gladiator | The Music Ninja

Insomniac Records continues to build it’s impressive catalog by adding a project with the duo Gladiator. Their EP is due out on Friday, but we like to give you sneak previews in the dojo when we can. This is why today you are getting a first listen to the single “Bonk” featuring Metric Man.

Get ready for something a bit different with “Bonk.” It’s OG feel, twisted together with subtle nuances taken from jungle, this single has a lot going on. It’s a medley of several sounds that have influenced the duo, brought together with their own signature flair. They’re aiming to bring this one to pop off at festivals, which is a goal we believe they are going to reach quite easily. “Bonk” will be available this Friday alongside another single, both of which will be purchasable at that time. Check out the single below as well as what Gladiator had to say about the tune.

“Bonk was a dark, after hours type of record inspired by our love of classic house tunes. Once Metric came on board with his large, booming voice and call to the dance floor, it gave the tune a truly massive feel that made it perfect for the festival stage.”
– Gladiator

To kick off our first Mix Dojo, we’re featuring everything from Trapped out madness to Essential Mixes chop full of House anthems. Starting with Mat Zo‘s Essential Mix that just aired, and it’s nothing short of amazing. A lot of people were saying that Eric Prydz was hands down going to be the best Essential Mix of the year but 23 year old prodigy Mat Zo gives him a run for his money. Zeds Dead most recent release titled “Snowstorm Mix” which first aired on In The Mix a few days back. LOUDPVCK features one of the most unique mixes on todays Dojo, featuring a laundry list of unreleased tracks from the biggest Trap artists in the game. Ok I take that back, GTA wins the most unique Mix award with even more unreleased tunes and an amazing mix of Moombah and Trap. In case you haven’t had enough 808’s to the face, gLAdiator blesses us with a solid mix of Hip-Hip and Trap. Lucky Date is no stranger to solid mixes, with Volume 5 of “Who’s Lucky”, and it’s yet another satisfying display of Electro. Eric Prydz Minimix is pretty much seamless, so if thats your thing, you’re going to be pretty hooked on this beautiful display of Mixing. Now for a Minimix from Butch Clancy that he did for BBC Radio 1xtra Dubstep Download on the MistaJam show. The Mix Dojo wouldn’t be complete without something insane from Diplo, so here’s his Private Beach set at Holy Ship. Last we have another Trap mix, this time from Hydraulix & Chenzo. Cheers.