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[MP3 Playlist] The Chill Dojo #34

Posted by Michael Serratore - April 22, 2013

For many people, this week in April is one of the most laidback times of the year. It’s a time that goes hand in hand with the celebration of chill music, so look no further for those mellow tunes you desire.

Dojo number 34 kicks off with a amazingly funky beat from Lindsay Lowend, released under his alias Bib. ‘Take my Heart’ is a jam, plain and simple, packed with catchy vocal elements and magical chords to be consumed in high doses to leave you smiling. We go from an incredible beat to incredible bass courtesy of Watapachi remixing the soulful hit ‘Love You Down’. The original gets slowed down with an injection of 808’s and heavy bass to create a serious love trap anthem. While the mood is set, it’s only fitting to move into this next remix from NY producer Obey City, who creates a stunning atmospheric track filled with stunning drumwork and ethnic strings. Sizzlebird is another masterful user of string elements within his chillstep works, and he again puts it on full display with his latest free download ‘First Light’. Ellie Goulding’s Halcyon Remix Album was released for download this week, and one of the highlights of the stream was this next effort from Kastle, who utilises garage vibes and vocal transformation to showcase the skills that make him one of the top producers in the game.

The rest of the playlist should provide you with a fitting soundtrack to continue the chill vibes for the week ahead. Peace Out.

Chill Dojo #34 zip

’Bib – Take My Heart (Keats//Collective VOL. 3)’

’INOJ – LOVE YOU DOWN (WATAPACHI REMIX) *** FREE DOWNLOAD ***’

’PS 3 (Obey City Remix)’

’First Light ‘

’Ellie Goulding – My Blood (Kastle Remix)’

’Wolftek Feat. Jessika Dawn – Until The End (Vocal Mix)’

’You & Me ft. Eliza Doolittle’

’KLP – Roll With It’

’Touch Sensitive – Pizza Guy’

’Lucky Charms (Original Mix)’

’Kris Menace feat. Black Hills – Waiting For You (Fingerpaint Remix)’

’Satin Jackets – Dee Baby’

’Satin Jackets – Only You (Rogue Vogue Remix)’

’Satin Jackets feat. Patrick Baker – Only You (Delia D. Remix)’

’Sau Poler – Love Minded.mp3′

’Sau Poler – Isolated.mp3’

[MP3 Playlist] The Chill Dojo #33

Posted by Michael Serratore - April 15, 2013

Where the Chill Dojo once meant trying to discover a collection of worthy songs to compile into a playlist, the objective has quickly changed into trying to keep up with the stack of amazing music that is being released week on week. It’s impossible to find and show everything, but what we do have is the best of what your ears should be listening to for this edition.

Though featuring only a few days ago on the site, Bondax’s incredible remix of ‘Open’ is that good it deserves another mention, as the track of the week no less. All the elements blend together perfectly to create a smooth euphoric journey through sound that can only be described as pure vibes. We’re staying soothing and soulful for the time being with the next song from NY trio Wet. Stellar vocals and production are on full display in this tune which will no doubt be stuck in your head all week. Our next two come from Canadian producer Teen Daze and his latest EP, The House on the Mountain. A mixture of blissful acoustic and electronic sounds combine for the kind of music to induce that floating feeling, and it’s a truly special moment to enjoy. Speaking of magical combinations, French producers Darius and Le Crayon teamed up on the funky masterpiece ‘Alicia’, filled with tropical flavour that longs to be played out at the Summer parties to come. And while we’re in that chill house mood, definitely don’t sleep on the latest from dojo favourite Lane 8. It’s been a big week for Crywolf with his recent Ghosts EP proving successful on the charts, and with the calibre of the two downtempo features we have on our playlist, it’s not hard to see why. To top off the list of must-listen releases, we’ve also included some more of those funky jams which have quickly become a staple of the dojo thanks to names like FloFilz and IAMNOBODI.

So there you have the update to tide you over for another week. If you only have so much time to discover new music, make sure to keep it chill. Peace out.

Chill Dojo #33 zip

’Rhye – Open (Bondax Remix)’

’U Da Best / Wet’

’Teen Daze – Eagles Above’

’Teen Daze – Classical Guitar’

’Darius & Crayon – Alicia’

’Lane 8 – So Much’

’Rachel Row – Follow The Step (KiNK mix)’

’Panda – FSTVL’

’Attack Yourself – Laser Flip (Bit Funk Remix)’

’Living with Lucy (Original Mix)’

’Showtime (Original Mix)’

’Crywolf – Ghosts’

’Crywolf – Swimming In The Flood’

’Varien – L’esprit Noir (The Spirit of Darkness) (feat. CoMa)’

’Janet Jackson – Someone To Call My Lover (Giraffage Remix)’

’WIFEY ( U ARE SO BEAUTIFUL )’

’IAMNOBODI – Good Wine.mp3′

’Eli Colburn – Once Upon a Time Untold.mp3′

’FloFilz – Rotblau (Nas – Purple Remix).mp3′

’FloFilz – MVP (BigL – MVP Remix).mp3′

’Stainless Steele – High Lander Grammar.mp3′

’Wires’

[MP3 Playlist] The Chill Dojo #32

Posted by Michael Serratore - April 8, 2013

Sometimes there are those moments in life where time seems to be moving too fast and it’s a constant race against the clock to get things done. These are often the times when we need to slow things down, take a breath, and take another look at things with a clear head. If you can relate, then this stress-busting playlist is dedicated to you.

We start things off with some slow disco magic from 5 reasons, who provides the perfect tune for a city drive as the warmer weather kicks in. Amazing vibes, dreamy vocals and plenty of groove tick all the boxes for the track of the week. Filling similar criteria is the next feature from UK duo Psychemagik, adding some smooth synths to take the funky original to another level of danceability. Speaking of impressive transformations, dojo favourite Le Youth lets loose a dancefloor-ready remix of Jakwob’s emotional original in a style you wouldn’t imagine possible. Australian producer Flex Cop is another honourable mention on the list of dance-worthy music this week, with a stunning deep-house original that works in the vocals from ‘No Diggity’ with great success. Plenty of chill trap to also enjoy this week, with some eclectic remixes of Cashmere Cat coming off their recent Mirror Maru Remix Ep and another unique take on a Rudimental original coming from Two Inch Punch. The latter end of the playlist then moves into a nice selection of chillstep with familiar names in Faraway Skies, who delivers an amazing remix of Seven Lions, and Sizzlebird, who proudly released his much anticipated Alive EP. It’s been a while since we’ve ended the playlist with something a little different, so we’ve thrown in a bit of smooth jazz for good measure, because who the hell doesn’t like that?

Hopefully we’ve down our part in alleviating some of the stress from your life this week. It’s not often we take the time to give ourselves the rest we need. Peace out.

Chill Dojo #32 zip

’5 Reasons – Night Drive In Moscow (feat. Patrick Baker) (Original Mix)’

’HAIM – Falling (Psychemagik Remix)’

’Jakwob – Fade (Le Youth Remix)’

’Flex Cop – Werkit’

’Treehouses – (iO Sounds remix)’

’SOHN – The Wheel (REID Remix)’

’The Dream – Ghetto (Figgy Remix)’

’Make You Stay ft. JMSN’

’C¡ara – Bødy P4rty (†REEM!X)’

’Gurl You Know’

’Kiss Kiss (LidoLido Remix)’

’Cashmere Cat – Kiss Kiss (Canblaster Remix)’

’Rudimental – “Spoons” ft. MNEK & Syron (Two Inch Punch Remix)’

’Seven Lions – Days to Come (Faraway Skies Remix) *Free Download in Description’

’SizzleBird – Journey of Luna.mp3′

’Emperor – Dust And Echoes (Free Download)’

’Reso – Simple Pleasures (Om Unit remix)’

’Distance – Fallen (Olie Bassweight Remix)’

’Relaxmode *sold’

[MP3 Playlist] The Chill Dojo #31

Posted by Michael Serratore - April 1, 2013

You can’t believe everything you read on the internet on April 1st, and as tempting as it was to pull a cheeky stunt, there’ll be no fooling around with this week’s Chill Dojo. Coming off the back of a hectic long weekend, many of you will just be looking to relax before the grind begins again, and we will be your trusted source as always.

And just the track to set the mood is this charming atmospheric delight from UK’s Boy Kid Cloud off his latest EP. This is rainy day music at its best with enchanting vocals and all round stellar production. Aussie producer DCUP was also out with a new EP this week, and ‘Caramel’ stood out as a definite must for this playlist. It’s one of those tunes that makes all life’s stresses simply melt away. So it turns out a mere 15 seconds of Daft Punk is all it takes to spawn a mass of remixes as people worldwide eagerly await the new album, but thankfully the chill Spaniard Obenhaus delivers a funky edit which stays true to the vibes of the original and will help fans get through another week of counting down. We’ve thrown in a few more downtempo jams from this dojo newcomer as well for good measure, so don’t sleep on them either. Lane 8 also makes a return to this week’s edition with his latest remix of Fenech Soler, providing some mellow house magic to help you drift away.

While that’s the playlist covered for this week, we definitely recommend you check out the latest free compilation, Dusty Milk Crates Vol.3, which is an absolute must download for lovers of the jammin’ beats we often feature. There’s plenty of dojo favorites amongst the names, with artists like IAMNOBODI, Moods, and Vanilla. Get on it! Peace out.

Chill Dojo #31 zip

’Boy Kid Cloud – I Need Love’

’DCUP vs KLP – Caramel’

’Daft Punk

’Obenhaus

’Obenhaus

’Fenech Soler – Maiyu (Lane 8 Remix)’

’Classixx – Holding On (Jerome LOL Remix)’

’Hanni El Khatib – Penny (Classixx Remix)’

’Retrograde (Finn Pilly Edit)’

’One4Hubert’

’You Got Me’

’Rhye – Open (Ryan Hemsworth Remix) Trill Scott Heron Future Screw’

’Super Rich Kids (Bird Peterson Rmx) Trill Scott Heron Future Screw’

’Déjà vu’

’Stahp – OUT NOW ON THEMELT.BANDCAMP.COM’

’I’m Just Sayin’ (DL in description)’

’Bonobo : Heaven For The Sinner’

’SWEATER BEATS – Need You Around ft. The GTW’

’relax dude (float)’

’Essáy “Lyla”‘

’Trashbat – Green Hill Zone’

[MP3 Playlist] The Chill Dojo #30

Posted by Michael Serratore - March 25, 2013

Seems crazy to think we’ve already hit another milestone with 30…30 Chill Dojos (insert Sesame Street Count laugh here). There’s always the desire to deliver a playlist fitting for the occasion, and luckily this week has seen enough amazing music to compile a mammoth edition of 30 tracks! There’s a heap of amazing talent on show here, so let’s waste no time and dive straight in.

Garage vibes are the flavor of the week, and when it comes to this style there’s no doubt the UK does it best. No idea how we slept on this remix of ‘Attracting Flies’ from Shift Key, but we’re making up for it by placing it on top as the absolute must-listen this week. This is a style that is so easy to love, and luckily UK group Clean Bandit keep similar vibes flowing with their official remix for the forthcoming Rudimental album, Home. And there’s no way we can talk UK garage without the latest from Kidnap Kid who continues to pump out dancefloor-ready magic. Dancefloor and magic did you say? No apologies for this terrible segue, but that leads perfectly into the newest Viceroy release, which of course is oozing with that summer feeling. If that wasn’t enough excitement for one week, another dojo favorite in Shook also let loose a groovy funkalicious jam just a few days ago, and has been heavy on replay ever since. In addition, there’s more dancey tunes courtesy of Drop Out Orchestra, Cassian, and Kaytranada, more infectious beats from Moods and Mr. Carmack, plus another freebie from Sizzlebird, who rarely goes a week without another mention in the dojo.

The rest is yours to discover, so take your time and wind down in the best way possible. Peace out.

Chill Dojo #30 zip

’Attracting Flies (Shift K3Y Remix)’

’Rudimental – Waiting All Night Feat. Ella Eyre (Clean Bandit Remix)’

’FMM: Lulu James – Closer (Kidnap Kid Remix)’

’The Knocks – Magic (Viceroy Remix)’

’Klingande – Jubel (Original mix)’

’Shook – Tonight’

’Drop Out Orchestra – Day Vague.mp3′

’Anna Lunoe & Touch Sensitive – Real Talk (Cassian Remix)’

’Jill Scott – Golden (Kaytranada’s Life Living Edition)’

’Rihanna – Stay (Marius Hörsturz Edit) Free dl on buy button’

’Rihanna feat Mikky ekko – Stay (NDMA Remix )’

’Jamiroquai – Too Young To Die (Moods Refix)’

’Mr. Carmack – Brazilian Blowjob.mp3′

’Mr Carmack – J (Penthouse Penthouse Rmx)’

’LAKIM x Mr. Carmack – Kahala’

’Bonobo – Jets 2013.mp3′

’ESTA. – Parables (ft. JENI).mp3′

’ESTA. – Abyss.mp3′

’Les Sins – Grind’

’Wankelmut & Emma Louise – My Head Is A Jungle (Gui Boratto Dub)’

’This Love (Higher)’

’HAIM – Falling (Duke Dumont Remix)’

’Super Flu – Va Ga Va Ga (with Hjálmar)’

’ViLLΛGE – Wanna Tell You (Henry Krinkle Remix)’

’Storm Voyage (Free)’

’Hannah Georgas – Enemies (WE SINK Unofficial Remix)’

’William Arcane – Not The Only One’

’Atu – ‘the duo’ ft. Sango (Pictures on Silence – March 22nd)’

’slo
motion matador – Heyheyhey’

’Kendrick Lamar – Sing About Me… (Lion González Quenched Remix)’

[MP3 Playlist] The Chill Dojo #29

Posted by Michael Serratore - March 17, 2013

So in case you didn’t know, Ultra was this weekend. If you’re reading this post on Sunday, it’s more than likely that you’re not there. If so, you have two options:

1. Continue to check your Facebook news feed and feel immense jealousy for your friends that are there and regret that you are not there.

2. Throw away your phone for the day, sit back, and relax to this ultra chill playlist instead.

If you’re still reading, congrats on picking option number two. Your prize is gracing your ears with standout track of the week, the smoothest remix of ‘Suit & Tie’ courtesy of Aussie beatmaker Ta-Ku. Funky beats and groovy synths will put all thoughts of raging festivals out of your mind, and make you wonder why JT never took this direction with the original to begin with. And while your mind is wandering away, make sure to soak up the next few serene selections, including a summer-infused Goldroom classic from Wax Nostalgic, and a slice of aural paradise from Swiss producer Dinka’s latest Closer EP. Rameses B hits us with some gorgeous liquid dnb, while Sizzlebird again showcases another beautiful feature, ‘Life Eclipse’ from his forthcoming Alive EP, which is sure to contain many more like it. Fellow UK dojo favourite, Maths Times Joy also previewed his stunning remix of DrDr, which blends those stunning vocals with magical swirling pads to perfection. There’s also some fresh trap reworks of big name tracks from Flume and Ellie Goulding, as well as plenty of unique beats to vibe to as always.

So forget about what everyone else is doing and whatever is going on at this point in time in the world. You’re hear now, so just enjoy the moment. Peace out.

Chill Dojo #29 zip

’Justin Timberlake – Suit & Tie (Ta ku Remix)’

’Goldroom – Sweetness Alive (Wax Nostalgic Remix)’

’RÜFÜS – Take Me’

’Style Of Eye – Norway feat. Bessem’

’Dinka – Spring Valley (Original Mix).mp3′

’Rameses B – Meaning Of Life’

’Life Eclipse’

’DrDr – Addicted (Maths Time Joy Remix).mp3′

’Flume – Sleepless (The Ninetys Remix)’

’Ellie Goulding – Hanging On (Lex Supreme x Quality Remix)’

’Laura Mvula – She (Eagles For Hands Remix)’

’Major Lazer
Get Free feat. Amber Coffman (Blood Diamonds Remix)’

’H E A V E N S G A T E’

’Grooving on for Miles(ZurichTakes beat2)’

’Never Felt Real’

’Moods – Time To Move On (Breakout EP)’

’Looking Forward To’

’Greyhat & Finn – Submarine’

’CoMa – Wouldn’t It Be Good If It Was True (ENiGMA Dubz Mix)’

’nExow & JacM – Serenity’

’CMA & nExow – Lost Dreams’

’MØ – PILGRIM (MS MR REMIX)’

’Rhye – 3 Days (Saux Remix)’

’Ra Ra Riot – When I Dream (Pacific Air Remix)’

’Comet (feat. BeuKes)’

[MP3 Playlist] The Chill Dojo #28

Posted by Michael Serratore - March 10, 2013

Whether you need a reason to smile or are just looking to put the icing on a great week gone by, this edition of the Chill Dojo is sure to do just that. We’re kicking things off with plenty of bright, happy tunes so that feel-good sensation is flowing fresh through your speakers.

Norweigian disco duo Lemâitre released their much anticipated Relativity 3 EP this week and the final track ‘Cut To Black’ is an absolute gem. Gorgeous chords, a relaxing beat and poppy vocals come together to make this a sweet delight, the definite highlight for this playlist and the perfect way to start the mood off right. And while we’re feeling that disco vibe, what better way to continue than with this groovy dancefloor-ready take on ‘Suit & Tie’ from Aeroplane, made only the way Europeans know how. JT’s vocals have never sounded so good on the top of this mix which is just too damn fun. Let’s throw in some tropical elements now with none other than Goldroom and his latest single ‘Only You Can Show Me’ which is everything you’ve come to expect from the producer that can make the coldest of days feel like summer. And speaking of summer, if you somehow slept on our feature of Ryan Hemsworth’s masterful rework of the Lana Del Ray hit, we’ve added it in the mix as one of this week’s best chill tracks. It’s always amazing to hear how well-known songs can be transformed with a bit of mellow treatment, and that is definitely the case when it comes to UK beatmaker Handbook’s downtempo trap interpretation of ‘I Could Be the One’ which will have those vocals stuck in your head for days.

As always, the playlist will span through some chillstep and plenty of relaxing beats so kick back and enjoy the selection. You’re sure to crack a smile many times over. Peace out.

Chill Dojo #28 zip

’Cut To Black’

’Justin Timberlake – Suit & Tie (Aeroplane Remix).mp3′

’Goldroom – Only You Can Show Me (feat. Mereki)’

’Chordashian – Call Me (Bronx Remix)’

’Rotkraft – To Love You (Vancington Remix)’

’Frank Ocean – Thinkin Bout You (Motez Edit)’

’Lana Del Rey – Summertime Sadness (Ryan Hemsworth Remix)’

’Avicii vs Nicky Romero – I Could Be The One (HBReFlip)’

’Koven – More Than You (RoughMath Remix) – Out Now’

’Soft Light’

’Audionaut Lost In Space’

’Word’UP (Beat112)’

’Want To Be Your Friend (FREE DL)’

’Bondax – All I Want (Pyxis Remix)’

’JNL & Atlaas – U Fade’

’Bloodflows’

’Mariah Carey – Shake It Off (Ferris Mular remix)’

’Mariah Carey ft. Snoop Dogg – Cry Baby (Husky Remix)’

’Tapes – 01 Slow Touch.mp3′

’Tapes – 03 The Blue Room.mp3′

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