The Return of R&B

R&B vocal samples are basically the new thing.  It's the rebirth of the 90's (praise the lord).  UK bass music and garage has really pushed itself to the forefront of electronic music productions and the following artists/tracks have become staples in my DJ sets.  Instead of giving you a ton of words, I'll let the fantastic percussion production and vocal sampling speak for itself.  Hopefully I don't have the DCMA all on my ass for this post... Anyways, happy weekending y'all.

Jacques Greene - Motivation [Download]


CDBL - I Need You (Kidnap Kid Remix) [Download]



Adam Port - Weekend (Original Mix) [Download]


Ciara - Deuces (Nguzunguzu Remix) [Download]



Kingdom - Mindreader (Ft. Shyvonne) (CFCF Remix)


Cassie - Me & U (8bitch Cover) [Download]



Destiny's Child - Bills Bills Bills (Phuturistix Remix) [Download]


Jacques Greene - Must Be Love (Marriage Proposal Mix) [Download]



Mikix The Cat - The Key (Kingdom Remix) [Download]



Obey City - Boom Boom Boom [Download]


Ben Westbeech - Falling (Dark Sky Remix) [Download]


Katy B - Broken Record (Jacques Greene Remix) [Download]



For more from these artists:
Jacques Greene
Kingdom
CFCF
Adam Port
Nguzunguzu
8bitch
Obey City
Dark Sky
Kidnap Kid
Phuturistix

Love, Patrick

Naughty Naughty

I've been getting into a lot of UK Bass and the like recently. Dunno why Brenmar's never been on Bright & Shiny, cause he's the man. This is just the tip of the iceberg with this guy, whose catalog is full of bouncing, party-ready tracks with exquisite R&B vocal cuts/samples. Lots to look forward to from this dude. One of my favorite tracks from the late, great Aaliyah. Two American dollars goes to anyone who can recognize the Drake line.
[downlode] Aaliyah - R U That Somebody? (Brenmar Windy City Mix)


Jacques Greene just put out a tasty lil' white label EP which features some high-profile R&B vocals and lots of bass. With Amerie on top and Jacques on the bottom, its a party sandwich.
[downlode] Jacques Greene - What U R


Ardalan has an absolute mastery of percussive elements, and he's, like, in college. This funky tech monster commands your full and undivided attention.
[downlode] Namito - Of Mice & Hares (Ardalan's Couchball Remix)


DC-duo Pleasurekraft do our city proud (as always) with this big-room tech house thumper. Their signature whizzing vocal cuts are here to wake up the dancefloor when it's fallen into that 3 AM slump.
[downlode] Umek, Christian Cambas - Heroes Of The Night (Pleasurekraft Remix)


Huxley is a name you'll be seeing a lot of from here on out, especially in two weeks when Eats Everything's mix of "Let It Go" comes out. Huxley's probably British, and this song is very peak-time and very good. Check out his remix of Elef's "Tales of 88" on beatport. Tuuune!
[downlode] Ethyl, Huxley - Reflexions


Swedish techno from the one they call MRSK. Thump thump thump thump.
[downlode] Anthony Shakir - Travellers (MRSK Remix)


&ME bringing the smooth with this funky lil track. A great build and bouncing percussion throughout make this one a must-play.
[downlode] &ME - Glaced


I had the pleasure of seeing Guti spin recently at Spybar Chicago (opening for the legendary Jamie Jones), where he respectfully brought the house down. This track is deceivingly simple, yet the bass doesn't stop being the most compelling element of the track. Boom boom boom boom. Check out the rest of the EP from Crosstown Rebels on beatport.
[downlode] Guti, Fosky - Step


Cheerio,
SIR REAL

I love you, but I've chosen disco...

Most of you are probably in the home stretch school wise, or job wise. It's only a couple more weeks until you all get off for the holidays and unfortunately, standing between you and freedom is a huge pile of work that is glaring menacingly at you from your desk. For me, this means that my ipod and I are going to become best friends as I try and stave off waves of insanity with the smooth stylings of my favorite tunes. Hopefully these tracks ease your troubles and help to ameliorate your crunch time blues.

I am extremely pleased to announce that Death to the Throne has released another remix. Based out of Phoenix, US, this guy throws some maximal glitchy electro in your face for a truly spectacular listening experience. Supposedly influenced by Raiden from Mortal Kombat, don't be alarmed if your face starts melting mid song.

Metric - Twilight Galaxy (Death to the Throne Remix)

Bonus DTTT (:

Death to the Throne - I Only Have Eyes for You

Santigold - L.E.S. Artistes (Death to the Throne Remix)

Daft Punk - Technologic (Death to the Throne Remix instrumental version)

Dance music from Canada courtesy of Jacques Greene. Be sure to check out his captivating outer space themed video for (Baby I Don't Know) What You Want. Really digging the vocals and atmospheric synths.

Jacques Greene - (Baby I Don't Know) What You Want

Quentin 909 makes some of the smoothest bass lines in the land. This freakishly talented man has disco on a leash and never fails to please. He uploaded this little number to his Soundcloud a couple days ago, and I'm continuously amazed by how he can make something so repetitive sound so fresh. Anyways, enjoy.

Quentin 909 - Get Down

Here we have a dancey little electro pop tune that really gets you movin' and groovin'. If you happen to be in Australia, be sure to catch Strange Talk near you because they're currently touring down under.

Strange Talk - Climbing Walls

Bonus:

Great synths in this one. Fantastic arrangement overall, by Mylo.

Bryan Ferry - Shameless (Mylo Remix)

I'll leave you with Birdy Nam Nam O______O

Love, Patrick