A classic rap track remixed to a funkedout, neo-soulful vibe – yea I got this. Wish the raps were beefed up in quality a lil, but then again it just wouldn’t bring it back like it does if it did. This shit is smooth all the way through.
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The Prototypes take a decent D’n’B track with one slick singer and remixes it into one harmonious melody. I was actually just talking to a friend of mine about how dubstep and drum & bass are really lackin on melodies. Well, The Prototypes remix of Friction’s “Someone” ain’t lackin in no way.
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“Nobody” by Notes to Self features some soulfullish samples and the one & only Evidence, but the real goodness starts up half way through with electro grimes that take NTS & Evidence to a whole new level.
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D.a.N.’s “Don’t Stop” mashup runs through quite a few samples with ease, but at times feels off. One listen I’ll be feeling it all the way through, while another I’ll catch a few transitions that sound more like two songs than a harmonious one. D.a.N.’s biggest strength is his diversity in sounds, but at the same time that makes it all the more tricky to get just right. There’s a lot of potential here, but keeping it all fluid & flowing well will be D.a.N.’s biggest challenge.
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“Written Emotions” by MitiS is more melodic dubstep to add to the collection. With a bass to coast off of and some fine placed synths to bring us ever higher, this a perfect tune to reminisce to. If you’re feelin this, make sure to check out Blackmill, as well.
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First thing that hooked in my head were JMSN’s ghostly highs similar to The Weeknd. Dude’s got quite an angelic voice and with this supporting remix by Kno, it makes his vocals all the more elegant & neo-soulfulish.
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WZRD is Cudi’s next step, bringing in Dot Da Genius and forming an electro-intoxicating rock duo. Their first single, “Brake,” still has some of the old Cudi, but with a whole lotta new. Whether you like their psychedelic rap-rock or not, Cudi’s flow is still on that mind-numbing, next level shyt. And this is just the start – can’t wait for what’s to come (early) next year.
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Gambino may back up his raps with pristine beats, but Bahler brings on a whole new perspective to his Childish words. In this mash, Gambino’s “Heartbeat” gets a disco fresh take with beats sampled from Midnight Conspiracy’s remix of “Crimewave,” originally by Crystal Castles & HEALTH. Definitely an upbeat, dance worthy hell of a time!
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Klashin up Ozzy Osbourne and Metallica with dubstep breaks all around was just meant to be. I’ve always thought dubstep was made for heavy metal, as I’m sure many others have, and although it’s only getting play in the mashup/remix art, right now, it’s slowly creeping into the mainstream.
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The blogs have been buzzin about Alex Clare’s soulful seduction. He reminds me of an up-to-date Tracy Chapman that’s British.. and male… and ginger ;) I can’t quite pinpoint why, yet – I think it’s that punch-like soul. Whatever it is, this style is in need of a revival and Clare fits the bill. He’s gonna be a huge hit, you wait and see –
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