Nick Bike - In The Mix @ Serato Brooklyn

I've been touting Nick Bike and his edits a bunch over the last few months but this 15 minute session live at Serato in Brooklyn offers the best visuals of why he's such a force to be reckoned with when it comes to the wheels of steel. He makes his way from under 100 BPM to over 130 BPM and sprinkles in the likes of Red Hot Chili Peppers, Snoop Dogg, Cardi B and DJ Funk. It's a pleasure to watch him work and just as fulfilling to enjoy his blends and quick cuts. His genius shines through early on as the acapella of LL Cool J kick in atop Rick James' "Mary Jane" proving he's here to do work. Later on, the run of "Gin & Juice" with "Ms. Jackson" to "King Kunta" is enough to get you out of your seat. Once you're up there, your jaw will fall to the floor as he brilliantly blends Jurassic 5's "In The House" with DJ Funk's "House The Groove." Finally you'll pass right out when you find out how well Cardi's verse on "I Like It" fits on top of "Fergalicious." Bless you Nick Bike, we are not worthy! Enjoy now below.

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UGK ft. OutKast - International Players Anthem (Ticklish & Qnoe Remix)

Last month I stumbled upon Berlin bootleg boss Ticklish. It was one of those magic moments where one great track led to another. I enjoyed each more than the last, so much so that I included him as one of my picks in FUXWITHIT's monthly feature called "Focus Five." Read that specific addition here.

Today marks Ticklish's first release since said feature. Teaming up with fellow German Qnoe, he brought his trademark touch to the classic 2007 crunk cut "International Players Anthem." The duo have pinpointed the Willie Hutch sample of "I Choose You" bringing it to the fore, letting its majesty lead though additional trap inspired percussion. The extra oomph and back beat groove replace much of OutKast's lyrics, letting the horns swing you back and forth as though reclining on a hammock. Perfect for the dog days of summer, let its waves wash over you with free download via The Artist Union.FOLLOW TICKLISH: FACEBOOK SOUNDCLOUD TWITTER
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