Author Archives: Michael Serratore

[Deep House] Jaymes Young – I’ll Be Good (Fabich Remix)

Jaymes Young
I'll Be Good (Fabich Remix)

Fans of the iconic German deep house groove will have grown accustomed to seeing Fabich’s name alongside his fellow talented countrymen across his host of stunning collaborations in past. This time there’ll be no division of praise as we focus solely on his production chops with his latest official remix for Jaymes Young. While the original may be a soulful ballad, you’d expect nothing less from a bit of German engineering to turn this into a chilled dance floor delight. From once melting hearts to now driving this pulsating beat ever forward, the vocals have undergone an incredible transformation that look to carry this feel-good sensation long into the night.

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The Chill Dojo #130

We’re cutting right to the chase for Dojo #130 and bursting out of the blocks with a splash of summer sound right to your eardrums. If you happened to sleep on our feature from last week, then you missed one hell of a musical adventure courtesy of Big Wild. It may be a take on ‘Champagne Drip Theme’, but a tune like this wouldn’t feel out of place in any Mario Kart, conjuring up images of high-paced hijinks on sunny white beaches. On a different setting but a similar universe, Monstercat representative Volant carries us on an eventful journey as we go ‘Full Circle’ through galaxies of punchy chords, jazzy breakdowns and pure melodic bliss. It’s a beautiful ride to be on, and one that glides through wave after wave of funky wonderment. Swiss native Insan3Lik3 injects a dose of pop into this week’s edition with a sweet mix of J-Hype’s vocals and nu-disco groove. It’s a sweet indulgence of carefree vibes that flows with ease from start to finish.

The label may have passed on Pat Lok’s latest edit, but we’re calling this flip of ‘Easy Come Easy Go’ a certified jam. There’s just no denying this funky Canadian from unleashing some dance floor heat, and the whole thing is made even more incredible after hearing the original’s style. Chris McClenney did manage to score that official remix status on Goldlink’s ‘Sober Thoughts’, and this fast-paced lyrical scorcher won’t take long to prove exactly why. The Baltimore-based producer is in fine form here, delivering a steady slapping beat layered with tasty servings of sax on that feel-good vibe.

That may be enough to hit the spot already, but that’s not even close to hinting what the rest of this playlist has in store. Peace out.

’Champagne Drip – Champagne Drip Theme (Big Wild Remix)’
’Volant – Full Circle’
’Insan3Lik3 – TNT (with J Hype)’
’Alice On The Roof – Easy Come Easy Go (Pat Lok VIP Vocal)’
’GoldLink – Sober Thoughts (Chris McClenney Remix)’
’Little Daylight – Runaround (Chordashian Remix)’
’Odesza – White Lies (Attom Remix)’
’Lana Del Rey – Florida Kilos (Tep No Remix)’
’Bee’s Knees – Keeper (Feat. Chuck Inglish & Buddy)’
’Cassette Club – Talk To Me (Pherotone & MooZ Remix)’
’Dooqu – Just Chill’
’WMNSTUDIES X WASPY – Photographs (Feat. Sundays)’
’Spire – Girls’
’silo – Solid Roll’
’Babble – Sundazin’
’Dirty South – With You (Chachi Remix)’
’Sterling Fox – Freak Caroline (ALMOND & SAMME Remix)’
’Mar – She’s A Dancer (prod. by Sebastian Carter)’
’Cheeky Charmander – Periwinkle’
’Maxo – Savannah (w. MINO MINO)’
’Slow Magic – Girls (Bollywood Life Remix)’
’Oh Wonder – Livewire’
’Kultur – Éphémère (Ft. Bamiyah)’
’YK – Jazz Tekkers’
’Izzard – Late Night Ramen’
’Joss Ryan – Lost’
’Jesse Fischer & Sly5thAve – Vein Melter’
’Freddie Joachim – A Change We Need’
’FloFilz – Ivebeentryin´’
’KMBProductions – PeaceOfMind’
’Just A Gent – Limelight ft. R O Z E S (NGHTMRE Remix)’
’Destiny – Time (MEMBA x RAZZ REMIX)’
’GARREN – Body’
’813 – Spaces ( original )’
’No Tv No Radio – Retro’
’Kuma – Panther’
’Sober Rob – clarity’
’YoAstrum – 4Fuu’
’JPB – Since You Left (with Spire)’
’Mr MPH – Who said grow up?’
’Iamnobodi – Morning Meditation’
’Aei – Confident’
’Cartoons & Cereal (ORiGin. Remix)’
’Principal Dean – City Luv ft. Snakefoot’
’Koan Sound – View From Above’
’A Himitsu – Cease’
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[Future] IMLAY – Empress

IMLAY
Empress

IMLAY has been delving into a few different styles of late, but his unique talent has really shone through those releases which he’s patented as ‘Abstract Bass’. The South Korean producer has real knack for combining bass-laden tracks with an eclectic eastern flavor, and his newest concoction ‘Empress’ is another wondrous glimpse into his creative flair. The sounds involved here are as elegant as the title would suggest, and the whimsical use of string stabs conjure images of exotic temples and palaces from an earlier time. Together, the historic vibes collide with future elements for a glorious merging of ages in this beautiful piece.

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The Chill Dojo #129

Monday morning may have reared its head once again, but GARREN’s got us reminiscing about the weekend with an elevated spin on ‘Sunday Candy’. If the original wasn’t uplifting enough, heroing the hook and infusing it with some classy melody has taken things to a whole different level. It’s not without a decent helping of Chance’s lyricism either, making for the perfect fuel to take on whatever this week will bring. It won’t be the only time you’ll be hearing him this week either, cos only a few days ago we featured the latest collab from The Social Experiment and Lido. Layered with generous helpings of soul and silky jazz vibes, who else but these guys could you rely on to think up these kinds of quality sounds?

Well actually, Dallas Cotton can offer something of a similar satisfaction, and he enlists the help of recent Dojo favorite Brasstracks to deliver a superb disco groove that is even harder to stop dancing to than it is to stop listening to. This is one of those ones to roll down the street to, pulling wacky moves that would look insane to anyone without this song in their ears. Still on that jam addiction, we’re slowing things down a notch with a fresh take on the timeless classic from Fat Joe and Ashanti. NYC producer Taylor Wise loads up a powerful dose of nostalgia together with a catchy electronic riff just made for windows-down cruising, and of course belting out the chorus at the top of your lungs. Snoop’s single ‘Peaches N Cream’ may be a lot newer to the scene, but that’s still enough time for groove maestro jackLNDN to lay down another one of his irresistibly funky beats. You should know the drill by now, cos it’s a straight head bopping experience from start to finish.

Monday doesn’t seem so bad anymore does it? Peace out.

’Chance The Rapper, Donnie Trumpet & The Social Experiment – Sunday Candy (GARREN Remix)’
’Jeremih – Planes (Lido & The Social Experiment Remix)’
’Dallas Cotton – Sometime (feat. Brasstracks)’
’Fat Joe ft. Ashanti – Whats Luv (Taylor Wise Remix)’
’Snoop Dogg – Peaches N Cream (JackLNDN Remix)’
’Tep No – Please Me (Radio Edit)’
’Alesso ft. Roy English – Cool (Autograf Remix)’
’Higher Self – Ghosts (Bit Funk Remix)’
’Brandy – Full Moon (Allure Remix)’
’Zacari – Foggy Windows (Prod. By J Louis & NGHTMRE)’
’MORRT – Dive Right In (Syv Remix)’
’SNBRN – Raindrops feat. Kerli (Hotel Garuda Remix)’
’Cat Power – Satisfaction (LCAW Remix)’
’Autoerotique – Flyaway’
’Mike Gao – Waiting (Nuela Charles Flip)’
’Aeroplane – Let’s Get Slow Feat. Benjamin Diamond’
’Xander Lewis – Honeydew’
’Sebastian Carter – Fascination (feat. Aela Kae)’
’Little Giants – Lately (Love, Love, Love)’
’Patrick Baker – Gone (LYAR Remix)’
’AR Ferdinand – Pull Me (Ft. Louise Bruce)’
’Piecey – Women Are Beautiful (Radio Edit)’
’Didrick – A Part Of You (WRLD Remix)’
’Marshmello – Summer’
’uth fruit – Drunk For The First Time’
’Sabrepulse – Flux (Grimecraft Remix)’
’KRNE – Titles Ft. Mikos Da Gawd’
’dasta – loving u’
’sam gellaitry – paper’
’Big Wild – Aftergold’
’Kehlani – Til The Morning (Snakehips Remix)’
’Darius – Helios (Pomo Remix) Ft. Tennyson’
’Alexander Lewis – Jane’
’Braille – Everyone’s Crazy (Machinedrum Remix)’
’Belwoorf – Stoic’
’EMBRZ – Silent ft. Amy Rose’
’Spire & The Marphoi Project – Roses’
’Whispa – wë’ll äll lïvë ündër wätër’
’GANZ – The New Era’
’Brady Watt – MALVERDE’
’Larce – SwingInLove w Masego & BeMyFiasco’
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[House] No Doubt – Don’t Speak (Dennis Kruissen Remix)

No Doubt
Don't Speak (Dennis Kruissen Remix)

He’s shown it countless times before, but Dennis Kruissen certainly doesn’t shy away from taking on the classics. With names like Mary Mary and Florence and The Machine already under his belt, there was seemingly no limit to which timeless anthem could be next to fall victim to his addictive deep house spell. Well the wait is over as his latest transformation is complete and once again ready to reignite the passion for an iconic song. Like a blast from the past, all those memories of belting out the chorus of ‘Don’t Speak’ over the top of Gwen Stefani’s lyrics will come flooding back in an instant. Only this time, those unforgettable vocals are accompanied by an infectious groove geared to set dance floors ablaze and have that undying chorus shouted out into the early hours of the morning.

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[Future Bass] Urban Cone Ft Tove Lo – Come Back To Me (Redial Remix)

Urban Cone Ft Tove Lo
Come Back To Me (Redial Remix)

Around a month ago, bass veteran Redial resurfaced with a fresh outlook on where he wanted his music to go next, and an EP to solidify this statement to the rest of the electronic scene. There was promise of more excitement to come, and now that is delivered in the form of a massive official remix for Urban Cone. Don’t be fooled by the soulful tone of the original, because it’s astounding just how well those vocals lend themselves to a fierce future bass anthem. From the hypnotic builds to the crunchy industrial beat, everything about this track has been constructed with the purpose of igniting an eager crowd, and the energy it emits will bring things to fever pitch in a matter of seconds. Look out for this one to be the feature of sets all throughout the festival season this year.

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Adam Tell – Fiction In The Fire [TMN PREMIERE]

Adam Tell
Fiction In The Fire

It’s easy for electronic pop to be given a bad rap these days, with common preconceptions of being all flash and little substance when compared to masterful displays of production that can hold their ground without any need for lyrics. And then along comes an artist like Adam Tell to turn that perception around in an instant, putting forward a solid case that words can elevate these sounds to another level beyond pure melodic obsession. That will be the story told through his Fiction EP set to release tomorrow, and who better than Fox Stevenson’s own Cloudhead records to share it?

In the lead-up to the event, we’ve been given a taste of what’s in store with a premiere of ‘Fiction In The Fire’. As promised, you’ll find an addictive combination of Adam’s uplifting vocals together with sweeping soundscapes and glorious melodies that offer something more than what you’ll get from mainstream radio.

If you feel your previous assumptions fading, you can check out the pre-order here.

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