Sam Smith - Safe With Me (Marce Reazon Remix)

Sam Smith has been blowing up on the scene earlier this summer with his track 'Safe With Me'. Smith is part of the resurgence of high quality UK R&B and I gotta say i'm a real sucker for some good R&B. Sam's emotional lyrics and haunting background melody help to make a name for this track, but for me it is the New Yorker Marce Reazon remix which really enhances the song with its pulsing 808 beat to help give the song a little more bounce. I am looking forward to seeing what else Mr. Smith has in store for us down the road.

Kavinsky - Odd Look ft the Weeknd & A-Trak remix

Kavinsky just released his new EP Odd Look. As one can expect it is filled with classic 80s synth with some dark overtones. Whenever I think of Kavinsky I am reminded of the opening scene in Drive with the night time cityscape shots. The Weeknd's voice is a solid overlay to this dark electro pop song that helps take it to the next level. So far this track has already been remixed by some big names including A-Trak and Surkin and I am sure that the rest of his EP will be no different.

Bon Iver Remixes - The Hood Internet & Kill Them With Colour

So i have to say that I never listened to much Bon Iver in the past. I know I know, he's all famous and shit and I should know his stuff, but it just seemed to depressing so I never gave it a chance. That is, until now. I first had my interested peaked by The Hood Internet remix. The track has a nice mellow vibe but still have an peppy little snare and and synth melody. It's a nice tune to wake up to in the morning. The Kill Them With Colour remix however is a little bit more upbeat with its drum roll and eventually mas with Ini Kamoze's "Here comes the Hotstepper. To be honest I was so pleased when that Ini'track blended in. The song already had a really nice vibe going for it and to blend in here comes the hotstepper just seemed totally out of the blue. But after a few run listens I started really getting into it. now i feel it just adds that certain je ne sais quoi.

Chromatics - Ceremony (New Order Cover) [ft. Ida No]

Chromatics have always been a great band to sit back and mellow out to. Lately here in Prague, it is been too hot to move. So a good track to sit back and chill out to is just what the doctor ordered. I was riding my bike home from work the other day and this track came on and immediately all the stress from the office just started to melt away once the hazy beat and melodic guitar rhythm come in. Chromatics have always been up there on my list, but they haven't been producing many tracks that really get me going until this remix of New Order's (or Joy Division, depends on who you're asking) track Ceremony. The original track(s) are great too, but there is something about Ruth Radelet's voice that adds something special to it. So sit back,  let your day melt away and enjoy!

The Hood Internet - USHER vs SANTIGOLD

The Hood Internet is always coming through with some fresh mash-ups. They may not be the only masters of the mash-up game, but they're still killing it for sure. Coming through were their typical Chi-town style ABX and STV SLV are still going strong producing singles and mix-tapes alike. They recently released their sixth full length mix-tape that is sure to entertain with some killer tracks on it, featured below. Also, if you want to check out THI for yourself you can find their complete works on thehoodinternet.com. You can also download the separated track version from their website.

Drake feat. The Weeknd - Crew Love (Love Thy Brother Remix)

This song has been a fav of mine for a minute now. I decided that now I am back in the posting game I need to get this track out there. Especially for those of you who haven't heard it. The Weeknd and Drake brought their Toronto brotherhood together to create this track, which is pretty solid. However, Love Thy Brother took this track to the next level and gave it a more poppy feel that is a lot more fun than the original.




For those of you who don't know who The Weeknd is, get ta know. He's an rapper/r&b singer based out of Toronto. He has been blowing up the underground scene lately with all his music for free at http://the-weeknd.com/. Here's a lil somethin to introduce you.

Ibrahim Ferrer - Ay Candela (Henry Krinkle Refix)

 It's been a long time since I last posted on here. This was mainly due to Czech bureaucracy and..... pure laziness. More importantly, I'm back and with some new beats. I had a great Easter weekend over here in the Czech Rep. It started off by rented a car for the weekend and headed out to some spa towns for some much needed R&R. First stop: Marianske Lazne. A cool little town known for it's shitty tasting water with curative effects.


After Marianske Lazne, we were in our way to Frantiskovy Lazne for some of that water you can actually dip your toes in, but we got a little sidetracked in Cheb. We found a little place off the highway that had go-carts...... So obviously we had to stop. This track was home to the Czceh boarder champion Micheal Schumacher.

After seeing Mike destroy the track at speeds up to 40 mph, we were ready to go. Not even the freezing temperatures and random snow flurries could stop us. The go-carting was amazing, even though I totally let down my mentor Mike by getting lapped. With our hands and faces frozen we decided it was time to finally make our way to Frantiskovy Lazne.

Frantiskovy Lazne is a awesome little spa towns that were Beethoven used to live back in the day. After my visit there I could see why. The city is a well preserved gem that has some amazing architecture, not to mention a putt-putt golf course.


After relaxing in the spa and cutting elementary school kids in the line for the water slide, it was time to head home. Finally, to put the cherry on top we went out for some burgers and beers to end the day. It was a much needed adventure and escape from the city. It also made me remember how good it is to cruise around with friends listening to some tunes, which re-inspired me get back up to date with the blog.  So here are some freshies to start it off.


Madi Diaz – Trust Fall (Jensen Sportag Remix)

Skrillex Devils Den

Another banger from skrillly. I also like some dark shit, so when devil comes out, I get excited. So have fun with this track and listen to it for a lil bit till it drops.

Skrillex & Wolfgang Gartner - The Devil's Den

Skrillex - Breakin' A Sweat (Zedd Remix)

DDDamn, that's good! Skrillex came up with a straight up banger. This track is exactly what I've been needing. I have been in a real mellow mood lately and have been looking for a track with some energy. Skrillex the 23 year old LA native was been on point throughout 2011 and it looks like he is coming strong in 2012 too. Also, gotta give some props to Zedd for kicking this track into high gear. I am looking forward to bumping this track in my headphones as I cruise around the city this week. Enjoy!

"Breakin' A Sweat (Zedd Remix)" - Skrillex

"Breathe (D.veloped Vocal Mashup Mix)" - Skrillex

Miike Snow – Paddling Out

Legendary Swedish indie electro group Miike Snow has been doin' work lately. The trio consists of front man Andrew Wyatt and the production talent of Christian Karlsson, Pontus Winnberg. This song and Devils Work are the first releases off of Miike Snow's new album. Some people are disappointed with the lack of epicness on this track compared to Devils Work. However, I think that this track has more mass appeal due to its infectious dance beat. The group decided to release this track on their Soundcloud account yesterday during the internet black-out to protest SOPA. The retarded legislation that could shut down this music blog and most others. But until that happens, let's just keep enjoying the free music! Happy To You by miikesnow

THE RAPTURE - Sail Away (Remix)

The Rapture always puts out great tracks with no exception here with sail away. Here are three sick remixes. Aeroplane gets all over it.
The Rapture - Sail Away - Remixes

Mexicans with Guns - Highway to Hell (Ridin Dirty 7" Mix)

Here's a little oldie but goodie for you folks our there. Mexicans with Guns is an experimental multi-genre music producer and laptop musician from San Antonio, Texas. However it you want to get a better idea of what MWG is all about you should check out his bio on Myspace which states:

".. Not much is known about MEXICANS WITH GUNS. Yeah there are the rumors, supposed teenage bandito ...others say he made money hustling suckers in the pool halls. Some people claim to have partied with Mexicans with Guns, drinking tequila shots until the early morning...downing bowls of salsa on a dare. The truth is that most of his history is unaccounted for...kind of a modern day Pancho Villa. What we do know is that this year has been on full blast for Mexicans with Guns. In no time at all, he has gone from selling fruit cups and mixtapes from the back of his El Camino to tearing up SXSW to being touted by URB Magazine as one of the Next 100 Artists. And what does Mexicans with Guns exactly sound like? Imagine listening to a dubstep remix of an NWA track while doing a drive by if you just drank a bunch of lean while visiting the dirty south. Ahh good times. His remixes of Faunts, Animal Collective, and Jogger to name a few, have been heating up the interweb and dance floor alike. MwG most recent release on Exponential Records, Nuts and Bongos, finds him collaborating with the MC’s Cerebral Vortex and Spoek Mathambo (Adult Swim / African Swim) and features the remix talents of Cobra Krames, Ninjasonik, Robot Koch of Jahcoozi, and Raziek (GTO). What’s next for Mexicans with Guns? Avoid la migra (immigration), fight for the cause ( still currently looking for one), and make mas beats that go hard."

Let's hope that he hold true to his promises and keeps making mas beats for us the fans out there. Be sure to watch out for those Mexicans W Guns!

Mexicans with Guns: "Highway to Hell (Ridin Dirty 7" Mix)"

Bonus: FLASH BANG GRENADA: “Moisturizer”  produced by Mexicans With Guns

Pogo – Jaaam (The Fresh Prince Remix)

WOW, is the first thing that comes to mind after watching this video. It is outta control. Pogo does an impressive job at sampling the beats, vocals and video. This video will definitely bring back some nostalgia to the days before the Fresh Prince turned into Big Willie. Pogo has also showcased his video/music editing skills with his Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs remix. I'm looking forward to see what other crazy things he has in store for 2012.

Pogo – Jaaam (The Fresh Prince Remix)

Pogo – Wishery

Sigur Ros – Saeglopur (ENiGMA Remix)

Last night when I was riding home on the tram this track finally come onto my Ipod. I have had this track for a few days before it ended up coming up on my playlist and it couldn't have been at a better time. As the track started, the first snows of the year were reaching the city of  Prague and the sounds of silence were slowly penetrating it's streets. As my tram sliced through the brisk winter air I sat in awe as the track progressed. The tracks has a beautiful melodic flow was giving me chills beyond anything the below 0 temperatures could.  The track definitely isn't what I was expecting and  is not one that I wouldn't think to remix into a dubstep track. However, Enigma really creates a great mellow atmosphere that you can really chill-out to. Something I highly recommend for these dark snowy days. Sigur Ross also has some other great mash-ups, including a mix with Mobb Deep featured below. Enjoy!


Sigur Ros – Saeglopur (ENiGMA Remix)

  Shook (Emancipator Mash Up) – Sigur Ros vs. Mobb Deep

Kilian Martin: A Skate Regeneration

Skateboarding sure has come a long way since I started back in 1998. Back in the day if someone could do a 360 flip, they were hot shit. Now to go pro, you pretty much have to be the most fearless and stylish dude on the block. It's become a serious big business with companies like MTV having two or more shows about skateboarders as well as multi-million dollar events being held in their honor. With the commercialization of the sport broadening daily, it's sometimes hard to imagine where the true essence of the sport really comes from.

Fortunate for us, dudes like these are pushing the sport in a different direction. These guys have been able to think outside of the box of just going bigger, harder and faster and transpose the sport into an art-form, a true medium of expression. This isn't only true for the skaters themselves. Video directors have also played a pivotal role in this paradigm shift. Directors like the infamous Spike Jonze who started his career with Blind's 'Video Days' and the Beastie Boys 'Sabotage' video and then progressed to the legendary videos 'Yeah Right!' and 'Fully Flared'. He was the first to really integrate a truly interesting and immersible audio visual experience as demonstrated in 'Yeah Right'. But enough of the chit-chat, check out these videos and enjoy what some creative minds have brought to the sport.