auto_play=false&hide_related=false&show_comments=true&show_user=true&show_reposts=false” width=”100%” height=”166″ iframe=”true” /]

37. The Weekend – Often

The Weeknd was on a roll this year after dropping remixes to some of the year’s previous favourites. All this happened before he released his own single ‘Often’. Treating the fans to some new music before hitting the road for his “King of the Fall” tour, ‘Often’ is a sexy tune that received a crazy amount of spins on the radio. A perfect jam for the bedroom, you could hear ‘Often’ almost anywhere. The track also received a bunch of love from other producers who took their time to remix the joint.

[soundcloud url=”https://api.soundcloud.com/tracks/155876731″ params=”color=166ced&auto_play=false&hide_related=false&show_comments=true&show_user=true&show_reposts=false” width=”100%” height=”166″ iframe=”true” /]

36. Zeds Dead – Lost You

Classic Zeds Dead bass and dubstep sounds link with Twin Shadow’s smooth vocal delivery in this song about someone longing for love. While a lot of productions lack smooth transitions and flow, ‘Lost You’ is a perfect example of computer produced music that moves from part to part so smoothly that it sounds as tight as a band recorded live in studio. There is no wonder why this song gained so much attention from top 40 radio stations and DJs alike.

[soundcloud url=”https://api.soundcloud.com/tracks/150745932″ params=”color=166ced&auto_play=false&hide_related=false&show_comments=true&show_user=true&show_reposts=false” width=”100%” height=”166″ iframe=”true” /]

35. Hudson Mohawke – Chimes

The lead single from his EP of the same name dropped about 4 months ago but has some of the best production we’ve seen this year. Hudson Mohawke’s Chimes features heavy bass and big horns that scream “epic”. This big sound meshes perfectly with the light melodious chimes. The track got its own remix featuring Pusha T, Future, French Montana and Travis Scott and was also featured in an Apple commercial.

[soundcloud url=”https://api.soundcloud.com/tracks/159827700″ params=”color=166ced&auto_play=false&hide_related=false&show_comments=true&show_user=true&show_reposts=false” width=”100%” height=”166″ iframe=”true” /]

34. J. Cole  – Revenge of the Dreamers

This is J. Cole at his finest. No catchy hook, no grandiose production, just a simple looped beat and Cole spilling his consciousness. The song tackles a wide range of topics and themes. From fighting survivors guilt, to the ongoing issue of police killing the youth, “Cause see a war’s goin’ on outside, I ’bout cried, when that boy that the cops shot died, my mouth wide open from shock sick and tired of hopin’ it’ll stop.” The track drifts between heavy and comedic with Cole also dropping some smirk inducing lines, “Your new chick, that’s my ex-bitch, homie, in fact I’m still logged in her Netflix, homie.” The wide range of emotions put on display are what makes Cole one of the greatest of our time.

[soundcloud url=”https://api.soundcloud.com/tracks/140822175″ params=”color=166ced&auto_play=false&hide_related=false&show_comments=true&show_user=true&show_reposts=false” width=”100%” height=”166″ iframe=”true” /]

33. Jeezy – Seen It All (feat. Jay Z)

This year, the Snowman dropped his seventh studio album and the title track comes in at number 33. With a soulful sample, smooth drums and a couple dope verses this is easily one of the best track of 2014. If the two dope verses from Jeezy weren’t enough, Jay Z comes in and drops some knowledge on the uninitiated and lets them know that he has truly seen it all. One of the biggest reasons why this track is one of the best from this year is the storytelling that both artists do so well. Hear it all below.

[soundcloud url=”https://api.soundcloud.com/tracks/156872848″ params=”color=166ced&auto_play=false&hide_related=false&show_comments=true&show_user=true&show_reposts=false” width=”100%” height=”166″ iframe=”true” /]

32. Kid Ink – Sunset (Dugong Jr Remix)

I’ve never listened to Kid Ink before but thanks to Dugong Jr. I’ve rapped this entire track bar for bar more times than I can count. The vivid descriptions of rolling through Hollywood as the sun sets, combined with the impossible to resist melodies and slapping bass made this a certified summer anthem. This track rolls the beauty and warmth of California and Australia together perfectly. Even if you’re cruising through wintery Wisconsin in a beat up whip, this track will make you feel like you’re rollin’ through the hills in a drop-top Bentley. This tune is the summer.

[soundcloud url=”https://api.soundcloud.com/tracks/160598987″ params=”color=166ced&auto_play=false&hide_related=false&show_comments=true&show_user=true&show_reposts=false” width=”100%” height=”166″ iframe=”true” /]

31. DJ Snake x Dillon Francis – Get Low

“G,g,g,get low when the whistle go!” The long awaited collaboration from Dillon Francis and DJ Snake bared exotic fruit that was ripe for the picking. With support from all of their big name friends this was one the biggest club killers of the year. If you didn’t get low when whistle went, you weren’t really living.

[soundcloud url=”https://api.soundcloud.com/tracks/133060071″ params=”color=166ced&auto_play=false&hide_related=false&show_comments=true&show_user=true&show_reposts=false” width=”100%” height=”166″ iframe=”true” /]

Previous:
50-41 |

The post Top 50 Songs of 2014 – [40-31] appeared first on FUXWITHIT.