In the world of music production, acapellas are like hidden gems that can elevate your tracks to new heights. These pure vocal tracks, stripped of instrumental accompaniment, offer a world of possibilities for DJs, producers, and musicians looking to add a unique and captivating element to their compositions. The best part? You don’t have to […]
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The DJ Shadow Endtroducing album revolutionized hip hop production by relying solely on samples and innovative techniques. On Endtroducing, Shadow used an Akai MPC60 sampler, a Technics SL-1200 turntable, and an Alesis ADAT tape recorder to create complex and layered compositions. He sourced his samples from a wide range of genres, including jazz, funk, soul,
Breaking Down The Avalanches Since I Left You Album: A Track-by-Track Analysis The Avalanches Since I Left You is a masterpiece of sample-based music, celebrated for its innovative use of samples and its ability to create a seamless musical journey. Here we’ll take a deep dive into each track of this iconic album, examining its
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The 90s was an era of transformation, bringing new and exciting sounds to the world of music. In the dance scene, the 90s saw the rise of classic DJ anthems that continue to fill dancefloors around the world today. From the energetic beats of house music to the hooky ear-worms of Eurodance, 90s DJ classics
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We’ve handpicked 10 of the Best DJ mixes on Mixcloud that we feel tell a story, evoke emotion and keep you dancing all at the same time. Many of the DJ mixes we have picked form part of a mixtape series, so we hope that this list sets you off on a listening journey, whilst
It did seem like there were brilliant Techno mixes being knocked out every other minute during the mid 90’s, so we thought it’d be a nice idea to pick out some of the best one’s as part of our “best DJ mixes ever” series. Some of these 90’s techno mixes were recorded live and some
DJ re-edit culture was born in the 70’s out of a necessity to turn radio hits into dance floor friendly cuts. DJs found that the formulaic 3 minute pop records were missing certain ingredients that were key to galvanising a dance floor. Firstly, these versions were way too short to maintain the hypnotic rhythmical parts
Mashup was once a term only used in DJ circles to describe 2 or more tracks laid over the top of each other to (in theory) create something that is more than the sum of its parts. Today the word is used more broadly within music and other creative industries. Graphic design, T.V, film and
Over the last year I’ve had a little bit more time on my hands, so i’ve been brushing up on the history of house. I thought it’d be a nice idea to share some of these documentaries that have helped shape my understanding of the electronic music scene. This article covers the history of house
Whether its Latinx electronics, mutant dembow, reggaeton or mind-altering Brazilian funk rhythms, we’ve picked 5 Latin DJ mixes which reflex the vibrancy of South America electronic music in 2020. Nicola Cruz with Kimchi Records – Floresta Featuring tracks by: The Mauskovic Dance Band, Matthew Herbert, Nsrd, Siti Muharam, Azu Tiwaline Nicola Cruz has been at the forefront of fusing