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Kentucky producer Amtrac is a big favorite of Bear Toons and he shows exactly why I love his sound with his new and free track ‘Those Days’. The track is clearly a head-bobber, a knee slapper, thigh-thumper or any body appendage-mover you care to favor. The relentless bass and hypnotic vocal samples will conspire to enthuse even the most melancholy of listeners. This was originally released last week but shamefully I forgot to post it, my sincerest apologies. There’s also a slew of remixes for the track, most notably by Viceroy but my favorite remains the original.

Two Door Cinema Club’s reputation precedes them. Whether or not your a fan of their fast paced, hook filled rock pop, the boys from Bangor, North Ireland have blown up big time. Their latest album Beacon  was released a couple weeks ago and judging by the quality of Beataucue’s remix of Sleep Alone, this album looks likely to be remixed as repeatedly as Tourist History. Hailing from the Normandy city of Caen, Beataucue have perfected their french electro sound and they deliver with this superbly energetic remix of ‘Sleep Alone’.

Its been almost a month and a half since I posted a ‘Weeks End’ playlist. Mostly because I’ve been busy traveling and studying for exams. Though I haven’t finished exams (not even close, still 14 days away), I have started procrastinating again and what better way to then with summer-happy, bass heavy electro-house jams. If your summer has already started; dig in guilt-free. If it hasn’t, download these tracks and lock them away for that sunny day.

Archie - Mystro (Original Mix)

Sander Van Doorn - Chasin (Original Mix)

Markus Cole - Bittersweet (Original Mix)

Kaskade VS Sandro Silva & Quintino - Call Out Epic (Kaskade Mashup)

Chromeo - When the Night Falls (Savoy Remix)

Tiesto & Swanky Tunes - Make Some Noise feat New Navy

NWA - Straight Outta Compton (Cazzette’s Ass Sniffin’ Hounds Bootleg)

Wolfgang Gartner - Redline (Original Mix)

Lykke Li - I Follow Rivers (Artistic Raw Remix)

Peace Treaty vs. Empire Of The Sun vs. Jay-Z & Kanye West - Heard You Were Walking In Paris (MAKJ & Hardwell Bootleg)

Following up their outstanding Finger Snaps and Gun Claps and Death of Summer EP, LA electro-rap duo King Fantastic have wasted no time in putting out more music. In my mind these guys are the most exciting hip hop crew around today. SocioPoliticalPimpTalk is a 4-track lesson in what King Fantastic does like no one else. Producer Troublemaker continues to defy reason with his electro-gangtsta infused beats. On the mic, Killer Reese One is probably the best example of West Coast gangsta rap active today (Tupac hologram excluded). The EP kicks off with lead single ‘G Sharp’ concise illustration of what KF are in every sense. ‘Coastal Shindig’ is a catchy party song dominated by Reese One’s lyrical masterclass.  Dark, smokey and ferocious, ‘Jamaica, California’ is for all the smokers out there. The EP is rounded out with ‘Guide to Petting Cougars’ an truly Californian ode to MILFs. Stream the tape below and cop it on Itunes to support the group.

LA duo KO KO’s track ‘Float’ is a smooth summery electro-pop affair. Sound Remedy turns the track on its head into a monstrous bass heavy anthem. I truly can’t decide which is better. KO KO’s original is undeniably slick indie-pop gold. Sound Remedy’s remix is a true example of a reworking that is unique not only in skill but in genre-blurring sound. Stream them both below, and grab the free Sound Remedy remix if it tickles your Electro ears.

LA’s King Fantastic have managed to bring Gangsta rap into the 21st century with their unique brand of electro-infused hip hop. Producer Troublemaker lays down the gauntlet with heavy electronic beats and rapper Killer Reese One picks it up with his aggressive and clever rhymes. The dichotomy works really well as both components complement each other perfectly; this is the gangbanger rap of old reborn with electro fire. After their awesome EPs Finger Snaps and Gun Claps, and Death of Summer I’ve been eagerly awaiting their next batch of music. They’ve duly delivered with a super hyped reworking of Ice-T’s classic ‘Squeeze the Trigger. 

Squeeze the Trigger (feat. Z-Trip) (Ice T Cover) by kingfantastic

Killer Reese One’s Foreword:

“When I was in the second grade, I was at my Dad’s house for the weekend. He had a new record still in the plastic, it was Ice T’s ‘Rhyme Pays’ album. By Monday morning when my Mom picked me up for school, I knew every single word. That album is the blueprint for my brand of gangster rap. That album had a class that was above street level. That album was super authentic LA dopeman/gangbanger/player music. Throughout the years the singular song that has stood the test of time, and managed to speak to a new generational angst, is “Squeeze the Trigger.” The beat and the lyrics are a complete assault on the establishment, and we remade it out of necessity. These words need to be heard more now than ever.”

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The video is not for the feint of heart. Cut by KHAT.

Heard this song only once and right away knew I had to post it. So funky, disco-ey and catchy! It just seems that Vancouver producer U-Tern put together this jam effortlessly. It is an earworm; stuck in my head before I even had a chance to listen to 30 seconds of it. He exercises great restraint in keeping the tune simple and uncluttered.