Thursday, April 30, 2009

FAQ (Five Annual Quests):
Barletta, Kid Legit, Fred Falke,
Deadmau5 and Pony
Pony Run Run

Hallo, hallo, what the fuck is going on dudes and dudettes, its super good to see everybody. This week, thanks to some creative criticism on the part of some of our readers (peace to ehmos), I have decided to try out a new format for my posts - less typing and a max. of 5 tracks per post.

Personally, this last week has been beyond gnarly and it only seems to be getting crazier. As such, the tracks for this week's post had to reflect the tip I've been on, 'cuz "straight up shit is real and any day could be your last in the jungle..."(Nas - "Represent"). I hate to be pessimistic and blunt, but I'm not trying to get down on you, I'm trying to light a fire under you; carpe fuckin' diem yo! And to prove my intentions are righteous I brought along some fresh new tracks to share...


First up is an awesome new DJ out of Montreal - represent!- by the name of Kid Legit. And, suffice to say, the track I have here, a remix by the boy/man himself, proves its not just a clever name. Mad shout outs to Gnarty Parly for introducing me to this banger, which is more of a fuckin' anthem, or at least it should be and its all madness from about 20 sec. in when the crazy synth loop drops. It is so hype, never mind the catastrophic build-up at the mid-way mark; straight dope, for serious...

Love thy Brother - Get Your Back Up (Kid Legit Remix)

Next up, another remix by a local favourite, (formally DJ) Barletta. Yeah, we love Barletta here at 317 and this track takes my love, for one half of Mansion, to the next level with what seems to be a move towards a more disco-ish type electro-house vibe. Just a little less aggressive then the usual Barletta banger, but nonetheless, the lack of grimmeness (which is a good thing) is made up for amplified disco synth loops and the result: this is one of the illest Barletta remixes that has ever graced my ears. I have mad faith in this one, so get your dl on and pump up the volume...

Meech - Bottome of the Fourth (Barletta Remix)

Number three, one of the craziest remixes I have come across in a while and its up there with the likes of Justice remixing Lenny Kravitz or U2, but way better. So yeah, this one is a single off of U2's newest album, which is coming out super soon, if it hasn't already. Not that I have anything against Bono or the rest of U2, but to be brutally honest, after the Joshua Tree, shit got kinda weak. Long story short, thank whomever deity you worship for Fred Falke and his blessed skills, 'cuz this track is money-tits (sorry for the deragatory statement). Definitely an awesome twist on a way too popped-out band...

U2 - Magnificent (Fred Falke Remix - Edit)

Moving right along, Calvin Harris is the man and the track which is featured here is one of his latest singles which has been widely circulating the net, and its madness. A little longer at just over 8 minutes and some may even say its a little repetitive, but Deadmau5 kills it. Think hype house-disco, with some clean, classy and smooth loops, echoed with amazing breaks that keep you anticipating more magic. If you heard the original, which if you haven't you really should think about doing, you may agree that this remix is a true change of pace, but one that is very fucking fresh and compliments Harris' own dope style. Dare I say, epic...

Calvin Harris - Can You See the Light (Deadmau5 Remix)


Lately I seem to have been on a little bit of a French tip and lets be honest, les Francais represent hard, seemingly in any genre of music, but oh how they love to dance and this last track is no exception; straight heat/hot to def. Pony Pony Run Run, the people responsible for this gourmet audio treat, seem to be ranging on the more disco and indie side of the electronic spectrum, with a heavy injection of funk - a.k.a. - its catchy as fuck. This track has been putting a smile on my face every time I've listened to it; its tons of fun, enjoy, oh and these guys have their new album out on June 15th, so keep your ears to the streets.

Pony Pony Run Run - Hey You

Can't say goodbye without a big fat word up, with tons of representin' thrown in as well. Post up in zee comments section, we love to hear from you and let me know what you think of the new format idea. Word is bond and keep your game(s) tight... Peace and Love.

1 comment:

  1. kid legit is money! so glad i found that track! Nice post dude, Come home soon.

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