Mike Dean - 4:20

Whether you know the name Mike Dean or not, you've definitely heard his productions. With credits ranging from Kanye and Jay-Z to 2Pac and Nate Dogg, the Grammy winning producer and multi-instrumentalist has a catalog that can rival just about anyone. Today however he shares more in common with Jean-Michel Jarre than his dirty south roots.

Spanning 28 tracks and 93 minutes, Dean's debut solo album 4:20 features seven distinct sections or themes, each assigned a day (and/or night). Like the aforementioned Jarre, Dean delivers each section as a seamless series of parts (with as many as 10 combining to create one epic idea or mood). Also à la Jarre, 4:20 sees Dean's fingers dance across a synth, often soloing or with minimal backing.

The soundscapes created here are often psychedelic; perfect for today's festivities. As far as recent releases go there is no better album for playing from front to back, either lying on your bed in complete darkness or walking through the park - 100% guaranteed to take you places. Of course 4:20 is even more powerful while social distancing, as it further pulls you into your own consciousness, full of unfettered thoughts and feelings. So, like drug of the day, be sure to consume safely. Do so now here.
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2Pac - Changes (Shemce Remix)

Shemce is back with yet another amazing pop remix, carefully crafted for the club. After achieving success and overwhelming acclaim for his remixes of deadmau5' "Strobe," A$AP Rocky's "LSD," and Tinashe's "Cold Sweat," he was tapped to drop an official remix for Audien's "Something Better." Now he's gone back further into his roots, reworking the uber classic jam from 2Pac, "Changes." Shemce knocks this one out of the park, breathing life into the decades old track, firmly supplanting it in the club, making it just that much more danceable. He's now successfully brought both sides of the east coast/west coast rivalry, into the future. Check out his first soundcloud release, his remix of Notorious B.I.G. "Juicy." The brilliance in Shemce's production value is the care he uses in maintaining the original spirit and feel from the vocals, while surrounding it with his vibing style. It's clear these tracks hold a special place in his heart as he leaves so much of the original track intact. His subtle, yet powerful production value makes his tracks surefire dance-floor sirens; luring enchanted listeners to the floor, forever more. This Shemce-inspired euphoria ensures you'll be hearing more from his beautiful mind in the future. Be prepared for a rush of "dem feels" when you throw Shemce on your speakers.

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