(LOSS OF A LEGEND) PRINCE - STARE

While posting on twitter for our latest premiere, I saw the internet bursting over this sad news. It was literally two weeks ago at brunch after our Goldroom show at Mezzanine, Erin and I were talking about the phenomenon that is Prince, and the impact he's had on the industry. Admittedly I didn't fully appreciate the entire depth his incredible catalogue, so I've been reaching deeper into his music since then. To have this terrible news happen now is both extra sad and fitting. While I could post any number of his hits, "Kiss," "Purple Rain," "Little Red Corvette," "Let's Go Crazy," "When Doves Cry," "I Wanna Be Your Lover" I could go on and on. However I thought it fitting that because we're a new music blog I should post something from his most recent, final and 39th studio album "HITnRUN Phase Two," which was released just this last December. 

"Stare" is a perfect harmony of his unfathomable presence in pop, yet also indicative of his mastery of so many other genres namely Funk, Dance, R&B and Rock. "Stare" is a fun, eclectic and of course sexy record featuring an incredible slap bass line, funky guitar and horns. While "Stare" will undoubtedly be overshadowed by many of the other classic tunes from his legacy, I wanted to support a record that I love and one you most likely will not be hearing too much about in the wake of his death. R.I.P.

[PREMIERE] SELVA - STRUCK (FT. LUKE CUSATO)

Let us start your Thursday with an ice cold chiller of a record from Australia's Selva. A raw and emotional tune, Selva teamed up with Luke Cusato for an incredible vocal performance on this beautifully haunting tune. Selva's jazzy piano chords fit perfectly with the light rhythm and esoteric synth work escorted by killer background vocals that can send shivers down your spine. By the bridge the record picks it up with bright saw synths and a melodic arp that takes us through to the end. You can nab this courtesy of Heroic Recordings on all digital retailers here. 

DZEKO & TORRES - HOME FEAT. ALEX JOSEPH (LOUD LUXURY REMIX)

Eric here, delivering your daily dose of deepness! God I'm such an alliteration nerd, but anyways sink your teeth into this tasty jam from Toronto's Loud Luxury. Remixing Dzeko & Torres's smashing single "Home" this record is classy with house piano stabs, spritely synth melodies, and of course that dub a wub deep house bass that locks in the instrumental beneath Alex Joseph's triumphant vocals. This record certainly lives up to their name, rather loud and luxurious in such a good way oh and did we mention it's a free download? Oh yeah baby nab that here.

WAFIA - HEARTBURN (FELIX CARTAL REMIX)

I don't want this one to get lost in the mix - it gives me the serious warm and fuzzies and I think it's can't be looked over! We only put up 3 to 5 songs a day on BB - so we are super selective about what goes up and from time to time something we love does not make it to our pages simply because there is no room! However, last week Felix Cartal dropped this amazing remix of "Heartburn" by Future Classic songstress Wafia and I can't let it go! Filled with bouncy disco beats over a bit of future house feels, Felix Cartal hit this one out of the park!  It's already hit #1 on HypeM - but I don't care - I just love it! Get into this one kids! 

FLOSSTRADAMUS - ROLL UP (BAAUER REMIX) [INFUEZ RE - ROLL]

I didn't go to Coachella - but I happen to watch the live stream for Baauer which was pretty awesome - and I was lucky enough to hear him drop this delicious track mid set! I've been kinda bananas over Brooklyn based producer Infuze for a minute now, and I am super bummed I missed him in SF on the Brillz tour - I blame Prince Fox for keeping me out too late the night before - but I have a feeling our paths will cross ways very soon! This morning Infuze drops his re-roll of Baauer's remix of "Roll Up" by Flosstradamus.  It's siiick! I love some deep bass in my face in the mornings! Grab yourself a free download HERE! 

Y2K & LIL AARON - I KNOW FT. POLLARI & JOSH PAN

This is the perfect way to start the second 1/2 of the day!  I've been on the grind today since 6:30am, and I do it for guys like these who are making rad music that needs to get into the world! My little angels Y2K and Lil Aaron are back at it again, dropping this new siiiick track "I Know Ft. Pollàri & Josh Pan" - get ready for some serious low end for your afternoon delight! You can grab a free download HERE!

NATTY REEVES - PARIS (PLYMOUTH REMIX)

Let us take a second to remove you from your regularly scheduled programming to drop some FIRE nu-disco from newcomer Plymouth. I heard this record late last night while doing laundry ha ha. As the track played on, the laundromat around me quickly faded away into a beautiful French spring evening. I slowly strolled down the river Seine admiring the romance and perfection of the gorgeous Parisian skyline. If you've had the luxury of visiting that amazing city, hit play and join me there. I have to give a bunch of kudos to Natty Reeves for inciting this emotion with his record, but also to Plymouth for giving it a nice spark. 

[PREMIERE] KELJET - GUEST MIX FOR PERFECT HAVOC

When I think about the Perfect Havoc dudes it's hard not to smile - my homies are some pretty amazing characters, and their little collective is nothing but delicious disco vibes! Perfect Havoc is a label, management agency and club night out of London, and they're throwing their next party that promises to be a rager!  Perfect Havoc Disco returns for a bank holiday shindig on  April 30 at Brixton Jamm featuring My Digital Enemy, Digital Farm Animals, Oliver Nelson,   Tobtok, Televisor, Keljet, Skogsrå and Adam Griffin. To celebrate Keljet has dropped a killer artist mix for Perfect Havoc which we are premiering here! It's jam packed with all the funky disco and indie dance vibes to get your booty shaking! So, if you're in London and dig them disco vibes, grab some tickets and we'll see you there!  

TRACKLIST:
1. Sam Wills - Electrified
2. St. Lucia - Dancing on Glass (Keljet Remix)
3. Set Mo - Chasing Forever (Jafunk Remix)
4. Oliver Nelson ft. Heir - Found Your Love (Arthur Younger Remix)
5. Lenno - Good Thing (Re-Edit)
6. Gigamesh ft. Caroline Smith - Control
7. AlunaGeorge - I’m In Control (Throttle Remix)
8. Dirty Radio - Numbers (The Writers Block Remix)
9. Keljet ft. Holychild - What’s Your Sign (Mason’s Capricorn Remix)
10. Amtrac - Once Is Enough (Kartell Remix)
11. Mat Zo ft. I See MONSTAS - Sinful (Louis La Roche Remix)
12. Fred Falke - It’s A Memory (Ferdinand Weber Remix)
13. The Six - Dont Go (Tobtok Remix)
14. Netsky ft. Digital Farm Animals - Work It Out (DFA Remix)
15. KC Lights - Together
16. Shura - Touch (Four Tet Remix)

[PREMIERE] K.FLAY - FML (LINCOLN JESSER REMIX)

Lincoln Jesser is the man! He's putting quite the catalogue together, and you know it's gonna be fun when K.Flay's involved. We've seen a smattering of "FML" remixes, but none quite like Lincoln's deeper rendition. The track flutters from the start with a quirky synth line placed behind bongos and verse one. Percussion sweeps in taking us to the first dance chorus with a womping deep bass line of floor rattling goodness. By the final chorus we know what we're getting ourselves into, but Lincoln keeps us on our toes with a haunting drone and synth piano hits through the end.