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Work by Rihanna feat. Drake
For this week’s #musicmonday pick, I’m going with Work by Rihanna feat. Drake. This track isn’t a club banger necessarily, but it does have a good beat and catchy hook. Reminds me of last week’s pick. I’m hoping the R&B genre isn’t slowing down in tempo beyond this. At 92 beats per minute, I still can work this in regularly to my sets. With the firepower of Rihanna and Drake, I’m sure this track will be around all Spring.
Hands To Myself by Selena Gomez
It’s February 1st! Starting off this month’s Music Monday with a track I’m loving right now – Hands To Myself by Selena Gomez. I wasn’t a Selena fan until this album. This track just follows the trend of her other singles released recently. This will get heavy airplay. It’s a tricky one to mix due to the tempo and vibe but trust me, I’ll find a way to do it. Hope you enjoy this one!
Sorry (EZY Lima Remix) – Tayler Buono
Today’s music Monday pick today is this amazing Justin Bieber cover of Sorry by Tayler Buono. The EZY Lima Remix really sets this off. It’s got an electronic vibe but stays true to the original. The female vocal is money. Enjoy!
Adventure Of A Lifetime (DJ Spider Remix) – Coldplay
First Music Monday pick of 2016. This remix by DJ Spider of Adventure of a Lifetime by Coldplay is fantastic. The original is already amazing and funky but this takes it to another level. I haven’t heard a DJ Spider remix in some time so glad to have him back on the remix scene. This is going to be a staple in my sets for a bit. What do you think?
https://youtu.be/BInJZUVcKA4
September – Throttle vs Earth, Wind & Fire
Anytime you try and and take on a remake of a classic like September by Earth, Wind & Fire, you better bring your A game. Throttle delivers with this mix. I love the fact that it still stays true to the original enough that the essence of the song isn’t lost. The beginning percussion makes for an easy way to mix it in to virtually anything. If you’re a fan of EWF like I am, you’ll no doubt be glad to have the 411 on this one. Hope your enjoy my Music Monday pick for 11/23/15.
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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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.
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.
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