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Alok Showcases His Creativity On Dancefloor-Ready “The Club Is Jumpin’”
Alok‘s newest release – “The Club Is Jumpin’” is his true celebration of electronic dance music’s grand re-opening after the global pandemic. Featuring the very familiar samples taken from Destiny’s Child’s 2000’s hit song “Jumpin’ Jumpin’,” the Brazilian superstar ups the ante with a Bass House style and funky synths to create the elements of an unquestionable dancefloor filler. Alok is no stranger to breaking genre molds, which he proved last month with “Run Into Trouble” with Bastille. “The Club Is Jumpin'” is dubbed “future-tech” – Alok’s new funky and innovative mixture of old and new dance sounds that are absolutely sure to light up the dance floors across the globe during the forthcoming festival season, which will see Alok debuting his Summer residency at the famous venue Hï Ibiza, becoming the first Brazilian to ever hold residency within the mega-club’s main room.
“Now that the pandemic seems to be easing up and clubs are re-opened, ‘The Club Is Jumpin’ is my party anthem for the summer. I always was a fan of Destiny’s Child’s original when I was younger, and I wanted to take a classic like that and put a fresh electronic spin on it. I hope everyone enjoys it as well as my next releases under the new ‘future-tech’ style“ — Alok
With a strong resume full of remixes and collaborations with artists such as The Rolling Stones to Zara Larsson, from Jason Derulo to Tove Lo, and more, Brazilian Alok has gained an immense international following and is currently having his global breakout moment. He already has the second-largest Instagram following of any electronic artist globally (over 27M), and his 20M devoted monthly listeners on Spotify have made him the most listened to Brazilian artist in the world. In 2021, he was named the 4th Best DJ in the world, according to the prestigious DJ Mag Top 100 DJ Poll. In 2019, Alok was nominated for the International Dance Music Awards for his hit remix of the Meduza single “Piece of Your Heart,” and he also worked with global pop sensation Dua Lipa for the official remix of her hit single “Physical.” Recently he also collaborated with Grammy-award pop sensation John Legend on “In My Mind” and with renegade vocalist John Martin on “Wherever You Go”, and lent his talents to remix Ed Sheeran’s “Shivers.” The sky is the limit for the Brazilian superstar.
Alok’s forthcoming dates:
May 20 – San Francisco, CA – 1015 Folsom
May 21 – Hollywood, FL – DAER Nightclub
May 22 – Las Vegas, NV – EDC
May 27 – Brooklyn, NY – Avant Gardner
May 28 – Boston, MA – Big Night Live
May 28 – Boston, MA – Boat Party Double
May 29 – Atlantic City, NJ – HQ2 Beach Club
June 03 – Orlando, FL – The Vanguard
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Florida-native producer PLS&TY is always one to keep something exciting up his sleeve, and this time, he’s launched his biweekly Proper Manners radio show on Insomniac Radio (airing on each 2nd Wednesday at 2PM PST) and released a special remix pack of his recent hit “Party In My Head” with Lost Boy – a single that an original version of which ended PLS&TY’s 2,5-year hiatus on March 31 this year. “Proper Manners,” which debuted on November 15, will host its second episode on November 29 and serves as a place for the artist to showcase not only his own music but his of-the-moment favorites from across the Dance music spectrum. You can be sure to hear the new remixes of “Party In My Head” with Lost Boy and more music from PLS&TY himself on the show’s upcoming episodes, which always pack tons of groovy melodies and downtempo basslines for easy breezy listening. The remix pack includes interpretations from RSCL, Taiki Nulight, and Oliver Nelson. Read on to learn more about the new radio show from the artist himself.
Listen to “Proper Manners” on demand (Apple Podcasts, Soundcloud, Youtube)
“Insomniac have built a name wholly synonymous with electronic dance music – through all facets of their being. The brand encompasses a wide scope, far beyond the live events that most first think of. I’m ecstatic to have the Proper Manners Radio platform on Insomniac Radio to showcase my favorite music at the moment. With the curation of 60 minutes of music on a biweekly basis, I hope for listeners to discover what PLS&TY is all about, outside of my own discography. Expect new music, monthly catch ups, and insight into the latest in the world of PLS&TY, along with a proper set of tunes.” — PLS&TY
Tommy Leas, a Florida native – better known as PLS&TY – is burgeoning into the electronic dance music scene with his unique sound: languid bass, captivating vocals and enough upbeat melodies to make anybody feel good. His music has amassed hundreds of millions streams across platforms… that’s if you don’t include a feature in a Hershey’s chocolate television commercial that has now reached over 1 BILLION views. PLS&TY’s singles have charted on Billboard, have consecutively reached #1 on iTunes four times, & have been remixed by Grammy-nominated Morgan Page, Rusko, Cazzette, Bondax, and YehMe2 (1/2 of Flosstradamus latest venture). Tommy has also toured a bevy of A-list festivals including Shaky Beats, Breakaway, Electric Forest, EDC Vegas, and more. After releasing his debut “Very Special” EP, which featured platinum-selling artists like Sean Kingston, Alex Aiono (of Netflix’s “Finding Ohana”), Wifisfuneral, and more, 2020-2022 saw PLS&TY become an early adopter of the emerging NFT technology. PLS&TY has co-designed skateboard deck NFTs for Tony Hawk’s charity initiative, as well as visuals for celebrity athletes and even members of Congress. PLS&TY’s NFT projects were referenced in Billboard at the #3 and #10 positions of Top Music NFT Sales in August & September of 2022 alongside Snoop Dogg, Eminem, & David Bowie. 2023 sees PLS&TY emerging with new music & artistic endeavors, all while wielding the lighthearted “mind your manners” and “please and thank you” catchphrases.
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Known for his groovy production style and funky vibes, byDJBLVD is sure to raise the energy as he takes to the decks to deliver this week’s guest mix. With tracks from the likes of Miguel Migs, Sebb Junior, and Alek Soltirov, byDJBLVD injects the listening experience with electrifying sonic excitement: diverse in sound yet high in quality.
So, prepare to get up and move, as byDJBLVD’s guest mix will no doubt bring the party-starter vibes this week, leaving an impact as it delivers hypnotic beats and infectious rhythms.
Tracklist
1. Misunderstood – Miguel Migs
2. Baby Please Don’t Go (Angelo Ferreri Remix) – Samuele Sartini & Jonk & Spook feat. Lisa Millett
3. Forget Me Nots (Alek Soltirov Edit) – Patrice Rushen
4. Love In The Moonlight (Luyo Love In The Disco Remix) – Chris Michael, John Sivris
5. Spotlight (Richard Earnshaw Vocal Mix) – Tony Momrelle
6. Off The Wall (Barry & Gibbs Upside Down Disco Mix) – Michael Jackson
7. Robert Talking (Yomakomba Funky Dub Edit)- Duke Dumont
8. Heartbroken – Ross Couch
9. Movin’ All Night – J. Lettow & Ben Welham
10. Women (Vocal Mix) [Honey Butter Records] – Rhode & Brown ft. Coeo
11. Dolla Bill (Original Mix) – Sebb Junior
12. Your Love (Original Mix) – Alek Soltirov
13. Little Bit (Sean McCabe Remix) – Detroit Rising
14. Because You Are (Ezio Centanni & Enea DJ Remix) – D.D. Project, Ezio Centanni, Enea DJ
15. Hard Fire (Vincent Caira Remix) – Demarkus Lewis, Vincent Caira
16. The Genius Is Me (Original Mix) – byDJBLVD
17. Second Chances (Original Mix) – Scott Diaz
18. Over Me (Louis Benedetti Club Vox) – Inaya Day, Ultra Nate, Frankie Knuckles
19. Lose Your Love (Soulful Edition) – Never Dull
20. A Better Way (Woody Inner Vocal Mix) – Mone’
21. Wish I Didn’t Miss You – Mix & Fairbanks
22. Ring Ring Ring (Sebb Junior Edit) – De La Soul
23. Back (Original Mix) – Angelo Ferreri, Blanco K
24. Everybody (Groove Insane Remix) – Angelo Ferreri
25. I Like To Party (Original Mix) – Mark Funk & Danny Cruz
26. Melodie (The Shapeshifters Remix) – Mousse T. feat. Cleah
27. Try My Love (On For Size) (Club Mix) – The Shapeshifters ft. Teni Tinks
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Super producer duo – The Funk Hunters and forward-thinking LA-based producer Dr. Fresch team up with legendary Chicago’s rapper Chali 2na for their new single “All Of A Sudden,” a unique blend of mid-tempo Bass and Rap music, following both artists’ Summer releases – The Funk Hunters’ “Freak” with Defunk and Dr. Fresch’s “Certified.”
Opening with Chali 2na’s rhythmic vocals, “All Of A Sudden” wastes no time turning up the heat with deep basslines and menacing, synth-driven melodies. Its grimy breakdown and combination of urban and bass styles make for a hard-hitting, festival and club-friendly anthem that’s sure to be a crowd-pleaser. Read on for what all of the artists had to say about this exciting new release.
“We’ve been playing and making mid-tempo bass music before it even had a name, so to come across Dr. Fresch’s music years ago and discover he also loves mid-tempo… Well, it was love at first listen, ha! So, for our first official collab together, we just knew it needed to be a mid-tempo tune. As soon we had the beat done, there was really no other choice for vocals. We sent it straight to Chali 2na, and the rest is history. He delivered in a big way! It’s really such a cool blend of all 3 of our styles, funky fresch and bangin'” — The Funk Hunters
“..and ‘All Of A Sudden’ – we’re dropping the biggest mid-tempo banger of 2023! I’ve been a fan of The Funk Hunters and Chali 2na for years; this song is a major moment for me. It’s been a pleasure to get to know Nick and Dunks from touring the US and Canada over the course of the last several years- it was only time before we convened to create a funky fresch concoction. This collab was so fun and exciting to make. It’s the perfect blend of all our styles, and maybe most importantly, it feels like a genuine soundtrack to the live festival atmospheres we thrive in. It’s been a ride playing and working on this record for the last year. I’m so proud that we can finally unleash the beast.” — Dr. Fresch
“I’m always excited to work with Nick Middleton and Duncan Smith from the notorious The Funk Hunters, but to add the legendary Dr. Fresch to my résumé was an honor and a pleasure! Especially with such an aggressively fire song like ‘All Of A Sudden.’ Thank you, fellas!” — Chali 2na