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Honey I’m Good – Mike Cruz Tribal Mix
My Music Monday pick for 11/9/15 is the Andy Grammer hit Honey I’m Good – Mike Cruz Tribal Mix. The radio edit has been out since December of 2014 but it didn’t really take off on the charts until this past Fall. I had been looking for a remix for quite a while that would give the song a bit more shelf-life and I finally found one. Enter in the Mike Cruz Tribal Mix. it’s a fantastic remix because it still stays true to the original enough that you can use it at mainstream parties. However, It’s one of those transitional tracks where you can keep the mainstream vibe mainstream or take the party a little more progressive if you decide you want to go that route. As a DJ, having those types of options available is important when you are in the mix. Those types of tracks are rare finds so this one is definitely a keeper. What do you think? No music video was released of this remix so I’ve posted the Soundcloud audio file below. #musicmonday
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Wedding Song | When I’m With You by Ben Rector
So one of my DJ crew, DJ Shawn Frady, has a bride this weekend who requested this wedding song, When I’m With You by Ben Rector. I had never heard of this track or artist before. Wow, I was blown away both musically and lyrically with this one. I’ve posted the “lyrics” version of this song because I think they are that good. The bride also picked another track by this artist which was also fantastic. If you haven’t heard of this artist, put him on your radar for sure.
Music Monday Pick 11/2/15 | Hotline Bling Covers
There’s no doubt that Hotline Bling by Drake is one of the hottest songs out right now (thanks to the video). But the amount of Hotline Bling Covers that are out there are just as on fire. Just today, I heard a Justin Bieber version. Last week there was the Kehlani and Charlie Puth take. Even the first cover I heard by Disclosure and Sam Smith is epic. I’ve posted all 3 versions below. What’s your favorite version? Have you heard a cover or remix that I should be aware of? Let me know!
Music Monday 10/26/15 | Sorry by Justin Bieber
I knew it wouldn’t be long until we got him back as a Music Monday pick. Sorry by Justin Bieber is my 10/26/15 Music Monday selection. While his first single release off the new album, What Do You Mean, was a 125 Beat Per Minute (BPM) dance banger, this comes in at 100 BPM. What do this mean? Expect a ton of mashups and remixes both at this tempo and high energy dance tempos! Lyrically, the track is personal plea for his transgressions. Since I am hired as a wedding DJ a ton, one may wonder if I would play this at that type of an event. Absolutely I would! Of course, it would be later in the night. I think it has a catchy hook and will be another to climb the charts VERY quickly. Props to the Jack U guys for once again infusing those EDM sounds into this track.
South Walton Fashion Week 2015 Official Spotify Playlist
It’s been a whirlwind of a month but finally got a chance to slow down and publish my South Walton Fashion Week 2015 Official Spotify Playlist which includes about 90% of the material I used (the other 10% isn’t on Spotify or are my own custom remixes). If you’ve never DJ’d a fashion show, let me give you some insight. Generally, you work with 1 designer for months and collaborate on a single show. SWFW is unlike anything you’ve ever seen. We had 31 runway shows over a 3 day period. I didn’t get the luxury of having months to work with them – I literally had 3 hours the day before the show to see all 31 designer’s pieces and then spent the remaining 21 hours coming up with the soundtrack for each designer’s show (with some help from the designers of course). What was really interesting is how organic it became. A designer would hear something I’d play one night and want me to incorporate a certain sound or feel into their upcoming show so I’d go back and re-work their sets. ODESZA was by far the most popular artist with the designers that I played. There’s something about that duo’s work that just seemed to really fit the feel of the show. Anyway, I hope you enjoy. I’d love to get your feedback.
Music Monday 10/8/15 – Say My Name by Odesza
It’s almost here – South Walton Fashion Week (SWFW) starts THIS Thursday. As I’m about to head out there from NYC, I’ve been on the lookout for some tracks that will work well. One track I’m digging right now is Say My Name by Odesza. While the original version is not your mainstream dance floor hit track necessarily, the vibe of the musicality and the vocal are SO GOOD! I’ve been looking at a lot of this duo’s work and I can guarantee a few of their tracks will get played on the runway for this fashion show. If you like this tune, a few other tracks I’d recommend of theirs are For Us, Bloom, White Lies, and Always This Late. Maybe because it’s late at night, but listen to these tunes with the light down and tell me you can’t envision this on a runway. Wish me luck! The official SWFW spotify list to be posted soon 🙂
Broken Arrows by Avicii with Zac Brown | Music Monday Pick
Avicii made my Music Monday pick earlier this month. He’s back again with an uptempo mainstream dance track called “Broken Arrows” with vocal assistance by Zac Brown. This will be released officially to radio tomorrow but makes it as my Music Monday pick for 9/28/15.
Here’s a little secret about me: I’m a closet Zac Brown fan! I know his tracks don’t all make the best dance floor fillers but the guy can write a good song! Team him up with one of my favorite producers, Avicii, and you get Broken Arrows. I think it may be a bit too progressive of a track for Top 40 radio but I think with some decent remixes (that will be sure to come it), this could be one to surprise you. So far, this and Pure Grinding are my favorite tracks released from his latest album.
Music Monday Pick 9/3/15 | Pure Grinding by Avicii
This has been quite the start to the Fall season with a ton of potential dance floor fillers being released. Pure Grinding by Avicii makes it as my Music Monday pick for 9/3/15. It officially got released to radio a few weeks ago but still hasn’t caught on with the mainstream crowd…yet!
I’ve been a huge Avicii supporter ever since he put out Levels. One of the things I’ve loved about him is that he constantly is changing up his sound; not just album to album but song to song. This one is down in the 104 BPM range (a stark contrast from his 130 range club bangers that he is known for). He takes some of the chorus lyrics from “100% Pure Love” by Crystal Waters but that’s the only homage paid to that legendary track. This will be one of those underground songs that I will play at my shows but for it to be successful, it has to be placed perfectly at the right time of the night. Give it a listen! You think it has what it takes to climb on the Top 40 charts?
Music Monday 8/31/15 | What Do You Mean by Justin Bieber
As we move out of the Summer season and head into Fall, it’s only fitting that we get What Do You Mean by Justin Bieber dropped in our laps. I heard this track for the first time on the radio while driving in Las Vegas yesterday afternoon and all I can say, is wow, what a comeback track for Justin! The fact that he’s been working with the Jack U duo means we should be getting an album full of dance floor fillers. Talk about a catchy hook! This track has it for sure. I’ve never been a huge “Belieber” fan but my wife has. She’s already been begging me to get her the promo tracks ASAP (perks of being married to a DJ, I guess). This will be in heavy rotation for my events and mark my words – this will stay a while at #1 on the charts. What do you think? You like it? C’mon, no shame in your game for agreeing with me on this. This is my Music Monday pick for August 31st.
Music Monday 8/3/15 | Hotline Bling by Drake
Well, Drake has done it again. My Music Monday pick for 8/31/15 is Hotline Bling by Drake. I’m usually not a down-tempo hip hop fan. I like stuff in the 100 to 115 BPM range (yes, I’m a HUGE 90s hip hop fan when everything fell into that range). This one is around 70 Beats per Minute (BPM) but the good news is I can fit it in my high energy sets by doubling the beat. Did I lose you on that? Drake once again gives us a fantastic hook and the instrumentation is so simplistic that his rapping really stands out. This guy has been putting out some club bangers recently and while recently he has been on a more “hard” hip hop flow – (i.e. Energy, Back to Back, etc.), this one completely flips the script with a more melodic chorus (similar to some of his older singles “Hold On We’re Going Home” and “Best I Ever Had”). Anyway, I think this track will around a bit. Get ready to here this one A LOT!
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