Time For Another Playlist

Upon the suggestion of Brayden of Audiation, I've decided it was time to make another playlist, and while I believe he was recommending a curated playlist on Spotify, that's not really what I'm about. My focus isn't even properly a true focus yet a scattered selection of just about everything under the ever growing dance and electronic umbrella. And while I've got nothing against Spotify, Soundcloud is still the place for discovery and uninterrupted listening experiences (although I've heard of people encountering ads I've never experienced them myself, perhaps due to my adblockers). Anyway, I've taken up this suggestion and put together a little list of new tracks that I enjoy and think you might too. Of course it runs from dubstep and trap, to future bass, techno and everything in between. So there should be something for everyone but perhaps not, whatever. Playlist and short write-ups below.
Those tracks with an asterisk are available for free download.

LIZ - Queen Of Me
Been wondering where Wave Racer has been lately and I guess this is our answer. You can't deny his influence in the rise of future bass and it's proof that classic future bass can still sound fantastic all these years later. Add LIZ's always enjoyable lyricism and flow and you've got a perfect pop production.

Clarian - Under The Gun (Tiga Remix)
Tiga always wins no matter what he's doing. The atmosphere of the opening is so strong, and the slow burning, groove build godly. I can't be the only one who feels a little Toto "Africa" in there, can I?

Robotaki - Together We're Screwed (ft. Nevve)
Not many mix real instrumentation and electronic influences together as well as Robotaki. Nevve's voice is spectacular, and the way it winds around all the elements of the drop is quite simply genius.

Wraz - Reefa
No that's not actually a rasta delivering the vocals, that's Motus. An incredible production reminding us of dub's homeland. Truthfully I'm not the biggest dub fan, but when it's done like this I can't turn away.

Monolith Slip - TOKUGAWA*
Bassline footwork with a bedsqueak twist? What is this glorious heaven I've stumbled into? Just wow.

Blaize - Boujee*
Just when you thought we were done with "Bad & Boujee" this banging bass/g-house flip finds just the right mix between the original's allure and a dope driving drop. Especially well placed vocal chops.

Hanz Zimmer - Time (Paradoks Edit)*
The undeniable majesty of Hanz Zimmer rebuilt around a shuffling deep house groove. The shimmering top line is what's sold me on Paradoks' new version. Playful yet full of poise.

Mikes Revenge - Fire*
The most unabashedly banging track in this list. But that's not to say it's all heavy and no heart. The ringing bells are beautiful, especially in opposition to the turnt trap delivery. The amalgam of all things heavy in each of the differing drops keeps you on your toes and leaves your head spinning.

Mary J. Blige - Just Fine (Baron Fields Rework)*
Deliciously funky and groovy flip with some stunning vocal chops and synth stabs. You're definitely going to have to give this more than one play to get the gist of what Baron's done with this. Wild.

Van Heden - Really Feelin' You

Sometimes Soundcloud blesses you by introducing you to an artist who blows you away. That happened to me today with Australian artist Van Heden, whose track "Really Feelin' You" describes my reaction to finding his blend of dance-ready tech and future house tracks. I'll get to the quality of that track in a moment, but I want to first point out that he's dropped some brilliant bootleg remixes of CeCe Peniston, Rihanna, Mary J. Blige and TLC, all in the matter of 5 months. Quite the debut.

"Really Feelin' You" is an excellent example of what I love about dance driven house tunes. It's got a great groove that guides the whole six minute mission, with warm, strong synth strides and progressive playful percussion with a sprinkling of saxophone. It feels like the dance-floor has been transported to a tropical paradise, in spite of the bonking bass delivery which reeks of regimented refinement. Find your feet flying furiously across the floor with the free download of "Really Feelin' You" via Artist Engine.FOLLOW VAN HEDEN: FACEBOOK SOUNDCLOUD TWITTER

Mary J. Blige - Family Affair (DJ Artist Remix)

Lately I've found myself getting back into Jersey Club, in part because of new releases from both DJ Sliink and Trippy Turtle. However, there are so many more artists in that vein worth listening to. Point in case: teenage producer DJ Artist. This past Tuesday, he dropped an absolutely unreal remix of the classic Dr. Dre produced, Mary J. Blige track "Family Affair." What makes this mix so good is Artist's use of the iconic strings riffs. He pairs them so perfectly with the percussion and the stabbing nature of Jersey Club. He's able to maintain so much of that delightful lick while upping the tempo and intensity, reworking "Family Affair" into an unholy club killer. It slaps you silly with all the additional effects and beats your brain into a pulp, bouncing relentlessly. It really has everything that I love about Jersey Club: sped up beats, DJ effects, incredible movement and snappy samples. Stream it below. If you enjoy this, I suggest checking out his latest flip, Ellie Goulding's "Burn." His soundcloud is littered with dope remixes so be sure to take the time to check out all 26 of his productions.

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Azealia Banks - Chasing Time (Mederic Remix)

Parisian producer Mederic is quickly becoming known for his funky disco house inspired remixes, and he's gone and delivered yet another masterful club friendly remix, this time giving Azealia Banks' "Chasing Time," a bright and bouncy make over.

The rise of tropical house popularity becomes obvious when you get transported to a beautiful beach-scape by the ridiculously stunning and alluring sounds that have become synonymous with the subgenre. Mederic is clearly aware of the massive power that those tropical vibes possess and puts them to good use breathing life into already beautiful and formidable vocals. His production value sparkles and shines, like the waves lapping on the shores of your mind as you sink deeper in your lounge chair. Make sure you check out both his remix of Mary J. Blige's "Family Affair," and his simply divine, original, "Don't Wanna Be," which stands as one of my favourite, most-listenable, tracks of 2015.

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