Big Tunes February
Music that's guaranteed to make a dance floor move
1. Claude VonStroke & Green Velvet
'Mind Yo Bizness'
Label: Dirtybird
Release: 01/22/2016
Get Real is a the funky new collaboration between two legendary lighthearted producers Claude VonStroke and Green Velvet. 'Mind Yo Bizness' is one of two tracks from their latest EP, the other one being titled 'Snuffaluffagus'.
2. Gershon Jackson
'Take It Easy' feat. Sonny Fodera, Mat.Joe and Eli Escobar
Label: Strictly Rhythm
Release: 01/28/2016
Powerful vocals, a huge beat and a funky bassline make up this track from Chicago-based DJ and producer Gershon Jackson. It features a myriad of musical influences that span many genres and all come together in this gem of a production.
3. Tokimonsta
'Put It Down' feat. Anderson .Paak & KRNE
Label: Young Art
Release: 03/04/2016
While the first single from TOKiMONSTA's upcoming album, called Forvere and out March 4, was released back in November, the video was released this month and is beautiful collaboration of music, dance and cinematography.
4. Danny Daze
'Pop'
Label: Omnidisc
Release: 3/22/2016
Menacing kicks and robotic slurs start the track, leading you to believe it's going to be another super-dark addition to the Omnidisc ranks but then that bassline kicks in. That bouncing, flirtatious riff that takes the cut in another direction. Add to that some killer vocals, perfectly-placed clicks and drops that pummel and seduce at the same time and you've got a track fit for a king.
5. Alex Metric
'Drum Machine' feat. The New Sins
Label: OWSLA
Release: 02/26/2016
A taste of what's the come from Alex Metric's Ammunition Pt. 4 Remixes due out on February 26th. The track features a powerful build up yet remains groovy after the breakdown layered with catchy vocals by The New Sins.
6. John B
'Starburst 2016'
Label: Beta Recordings
Release: 02/16/2016
18 years after its first release, 'Starburst' is reconstructed using modern synths and contemporary production. The track comes from John B's debut album called ‘Visions', which has been completely remastered this year.
7. Disclosure
'Nocturnal' feat. The Weeknd (Disclosure V.I.P)
Label: 09/25/2015
Release: Capitol Records
Disclosure have offered up a house remix of their own tune featuring The Weeknd. The original comes off the superduo's second studio album called Caracal.
8. Tritonal
'Blackout'
Label: Enhanced Recordings
Release: 1/29/2016
Featuring the incredible voice of Steph Jones.