CID - Believer (ft. CeeLo Green)

Some days I can find a track that I want to write about almost immediately, others it becomes increasingly difficult as I wade through throngs of the same old sounds, further frustrating me and closing my mind, making me less receptive to the following tracks. However I hold out hope as I continue down the never-ending ether that is soundcloud's server. Today was one of those days, where my faith paid off and I came across an aptly titled track "Believer," from New York's CID.

My eye was immediately drawn to this track because of CeeLo, whose been one of my favourite vocalists ever since I first came across him in Gnarls Barkley. There's just something about the emotional intensity he's able to inject in each and ever syllable he delivers. Perhaps the best example of this is in his tremendously touching tribute "Robin Williams," as performed on Jimmy Kimmel Live!

CeeLo brings that same uplifting emotion to "Believer," just as CID builds him a brilliant and bouncy bed. There's no denying its infectious nature, from sublime sound design, playful progression and wicked warmth. This is the kind of summer anthem that I fully expect to garner radio play across the continent. While there's another song with the same name, currently dominating the airwaves, I'll be made a "Believer" in commercial radio if CID and CeeLo were to usurp that quartet, just imagine! Stream/Download "Believer" from your favourite outlet, here.

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House Of Pain - Jump Around (The Cube Guys Bootleg)

Last week Italian house duo, The Cube Guys unleashed their March Radioshow made up of their latest original "Tortuga," cuts from their label, Cube Recordings, and a couple bootleg remixes of their own, including House Of Pain's "Jump Around." The quality of this mix caused a soundcloud account called "Groove ID UK" to cut the bootleg out of the set and make it available for free download.

At first glance, a 90s hip hop track doesn't scream for a house rework, but The Cube Guys have succeeded in putting the house in House Of Pain. They begin by laying down a good old house groove, adding piece by piece to rebuild the original. As with the 1992 release, the squealing sax sample from Junior Walker & the All Stars "Shoot Your Shot" plays an indispensable role, punctuating and driving the record. However, the similarities between the original and The Cube Guys bootleg end there.

The duo rework and re-purpose the lyrics, leaning on certain lines more often, stretching out the piece in a true house edit, designed to keep the groove going and club moving. They also add their own effects and samples adding to the overall party vibe of the original. Whenever I hear "Jump Around" I'm always taken back to Robin Williams dancing on the table in Mrs. Doubtfire. I believe that this version, even more so, exemplifies that wild, carefree feeling of both that scene, and the track itself. Whether The Cube Guys release this bootleg or not, you can get a copy for yourself from The Artist Union, as ripped directly from the radioshow, here. Note: it's got their tag on it, so don't play it in the club... FOLLOW THE CUBE GUYS: FACEBOOK SOUNDCLOUD TWITTER