Preview ZHU’s Remixes of “Michael Jackson – Thriller”, “Chic – I’ll Be There”, and More

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ZHU’s first BBC Radio 1 Mix aired a few days ago, and now you can preview some of the gems he played. First off is an infectious remix of Michael  Jackson’s classic hit “Thriller”, which was first debuted at Hard Day of the Dead last year. Next up is a very sexy flip of Nile Rogers funky project Chic. ZHU tackles the track “I’ll Be There” and nails it on all levels. And last is an “ID” that is most likely a new single off his next EP/Album and it doesn’t disappoint. Cheers.

 

’Thriller (ZHU Remix)’
’Chic – I’ll Be There (ZHU Extended Vocal Mix)’
’ZHU – ID’
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[Get Crunk] Friday Party Playlist (Vol 147)

Work? That’s nonexistent until Monday comes around. Enough about Monday though, because it’s Friday today. For some students, it’s the first Friday of Summer, or even better (or worse?), the first Friday of post-college life. Congratulations to all those graduates! This week’s party playlist is made especially for you to let loose and get wild. A dozen must-listens from artists like heRobust, Bad Royale, Party Thieves, Fight Clvb and more are present along with a bonus mix from the Chicago producer Phives. One of our mottoes is the more music the merrier, so why not extra? Dig in to the collection and have yourself a safe, but fun weekend. #danceirresponsibly

’Herobust – Skurt Reynolds’
’Bad Royale – Champagne feat. Teflon’
’Lady Parts – Samson (Original Mix)’
’Hasse de Moor – Time Out’
’Kingfisha – Piece of the Puzzle (Crazy Daylight Remix)’
’Party Thieves & Instant Party! – Savages’
’ALISON WONDERLAND – RUN (Jayceeoh & B
Sides Remix)’
’Lean On ( Major Lazer – 8Er$ Edit )’
’LordOf Maximus – Feel Like An Unicorn // FREE DOWNLOAD’
’Bone N Skin – Quantum (10k Freebie)’
’Teqq – Ino (Original Mix)’
’The Only Way Is Up (FIGHT CLVB Remix)’

Bonus Mix:

’PHIVES ON IT Vol.4’
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[Electro] Cazzette vs. Tomoyasu Hotei – Battle Without Honor Or Humanity

Cazzette vs. Tomoyasu Hotei
Battle Without Honor Or Humanity

Fans of Quentin Tarantino and Cazzette are going to be in love with what the Stockholm act did to “Battle Without Honor Or Humanity.” You may recognize Tomoyasu Hotei’s original from the film Kill Bill Vol. 1. Now it has been updated into a French electro masterpiece that’s just as worthy of being in a blockbuster film. When producers think outside the box with song choice like this, the result is usually spectacular, and in the case of Cazzette, it is a smash. Rocking riffs and obese basslines work together to build a solid groove that permeates most of the song. This bootleg was dropped for free for fans before the upcoming single “Together,” which comes out through ICONS on May 29th.

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[Electronic] Breakup – Roads To Rome (Ji Nilsson Remix)

Breakup
Roads To Rome (Ji Nilsson Remix)

Taking the chance to shine with a new remix this week is Swedish singer/songwriter Ji Nilsson, who presents her dynamic and irresistible rework of Breakup’s ‘Roads To Rome.’

Already proving a popular release from Universal Sweden and Svenska Inspelningar, this track has been given a summery gloss by the talented Nilsson, who adds a driving R&B beat and complements the already glorious vocals with gliding piano chords. This remix will certainly strike a chord with festival revellers this season, and it pays brilliant homage to Breakup’s prior production.

If this one has got you bobbing away, (as it has us), you can stream it here.

 

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[Electronic] Said The Sky – Darling VIP (Feat. Missio)

Said The Sky
Darling VIP (Feat. Missio)

We know Said The Sky from his stellar productions, but did you know he’s also a pianist? Makes sense, given the extensive use of the instrument in his works. His last release was the original song “Darling” with Missio that has gotten new treatment as a thank you gift for fans. The immense love that was received by Said The Sky prompted him to make a VIP version of the track that could be played live by an ensemble. His acoustically driven electronic creation may be even more emotive than the original, but we’ll leave that up to you to decide. In extending the piano from the original into a full length track with accompanying elements, Said The Sky flexed his song writing abilities to us in a new way. Download the gift for free by heading here.

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[House] Bordertown – All This Before (Part 1) EP

Bordertown
All This Before (Part 1) EP

If there’s a healthier way to kick off a Friday morning than with a steady diet of refined, tasteful house music, well… that’s news to your trusty Music Ninjas. Luckily for us, filling our Friday morning prescription of House music is Bordertown, the illustrious duo of Ministry of Sound Radio host Ricky Simmonds and UK club staple Luke Saunders. The duo’s latest single “All This Before” has already begun receiving loads of credible support from the likes of The Magician, Thee Cool Cats, Roger Sanchez and Tensnake, and from one quick listen it’s quite easy to hear why. Based off of an exquisitely rendered and expertly pitched vocal sample from Whitney Houston’s timeless “It’s Not Right But It’s OK”, “All This Before” builds its groove quickly behind crisp, shuffling hi-hats, and a rolling set of club tuned kicks and snare. The real star of Bordertown’s latest single however comes in the form of wobbling sub-bass, which plays in succinct harmony against the tune’s air of sophisticated club production.

The fun doesn’t quite stop there however, as included on Bordertown’s latest extended play are a couple of incredibly different, but equally successful remixes from Volac and Jack Ritchie (aka Bearcubs). We’ll just go ahead and let you decide which mix stokes your proverbial dance fire in the mean time. Bordertown’s All This Before EP is out now on Beatport through the always forward thinking House curators at Love & Other Records, but since you’ve made it this far, check out the entire EP below.
’Bordertown – All This Before (Original Vocal Mix)’
’Bordertown – All This Before (Jack Ritchie Remix)’
’Bordertown – All This Before (Volac Back To 90’s Remix)’

 

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[House] The Weeknd – Devil May Cry (Dennis Kruissen & Chris Meid Remix)

The Weeknd
Devil May Cry (Dennis Kruissen & Chris Meid Remix)

It’s only been a few weeks since our last update on the works of Dennis Kruissen, but his string of bumping house remixes is set to continue with The Weeknd’s ‘Devil May Cry’ the latest to receive his brand of European flavor. It’s a team effort this time though, and Chris Meid weighs in to share the love for the original that is so heavily steeped in emotion. While still resonating those potent elements, an uplifting dance affair is definitely the objective here, and the driving beat ensures that mission is a shining success. It’s no simple transformation either, and you can hear that great care has been taken in the progression between emotive breaks and crowd stirring builds. Best make sure you’ve got this one in your arsenal for your Friday night festivities.

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