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Debuting Thomas Newson’s “Bad Girls” + Bruno Be & ÜHÜ’s “Silence” On CONTROVERSIA
Alok’s CONTROVERSIA imprint has been on fire this summer, and they just dropped not one but two new singles hot off the press. First up is the Dutch producer Thomas Newson, who makes his stellar debut on the label with “Bad Girls.” The single is an upbeat vocal House gem that goes heavy on the groove, perfect for kicking off a fun night out. Following are two talented producers from Alok’s native Brazil, Bruno Be, and ÜHÜ, both of whom have released on CONTROVERSIA this year. Their collaboration “Silence” takes a deeper sonic approach with moody melodies and a rolling bassline. The dynamic and differing styles of these two releases are a testament to CONTROVERSIA’s forward-thinking approach to curating music and developing artists, and we can’t wait to see what they have in store next.
Thomas Newson first burst into the scene back in 2013 with a stream of big room releases on Revealed Recordings, Musical Freedom, Armada Music, Spinnin’ Records, and more. Recently his style has evolved to include more rhythmic House influences, and “Bad Girls” on CONTROVERSIA fits the bill perfectly. In the last year, his notable releases include “Skin” and “Ocean Deep” on Nicky Romero’s Protocol Recordings, as well as “Raining On” with Marc Volt on Armada Music. Newson is the son of veteran DJ and producer Marco V, with whom he has collaborated multiple times. He has lit up the stage at festivals across the world, including Tomorrowland, Creamfields, and Ultra Music Festival in Miami, to name only a few. His 2013’s single “Flute,” released with New World Sound, is now a global classic, having been viewed more than 130M times on YouTube alone.
With over 100M streams on Spotify, Bruno Be is one of the leading names in Brazilian electronic music, consolidating his position as one of the country’s great producers. His affiliation with Vintage Culture ensured several collaborations between these two DJs, including “Human (Remix),” which now has more than 45M streams on Spotify. Another notable track made by Bruno is his official remix for Martin Garrix, Macklemore, and Patrick Stump of Fall Out Boy’s “Summer Days,” also produced together with Vintage Culture. In his 18-year career, Bruno has already played countless shows throughout Brazil and toured Europe. In addition to all that, Bruno has already played at some of the biggest music festivals in Brazil, such as Rock In Rio and Lollapalooza. STMPD RCRDS, Spinnin’ Records, Armada Music, Musical Freedom, CONTROVERSIA, and Universal Music are just a few of many record labels that have released Bruno Be’s music.
Gabriel Murilo Mello’s newest project for the post-pandemic era comes in the form of ÜHÜ, a bold brand with plenty of existing versatility and experience. Since 2010, Mello has been DJing and producing in his home country of Brazil, gracing the stages of festivals such as Tomorrowland Brasil, EDC Brasil, Green Valley, Dream Valley, PUMP, Rio Music Conference, and more. His music has been supported by David Guetta, Martin Garrix, Alok, Tiësto, Steve Aoki, Hardwell, Showtek, and many others. As a producer’s producer, co-producer, and composer, Gabriel Mello amassed over 1B streams across all digital platforms. With all this information, ÜHÜ is born: a startup but already experienced artist whose musical identity brings references from Deep House, Progressive, and Tech-House.
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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.
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“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