Collaborations...

It's always interesting when two musical artists come together to blend their individual talents...it's even more interesting when the two artists sounds are so different from each other.

It's often hit or miss, but i can safely say that these collaborations between artists in the electronic music scene definitely work, and provide something to suit everyone's musical tastes.

If one collaboration wasn't enough, the masters behind the reggae/dancehall collaboration Major Lazer, (Diplo & Switch) have teamed up with well known electro pop act, La Roux. This mixtape combines tracks from La Roux's self titled album, as well as Major Lazers: 'Guns Don't Kill People, Lazers Do'. The result is a blend of the best of La Roux with a chilled out dancehall vibe and even some dub sounds.

Follow the link to the Mad Decent Records website to grab it now for free.

Major Lazer and La Roux present Lazerproof

Diplo has definitely been a busy man. Along with this La Roux collab, an even more interesting pairing has brought about the electro stomper "C'mon". Pairing up with none other than Tiesto, this track combines euphoric trance buildups and riffs and drops into a solid electro sound at a dance-able 130 bpm.

Tiesto ft Diplo - C'mon

I can't stop posting tracks from Afrojack, but for a good reason. This guy keeps releasing tracks that will ultimately find their way into any Dj's set. His tracks are very dance-able thanks to his solid hard hitting drum beats that drive most of his tracks. If its those tripped out high pitch sounds you desire after you've knocked back a few drinks or something else.... then his collaboration with The PartySquad will suit your ears perfectly. If your after a slower but still solid track with a tech-house feel, then his collabs with Bobby Burns will give you just that. If you're after a strange/slightly off drop then check out his collab with Sidney Samson.

The PartySquad vs Afrojack - A Msterdamn

Afrojack ft Bobby Burns - Real High

Afrojack & Sidney Samson - Quacky (weird track)

This track below is an older 2009 track from Afrojack and Bobby Burns, but if you haven't already heard it, get it now..its a banger!

BONUS TRACK: Afrojack ft Bobby Burns - Ghettoblaster

A well known collaboration in the Dubstep game is that of Excision and Datsik, both dubbers have established themselves as heavy hitters in their own right as well as giving birth to a new breed of Dubstep in the form of their number 1 track 'Swagga'. The result of this successful pairing is pure and utter filth that will please any dub head looking for their latest fix of mind melting, ear bleeding noise.

Teflon ft Kemst (Datsik & Excision Remix)

Enjoy.

Mixing It Up

Instead of posting a few new tracks...today i'll be leaving you with some great new mixes filled with many new/awesome and even unreleased tracks to keep you busy.

First up is a mix from electro and dubstep producer Udachi, let me warn you now, this mix has some absolutely filthy tunes in it, and I highly recommend this to anyone who loves Wobbly Bass, electro and Dubstep.

Udachi - Spring 2010 Promo Mix (soundcloud link)

Next up is a slower/softer mix from Cassian, the newcomer to the scene who is causing a storm with his extremely popular party making tunes. If you haven't already heard his Beatport number 1, 'Friday Night', get onto it soon. This is a great mix to chill to but it also doubles as a very dance-able blend of disco/funk and indie electro.

Cassian - Mr Friday Night Mix (direct download, right click save as)

Punk Rolla, is the new alias of one of the DJ's/producers previously known as Bass Weazal, the new sound combines those familiar heavy basslines with some dutch sounds, creating absolute monster tracks and bootlegs. This mixtape is full of his own tracks as well as new/unreleased bangers from the likes of Calvertron, The Mightyfools, Mustard Pimp and even Deadmau5.

Punk Rolla - Rock 'n Rolla Mixtape (direct download, right click save as)

To end things off, i'll leave you with a Live Afrojack Set at INOX Music Festival in France.

If you haven't heard a live Afrojack Set, grab this one immediately. We had the privilege of seeing him at HQ a while back, and his set was by far the best of the night!

Expect an onslaught of his own dutch sounds as well as other top producers in the game.

Afrojack - Live @ INOX Music Festival (zippyshare link)

Enjoy!

Diiirrtty Dutch Time!

So everyone knows that the Dutch House sound has become increasingly popular now with lots of artists crossing over to combine elements of it in their tracks..so without hesitation we bring you some current Dutch house tracks that are causing a storm...

First up is none other than Afrojack, who can be held responsible for the rise in dutch house popularity...This track blew crowds away at the Miami Winter Music Conference 2010 (WMC), and whilst it sounds a lot like his other tracks...its sure to get people rowdy!

Benny Bennasi - Satisfaction (Afrojack Remix)

Next up is a track from none other than Sidney Samson, who was also one of the first to pioneer the dutch sound. Samson makes use of a sample from a NAS track which lends it's title.

Sidney Samson - The World Is Yours

Even wobbly bass head and heavy electro producer Calvertron has embraced the dutch sound..the drum beats and sounds are very similar to Afrojack and its bound to get things going!

Starchaser ft (Nancy Huang) - So Good (Calvertron Remix)

Fellow bassheads and fidget monsters, 'The Squatters' have also followed suit with their new release 'On Fire'! The track lives up to its title!

The Squatters - On Fire

and last...for a ridiculous taste of dutch house...check out newcomer 'Wes De Graaf'

his track Pon Di River has been featured in many dj sets dropping the dutch sound.

Wes De Graaf - Pon Di River

and for something a little different.... a quick Hip Hop Mix by JDUB aka DubbleDrop

get it HERE