[MP3 Playlist] The Chill Dojo #63

Not a week goes by when we’re not talking about the young French beatmaker stwo, but that really can’t be helped considering the consistent fire he produces on a regular basis. This time he works his magic with the sultry vocals of JMSN, and the result is an irresistable slow jam that you need to hear. Forget the wine and candles, next time you’re with that special someone, this is all you’ll need to set the mood right. And while we’re on the subject, let’s direct our attention back to this recent feature of Kygo’s take on ‘Sexual Healing’. By now you should be well aware of our love for the Norwegian’s tropical transformations, and it seems even this Marvin Gaye classic can be dancefloor-ready under his signature style. German duo Gamper & Dadoni are no strangers to a dancefloor hit either, and their smooth rework of Claptone’s ‘No Eyes’ is sure to set many alight all over the globe. The deep house groove together with that sexy sax is an infectious combination for sure, adding a freshness which has become the staple of this pair’s production. Wayward ensures the vibes keep flowing with a super catchy remix of ‘Run’, providing a warm spin on the emotional original courtesy of those stunning keys. There’s plenty more beats where that came from though, with Moods at his very best once again with another late night jam, and Pomo hitting us with a new original which will take over your body and induce uncontrollable groovin. And just in case you missed it, we end with a throwback to Dinner Date’s premiere on the site last week with his remix of Angus & Julia Stone. Even if you didn’t, it was always a sure-fire addition to the dojo and definitely worth hearing again.

That’s the playlist as we see it for another week. Enjoy it in any way you please. Peace out.

Chill Dojo #63 zip

’JMSN – The One (Stwo Remix).mp3′
’Marvin Gaye – Sexual Healing (Kygo Remix)’
’Claptone – No Eyes feat. Jaw (GAMPER & DADONI Remix)’
’Joel Compass – Run (Wayward Remix)’
’Kid Sundance – April Sun (Moods Remix)’
’Pomo – Work It Out’
’Angus & Julia Stone – All Of Me (Dinner Date Remix)’
’Matt Walters – I Would Die For You (Oliver Flohr Edit)’
’Wild Culture – Fade ( Original Mix )’
’Alta – Stepping Out (Jahnne Remix)’
’Crystal Bats – Falling In Love’
’Louis M^ttrs – God’s Help’
’Give It 2 U (Trippy Turtle Remix)’
’Bondax – Just Us (Patrick Baker Vocal Edit)’
’Thomas Jack, Kanye West & Benjamin Francis Leftwich – Atlas Hands (AA ‘Touch The Sky’ Bootleg)’
’Chris Brown – Fine China (Chris Madem Disco remix)’
’Cyril Hahn – Perfect Form Feat. Shy Girls (The Ninetys Remix)’
’Emoh Instead – Why Can’t You (Say So) (Hayden James Remix)’
’Lorde Vs Maceo Plex – A World Alone (Lost Empire Mash)’
’Collide (Felix Jaehn Bootleg)’
’Fractal – Cosm’
’Giraffage – Close 2 Me (Mist Glider & Aeropsia Remix)’
’Aeropsia – Moments Ft. John Otott’
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[MP3 Playlist] The Chill Dojo #62

It’s the same old story. You tell yourself this weekend you’re going to take it easy and catch up on some rest, but Monday comes around and you’ve had even less sleep than the working days before it. Don’t despair though, cos even though the weekend may have come and gone, we can still ease you into the week in the best way possible. Who said chilling out was just for the weekend anyway?

With their summer quickly approaching, Australian producers have been the subject of many Chill dojo write-ups recently, and Sydney’s Hayden James is continuing that trend with a standout remix of ‘Without You’ that has plenty of bloggers talking. The gentle builds and atmospheric pads make this the perfect track for early morning listening, and the integration of the piano provides a touch of melancholy to the haunting vocals. Now if you didn’t think it was possible for Stwo’s ‘Virgo’ to get any sexier, Jarreau Vandal has flipped this attitude on its head with a downright irresistible rework that will have you at the mercy of the beat and hypnotic snare rolls. An eargasm in the truest sense of the word, just sit down and listen, this song will do the rest. Long time listeners of the Chill Dojo should be familiar with jazzy hip hop flavour of Germany’s FloFilz, but his latest rework of classic ATCQ is sure to get people’s attention. His production on this track has undergone the care that an artisan would take on an antique, and the result is a vintage sound that could have been plucked right out of the nineties. Over 15 years on and it still hasn’t lost its freshness. This next feature only took a minute to rack up hundreds of thousands of plays on Soundcloud, but with the big names involved it’s not hard to see why. ‘Together’ brings a whole host of lyrical and producing talent into one package, and the result truly speaks for itself. If you somehow missed this one a few days ago, you mustn’t keep yourself in the dark any longer. It’s been far too long since our last dose of FKJ freshness, but our yearning has come to an end with a stunning remix of the smooth Cherokee original. The song’s opening treats us to a gorgeous downtempo treatment of the vocals before the funky Frenchman hits his stride with the signature style in what has to be his most intricate piece of work to date. If you still can’t get enough, we’re following up with another beautiful interpretation courtesy of the UK’s T.H.I.E.F.S, who brings us into the realm of super chill house. The Hypem charts have quickly fallen in love with another Aussie in Thomas Jack, so we definitely couldn’t pass up highlighting this recent post of this tropical jam. With plenty of classical influence, this music has an authentic charm that can’t help but make you smile.

So here’s hoping this week will be as easy on you as this playlist is for your ears. Peace out.

Chill Dojo #62 zip

’Dillon Francis – Without You ft. T.E.E.D (Hayden James Version)’
’Stwo – Virgo ft. Shay Lia (Jarreau Vandal Rework)’
’FloFilz – Onceagain’
’Sam Smith x Nile Rodgers x Disclosure x Jimmy Napes – Together’
’Cherokee – Dont Matter (FKJ Remix).mp3′
’Cherokee – Don’t Matter (T.H.I.E.F.S remix)’
’Benjamin Francis Leftwich – Atlas Hands (Thomas Jack Remix)’
’DrDr – Dont Break It (KAASI Remix)’
’Touch Sensitive – Show Me (Patrick Baker Vocal Edit)’
’Kaskade
Atmosphere (Bender’s Late Night Ambient Remix)’
’Felix Cartal – New Scene feat. Ofelia (CRNKN Remix)’
’Lorde – Royals (kataa REMIX)’
’Panama – How We Feel’
’Donell Jones – Life Goes On (SevnthWonder’s Classic OG Remix)’
’Body Language – Just Because (Figgy Remix)’
’Sizzlebird – Feel Your Love’
’Jay Z & Mojo Rising – Pound Cake (AA ‘Interstellar Flow’ Bootleg)’
’illablk – fromtimeremixillablk’
’Demouche – Dirk Diggler as Brock Landers (Take 1)’
’We Were Born Electric – Live Forever Ft. Saidah Conrad (Atlantic Connection Remix)’
’Julia Losfelt – Up Today (Stwo Remix)’
’BANKS – Waiting Game (Templeton & Sleepy Cat Remix)’
’Rhye – Open (ColeCo Bootleg)’
’Al Stewart – Year of the Cat (Faceless22 Remix)’
’Toto
Georgy Porgy (Piolo & Salazar)’

 

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[MP3 Playlist] The Chill Dojo #61

It hasn’t been a while since we last wrote about Koan Sound and Asa, but they are at it again, this time calling in fellow Inspected label-mates Culprate and Reso for some extra collaboration on our favourite tune of the week.  ‘Cascade’ is the result of two days of solid studio time, all to raise money for Movember and men’s health. But it’s a feel-good track for many more reasons than that, because this downtempo delight is layered with articulate drums, gorgeous piano melodies and a dreamy atmosphere that carries you away. This week we were also treated to some new Flume, which is always a catalyst for the blogosphere to make plenty of noise. Again the Australian artist proves he can do no wrong, delivering a chilled symphonic masterpiece featuring the stunning vocals of Isabella Manfredi.  Another voice of serenity we can’t get enough of is Foxes, which makes us extremely pleased with the choice for DJ AA’s latest bootleg. Blending the beautiful songstress together with the sweet beats of Stwo is a combination that makes for some truly blissful listening, and you’ll wish it could go on forever. Luckily we have a tasty serving of French House to follow up with thanks to the ever smooth stylings of Kartell, who crafts the perfect dancey groove to accompany the soulful flavour of this Dave Hollister classic. Swedish duo Oliver Nelson and Tobtok were also hitting all the right notes this week, their nu-disco version of the popular Naughty Boy chart-topper proving to be the fresh edit we all needed to hear. It’s always a point of contention to say that a particular remix is better than the original track, but all we’ll say is that this one is basicially impossible to hate. While we’re talking new directions, German team Gamper & Dadoni have put their unique spin on another anthem, this time giving ‘Coming Home’ a refresh away from the generic festival remixes,  opting for a more laid-back vibe that is well-suited for the vocals of Skylar Grey. And just when you thought you couldn’t be more pleasantly surprised, in comes that sax solo to steal the show. Bravo gentlemen.

This edition is stacked with great listening, and lots of free downloads too. Peace out.

Chill Dojo #61 zip

’KOAN Sound x Culprate x Reso x Asa – Cascade (Recorded at Red Bull Studios London)’
’Flume – The Greatest View (feat. Isabella Manfredi)’
’Foxes & Stwo – Home (AA ‘Syrup’ Bootleg)’
’Dave Hollister – Keep Lovin’ You (Kartell Edit)’
’Naughty Boy Ft. Sam Smith – La La La (Oliver Nelson & Tobtok Remix)’
’Diddy, Dirty Money & Skylar Grey – Coming Home (GAMPER & DADONI Remix)’
’Donald Fagen – Brite Nitegown (L’Enfant Edit)’
’Jamiroquai – Too Young To Die (Dan Solo & Pato Watson Remix)’
’IAMNOBODI – A Sucker For Love’
’S0ul Unreal – Sessions’
’sweater beats – Love Me ft. Sunni Colón’
’Papertoy – The Love’
’Stwo – Virgo (feat. Shay Lia) (salute Remix)’
’The 1975 – Pressure (FFFRRANNNO’s Birthday Sex Remix)’
’Lil Texas – Looking 4 Love’
’Ghostpoet – Meltdown (Tigerlight Remix)’
’Izzy Bizu – White Tiger (Star Slinger Remix)’
’Ellie Goulding – High For This (Kygo Remix)’
’XTRAFUNK – Infinite’
’Patrice – Smoke & Mirrors (SG Lewis Remix)’
’Future Man (Zebra Safari Remix)’
’Gold Panda – Brazil (Slow Magic Remix)’
’Felix Jaehn, De Hofnar – Roar Of Love (Original)’
’John Legend – All Of Me (De Hofnar Bootleg)’
’B.L.O.N.D.E. – Our Sight’
’Two Moon Love’
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[MP3 Playlist] The Chill Dojo #60

With dojo number 60 we are well into the golden years, but we’re far from retiring anytime soon. This week’s playlist gives us plenty of reasons to keep groovin on, and that’s what we plan on doing for a long time to come.

Now brace yourselves for the insanely sweet funk that is this remix of DCUP’s ‘Don’t be Shy’ by La Felix. Though this rendition wasn’t included on the EP, it may just be our favourite one, and it won’t take long for it to steal your heart as well. The smooth piano melodies and disco flavour sound like something straight out of Breakbot’s playbook, bringing an unescapable charm and a feeling of joy you’ll never want to end. Alas, we do need to move on, but thankfully it’s onto a track that is equally as smooth from one of our favourite artists in Bit Funk. Taking on a hip-hop classic from Pharcyde is no easy task, but the way this set the Hypem charts alight over this past week is testament to how well this was pulled off. This is the version for 2013 which nails the vintage 90’s style to a tee. Another man who oozes old school flair in everything he does is Aeroplane, and his latest remix of Mayer Hawthorne is another treat for disco fiends everywhere. The gifts keep on coming with this bright and sunny take on Goldroom’s ‘Embrace’, which is no doubt the way it is best enjoyed. The original has definitely been getting plenty of remix love lately, but these tropical vibes from UK’s jackLNDN were not to be denied. But for those whose dancing legs aren’t what they used to be, it’s time to tone things down to a more relaxed feeling with this beautiful tune off Maribou State’s recent EP Truths. The sampling and vibes in this song are all on point, making for music that is simply good for the soul. And sometimes simplicity is the best thing when it comes to chill music, especially when dealing with the calibre of London Grammar’s ‘Hey Now’. Phil Drummond stays true to that notion completely with his edit of the original, adding subtle touches ready made for deeper house sets. On a final note, we end the playlist with a tribute to the passing of legend Lou Reed, a man whose musical contributions will never fade.

That’s the magic of this powerful stuff we enjoy writing about so much. Peace out.

Chill Dojo #60 zip

’Dcup – Dont be Shy (La Felix remix)’
’The Pharcyde – Runnin’ (Bit Funk Remix)’
’Mayer Hawthorne – Wine Glass Woman (Aeroplane Remix)’
’Goldroom – Embrace (JackLNDN Remix)’
’Maribou State – Moon Circles’
’London Grammar – Hey Now (Phil Drummond Edit)’
’Stwo – Syrup’
’Sweater Beats – Do It For Me ft. Erin Marshall’
’SkeeLo – I Wish (Xtopher Remix)’
’Emily Underhill – Dreamcatcher (Cross Them Out Remix)’
’Justin Bieber – Hold Tight (Figgy Remix)’
’Le Roi Crocodile – Inside’
’Sizzlebird – Never Be Afraid’
’Sizzlebird – Forgotten World’
’Le Moti – Drippy’
’Moods – Take You There’
’FloFilz – Nomind’
’Amtrac – Walkin’ (Autograf Remix)’
’Pete Oak – Lyra (Original Mix)’
’Neon Chief – Indian Summer’
’Agnes Obel – Fuel To Fire (Xinobi Rework)’
’Rihanna – Diamonds (Sorgloss Bootleg)’
’Freddy Verano feat. The Beatles – Lonely People (Original Mix)’
’Lou Reed – Walk On The Wild Side (John Monkman, Tribute edit)’
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[MP3 Playlist] The Chill Dojo #59

This week’s highlights are all about music for those late night pensive moments, the backing tracks to those times we lie awake lost in thought. It’s music like this that helps clear the mind and accentuate the experience. So delight your ears and feed your mind with some aural stimulation below.

When it comes to selecting and writing about songs for the Chill Dojo, it’s less about the technical side of things and more about music that makes you feel. 18-year old Dutch producer shak. captures that notion completely with a track that’s not only steeped in emotion, but shows production finesse far beyond his years. ‘Only Now’ from his upcoming EP, Slow Wonders, is an ambient masterpiece filled with smooth guitar progressions and hauntingly beautiful vocal echoes, savoured best in those moments when the mind goes wandering. With similar effect comes the next track from Chicago’s KR$CHN, who adds his downtempo flavour to the gorgeous Dreamcatcher EP from Emily Underhill. Apart from the incredible ambience and stunning use of the original vocals, the real treat here is the meticulously crafted drum patterns, which oftentimes emulates that of a beating heart, and will no doubt have yours racing in kind. Long time dojo favourite Sizzlebird was also on remix duties for the EP, providing his emotional brand of chillstep we know and love. Heavy bass and aggression are something that are easily paired together, and Koan Sound have quite an arsenal of tracks boasting this punchy style. Their latest Sancutary EP goes down a different path though, and it’s a breath of fresh air to hear big sound design mixed in an emotive way that yields a truly mellow experience. It’s a divine combination of layers and atmosphere across the whole release, but we’ve selected the two that resonated with us the most. Rameses B is no stranger to this style of production either, and he delivers another melodic slice of dnb heaven with some assistance from the angelic voice of Veela. We can’t get too wrapped up in the deep side of things though, so Druid Cloak  helps kicks off a change to the playlist with a dose of funk from his Return to the Grove EP. From here onwards there’s plenty of smooth jams and upbeat dancey tunes to enjoy as always.

So don’t overthink what to do next because the week’s best chill music is right below. That’s a no-brainer. Peace out.

Chill Dojo #59 zip

’shak. – Only Now.’
’Emily Underhill – Dream Catcher (KR$CHN Remix)’
’Emily Underhill – Dreamcatcher (SizzleBird Remix)’
’KOAN Sound & Asa – This Time Around ft. Koo’
’KOAN Sound & Asa – Sanctuary’
’Rameses B – Timeless (feat. Veela)’
’Druid Cloak – Ghost Iron’
’stwo – Quiet Life’
’IAMNOBODI – Cali (Part Deux)’
’Cherokee – Don’t Matter feat. Darianna’
’Owl Eyes – Open Up (Motez Remix)’
’Jhameel – Feisty (Blue Satellite Remix)’
’Patrick Baker – Control (Pherotone Remix)’
’Patrick Baker – Black Clouds’
’Koda – Staying’
’Justin Bieber – All That Matters (Tommy Jacob Remix)’
’Affelaye x BIG – This Could Be Superman? (AA Bootleg)’
’JMSN – The One’
’Sohn – The Wheel (CBR Remix)’
’Lily Kershaw – As It Seems (De Hofnar Edit)’
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[MP3 Playlist] The Chill Dojo #58

Whether it’s dancing, head-bopping or just plain chilling out, we’ve got you covered in #58 with all that’s fresh for another week.

It was tough to decide just how to start, but this new jam from 5 man Melbourne band Jakubi is just too damn funky to pass up, so let’s start this playlist with dancing shoes at the ready. The artists themselves like to delve into a variety of styles with their music, and it’s easy to hear the rich blend of influences going on here. All the different elements are on point right from the get go, but it’s the last minute where the song really takes things to another level. Yeah ok, we’re really just suckers for a talkbox solo, but then again who isn’t? We also have a weakness for anything from Mr. Carmack,  and we’ve plucked out a track from a collection of beats he’s been putting together recently to kick off our own series of beats for this playlist. This man has a gift for creating vibes that’s for sure, and the melody and atmosphere on this instrumental are really something else. But it was when that horn solo kicked in that things turned from appreciation to love with this track, and it was destined to be on repeat for days. Another man who can weave a tune like it was fired from Cupid’s arrow is US producer Pascäal. ‘Drowning in You’ certainly caught our attention with its smooth stylings and incredible use of sampling. If you’re now as addicted to his sound as we are, go check out the rest of his latest EP Fragile, where there are plenty more gems like this. Australian artists have been all over the playlist in recent weeks, and Sydney’s Hayden James has taken on a single from Melbourne dream-pop band Snakadaktal to make sure the presses keep running hot. The original was already an indie summer hit in its own right, but Hayden has turned up the chill factor with this amazing electronic remix, using those gorgeous vocals to full effect. The beats are far from over though, as dojo favourites IAMNOBODI and Sweater Beats throw their hat in the ring for one truly jamming playlist.

This edition’s got a feeling you’ll want to bottle up and enjoy for days. Peace out.

Chill Dojo #58 zip

’Jakubi – Feels Like Yesterday’
’Mr. Carmack – Day 7: Awe’s “Jurassic”‘
’Pascäal – Drowning in you’
’Snakadaktal – Fall Underneath (Hayden James Remix)’
’IAMNOBODI – Arguments , Hugs & Arguments Again’
’Sweater Beats – Feel Me’
’KOAN Sound & Asa – Starlite’
’Sizzlebird – Where We Belong’
’Astronomyy – Drivin Me Crazy’
’Goldroom – Adalita (feat. Chela)’
’Chordashian – Skyscraper Souls Feat. Freedom Fry’
’Drake – Too Much Ft. Sampha (Love Thy Brother Remix)’
’J88 – The look of love (FloFilz Remix)’
’AltJ – Breezeblocks (Sebastian Carter Remix)’
’Mariah Carey – Shake It Off (Manila Killa Remix)’
’Chloe Martini – Temptation’
’Stereotic & Ghostpoet – L’automne (AA ‘Meltdown’ Bootleg)’
’Erykah Badu – Times A Wastin (mannmademusic replayed Edit)’
’The Shins – New Slang (GAMPER & DADONI Edit)’
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[MP3 Playlist] The Chill Dojo #57

So it seems with all this chill music in our heads, we’ve been caught napping on the release of Shook’s debut self-titled album at the start of August. That’s a whole two months we’ve been missing out on our dose of funk from the master himself, but to make things right we’ve highlighted two of the best tracks from the release. ‘Walking To The Sun’ and ‘Always’ carry the signature dreamy groove and sweet melodies that will have your ears charmed in an instant. Go and peep the rest of the album for more of his infectious upbeat tunes. One thing we weren’t going to sleep on is the latest remix from German producer Dinner Date.  The indie roots of the DAWA original is maintained in this mellow house interpretation, with a relaxing beat and stunning atmosphere taking this song to the next level as the perfect chill-out material. When you hear tracks like this, you can be sure he’s a name you will see again for many more playlists to come.  Check out his other remix below for more of the great work coming from this artist. If any of you were caught dozing this past week and happened to miss this post from earlier on, here’s a wake-up call to say that the Thomas Jack remix of ‘Little Talks’ is definitely worth your attention. He’s certainly got the attention of Hype Machine on numerous occasions, and with the tropical vibes flowing freely from this catchy tune, it’s not hard to see why. Now let’s crank it up a bit from warm to hot and steamy with the latest bedroom magic from Giraffage. Our man from San Fran infuses a bright melody into the sultry tone of the original and then let’s loose with a rumbling bass breakdown for good measure. No stranger to this sexy side of the spectrum is dojo favourite stwo, wooing fans like only the French know how with two emotional R&B delights. And of course, if we’re talking the smoother side of things, we couldn’t leave out one of our favourite vocalists, Patrick Baker, whose amazing single ‘Control’  received the silky remix treatment from 5 Reasons, an artist combo that’s worked mighty fine in the past as well.

So now we’re all caught up on the latest chill news to report. Try not to get too lost in these relaxing tunes. Peace out.

Chill Dojo #57 zip

’shook – Walking To The Sun’
’shook – Always’
’DAWA – Roll The Dice (Dinner Date Remix)’
’José González – Crosses (Dinner Date Remix)’
’Little Talks (Thomas Jack Remix) – Of Monsters and Men’
’MOVEMENT – US (Giraffage remix)’
’BASECAMP – Emmanuel (Stwo Remix)’
’stwo – Virgo (ft. Shay Lia)’
’Patrick Baker – Control (5 Reasons Remix)’
’Banks – Warm Water // Zebra Safari Remix’
’The Magician – When The Night Is Over Ft. Newtimers (Claptone Remix)’
’CRNKN – 2K’
’Dilla & Phat Kat – Game Over (Moods Remix)’
’The Stuyvesants – Good Times’
’Mono:Massive – Sunday Jazz Party’
’JL – Hold Moi’
’Sizzlebird – Peace Of Mind’
’Henry Green – Electric Feel (Kygo Remix)’
’Pomo – So Fine’
’Mark Morrison – Return Of The Mack (Traveler Remix)’
’Get It Up For Love (Roller Radio Edit)’
’Simply Red – Sunrise (Deepjack & Mr.Nu Slomo Edit)’
’Simply Red – Something Got Me Started (Deepjack & Mr.Nu Dance Mix)’
’Harrison – Shine A Light’
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