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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!
Music Monday Pick 7/27/15 | The Party by Joe Stone feat. Montell Jordan
The Party by Joe Stone feat. Montell Jordan
It’s always dangerous when you tinker with a classic such as Montell Jordan’s “This Is How You Do It”. That said, Joe Stone did a good job on this version. Highly endorse. #musicmonday
Music Monday Pick 7/20/15 | Lean On Mashup/Cover by Jind Mahi
So we all are familiar with the infectious hook of Lean On by Major Lazer & DJ Snake. Jind Mahi takes it to another level with their mashup/cover adding in some punjabi overtones halfway through the track. #musicmonday
Music Monday Pick 7/6/15 | This Summer’s Gonna Hurt by Maroon 5 & Alesso
I’m loving this remix of This Summer’s Gonna Hurt. Alesso definitely adds a little progressive sound to the original to give it a club-like feel. I’m going to be playing this one often for the next two months. #musicmonday
Music Monday Pick 6/29/15 | I Need Your Love by Shaggy
Could be this year’s song of the summer – I Need Your Love by Shaggy. #musicmonday
Music Monday Pick 6/22/15 | Untouchable by Tritonal vs Cash Cash
Cash Cash has always been one of my favorite artists. Very catchy hook on this track. #musicmonday
Music Monday Pick 6/15/15 | Talking Body (Gryffin Remix) by Tove Lo
Love the sultry vocals on this track. This remix in particular is amazing. It’s been getting a great response when I play it out at my shows (yes, I have a clean edit). #musicmonday
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