House
Moksi’s 3rd Studio Album — The Producer’s Rediscovery As A Solo Artist
The Dutch artist and producer Moksi returns with his third studio album – ‘Moksi Crew,’ this time with Samir as the solo artist behind the name and a whole 12 tracks to prove that he is more than ready for this fresh start. On ‘Moksi Crew’ the listener is taken on a sonic journey that expands beyond his signature House-oriented sound into all types of mixes and fusions of Bass and Techno, which is evident on every track.
Expanding on its predecessor’s forward-thinking sonic architecture, ‘Moksi Crew’ pulsates with untamed energy and channels the raw spirit of the dance floor. The album is named as a tribute to the deep-rooted connection with the fans – the Crew – honoring their enduring bond and the ruff’n-ready energy they bring to gigs across the globe.
The opening notes of “The Treble” with Mike Cervello start with minimal Tech House beats and add funky melodies you can truly get down to, while numbers like “Killer Flex” see Moksi adding Hip-Hop vocals from Bok Nero to truly bridge genres. One of the album’s hardest tracks is “Me to Blame,” which rides on Bass and House beats with mechanical synths, stabbing basslines, and distorted vocals.
“There Is Life” is a true Techno gem to close out the album, complete with spoken word riffs. More than just the next chapter, ‘Moksi Crew’ is an urgent statement of intent. Harder, better, faster, stronger, yet unmistakably familiar. While Samir has had quite the journey to arrive at the point of “Moksi Crew,” this is simply the beginning of a brand and exciting new era.
“When I started Moksi in 2015, I never would’ve thought it would turn out to be such a versatile act. While pioneering the bass house genre, I quite organically expanded my sound to a much wider range within dance music. Touching on house, tech house, melodic house, deep house, and techno. For the “Moksi Crew” album, I wanted to keep building on all those influences. The goal was to make an album that reflects me as an artist while challenging the popular sounds within today’s house music revival. My approach to my production process was quite technical for what I’m used to. All to find interesting new sound design techniques to make it sound different from other music I’ve been working on in the past. It was so fun to actually get my hands dirty and rediscover myself. My goal as a producer is never to reproduce other people’s sound or to release music that connects easily to the masses. The contrary is true; I want to make music that pushes a sound forward. Music that builds on the shoulders of all the house music giants that came before me. The goal should always be growth, never success, because success is the thief of ambition. With that in mind, I hope this album will add to the ever-evolving story of house music.” — Moksi about ‘Moksi Crew’
Moksi began their musical career as a duo in 2015. They caught the attention of Yellow Claw and released their single “Getting Higher” on Barong Family, which put Moksi on the map and eventually led to the release of 2 albums and numerous successful singles on labels like STMPD RCRDS, Confession, Revealed, Barong Family, Musical Freedom, and many others. That same year, Moksi made their stage debut, which has led to an incredible list of amazing performances over the years at clubs and festivals like Tomorrowland, EDC Las Vegas, Spring Awakening, Ultra Music Festival, Lollapalooza, Brooklyn Mirage, Academy LA, Ushuaïa, Bootshaus and many more. Keep an eye out for more news from Moksi coming soon as 2023 and the release of “Moksi Crew” marks a new start for Moksi as a solo artist and producer.
‘Moksi Crew’ tracklist
01. Moksi & Mike Cervello – The Treble
02. Moksi – Calm Down ft. Digitzz & Emy Perez
03. Moksi & Domper – Killer Flex ft. Bok Nero
04. Moksi – Ring Ding Ding
05. Moksi – Awkward Behavior ft. Dread MC
06. Moksi & RITN – Move To This
07. Moksi & Vysen – Me To Blame
08. Moksi & Nostalgix – Gimme Bass
09. Moksi & Eleganto – Black On Black
10. Moksi & Fightclvb – Dominican ft. Kapoh
11. Moksi & Gentlemen’s Club – Tempo ft. Emy Perez
12. Moksi – There Is Life
CONNECT WITH MOKSI NOW!
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.
CONNECT WITH PLS&TY NOW!
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
CONNECT WITH BYDJBLVD NOW!
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