I actually heard the acoustic version of “How You Love Me” first, which I’m happy about, because I may have dismissed the track initially otherwise. Regardless, I’ve respected 3LAU for years for his beautiful mashups and I’m happy this St. Louis dj is gaining ground doing original productions these days, despite the fact that they are not really my favorite genre: electro house/pop. Despite that, I do respect his production skills and the way he’s risen from mashup artist to respected producer/dj in his own right. The acoustic version of his recent electro/house track shows the dynamic abilities of this up-and-coming artist to the dance scene. Grab the acoustic version here, and the original here. I hope you enjoy playing the two tracks after each other and seeing the vast production skill that went into the creation of this dance hit.
Eric Prydz – Liberate (Lane 8 Remix)
A really solid house sound. Love to hear it these days. Released at the end of July, with a great remix. Check it out here.
Drumsound & Bassline Smith – Clap Your Hands
I love this track. I actually heard it first when I was trading music and production tips with a kid in New Zealand. I couldn’t help but play this track whenever I dj’d. So simple, but just such a classic sound. Grab it here.
EDX – Breathin’
It’s a bit progressive and pop, but that’s my roots into house so I have a special place in my heart for this sort of stuff. A little poppy for most types of house I like these days, but I can’t deny my enjoyment of this gem. Great house bass line, check it out. Grab it free with an admission of some details…
Flume feat. Kanye West – Insane (White Panda Vocal Edit)
What a sweet mashup. Kanye and Flume, working so damn well together. Love it! Grab it free here.
Nora En Pure – Come With Me
I was digging through some of my deep house tracks today and this one popped up. It’s definitely in my favorites…so good. Grab it free here.
Matoma – Hold On Be Strong vs. Big Poppa
I’m a big fan of the last Matoma Biggie track. If you liked that, he created this in a similar vein. A lighthearted old school hip hop remix. Grab it free here.
EDX – Cool You Off
I’m a big fan of this deep house tune. It has that rare ability to work both as a chill track as well as in the club. Not entirely sure how that can happen. Grab the full song here.
The Ting Tings – Wrong Club
It’s a bit disco, a bit funk, and certainly has the potential to be one of those summer songs that just slowly creeps into your head and doesn’t leave. I’m enjoying it more and more after each listen, judge for yourself. Oh, and grab it free here.
Danny Byrd – Get On It (Feat. Brookes Brothers)
I’ve been loving the whole “Golden Ticket” album by Danny Byrd, but this track is just hitting the spot at the moment. Check out the cool video to go with it, and grab it free here.